Peterson Walchli LLP

Doug is an awesome attorney to have on your side. I am so glad I hired him to help me navigate my divorce case. He is extremely detail oriented, straight to the point and gets back to you quickly. I hope I never have to hire him again (lol) but I would recommend him to anyone.

For cases that are high conflict this is not the lawyer your family should hire. I had a very disappointing experience with lawyer Lauren Walchli and her paralegal Alicia Wright. Lauren consistently undermined my opinions and requests, displaying a judgmental attitude. Her delayed responses and lack of communication severely impacted my paternity case, which was already complicated by my self-representation and ongoing legal issues in Arizona. Despite gathering evidence to support my claims about the other party's residence, Lauren dismissed my information and failed to provide timely updates. Alicia's disorganization was apparent, especially when she provided me with an invalid code for a crucial hearing. I was forced to contact the court myself to obtain the correct code just moments before the hearing, highlighting her negligence. During the UCCJEA conference, crucial information about the other party's residence was overlooked by Lauren, leading the judge to question why it hadn't been mentioned earlier. Ultimately, I was able to prove the other party's current residence, and the court ruled in my favor, establishing Oregon as the home state. After the hearing, I decided to part ways with Lauren's practice. Since then, I have successfully secured 80/20 parenting time, obtained my son's passport, and arranged for his school drop-off and pick-up. The new agreement has provided my child with the stability and structure he needs. I cannot recommend Lauren Walchli's services based on my experience.

I had a great experience working with Doug. From the initial consultation to the eventual settlement of my case, he guided me every step of the way and clearly explained my options. His communication was excellent throughout the entire process!

Doug was a great lawyer to work with during my divorce. He helped educate me about my options and how the law works - so much so that my wife ended up asking me questions about the process because I was more informed. He gave tips on how to stay in my budget, and yet still gave excellent value for my money. All in all, Doug is a positive lawyer who helps everyone take the high road and he is not only the most knowledgeable lawyer I may ever work with, he is also the most informative.

Lauren has been very unprofessional, lies and doesn't follow through with what she says. Do not use this firm.