John Henry Varga

John Henry Varga

also known as John H. Varga

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

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Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

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John Henry Varga's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stan Perkins | May 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

satisfied customer

John Varga is a fantastic estate planning attorney. My wife and I hired John to review our existing will and give us advice. John was thorough and thoughtful in his review. I have referred many people to John for estate planning issues. Everyone has been so pleased with his customer service and h...is attention to detail. John is also the nicest person you will ever meet. I highly recommend John for any estate/probate issues.

Posted by Edd | September 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Superior service and expertise

I contacted John Vargas to assist me with drafting my Last Will and Testament, DPOA for Health Care, DPOA (for Financial), and Health Care Directive. I had a number of special considerations that I ran past him, and he guided me in the pros and cons of each. He was always on time with the deliverab...les, responsive to my inquiries, and clearly has a mastery of estate planning. I wholeheartedly recommend his services, and will use them again when I need expert legal assistance. He's also an affable and easy-to-get-along-with person.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent legal advice and service responsive to our needs

WA-Wills was a lifeline to bring my husband and me in for our Estate planning needs. The website introduced me to the thought process of drafting a Will and to the legal language necessary to construct a Will specific to my end of life wishes. After working through the entire Will drafting process ...and all the definitions, I felt empowered to make an appointment and communicate what I wanted to be done. We hired John Varga to draft mirror Wills, Power of Attorney, the Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney for Health Care decisions. John was thorough in the interview process, systematically covering the aspects of our Estate, and personable. He demonstrated functional knowledge of Washington law answering our questions and alerting us to additional matters we had not considered before the interview. While our estate is modest enough to be managed with a Basic Will, it is nevertheless important to us that our hard earned assets pass to our decendants. For me, it was necessary to specifically exclude certain family members who are not my descendants from my Will. John not only structured my Will to include my specific wishes, he found the legal words to soften my candid language. The process took two visits, and a couple of emails to ask and answer questions. End result is a wonderful sense of relief to know we have our descendents remembered and a measure of protection for a time of diminished capacity.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgable, Efficient & Really easy to work

John recently assisted me with my landlord dispute. He helped me feel empowered after my landlord took advantage of holding my security deposit. John composed a letter & mailed it on my behalf. John provided me legal guidance on my next steps. I felt better having someone, like John on my side. With ...such a positive experience, I decided to have John help me with my Will. Wills can be sensitive due to the legal decisions you are making and often a topic people want to avoid. John set me up for success. He walked me through all the necessary steps in person. I didn't have to fill out a questionnaire he walked me through on all the necessary topics. When I left the office I had a notarized copy. I feel empowered having my estate in order. If you need help with either Landlord-Tenant disputes or Estate planning he is an expert in both! Best part is he isn't a stuffy lawyer in a downtown office. he provides genuine client care with a small town feel with top notch law expertise!

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015

Very VERY HAPPY With John

I FINALLY got off my duff to write up a will and durable power of attorney etc and John was INCREDIBLY helpful. What a load off my mind! He made everything crystal clear, explained my options and ramifications of my choices. I highly recommend him!!

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John Henry Varga's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Lewis

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a fantastic attorney and an even better human being. He is smart and hardworking, and cares deeply about his clients. I endorse and recommend him without hesitation."

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Forrest Carlson

Probate lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is my law partner, and I have had the great opportunity and privilege to work directly with him on many client matters. He is resourceful, knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to getting the best results for his clients. John cares deeply for the people who entrust him with their legal matters. Before we formally partnered, John worked tirelessly on co-authoring our free web project, Washington Wills, to which he contributed enormously, and which would not exist without him. I will continue to recommend John to friends and family, and look forward to serving alongside him."

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Bret Sachter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Varga is an outstanding attorney. He prioritizes his clients' interests, and he has the knowhow and tenacity to provide them with the best possible outcome. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Shane McKinnie

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney. He works incredibly hard for his clients and I endorse him without reservation."

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William Glenn

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John's estate planning knowledge and responsiveness make him my go-to for questions and referrals. Highly recommended!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Supreme Court

2015

2014 Call to Duty Pledge Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

2015

Low Bono Incubator Program Grantee, Seattle University School of Law

2015

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Supreme Court

Work Experience

2016 - 2019

Partner, Assemble Law Group, PLLC

2014 - 2016

Attorney, The Law Office of John H. Varga, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Team Lead, The Garden City Group

2011 - 2012

Rule 9 Intern, Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, drugstore.com

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association Low Bono Section

Executive Committee Member

2015 - Present

Washington Wills

Cofounder and Author

2018 - 2019

Washington State Bar Association Low Bono Section

Immediate Past Chair

2017 - 2018

Washington State Bar Association Low Bono Section

Chair

2015 - 2017

Washington State Bar Association Low Bono Section

Secretary

2015 - 2016

Washington State Veterans Bar Association

Chair

2014 - 2018

Washington State Veterans Bar Association

Steering Committee Member

Education

2012

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

Defense Language Institute

Certificate of Completion

Speaking Engagements

2017

Washington State Access to Justice Conference Narrowing the Access Chasm: A Conversation with the Low Bono Community

2017

Pacific Capital Resource Group monthly meeting

How to Identify Your Clients' Estate-planning Needs

2017

Bar Week: Minority Bar Association Panel

Bar Exam Preparation

2016

Long-term Planning Estate Planning Basics

2016

Getting Paid - Money Matters

Flat Fees

Publications

Languages

English

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