Scott Jeffrey Horenstein

Scott Jeffrey Horenstein

3.3
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Family

Po Box 61507, 900 Washington St Ste 1020, Vancouver, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 48 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1977

Pro Bono

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Scott Jeffrey Horenstein

Po Box 61507, 900 Washington St Ste 1020, Vancouver, WA, 98660-3455

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Scott Jeffrey Horenstein's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Mario | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The worst for your your hard earning money

Totally negliject ! I only was used as a " Tip Client" A total ignorant - never read properly my documents , had no idea to open him mouth! I knew nothing about the case , just force me to after money to the woman! He doesn't represent the man he represent the woman course - robbing me an...d lost the case A total disaster . His huge number of clients make him to "Skip 70% of them and use it as fees! Do not ever hire him! Hire a new Lawyer that fight for a name and profession He is a Ignorant and a man with no respect for the money I pay him. I would send him to drive a forklift in a warehouse for Fred Meyer !

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

The Finest in Vancouver

Scott and his team handled an acrimonious divorce for my elderly mother. Opposing counsel was a money grubbing, appalling excuse for a human being prone to incessant frivolous motions and underhanded tactics. Scott and his team stood up to this and put him in his place. The firm certainly has its w...ay of communicating which initially seemed to be unresponsive, but they more than got the job done in the end. I have dealt with many attorneys in a variety of situations over the years and have never encountered a more professional, ethical and decent one than Scott. He is highly qualified, a tireless advocate and a very fine person. I would recommend him without reservation, Worth every cent.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Busy Attorney

He charged $55 to respond to an email and $30 for a brief phone call. His paralegal was borderline unfriendly to talk with. Scott was not responsive in his emails. He actually neglected to notice important evidence of fraud which would have put the other party on the defense at pre-trial settlement. ...Two months later I had to stand next to him over his shoulder to point out where in his email inbox he could find my emails, which were sent to him 4 months prior. For an attorney who has been rated as "super lawyer" and endorsed by others, his performance was disappointing. My experience illustrates the actual value of "super lawyer" nomination---not [Fill in the blank]. When the actual trial came around, he looked like a student who had not been studying the whole semester now tried to cram everything in. That was what the scene looked like. When the other party refused to produce documents, he never worked hard to compel the production of those documents. Follow-up was also poor. I had to remind him. The court declarations written by the paralegal seemed to be generated by minimal works. However, the dollars charged is top notched in this area. I would not recommend him based on my experience. However, your mileage may vary. The review written here follows the guideline "Explain what your lawyer did (or failed to do) with your case. We will only accept reviews that clearly indicate they were written by an actual client...but not too specific...." It is unfortunate that some reviewers here appeared to have written comments about speculations and judgements about other clients' personal attributes and their experience with this attorney, both of which they knew nothing. I would like to respectfully reiterate that reviewers need to follow the guideline as this is not an area for creative writing. Readers are interested in reading about attorney-specific review and not one's speculation or imagination about other clients and their cases.

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Scott Jeffrey Horenstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is is a superb advocate for his clients and an outstanding member of the Clark County community, legal or otherwise."

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Deanna Rusch

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Milesnick

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott is an exceptional attorney and mediator who helps raise the bar for family law in SW Washington."

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Gideon Caron

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I do not hesitate to refer clients who have family law matters to Scott. He is diligent, ethical and very knowledgeable."

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Scott Edwards

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Scott to be a tenacious and well respected family law attorney. He is considered by many to be "the guy" to go to in SW Washington when one is needing counsel in his areas of expertise. I would not hesitate to send my friends and family to Scott. Plus he is generally an all-around great guy."

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Erin Wright

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Horenstein is a very well known and respected lawyer here in Vancouver, WA. As a new lawyer in the Vancouver, WA area, Scott went out of his way to help introduce me to other lawyers and judges in the community at various networking events. Additionally, Scott has always taken the time to answer any questions I may have on my cases and offer his advice. He has also extended advice on several occasions to continuously help me improve my own practice."

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Robert Russell

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is an excellent practitioner. His superb reputation is well deserved."

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is great to work with."

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Matthew Cohen

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Member of the Year, Washington Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

2009 Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

1994

Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, The Scott Horenstein Law Firm PLLC

Associations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Firstenburg v. Firstenburg

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Education

1977

Lewis and Clark Law School

Law

1973

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Willamette and Lewis and Clark Law Schools

Adjunct professor of community property

Publications

2009

Writer and Editor for Washington Practice series volumes 19-21 Family and Community Property Law

Languages

English

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