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Law Offices of James H MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney

Bankruptcy attorney in Tacoma, WA
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Reviews

Review Left On 02/28/2020
M. V. Peterson

I have been trying to contact you guys by phone, email, and showing up to your place of business several times for the past 2 weeks. Your voice mailbox is full? How many other people are you ignoring? I have not heard any word back yet. THAT IS NOT OKAY
I paid you guys to represent me and help me with my bankruptcy. Now you're ghosting me? VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!! I am very upset!! You need to call me asap WE HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT
Review Left On 12/28/2019
Lura Joy

The process was scary to me, but James made it a better experience. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would do business with him again!
Review Left On 10/28/2019
Ryan Snook

It took this firm over a year ro actually file my case and then a year after it was filed I get a letter telling me that James Magee is no longer practicing law. I called a few months back and was told he is practicing again and he would call me back. Today I called again after waiting a few months and was told he would call me back in 2 weeks. I will be making a complaint with the bar in the am. STAY AWAY FROM THIS FIRM
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Cherie Wallace

I had a quite miserable experience with James as my bankruptcy attorney. His listening skills seem very challenged. Horrible bedside manner. A lot of confusion and lack of follow up. Assistant Stephanie was the one shinning light.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Leslye Revis

Mr. MaGee is an outstanding attorney, and his paralegal Stephanie is the best in the world. She helped me every step of the way.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Mary Fagan

Friendly staff made us feel comfortable. Answered all questions in a timely manner and ensured we provided all the correct information to be successful. MaGee and his staff were there throughout the process. I felt feel reassured dealing with his offices. I couldn't do it alone. Recommended to anyone in a similar situation.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Patrice

Knowledgeable, helpful, and professional, as well as the office staff.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
CAMERON JARVIS

I made an appointment with MaGee, and his secretary emailed me four hours before the appointment to inform me that he would not be able to make his commitment. I was understanding and made a phone conference instead. When the time came for my phone appointment, I received no call. James ended up calling an hour after the scheduled time, but I was busy with family matters at that time. He left a voicemail that was really unprofessional. I WOULD NOT recommend MaGee.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
brandon schaefer

Great experience. made it very easy. definitely recommend, if you need to do the bankruptcy give him a call.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Crystal Breed

James MaGee and his staff were wonderful through the entire process for me. Whenever I had any questions, they were always so happy to help! They made the process quite simple for me, and for that I am very grateful!
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Heather Diekman

My experience with Bankruptcy Attorney James Magee and staff was fabulous. I have been struggling with debt for several years working multiple jobs trying to make ends meet, James and his staff were so helpful explained the process and gave me all the information I needed to move forward with the process. James and his staff took time out to explain each step, they were always friendly and welcomed me into the office with all my silly questions. I was embarrassed of my situation, and staff made sure I knew this was nothing to be embarrassed of and that it was all going to be okay! I would recommend Attorney James Magee to anyone in the situation.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
David E.

I wish there was a 20-star rating option. I came in for my appointment worried and left feeling confident. Mr. MaGee is personable, knowledgeable, genuine and the real deal. I'm so glad I made the call to consult with him. He explains everything you need to know step by step. Mr. Magee and his staff go above and beyond for their clients. I was also very impressed with their Paralegal Stephanie Murray, She was extremely thoughtful, compassionate, competent and empathetic. I feel that my Higher Power put me in the hands of these people who really help those who feel hopeless and ashamed of their situation. It was a life-saving and life-changing experience for me and I'll never forget what they did for me and my family. I want to also thank the the receptionist who was also awesome about getting my messages to Mr. Magee and Ms. Murray..thanks! One last thing...I HAVE MY LIFE BACK AND IT"S AWWESOME!
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Lucille Graycochea-Brooks

Took more than 2 weeks for Mr. McGee's assistant to file the paperwork in court. I think she was busy but i hope she gave us visibility from time to time about the status. However, overall Mr. McGee was a very good lawyer!
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Sharmane Ryan

This James McGee just called me and I do believe from the referral for Senior Services. I explained him my situation of a previous bankruptcy and this James McGee ripped into me, Called me a whiner, a complainer and even said I can't tell if you are a woman or a man Are you kidding me?? people be careful in hiring this agency. He admitted he only does 2 or 3 cases a year, which must mean he is suppose to help seniors, not condemn them. Check the reaffirmation laws before you file bankruptcy if you are able to keep your home. These lawyers only mess up your credit worse and then blame the agencies for holding credit in hostage. Be cautious being a woman or an elderly in approaching this man. Wow, Unbelievable. and also his call was 6 hours late.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
FRANK P

BEWARE! I also made an appointment with James H Magee and he was also 1 hr late and no apologies for being late. I should of taken that as a bad sign from the start. As we sat down to start talk about my situation, I was bothered again I felt that he wasn't lestening to a word I was saying. He wanted to talk about his retainer fee first and if I write him a check for 200.00 he would get things going. Sadly I did and I really regret doing it! He did mention that there would a mean test that he would have to process befor he can determine my option. And also that if things didn't work out that I would only have to pay him 800.00 for the service without filing. What he fail to mention is that the means test is public information that anyone one can look up online to determine if they can file. This guy in my opinion is very unprofessional that preys on clients that are going threw some hard time. I am glad that I got a second opinion from other law firm because this prove to me that it's all bout the money to him not his clients. And befor I forget it's going on 1 month now that I have requested my deposit back and still NOTHING! NO RETURN CALLS!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Bri Free

These folks are great! The lawyer James was very laid back and patient with us, and his staff walked us through every step. Definitely recommend!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Cheryl Crowston

We cannot say enough great things about James Magee and his staff. This was a very difficult decision for us to make and everyone in this office was personable, professional and walked us through the entire process. We never once felt judged.
I would absolutely recommend this law office to anyone looking to file. You won't regret choosing James Magee and his amazing staff!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Josh Lane

Great staff and attorney. Takes very good care of his clients. James is nothing like most attorneys where you never see or talk to them. He is very personable. I will refer my friends and family to his office. A special thank you to the staff!!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Ericka Plogmann

They make Bankrupcy easy,.
Very detailed , caring services!
So greatful for the help in this matter!
They will help you get all the necessary documents and you will be ready for the judge!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Denny Coverdell

If you have to go through bankruptcy

James and his staff (Mary and Amber) are wonderful. They walked us through the process, explained everything, and answered any questions we had.

Emails were returned promptly, appointments are easy to set, and usually someone picks the phone when you call or they return them as soon a possible.

Review Left On 02/28/2016
Dan Hagedorn

The landscape is dotted with lawyers hawking their ability to handle your case, but James and his staff (Mary and Amber) were the best equipped to handle me as a person, not 'just another case.'

My initial consultation appointment started late, but after I entered, I found out why. James and his staff take time with their clients. They listen to, and more importantly, take the time to answer your questions thoroughly. They walked me through my legal process, discussed my options with me, and listened to my resulting concerns. While I am aware James' office specializes in the world of bankruptcy, he and his staff were very well-equipped to handle my legal needs.

Follow-up from the office staff at both the Tacoma and Renton offices has been courteous, informational, and often, downright fun – a little comic relief is a very nice touch when going through such a convoluted legal process.

While the process was mentally arduous, my experience with the Law Offices of James H MaGee was anything but. I'll always consult with them first for future legal needs, and you should too.

Thanks you guys!
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Cyn Mclaughlin

The decision to file for bankruptcy was difficult for me. But when I met with James Magee I felt I made the right choice. He explained the procedure, told me my responsibilities and rights. He was professional, through, calm and empathetic to my situation.
With the help of his staff, I was able to get my paperwork to him within a short amount of time and it all went through seamlessly. What a relief this has been to me. I cant say I loved the experience of filing for bankruptcy. But I can say James Magee is an excellent attorney.
Review Left On 02/28/2016
Brian Hardy

Needed some advice on some credit stuff, James was very helpful and I never felt rushed.. Would totally recommend James if your looking for someone that will take their time to help you out.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Ian Griffin

Like a lot of people over the last few years, the loss of a job and unexpected hospital bills took their toll on us financially. We had the pleasure of working with James and his exceptional staff, probably longer than most. This was a very difficult decision that weighed on me for a very long time before we finally decided to pull the trigger. The whole process was relatively quick and very painless, not the emotional roller coaster I had imagined. From the first consult to the very brief time in court, all of our questions were answered and handled very professionally. I would highly recommend James and his office if you have to navigate through this complicated process.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Rick Scidmore

With over 21,000 dollars of credit and payments for prior debts I was stressed and could not find an end to the problems associated with high debt. I did not want to file Bankruptcy, but after talking with James MaGee and his associates, I felt like it was the right thing to do. The relief I received took care of my stress and my family, and I can even have some of the things, we could not have, a year ago.
Thank You James Magee for your expertise and services. Thank You Mary and Staff.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Greg rupp

I recently (2014) hired Mr.James H MaGee and his wonderful staff to assist me in a chapter 7 bankruptcy process..i was totaly lost and way out of my element ! But the minute I walked into his office .I realized I had hired the rite crew..!!!!! James and his staff walked me through the entire process..answered all my questions and concerns and made it understandable for "us" working people ..I would highly recomend Mr MaGee and his crew to anyone of my friends and family !! They took a scary and intimidating process and helped me through it so i can start living my life again .....
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Dorothy Phillips

I want to thank you and your staff for all the help of getting my life back on track. I feel a weight has been lifted and I have a new start to a better future with my family. God Bless and keep up the good work.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Jen Tidwell

James H MaGee's office was wonderful to work with.

Mary, his paralegal, was of particular help in filing our case.

James is very knowledgeable, almost to a fault. His demeanor was very relaxed, and comfortable. He almost had to be reminded that he was dealing with a pair of clients to whom bankruptcy was a terrifying and overwhelming experience. Ultimately, though, he had everything well in hand, and our case could not have gone any more smoothly.

Thanks to James, Mary, et al for helping us through this process!
Review Left On 02/28/2015
mark johnson

Mr Magee and his staff did a A+ job for me.I would highly recommend him.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Shinee LaFleur

I have recently worked with James MaGee and his office staff to complete my bankruptcy. Everyone there has been absolutely wonderful! Mr. MaGee is very personable and easy to work with and talk to. He explained the bankruptcy process in terms I could understand. Mary in the office has been fantastic. I am a single mother of a one year old and at times it was difficult for me to get into the office to bring in my documents but she was always very polite and accommodating, she even stayed late for me one night with a smile on her face! I would highly recommend the Law Offices of James H. MaGee to anyone looking for assistance with their bankruptcy, they made the process easier then I thought it would be.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Rhonda Lee

The decision to possibly have to file for bankruptcy was very hard but contacting James MaGee's office was the best decision. His staff gave me a consultation appointment for that very same day at no charge. I met with Mr. MaGee and he was very caring, sympathetic, non-judgmental and knowledgeable of his profession. He outlined what my best option would be, gave me information about his staff and what to expect during the process. He answered all my questions in detail and really put me at ease that everything is going to be ok. Every time I've had any additional questions I've been able to call and speak with his staff (most the time Mary) and she has been nothing short of wonderful! She is a very busy gal, but always asks me how my day is going and reminds me of additional paperwork I need to complete this dreadful process. When going into the office to turn in documents, they were always on time and prompt. If you're having financial difficulties I would highly recommend consulting with James MaGee to see what your options are. I was completely satisfied with his services and I'm sure you will be too!
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Joe Rios

James and his staff made this whole process alot less painful than I expected it to be. I have no complaints and would highly recommend the LAW OFFICES OF JAMES H MAGEE to anyone and everyone!
Review Left On 02/28/2015
BRYCE MCQUEEN

Quick, easy, took care of me from start to finish and would recommend to family and friends.
Review Left On 02/28/2015
Bianca West

We called in to schedule an appointment, and our appointment was scheduled for the next day at 6?6:30 pm. we got there at 6:15 pm because we know there is always some paper work that needs to be filled.
Right after we got there another couple came in with kids and they were also scheduled for 6:30 pm.
I guess a little mistake is not a problem. Anyways...
He finally saw us at 7:05 pm and during our conversation while I explained why I left the country for a year to take care of my brother who had terminal cancer he came up with the most rude and unthoughtful comment I ever heard from somebody: "It would have been better for you if your brother had waited another year to get sick".
My brother passed away last September and I would give anything for him to still be here with us.
There are a lot of lawyers out there, and I know they hear all kinds of different stories from people but that does not give them the right to be disrespectful.
I do not recommend him to anyone.
If he can be that rude with his clients, I wonder what kind of representation he does for them?
Be aware, take your time and make sure you hire a decent attorney to represent you.
It`s hard enough on itself having to go through a bankruptcy process. You don`t need the aggravation of an inconsiderate lawyer to make matters worse.

Review Left On 02/28/2015
Kevin Baker

Mr Magee was so helpful and knowledgeable regarding my situation. His professional demeanor put me at ease. His entire staff walked me through the process, even working into the evening to accomodate my schedule. I would highly recommend Mr Magee and his staff. Thank You.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Candy Thompson

James MaGee and is entire staff offered kind, compassionate, professional services during what can only be described as one of the most stressful and humbling points of my life. No judgmental language, only support and guidance all along the way. Mary is an absolute gem, serves as legal assistant and counselor for everyone I think, certainly held me together a time or 2. James is a comfort, makes you realize you are not alone in this process.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
r clark

I want to thank everyone at James MaGee. We were in a once in a lifetime situation that made it necessary to file bankruptcy. After having interviewed other lawyers and not feeling great, we reticently went to James Magee office. At no time were we belittled or made to feel like we were losers, which was our experience at other offices. Everyone, office employees also, reassured us that it would be a painless situation. Every single step we were helped along in a respectful and professional manner. I can't recommend them more! Everyone went above and beyond. Thank you all!
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Shalene Herr

Well, my husband and I decided to hire Mr. Magee after being WAY over our heads in debt. Our wages were getting garnished left and right, the bills and collection calls were not stopping. So after a long and hard decision we decided to file Chaper 7 bankruptucy. I started looking online and calling attorneys and asking prices and everything. I called 8 to be exact. Mr Magee was the only one that was BBB Accredited. That impressed me from the start. I didnt want an attorney to just take my money and run. My husband and I based our decision off other peoples reviews and the BBB rating. Both were excellent! We met with him for our first consult. We both felt he was kind of rushed. Maybe thats how attorneys are, but I dont know. I understand they are busy people. He explained our options very throughly and gave us the best advice possible. We went home and talked about it and decided to go through with it. After getting like a million papers together, it was very easy from there. We paid him and that was it. All we had to do was wait for a court date. We went to court on October 6th. I was not impressed that he was late. We were 1 of 4 clients there waiting for him. The trustee even said it has been an ongoing problem that he is late. For the amount of money he gets paid, I dont think he should be late. But court was a piece of cake. We were there about an hour and a half total. Now we are going to the process of reaffirming our car, which is also very easy. Then we are just waiting for the discharge letter. But overall the experience was amazing! His assistant Mary was just awesome. Anytime I had a question, if she didnt have the answer she would always call me back. And believe me, we had A LOT of questions. And Mr Magee was pretty awesome as well. He did what he needed to do as an attorney, late or not. I would defiently recommend them to anyone. They have multiple locations for your convience and it was just an awesome experience, even though the decision to file bankruptucy in your mid 20s can be very hard.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Doris Ashbaugh

I would love to thank you. What a great Job you did for me. I highly recommend you!!
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Peggy McMurtrie

My case was handle quickly and professionally by Mr. MaGee and all of his staff. I'm a very busy single parent with a demanding schedule besides my full time job. It's easy to get lost in all the paperwork and making phone calls and keeping appointments. I really appreciated the office staff (Mary, Ruth) for always responding to my questions and returning calls promptly and for being flexible with their office hours. This experience kept the stress level down to a minimum. Thank you for your help.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
Sherry Mancuso

After going back and forth with our bank on our home and loans attached to it we finally decided to look at bankruptcy and called James. He did a outstanding job explaining our options in his Puyallup office. After reviewing our options we decided to go with bankruptcy and James guided us through the paperwork and helped us take care of some things ourselves. This saved us some money and made us feel more at ease with the process and James ability. We would recommend James and his staff highly.
Review Left On 02/28/2014
craig schweigert

Mr Magee and his staff was very helpful with everything we needed to file Bankruptcy and complete our court case. I would recommend James Magee to any of my friends or family that needed a Bankruptcy Lawyer.

Craig Schweigert
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Tera Kilpatrick

My husband and I filed for Bankruptcy in 2012 using James MaGee, Mr. MaGee and his office staff were always very helpful and friendly. They were great at explaining everything to us as well as helping us with all of the documents that were needed etc...Our bankruptcy finalzed about a month ago and we couldn't be happier this was definitely the best decision we could've made and we couldn't have done it without Mr. MaGee and his staff. I have recently checked my credit and the bankruptcy really hasn't hurt my score as much as I would have expected. Looking forward to seeing it improve and grow. Would definitely do it all over again and would recommend the law office of James Magee.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Chris Stodder

After many years of getting by with our credit cards, we finally decided to look at the bankruptcy option. After meeting with James we decided to proceed with filing our chapter 7. James looked at our situation and gave us his honest opinion about our situation. He didn't butter us up, he gave us the facts and let us make the decision. I would recommend him and his staff highly.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Wayne

This is the first time I have every declared bankruptcy, and it was kind of a scary experience for me. I wanted to make sure I found someone legit, and then found James H MaGee's office online. He had pretty good reviews compared to most of the attorny's I found, and so I stopped by his office. Mary and Lisa, kindly greeted me, and made me feel at ease. When I met James, he didn't surgar coat anything, which in my opinion is better than an attorny who tells you what you want to hear. He wasn't rude in any way, but he gave it to me straight, and everything happened exactly how it was explained. Through the whole process, Mary and Lisa were kind enough to explain things as well. If you need a lawyer regarding bankruptcy, I hightly recommend the Law Office of James H. MaGee!
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Jesse Chasteen

Mr. Magee has made the whole process quite seemless. He and his staff answered all of our questions, never rushed us and took the time get to know us and our story. We never felt belittled or uncomfortable. We highly reccomend Mr. Magee to anyone looking into bankruptcy!
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Lorie Tucker

I have worked with James MaGee and his office associates quite closely as they handled my bankruptcy proceeding. I found everyone on his staff to be really helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. Both Mary and Lisa were helpful at keeping me on time with my paperwork being filled out as well as keeping me aprised of what paperwork I needed to be turned in and filed in a timely manner. Mr. MaGee was thorough in going thru all of my information and data to be sure I qualified for the chapter I was intending to file. He took the time to get to know me, my overall situation and whether or not this was the best remedy for my current situation. I never felt judged......and was told of how the process would proceed and the timeline to follow. Because I am a single mom, there were many appointments I had to bring my young daughter along and that was never a problem with anyone in the office as well as Mr. MaGee. He was there when I had my 341 meeting and stayed to debreif with me after the meeting as well. He is extremely knowledgeable of all of they types of bankruptcy and I always felt like all of my questions were answered thoroughly and completely. This is your firm to go with if you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy!! I 'HIGHLY" recommend James MaGee and his staff!!
Review Left On 02/28/2013
cole chambers

Mr. MaGee is a wonderful attorney. My wife and I found him and his staff very helpful and friendly. They were so patient and kind with us, it was wonderful. I highly recommend him and his team to anyone. Completely impressed and satisfied.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
JOYCE MAIURI

James magee is so knowledgeable. He not only knows the bankruptcy laws, he helps you understand what is needed for him to be your best advocate. We felt very comfortable, welcomed, and he is not judgemental. He makes you feel like you are in the best of hands. We have been a client of Mr. Magee's for over three years and have recommended him highly to many of our friends. James is very professional, and took his time with us. We feel James is honest and trustworthy . Having to go through this embarrassing task of filing bankruptcy, James gave us a piece of mind. We left his office with our heads high; our dignity was restored. Our bankruptcy was handled quickly and proficiently . His office staff was courteous and friendly. They also answered our questions and were available at all times. We are very happy with his service and will always be greatful for the exceptional service he provided for us.
Ken and Joyce Maiuri

Review Left On 02/28/2013
Rita Walters

Mr. Mcgee and his staff were very knowledgeable and professional. They answered all of our many questions and put our minds at ease.We highly recommend him and his staff!
Review Left On 02/28/2013
biteable kat

From the day I contacted Mr. MaGee's office Mary was very helpful and knowledgeable. I felt like I was dealing with the right people. I have been stressed out enough with my finances and it was a relief to have people who understand me. I would recommend Mr. MaGee to anyone who is thinking of filing bankruptcy.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
John Schumacher

From the first contact on I could not have been more pleased how professional everyone was. I was really stressed due to my financial situation and they made everything very easy. After going through the bankruptcy processI feel like I have a part of my life back! The only regret is that I wished I would have contacted them months ago. I would recommend them to my friends and family.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Kay Smith

We were NOT treated as valued clients and felt totally rushed throughout the whole process. Our experience with Mr. Magee was horrible. He was rude and condescending. At one of the only two meetings we had with him, he made a comment that was so rude I had to leave the room. On the day before submitting our paperwork to the court we met with him. It was very obvious that he hadn't looked at our paperwork at all before that day. He should have! He proceeded to go through every page becoming angry when he found errors, calling his office, right in front of us, and berated his staff. My God..we were mortified! We would not recommend hiring Mr. Magee.
Review Left On 02/28/2013
J Summer

Mr MaGee and his staff were so helpful before, during and after court. We highly recommend the MaGee Team to anyone needing a great Lawyer

JS
Review Left On 02/28/2013
Carolina Burgos

Very thorough and professional. Love his staff, they all know what they are doing. They are just like a well oiled machine. Was very surprised at how fast they got done with my case. Already referred a couple to his office and pretty soon you should see a review from them as well!!
Review Left On 02/28/2012
Ty Belknap

Had to file a complaint with bar association.

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