Benjamin D Platt

Benjamin D Platt

4.1
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

1020 N. Washington, Suite A, Spokane, WA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Law Office of Benjamin D. Platt

1020 N. Washington, Suite A, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Benjamin D Platt's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Kristine | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Nothing but the Best!

I contacted Mr. Platt in July of 2015. At this time a very contentious custody case was underway with a long history of litigation. I was attempting to coordinate from another state and needed nothing less than the best to represent myself and the best interest of my child. After over a year of li...tigation, my conclusion is that I absolutely made the right choice...Mr. Platt and his team of professionals are the best. Mr. Platt is highly knowledgeable, presents a strong and honest work ethic, and is aggressive when needed yet maintains his professionalism. He cares about his client and is sensitive to the emotions involved in many cases as well as insuring that the client feels supported. He welcomes client questions and consistently keeps the client informed. When Mr. Platt steps into the courtroom you can be confident that he will be prepared and that he will do everything in his power to get the desired outcome for his client. My case has finally come to a close and I will be forever grateful to Mr. Platt and his team...they are not only a stellar group of professionals, but they are also a tremendous group of people.

Posted by KatieJane | August 04, 2015 | Child Custody

Very Impressed

I'm not even going into my battle but its gone on for almost 12 years, yea my son is 16. Ben & his staff are incredible on several different levels. I'm impressed because we were able to get resolution instead of trial but if we did need trial, he was so on point & ready to go. Ben is very knowledgea...ble & I appreciate the reseach and extra mile his staff goes. He is the first attorney to actually listen to me & have a logical augment for a modification of my parenting plan. I respect that he is very matter of fact & very honest with me about my case. I went into his office a mess and distraught two days before my court date with these crazy papers a fake paralegal had "helped" me with. Ben & his paralegal Jason fixed everything and made me feel like everything would be ok and it was. I knew I wasn't Bens only case, its a long process going through the courts, and ultimately it would be up to a judge if we went to trial. For the first time in my life I'm so happy I had Benjamin Platt for my attorney instead of one of my exes attorneys. I know its so stressful when your kids are involved and you're emotionally invested that's why I'm so thankful to Ben & his staff for being on my team. Benjamin Platt Law Office deserves many praises!

Posted by jessica | November 07, 2012 | Child Custody

AMAZING!! I hands down recommend this attorney

Ben is an amazing attorney that has a love for the law and his clients. I didn't feel as I was just a case to him. Ben took my case right before trial. I had spoken to several other attorneys who wanted to have the trial continued to prepare. Ben was on top of it with his excellent staff. They worked... very hard in the limited amount of time we had to prepare an excellent case. Ben was able to listen to my 4 year history of custody hearings and come up with multiple options, leaving no stone unturned. He has a lot of experience with Judges and the court house. Ben was also very respectful to the other party and there attorney. I also liked that he didn't trash the other side. He allowed them to trip on there own testimony. I was very grateful that I wasn't getting questioned by him. Ben has amazing litigating skills. I have watched a lot of attorneys in the court room and Ben is at the top of the list.

Posted by donjp68 | August 21, 2012 | Family

I was wrong about Ben and Jason

i recently wrote the review regarding "If you don't care about your kids' i feel I made a mistake. When i contacted Ben about getting some documents regarding this case, he asked if he could make things right, without me asking. I feel my emotions may have clouded my judgement. I am now very ill and... on chemo and have no money, that didn't matter to Ben and Jason, they are truly good people with a job that is full of emotions, i personalty thank and apologize to both of these gentlemen. and i would recommend them anytime. Criminal of Family, they will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear, and this is great. Call anytime for reference 509-216-5691

Posted by Kyle | June 27, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Handled my Dissolution of Marriage case

Back in May 2011 I was served divorce papers on my son's birthday when I came home from work to see him and completely blindsided by the situation, about 2-3 weeks went by why I tried to "Save my Marriage" but it just wasnt possible, so that's when I took action in the interest of my myself and my ch...ildren most importantly, so I looked and called in the yellow pages asking everyone I knew who might have dealt w/ this before and or knew someone who did, and I had recieved a couple referrals to contact Ben's Office. That I did, he saw me the next availabe day that I was off work and was able to sit me down hear my story and listen to the facts as well, he had a High Degree of knowledge on my particular situation and ensured me he would help me in fighting for the custody of my children and also my personal belonging's... As we have all heard the horror stories of divorce so of course I was scared out of my mind as I have worked so hard my whole life and was not about to lose what I have because things just didn't work. He was also a friend to me on a personal level as he is a "Man of God" and knew deep down inside I didn't want this to go through so at times him and his Wife Nia would talk to me about things to try and believe in if I wanted to save my marriage, I tried those things and of course that was when I realized I had to keep my guard up because my Ex wife had her mind made up and Grass was greener on the other side, although in the end she realized she was stuck in the desert... Long story short, Benjamin D. Platt did a outstanding job on my case and was able to go above and beyond and fight for what I deserved and in the end I have joint custody of my 2 precious boys and didn't go bankrupt in the process, he was very understanding of the financial toll it was taking on me and assured me that he would help me out and keep working for me even when at times money got low and or ran out, but I kept doing what I could and he never skipped a beat on my case.

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Benjamin D Platt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lani Sockle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a dedicated and skilled advocate for his clients."

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Joseph Kuhlman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Platt aggressively represents his clients in court and is always professional and ready for court. I would gladly recommend him to represent your needs."

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Karen Schweigert

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Platt represents his clients aggressively and competently while behaving with complete professionalism."

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Michael Gainer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've been on the opposing side fighting Mr. Platt and referred cases to him. He is a very good lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Shannon Pae

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Platt is a very good advocate for people in the community. He has great oral argument skills in hearings and trial, and generally, has a strong passion for his clients. He truly does care for his clients."

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Jacqueline Porter

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Benjamin is effective and aggressive and always professional. He is highly respected by his peers and provides an excellent service to his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kelly Padgham

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an advocate for his client, but he is also very reasonable. He is a strong litigator, who also is willing to work collaboratively with opposing counsel."

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Timothy Note

Family lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred a a number of my clients who have family law issues to Mr. Platt. All of the feedback I have received from them has been positive."

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Kenneth Kato

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do not practice trial family law, but Ben does and he is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He will do what it takes to protect your interests."

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Brant Stevens

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Platt is an honest hard working intelligent attorney who is committed to representing his client's interests."

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Thomas Jarrard

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I don't practice family law or criminal defense. So, I rely on Ben's expertise often when my clients have questions in these matters. I refer all my family law inquiries to Ben because he is efficient and focused."

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Donald Richter

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Ben to be a passionate and tenacious family law attorney, he will work hard for you and your family."

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Scott Staab

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an excellent choice if you want someone who is both intelligent and skilled in the courtroom."

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F. Dayle Andersen

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ben for several years, he has demonstrated great skills and effective advocacy on behalf of his clients. Reading the client disputes prior to my endorsement surprises me, I have found Ben to be an outstanding attorney for his clients."

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Timothy Note

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Thomas Jarrard

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James Sweetser

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Donald Richter

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client's Choice Award 2013, AVVO

2008

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2001

Cum Laude, Washington State University

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Benjamin D. Platt

2002 - 2004

Intern, Law Office of Eric Steven

Associations

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Criminal Law Section Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Family Law Section Member

2012 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Signa Alpha Epsilon

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Washington vs. E.C.

Not Guilty

State of Washington vs. JA

Not Gulity

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Education

2015

King County Bar Association

Title 26 Guardian ad Litem

2004

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

Spokesman Review Newspaper Yard Sale Boat Deal - (Kip Hill)

2013

Spokesman Review - (Thomas Clouse) Trial of Father Accused of Abusing Child

Languages

English

Activity

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