Peter L. Fels

Peter L. Fels

4.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 47 years

Probate Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Probate, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate ... +3 more

211 East Eleventh Street Suite 105, Vancouver, WA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 20%

representing employees in wage claims and discrimination cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 190-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Pro Bono

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 47 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1978

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Peter L. Fels, PC

211 East Eleventh Street Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Peter L. Fels's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carl | January 26, 2014 | Probate

Affordable professionalism

Peter and his staff, namely Judy Fryer (paralegal), were both excellent to work with in probating my brother's estate in Vancouver, WA. All of my questions and needs were answered and satisfied in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner. My role as personal representative for the estate on beh...alf of my siblings was made much easier as a result of the clear, concise instructions and legal guidance I received from Peter's office. I now have a strong reason to choose Peter's office to handle my own legal will in the state of Oregon. Thank you Peter and Judy!

Posted by Kathy | October 17, 2013

Peter Fels is a good lawyer

Peter and Judy made a difficult situation much easier and I appreciate that. I was kept informed about what was happening throughout the four months we worked together. I would definitely recommend Peter to friends and family.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Employment Law Advice - Excellent

I met with Peter to get advice regarding my job, some specific issues related to FMLA violations, and how to best leave my employer. Peter was very compassionate toward my situation, advised me of the employment laws as well as other options that I had for leaving my workplace in the best financial ...position that I could. Peter's advice allowed me to make the best decision for my situation. He was very professional, informative, and charged an appropriate fee for my consult. I have kept in contact with him since leaving my employer and will definitely use his services again in the future if needed.

Posted by Heidi | March 23, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Solid Employment Law Assistance

Peter took the time to get all the information about my employment situation and gave me a solid and realistic assessment of the situation. I really appreciated both his professionalism and that of his paralegal, Judy. In a stressful situation, it was very helpful to get real answers about my issue.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2009

Great lawyer!

I don't have much respect for lawyers in general, but Peter is by far the best lawyer I have ever had dealings with. He is very responsive and kept me up to date every step of the way. He definitely made a bad situation tolerable.

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Peter L. Fels's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Gray

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Peter for more than 20 years, during times when we worked in the same firm and in different firms. I have been impressed with his broad knowledge of employee rights law and his doggedness in fighting for clients and his strong sense of ethics. I am happy to recommend him for all fields he works in."

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F. Capriotti

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Attorney Fels for many years and have consulted on matters in the past. I am impressed by his solid knowledge and experience base. He's my first go-to attorney in Vancouver, WA."

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Howard Roitman

Probate lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Josephine Townsend

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter's work. He is an experience labor and employment law attorney. He also does probate, landlord/tenant and other areas of law. I frequently refer clients to Peter because of his knowledge, expertise and demeanor. Peter is one of those smart, funny, down to earth people you are glad to know. A really great attorney."

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James Gray

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Josephine Townsend

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Champion of Justice, NW Justice Project and Volunteer Lawyers Program

Work Experience

1993 - 1993

Regional Director, Oregon Legal Services

Associations

2008 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

WA State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

WA Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

OR Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2001 - 2002

Clark County Bar Association

Treasurer

Education

1978

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Clark County Bar Association

Ancillary Matters in Estate Planning

2001

SW Washington Access to Justice

Fair Housing Law

2001

Clark County Bar Association

The Lawyer as Employer

1999

Clark County Bar Association,

Employment Law

1997

Clark County Young Lawyers Association

Judicial Ethics

Languages

Spanish

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