Dickerson Davis Ahmed, PLLC - Edmonds, Washington

Sana

We approached Ms. Ahmed with a very complicated divorce case. It was a devastating severance of a 50 year marriage that completely unanticipated. Culturally, even in this modern and progressive day of age, divorce is not a matter that is commonly experienced, especially within the generation we were dealing with. We are Pakistani and Muslim which brought significant complexities into this case for us and especially for Ms. Ahmed as she navigated through our situation tirelessly first simply to understand all these components. We were really left in the dark by the opposing party, and we could not 'help' Ms. Ahmed much. I know we did not make it easier for her. At every turn we presented her with 'I do not know". We did not have anything in our control, we didn't know where anything was, we could not untangle anything for her. We made her work as challenging, and difficult as it could possibly be. We were completely an utterly in the dark, and that is how we approached her. Yet, she managed us, emotionally, professionally, compassionately, step by step along the way, and investigated our situation from every single angle and then some. This was over a year of harsh struggle and she unwaveringly stood by our side. There were times where we did not want to hear what she wanted to say, but that did not deter her from always being realistic and honest with us. She wouldn't give us one possible outcome, but ten. She did not treat us as a client, but from her communications, from her availabilities, from her constant checking in with us, at every and any hour, we were confident knowing she genuinely cared and treated us as family. All this aside, Ms. Ahmed's knowledge of the law, is impeccable. She is both calm and aggressive, she is both graceful and a beast, she is so strong that even when things are looking impossible, you always see the light through her confidence. Everyone must be wondering did we get the outcome we wanted? Ms. Ahmed did God's work. She not only protected my mother, but protected her legacy and our generations to come. The outcome that other legal professionals prepared us for, the outcome that friends, community, and family told us we would probably get, was not going to be a devastating outcome for us and not one that we could live with. Ms. Ahmed fought hard for us to get us the impossible, and she won...we won. Whatever stone she could un-turn, she did, whatever creative angle she could investigate and research, she did, whatever approach her mind had not considered yet, she found and researched. No matter what the case was looking like, through all the ups and downs, we always found peace in her consistent limitless determination. Before we were able to think of presenting a thought or an idea, she was 100 steps ahead of us. We ended up in court, terrified, sleepless nights, anxieties that led us through 1000 paths of 'what ifs', but she held our hand through all the mess, the complications, and the nonsense. Do not let her calmness or gracefulness, fool you, she is a force of nature. She is one of the strongest most confident women I have ever met. Saying thank you to her is almost embarrassing and we are sure this review is not needed by her. Her reputation precedes her a thousand fold. The intention of this review is for someone that is dealing with an extremely impossible divorce, where there is no hope, when you are flailing around in the universe facing with extreme anxieties, when there seems to be absolutely no hope and no way out. If you need someone to untangle a situation that seems just impossible and are truly looking for a miracle worker; please reach out to Ms. Ahmed. If it is a matter of your life, there is no better hands to put them in. We as a family are always, and will always for our entire lifetime, be ever so grateful for what she has been able to accomplish for us. We truly believe she was an answer to prayers and did divine work and serves as a shield for my mother and our family.

Carole M.

I consider myself very fortunate to have stumbled upon Mark Davis through a simple Google Search as I was looking to interview attorneys. I was in a very stressful and tense situation and needed the right legal advice and representation.

Firstly, as I was interviewing lawyers, Mark was one of the few attorneys who accepted to talk (for a fee) without signing or paying for a big retainer to assess the case and the fit. I was stunned on how many other attorneys expect clients to sign retainers without talking to them first. When the stakes are high, It felt very risky to me.

Right off the bat, Mark was very helpful accepting to meet me twice (for a fee) to answer any questions I may have. This was very helpful and gave me a sense of the case as well as Mark's style and approach.

Once we started to work together, Mark was not only the attorney representing me, he was also a lifeline as I was navigating a high pressure situation. His communication is clear, precise, to the point, deliberate and brought much needed calm and clarity in an otherwise very stressful situation for me. He also has a wealth of expertise and is a savvy negotiator. It was such a relief to have him represent me. I also learned from him in the process.

As for the process itself, Mark used his same calm and collected approach to position our case so we can reach an optimum outcome. He guided me through it every step of the way. In fact, as I was nearing the end of my rope and was ready to stop at some point, he made sure to continue so we could get a satisfactory outcome.

In the end, I felt very fortunate to have "stumbled" upon Mark and Dickerson Davis Ahmed Law Firm. When the stakes are so high that as an individual we may easily crumble under pressure, we need an attorney who will bring calm and tell us precisely what we need to hear, even if it is not what we want to hear.

Mark was literally a safe lifeboat for me in a sea of chaos !

I note that the firm is comprised of a majority of women. Kuddos to that !!!

Even though I only worked with Mark, I highly recommend him and the other attorneys. I have no doubt that they are all of the same caliber.

Thank you Mark ! Thank you Dickerson Davis Ahmed !

Ruchi B.

Mark Davis is fantastic to work with! I highly recommend working with him. He is an excellent communicator, works hard, and is very patient. He took the time to answer all my questions and ensure I was comfortable with every step of our process working together. He fought hard to make sure my rights were protected. Really appreciate it!

Daren M.

I have known Mark Davis for over 4 years on a professional basis, and I could not recommend a better attorney for navigating the (in my opinion) nuances, vagueness, and ambiguity of employment law. What I really like about Mark is he knows the balance of when to simplify matters in layman's terms and when to invoke legalese vs talking to a suit who just talks to you in legal jargon and buzzwords. As a private sector, non-union worker, who is not an attorney, I personally believe it is paramount to stay up to date on labor laws federally and in WA state, and therefore, I can lean heavily on Mark for that due to that ease of communication/style.

Additionally, Mark and his partners have been able to connect me with other attorneys in the area for other legal matters, when they did not need or have to do so. Needless to say, I am very thankful for Mark's services!

Jennifer S.

We used Mark Davis at this law firm. He was great and sounded really helpful. Then once we were forced (is exactly how it felt) to settle he seems like he got his money and wanted nothing to do with helping us. Just referred to websites and told we could appeal but then didn’t want to help us with the appeal process. He got way more money than he should have since we provided all the work that he did besides talking to the other attorney. Would not refer anyone to this law firm.

Will C.

I had a wonderful experience working with Mark. He got up to speed quickly, was extremely thoughtful, and found a path to resolution. I would highly recommend him.

Antonio D.

I know Mark Davis as a person of integrity and professionalism - and I have deeply valued his counsel for many years. I do not hesitate to refer people to him and his firm and know clients very pleased with their service.

CJ M.

I was referred to Mark Davis for an employment matter and he did a great job. Highly recommend his services to anyone who’s been taken advantage of by an employer. He fought hard to be sure my rights were protected and didn’t back down when the other side tried to make things difficult. Thank you Mr. Davis!