James Henry MaGee

James Henry MaGee

4.6
Rating: 5.6

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

2316 4th Ave E, Suite D, Olympia, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Office of James H. MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney

2316 4th Ave E, Suite D, Olympia, WA, 98506

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James Henry MaGee's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 101 reviews

Posted by Debbie | August 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Understanding and helpful

Very easy to talk to. Very understanding. He went above what he was expected to do. My husband and I ran an hour late for our court date because my wallet had somehow got out of my purse so I had to drive back home to find it causing us to be an hour late. This wonderful man actually waited fo...r us and then talked the judge into also letting us be seen that day.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

NO Communication and incorrect billing on invoice

I made first contact with James Magee’s office and was given an appointment for the Olympia office on 7/17. My husband and I met with James and he asked a few questions but did not really dive as deep as we would have hoped. However he was confident he could get us the outcome we were requesting so w...e paid the $200 initial fee to secure his services. Over the next few days My husband and I came up with some questions and issues that we needed further clarification on so I called and left messages requesting James to call me back. Messages were left as follows: 7/23 1m11s Request for call back 7/26 @ 10:48am 49s Request for call back 7/26 @ 3:22pm 47s Asked Mary when James would call me back. 7/29 @ 8:46am 4m2s Includes hold time. Talked with male assistant but he couldn’t answer questions. I requested Magee call me back again 7/29 @ 8:57am 2m41s Called back to request specific callback time. Talked with Mary she was sorry MaGee hasn’t called me back yet. 7/30 @ 3:06pm 42s Left message with Mary to have James call me. Still no call back regarding my questions. 7/31 @ 9:44am 1m42s Called and told Mary we will cancel if we don’t get a call back 8/2 @ 2:10pm 1m22s Called to cancel. Requested $200 back for Attorney nonperformance and also requested original documents that were previously left to be mailed back. 8/10 RCVD Letter in the mail showing a $295 charge. He charged $177.50 for what was supposed to be a free consultation plus a slew of additional charges for “Archive File” “Assemble disengagement letter” “copy costs” and others. I am currently filing a report with the BBB and starting possible litigation with the Attorney who is handling additional matters for me if James Magee does not return my original documents and the $200.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Real Estate

Mineral Rights, Estate Trust, Business. No Problem

If you have a more complicated case. Such as mineral rights, estate trust, split between siblings. James H MaGee is the right attorney. We were turned down by several lawyer's. We had concerns about other siblings loosing their inheritance. Mr. Magee did not even hesitate to take our case. Mr. Ma...Gee, Mary, and Lisa were all very helpful, friendly, cheerful, and treated us with respect. Mr. MaGee is not just a arrogant attorney. He is kind and friendly, but also very professional. Highly recommend the Law Offices of James H MaGee

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Painless process!

I was nervous and embarrassed at the prospect of filing for bankruptcy, but felt that we had no reasonable alternative. Once we met with Mr. MaGee I felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders! We were able to make an evening appointment so that we didn't have to miss work. He took the ...time to explain things and answer our questions. He was personable but professional. His staff was friendly and helpful as well. They communicated promptly by phone and email, and the reminder phone calls were really helpful in keeping us on track. I would highly recommend Mr. MaGee and his staff to anyone considering filing for bankruptcy.

Posted by Cliff | June 16, 2013

"Stress free and to the point"!

To whom it may concern, I found Mr. MaGee to be direct and to the point. He analyzed our situation, and developed a plan of action without delay. Mr. MaGee and his staff worked with us as a team to expedite the legal process with a minimal number of very productive meetings, keeping cost down ...and keeping lines of comunication open. He made the entire proceeding less stressful, less complex, and less time consuming then we had anticipated. Overall, I have to say “well done”! We will certainly be glad to refer my friends to Mr. MaGee.

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James Henry MaGee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Collin McKean

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse James McGee. I had a family law matter in Grant County Washington which needed an experienced attorney to be available on short notice to my client who had custody and support issues. Mr. McGee made himself available on short notice and was able to give high-touch service to my client and her case. I value James' legal strategy and client centered approach to his representation."

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Chad Smithson

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. MaGee utilizes his many years of bankruptcy knowledge to exact the best results possible, time after time. He is thorough and provides compassionate counsel and dedication. I endorse this lawyer unreservedly."

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Christopher Leroi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. MaGee is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney."

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Adam Teal

Unknown lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an attorney who is as easy to talk with as he is knowledgeable. He is capable not only of handling your most difficult problems, but also explaining the legal terms to you in simple English. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of help navigating through the complex world of bankruptcy."

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Wendy Zicht

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Mr. MaGee to anyone facing financial difficulties. I do not hesitate to refer my family law clients to him if they need to consider filing bankruptcy. I had him as opposing counsel on a divorce matter previously, and he is a hard-working, honest,and ethical advocate. He is not fearful of arguing for changes in the law that he believes will benefit his client, hence his successful advocacy in Choate before the Court of Appeals, Div. II."

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Paul Lang

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a superstar on the West Coast for all bankruptcy issues. A tremendous personality, a deep and extensive knowledge of the law, and an engaging manner makes him a pillar in our community."

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William Waldner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Other

"I have personally known James for some time now. As a fellow Bankruptcy practicioner, I can honestly say that James is one of the most ethical attorneys I have met in the field. He has a mastery of all areas of Bankruptcy law and is an incredible advocator for his clients in and out of the courtroom. On many occasions I consult with James on complex aspects of federal law and I am still amazed at his insight and understanding of even the most intricate details of Bankruptcy Law. Filing Bankruptcy is serious business and therefore the decision to pick the right attorney is crucial. I would not hesitate to recommend James Magee to anyone in need of an attorney!"

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Tom Youngjohn

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. James Magee was the bankruptcy attorney I trusted to represent me in my bankruptcy. I don't trust lawyers easily. My trust in James Magee was not misplaced. Mr. Magee did everything he said he would, and more. James knew the law very well. I had gotten caught between an ugly divorce, which lasted two and a half years, and a surprising, recent slowdown in my self-employment income, and James Magee was there to be my bankruptcy advocate! Thank you, Mr. Magee."

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Experience

Rating:  5.6 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Admonition issued in WA, 2023

updated on 10/03/2023

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Central Washington Lawyers, PLLC

2018 - 2021

Associate Attorney, McKean Law Office, PS

1996 - 2018

Owner, Law Offices of James H. MaGee

1993 - 1996

Attorney, Shafer Law Firm

Associations

2020 - Present

Grant County Bar Association

Member, Secty/Treasurer

2010 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Accredited Business

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member, Civility Committee

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

Education

1993

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Whitworth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

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William J. Factory SBI Construction Lien Claims

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Small Business Administration SCORE Business Entity Choice, a Comparative Approach

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Nat'l Association of Credit Managers UCC-1 Perfection Issues

N/A

International Credit Association Creditor Claims in Probate Proceedings

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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