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J. C. Becker

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Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 35 years

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Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

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J. C. Becker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Business advice session

I was contacted by J.C. Becker through the Avvo "ask a lawyer" program. I had some quick questions that I needed answered that were keeping me up at night. Within 15 minutes, I not only had the answers to those questions but I was given additional advice that was tremendously helpful (easily worth... $150). Beyond that, I feel that I have a true ally in my corner if ever I need one. One that knows what he is talking about and won't take any abuse from other litigators who might be threatening to disrupt my business. All this from a single 15 minute call. I will certainly be hiring J.C. Becker again in the future.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Business advice session

Packed a lot of information into 15 minutes. Very knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to contact if I had further legal questions.

Posted by Shannan | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Encroachment and Tort Claims Resolved Quickly

Mr. Becker was hired to resolve both an encroachment issue and a tort. The encroachment was remedied in a matter of days, and out of court, once Mr. Becker was able to locate the encroaching landowner. The tort claim against the utility company took a few weeks longer but, due to his persuasiveness... and experience in dealing with these types of matters, this, too, seems to have been resolved in a very timely and efficient manner - I say “seems to have been resolved” because claim releases have been signed but the utility company still has thirty days to complete their end of deal. I am very pleased with the outcome and expected nothing less. I would certainly work with Mr. Becker again.

Posted by Dan | February 13, 2014

Look no further

When I emailed JC Becker, I received an immediate phone call from him at 6 in the evening. After 5 minutes on the phone he offered meaningful advice and a plan as to how he would proceed. This accurately describes how he works: efficient, extremely communicative, on your side, results oriented. I was... a little worried about the price, but his results speak for themselves and in my case he saved me A LOT of money. Extremely thorough. He achieved results that as I reflect I cannot say others would be likely to achieve. I have already referred him to everyone I know in the area.

Posted by Alex | August 21, 2013 | Commercial

Commercial Lease Negotiations

We contacted Mr. Becker regarding a commercial lease agreement with a multi-national tenant that we were negotiating with on a site in the Seattle area. He read through the lease and pointed out several areas that were not in our best interests and negotiated with the tenant to either eliminate thes...e sections or modify them. He either met with us or called us to let us know how and why the changes were made and suggested other items to include. He kept us very well informed throughout the process. In the final stages, we were to demolish the existing building and clean up the site, he was able to get the new tenant to include this in their construction of the new building, at no cost to us. This was a real bonus as it would have cost several thousand dollars to remove the building and foundation. He also pointed out some items that were included in the lease that were illegal in this state to the lawyers representing the tenant and had them excluded from the lease. The tenant was under a strict time line and Mr. Becker was very cognizant of this and worked quickly to resolve the issues we had with the tenants' lease. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Mr. Becker.

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J. C. Becker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Maxwell

Aviation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"J.C. and I met years ago when he and I were representing codefendants in a criminal case. He paid superb attention to detail and always exhibited care and concern for the well being of his client. I consider him an outstanding lawyer and endorse him highly."

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Patrick Vail

Unknown lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. JC and I have had a number of cases together and he has always been extremely honest and reasonable to have on the other side. JC works hard for his clients and is extremely efficient in his work. I strongly recommend him."

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Elizabeth Turner

Litigation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure and opportunity to see J.C.'s work in several different venues, and it is consistently of the highest quality. J.C. is a strong advocate for his clients, fighting the fights that need to be fought while working to resolve issues that can and should be resolved short of court. I have a short list of attorneys I refer cases to; J.C. is on that list."

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John Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. JC is one of the very few lawyers I would hire myself, regardless of the crime. We won a murder case together with separate clients over a decade ago, and I saw him get a cop acquitted of professional misconduct/property damage charges in a case where I didn't think he had a prayer. He is a top notch trial lawyer with aggressiveness and a code of honor reflective of his elite military and law enforcement experience. Highly recommended."

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Elizabeth Turner

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Patrick Vail

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2016

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2015

verified, manta.com

2015

Approved Legal Service Provder, aopa.org

2015

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2015

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Five Stars, showmelocal.com

2015

Best Seattle Attorneys & Lawyers, bizvotes.com

2014

Superb, avvo.com

2014

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Approved Attorney Panel Member, poracldf.org

2013

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Superb, avvo.com

2013

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Verified, manta.com

2012

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Superb, avvo.com

2012

100+ hours of Pro Bono Service, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Superb, avvo.com

2011

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2010

20 year service award, avvo.com

2010

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2010

Superb, avvo.com

2010

Pro Bono Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2009

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2009

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Pro Bono Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Pro-Bono Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2007

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2007

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Pro Bono Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2006

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2006

Traffic Safety Award, Snohomish County

2006

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2005

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2004

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Certified Veteran Owned Small Business, US Government/USDVA

2003

Veteran Owned Small Business, veteranscorp.org

2003

Risk Management Certification, St. Paul Insurance Company and Ass'n of WA Cities

2003

Listed, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

2000

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

1999

Letter of Appreciation (mock trial judge), University of Puget Sound Law School

1999

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

1998

Certificate of Service, Washington State Bar Association

1997

Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

1996

Letter of Appreciation (Night Court Pro-Tem), Court Administrator - Evergreen District Court

1996

Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

1995

Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

1994

Rotarian of the Month, Rotary International

1994

Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

1993

Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Arbitrator, Superior Courts of Snohomish County

1994 - Present

Judge Pro-Tem, District Courts of Snohomish County

1990 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of J.C. Becker, Inc, PS

1999 - 2012

Hearing Officer, Washington State Bar Association

1993 - 1998

Special District Counsel, Washington State Bar Association

1988 - 1989

Deputy Prosecutor (Rule 9), Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association

Veteran Member

2003 - Present

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Life Member

1995 - Present

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Member/Attorney Panel

1990 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

UCLA/CSULA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Pilot's Spring Conference

Case law and recent decisions

2011

Pilot's Conference

Changes to the FARs and FAA policy

2009

NW Conference

Recap of recent actions

2001

WPA - Monthly Meeting

FAA actions and application of the FARs

2000

In Service Training

Proactive Risk Management

1998

Risk Management

Employment Law

1995

Spring Meeting

Liability Awareness and Avoidance

1995

Seminar

Liability Avoidance

Languages

English

Activity

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