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Richard Bryan Geissler

2.6
Rating: 5.9

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Family

205 N University Rd Ste 3, Spokane, WA

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Licensed in Washington for 44 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1981

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

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Law Offices of Richard Bryan Geissler

205 N University Rd Ste 3, Spokane, WA, 99206-5094

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2.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Unprepared and lazy

This lawyer was hired to represent me for post-secondary support. In spite of me being timely with my filing request, handing him all of the necessary documents, meeting with him and calling his office weekly to find out the status of my case, he was so incredibly tardy with the court filings that I ...got penalized by the justice system and didn't receive any post-secondary support. Bryan did NOT represent me. He was completely unprepared for court, would come running in at the last minute, and was not knowledgeable as to the specifics of my case. In spite of his lack of preparedness, he still received payments of nearly $10,000 in fees - while costing me $10,000 in lost support. I wish I would have fired him many months ago.

Posted by Jan | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Unsettled

This is an incompetent, ineffective, greed filled attorney. When YOU need a strong, capable advocate, this guy is NOT at all "on your side", He is ONLY on his side. And the billable hours he submitted, 5 minutes billed for a 1 minute phone consult. I have the phone bill to prove it, but I was told th...at they "round up" for billing. I have been cheated and duped by this "human". We will see what happens when the WA State Attorney General finally investigates the numerous complaints on him.

Posted by brian | September 10, 2013 | Mediation

good job

He took over my case after my first lawyer missed a filing deadline. He got the matter corrected and my mediated settlement was outstanding

Posted by Carrie | February 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

DID A GREAT JOB FOR ME

In 2001 I had the misfortune to have to go through a very complicated divorce. It was emotionally and financially taxing. He made me feel very safe when I was so scared. His paralegal, Karen, is beyond super awesome and one of the most intelligent people in law that I have ever seen. Her speed de...dication and energy is incredible. Bryan handled my case and it included a week long trial. When it was over, he settled it excactly the way he said he would. I felt he was very competent, but he does cost money. Sometimes you need that junk yard dog to protect you. He did just that for me and I am grateful! NOTE FOR BEFORE DIVORCING....READ CAREFULLY AND GET YOUR NAME OFF ANY AND ALL SECURED LOANS (lines of credit) BEFORE DIVORCING. He did not tell me that part and it was a devistating mistake.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Only after money, not the welfare of the family.

Mr. Geissler was more worried about "billing hours" than resolving my case. Several thousands dollars later, I was notified by the court system that the my "temporary" papers where expired" .... Therefore thousands of dollars went down the drain and now I am having to start over with a case I thought... was resolved.

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2017

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