I used this firm (specifically Laurel Hook) to help me with a parenting time issue. They ended up "inappropriately billing" me to the tune of thousands of dollars. I've seen other clients of the firms billing statements and the same thing happened to them. In 2011 a judge ruled that they "inappropriately billed" me and they were ordered to pay me back. I filed a complaint with the Oregon State Bar. Almost four years later, the Bar found that Laurel Hook, a named partner in the firm had indeed "inappropriately billed" me. She was punished by the Bar, but the Bar basically let her off the hook (no pun intended) by NOT putting this on her record. How did Ms. Hook "inappropriately bill" me? She had a clerk write a two sentence letter to me and send it. She billed it to her (Hook) at her rate of (around) $300 per hour. This turned out to be a (about) $90 charge. Ms. Hook did this 18 times, and attorney Brad Miller did it 18 times, according to the Multnomah County Court. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The entire complaint can be seen by making a request through the Oregon State Bar. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

In my experience it is exceedingly rare to encounter a group of individuals under the éclat of Laurel Hook of SKH. Laurel was so focused, so incisive, and so bold as to simply overwhelm the opposition in our legal proceedings. Beginning with the original phone call to the office seeking help, we were guided by
the receptionist Rosie who listened intently and patiently, recognized immediately the complexity of our legal issue, and directly referred us to
one of the senior partners -- rather than either dismissing us (as other firms had), or recommended a junior associate. After our initial discussion with Laurel Hook, my wife and I had the unequivocal feeling of acceptance and confidence, and most importantly a sense of hope. We had been through the travail of multiple attorneys in two states, and at that point were thoroughly discouraged. Thus began our journey with SKH. Our issues revolved around a previously punitive divorce settlement and damages related to a prenuptial agreement prior to remarriage. Immediately we were so impressed with the level of communication and availability, not to mention points of legal issue other attorneys failed to recognize. Laurel’s research was most impressive, seconded only by her courtroom stature and litigation skills that won the day for us. Simply said, we can not recommend anyone any higher, and remain most grateful to this most impressive law firm.

My husband and I recently found our selves in an impossible post-divorce situation. From the first contact we met with Stahancyk, Kent & Hook the care we got was not only first class, but comforting. Laurel Hook handled our case. She collected and looked at all relevant information and went for the most expeditious and just resolution possible. The ex-wife's suit was dismissed with prejudice and we are now welcome to continue our lives. We cannot thank Laurel enough. She is a legal genius.