Spencer W Harrington

Spencer W Harrington

4.8
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Real Estate

1517 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA

About Spencer

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 85%

11 years

85%
Real Estate 5%

11 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Harrington Law Office, PLLC

1517 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201-1910

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Spencer W Harrington's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Deb | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thoughtful, intelligent, caring team when I needed them most

I hired Spencer and Joanne during my divorce and they were amazing! It was not an easy time at all, and they helped me navigate the process, manage my expectations, help me to be patient, and eventually get the best outcome available to me. Spencer had to talk me off of a few proverbial cliffs and ...it was clear he was always in my court, looking out for my best interest and that of my children. I have since recommended him to many needing family attorneys. I have also used him for estate issues, wills and development of trusts and he has also been extremely helpful and easy to work with, 5 stars for sure!!!

Posted by Dan | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce and custody battle

Spencer is an absolute bulldog. He represented me in my divorce, which my ex dragged out over two years. Through false accusations of abuse and many, many other lies by my ex, Spencer was able to expose her lies to the court, and not only was I able to get my house back, but got much more time with m...y kids than I expected to end up with. He is now currently representing me though an ugly custody battle and slowly but surely exposing yet more lies from my ex. Both Spencer and his paralegal, Joanne, have kept me updated and informed me of all important developments in both my cases. Highly recommended.

Posted by Harvey | May 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

QDRO Help

I was at a loss in finding help. I was referred to Mr. Harrington's office in Spokane. I had moved to Vermont and needed help with my 5 year old divorce. I never spoke with Mr. Harrington and worked and communicated with his Associate Joanne. She was incredible, provided the confidence of their s...trength in this area, and communicated primarily through email. I was able to resolve my QDRO at half of rate of their required retainer. I was extremely pleased and can highly recommend their services. No fluff, no wasted time, and got the job done. My case is resolved and I am very happy. Thank you. Harvey

Posted by Alexis | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Mr Harrington and his team are the best!

I live in Wenatchee, Wa and hired Mr. Harrington after my ex- husband was allowed temporary custody of my 6 year old son because the courts here allowed it due to a bogus CPS investigation. Before hiring Mr. Harrington i had to also obtain a criminial attorney in Wenatchee because the detective that ...the CPS intevestigator brought along with her charged me with two counts of 2nd degree assualt. I also had a court appointed attorney in juvenile court because CPS filed a depenedency against me. If it weren't for Mr. Harrington and his team I would currently be in a dependency and without my son. But thankfully I found Mr. Harrington and his amazing assistant Joanne. After working with the other two attorneys here in Wenatchee and then hiring Mr. Harrington and Joanne, it was like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. When i called someone was their to answer my questions, when i sent an email, i always got a propt response back from Joanne telling me what to do or what to expect. Not only did Mr. Harrington get my son back after months of not having him home, he also just on his own to protect me and my son got CPS off my back when after obtaining my custody back in court, CPS tried to say they got a intake regarding Lincoln County ( this is where court took place) and now they had to do a safety assessment on me and have a investigation open for 45 days. After Mr. Harrington sent two letters they backed off and there was no safety assessment done. And from now on if they want to ask me anything they have to go through him. Cant say enough about this attorney and his assistant Joanne. One top notch team. Simple the best!

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Will tell you the truth. Even if it's not what you want to hear.

I was a victim of domestic violence. I had to leave my home with two young children. I was terrified and I needed someone to tell me bluntly that I needed to get out. My ex had a drug addiction that led to the abuse. I felt sympathy for him because he was ill. I didn't want to hurt him I just wanted ...to keep my children safe. My empathy for my ex kept me for asking what was fair financially. I didn't want any of our assets I only wanted to make sure my children would be protected. Spencer put together a very detailed parenting plan. He put things in it that have protected my children post divorce that I would not have known or thought to ask for and I will be forever grateful. I needed someone to be blunt and honest with me. It may not be want you want to hear at the time but if you want a attorney to tell you straight up what they think without dancing around your feelings and an attorney that will do what's in your best interests this is the attorney for you! His assistant Joanne is also wonderful. She's very responsive and has the same straight forward attitude as Spencer. I would highly recommend Spencer to anyone going through a divorce or needing protection from a abusive spouse or partner.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Lead Attorney, Harrington Law Office, PLLC

Languages

English

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