Michael John Gainer's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2015 | Child Custody

Parenting plan change, moved to a different state with sole custody

From the moment I met Mike Gainer I knew he was going to be the perfect attorney for my situation. He was quick, but not curt, professional but not stuffy or condescending, and believed me when I described my fear of my ex and the legal system. My Ex-husband was a bully. He made a lot more money, ...and had learned how quickly he could cause costs to mount while using delaying tactics. He could afford this, but other lawyers I'd tried had underestimated how determined he was, and for years he always caused me to go broke before I could make any changes in court. He'd had supervised visitation, just once a month, and I wasn't changing a thing, but he was still fighting our move and my wedding day was fast approaching. Somehow Mike Gainer managed to cut through the delaying tactics that had always worked before, and calmly handled his frustrating behavior. In the end, it was a piece of cake... wedding cake that is! Everything went off without a hitch. Four years later the kids are still happy, and I'm still glad I trusted Mike to handle this important legal transition. I keep on recommending him from afar. Thank you again.

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Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2013 | Family

Mike Gainer, the "Anti-Poplawski" Solution

MIke Gainer is an attorney who seems more balanced and transparent than your typical family law attorney. Speaking with Mr. Gainer reminds me of speaking to friends or family members who were judges or attorney generals - his outlook and advice is deeply considered and designed to be useful and well ...taken. Mr. Gainer will not trick you into using his legal services as some attorneys can by tailoring their emotional responses while inferring unlikely outcomes. Mr. Gainer speaks truth from a well considered perspective of experience and hard-won legal knowledge. His dialogue is coupled with wisdom, kindness and compassion for your situation - and a straightforward bias free assessment of how the court may likely view your plea. I recommend Mike Gainer without reservation as a competent and accomplished legal tactician and man of letters.

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Michael Gainer

Replied last May 08, 2013

I really appreciate the kind words. However, I do not condone bashing other attorneys I work with. Ms. Poplawski is an ethical, aggressive advocate on behalf of her clients. Ultimately, she fights the fights her clients have hired to fight. It may make things very expensive, but she is doing what she was hired to do. There are a lot of different approaches to resolving family law issues. Unfortunately, clients do not get to pick the other side's attorney. :)

Posted by Candy | June 12, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Divroce

My divorce was not a good one but Mr. Gainer made this process smooth and easier.

Michael Gainer

Replied last June 13, 2012

Thank you for your kind review. We got excellent results after a long, difficult battle. I am happy we were able to get the court to do what we needed to help you and your family.

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Julie Watts

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Gainer is a zealous advocate for his clients in the courtroom and a creative and tenacious negotiator. Clients will find him to be a compassionate counselor, and he is a practical and pleasant colleague who does not waste his clients' time/money by manufacturing conflict."

John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

Joseph Hankins

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gainer is a top-notch family law and divorce attorney. He understands the nuances of the law, while at the same time recognizing that actual people are begin each legal issue."

Michael Gerace

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Lee Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Although I do not know Mr. Gainer personally, in answers questions on this site, I have had the opportunity to review many answers by him and his advice is very sound and well reasoned."

Muriel Burke-Love

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a great lawyer and I have used him in my own personal matter."

Andrea Poplawski

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent lawyer. He is a strong advocate for his clients.It is obvious he knows his clients and his cases; he is well prepared when arguing in court. He is very professional to other attorneys."

Mark Alexander

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gainer's answers to questions on the Avvo site, and his responses otherwise, disclose a knowledgeable and highly ethical family law attorney. Although we practice in opposite ends of the state, I am happy to add Mr. Gainer as a recommended attorney in the Spokane area, and to give him this endorsement."

Kelly Padgham

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a strong advocate for his clients. He is well-prepared for hearings, and he is well-versed in family law. I send referrals to Mr. Gainer, as he works hard for his clients, while maintaining the highest integrity."

Patty Grossman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael several years. When we are on opposing sides on a family law case we try and work together to resolve the dispute knowing that doing so will be better than taking the case to court. Michael is very patient and takes his time to explain his client's position and the merits of his case. He is not full of fluff but sticks to the facts and the truth. I know that his clients trust him like I do."

Kevin Mickey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a very capable, compassionate and skilled advocate on behalf of his clients. I whole-heartedly recommend him to others."

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