team-member

Jacob D Degraaff

Seattle, WA

Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

I was born and raised in Whatcom County, Washington, near the US/Canadian border.   I am a proud partner in a Henry, DeGraaff & McCormick, a three-attorney firm based in Seattle, but I spend a great deal of time in our Bellingham branch office.   We assist consumers and small businesses with bankruptcy, debt settlement, and debt-related consumer rights litigation.   I live in Bellingham, Washington with my wife and daughter.  When I'm not assisting clients, I enjoy fishing our local rivers and streams for salmon, trout and steelhead. 

Practices Areas

Foreclosure

Language

English

Contact

Henry & DeGraaff, P.S.119 First Avenue SouthSuite 500Seattle, WA, 98104

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 7, 2017

I consulted with Jacob today, I cannot thank him enough for taking the time to speak with me, he was clear and handled every question I asked with care and understanding. He has made a very dark cloud a little brighter.

Satisfied Chapter 11 clients
October 31, 2014

Jacob helped my husband I through our Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. HIs honesty and willingness to change directions with our circumstances is a true testament to his flexibility and commitment to work with his clients for their best life results. Jacob was always focused on our needs and desires concerning our real estate. Our rental portfolio was 3 rental properties but our circumstances were complicated and he treated us with the utmost care. We strongly recommend Jacob as a knowledgable yet open minded attorney. He is not an income driven attorney, but an attorney that gives great value and caring as his greatest assets. He works hard to get his clients the best result possible!

Kim and Mike
October 25, 2014

We met Jacob in 2009 when we were trying to receive all the promised reduced loan help for the major Banks (BOA). We were told by these institutions that the only way to have the banks work with us was to get behind in our payments in other words trash our credit. So after 40 years of perfect credit never being late on any kind of a payment we stooped making our mortgage payments. We this just starting the barrage of phones calls. Anywhere from 10 to 15 a day. At this point we sought legal representation. We met with Jacob who instilled trust, confidence, and the belief that we could survive this nightmare and even come out ahead. Jacob very clearly explained the course of action we should take and held our hand through the very scary process of the bankruptcy nightmare. We were able to Keep the income producing properties while cramming down the amount owed and allowing the lending institutions to take back the properties that were not performing. It is my belief that we came out way ahead of the game but we owe the success to Jacob. I would highly recommend him.

Jerry
October 25, 2014

Jacob successfully took over our Chapter 11 bankruptcy case when the original law firm we contracted with totally dropped the ball. His professional attitude and calm and efficient demeanor guided us through what could have been a much more agonizing process. He and his staff worked out a settlement which was actually better than my most optimistic expectation.

anonymous
October 18, 2014

Jacob was very knowledgeable and very nice to work with on my case. He always kept me informed of what was going on and what to expect. My case was not anything easy by far and Jacob and his team worked really hard to win my case for me. I would recommend Jacob to anyone.

anonymous
April 17, 2014

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and knowledge of the law. He made the process understandable and had the patience to explain the information in terms I could understand. He really cared about getting me the best outcome given my financial situation. I have recommended him to several friends and family members. Redmond, WA

Richard
November 7, 2010

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and an extensive knowledge of the law. His patience and ability to convey the law in terms I could understand are also very important skills for any lawyer to have. I would recommend Jacob to anyone needing his services.

anonymous
August 7, 2017

I consulted with Jacob today, I cannot thank him enough for taking the time to speak with me, he was clear and handled every question I asked with care and understanding. He has made a very dark cloud a little brighter.

Satisfied Chapter 11 clients
October 31, 2014

Jacob helped my husband I through our Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. HIs honesty and willingness to change directions with our circumstances is a true testament to his flexibility and commitment to work with his clients for their best life results. Jacob was always focused on our needs and desires concerning our real estate. Our rental portfolio was 3 rental properties but our circumstances were complicated and he treated us with the utmost care. We strongly recommend Jacob as a knowledgable yet open minded attorney. He is not an income driven attorney, but an attorney that gives great value and caring as his greatest assets. He works hard to get his clients the best result possible!

Kim and Mike
October 25, 2014

We met Jacob in 2009 when we were trying to receive all the promised reduced loan help for the major Banks (BOA). We were told by these institutions that the only way to have the banks work with us was to get behind in our payments in other words trash our credit. So after 40 years of perfect credit never being late on any kind of a payment we stooped making our mortgage payments. We this just starting the barrage of phones calls. Anywhere from 10 to 15 a day. At this point we sought legal representation. We met with Jacob who instilled trust, confidence, and the belief that we could survive this nightmare and even come out ahead. Jacob very clearly explained the course of action we should take and held our hand through the very scary process of the bankruptcy nightmare. We were able to Keep the income producing properties while cramming down the amount owed and allowing the lending institutions to take back the properties that were not performing. It is my belief that we came out way ahead of the game but we owe the success to Jacob. I would highly recommend him.

Jerry
October 25, 2014

Jacob successfully took over our Chapter 11 bankruptcy case when the original law firm we contracted with totally dropped the ball. His professional attitude and calm and efficient demeanor guided us through what could have been a much more agonizing process. He and his staff worked out a settlement which was actually better than my most optimistic expectation.

anonymous
October 18, 2014

Jacob was very knowledgeable and very nice to work with on my case. He always kept me informed of what was going on and what to expect. My case was not anything easy by far and Jacob and his team worked really hard to win my case for me. I would recommend Jacob to anyone.

anonymous
April 17, 2014

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and knowledge of the law. He made the process understandable and had the patience to explain the information in terms I could understand. He really cared about getting me the best outcome given my financial situation. I have recommended him to several friends and family members. Redmond, WA

Richard
November 7, 2010

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and an extensive knowledge of the law. His patience and ability to convey the law in terms I could understand are also very important skills for any lawyer to have. I would recommend Jacob to anyone needing his services.

anonymous
August 7, 2017

I consulted with Jacob today, I cannot thank him enough for taking the time to speak with me, he was clear and handled every question I asked with care and understanding. He has made a very dark cloud a little brighter.

Satisfied Chapter 11 clients
October 31, 2014

Jacob helped my husband I through our Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. HIs honesty and willingness to change directions with our circumstances is a true testament to his flexibility and commitment to work with his clients for their best life results. Jacob was always focused on our needs and desires concerning our real estate. Our rental portfolio was 3 rental properties but our circumstances were complicated and he treated us with the utmost care. We strongly recommend Jacob as a knowledgable yet open minded attorney. He is not an income driven attorney, but an attorney that gives great value and caring as his greatest assets. He works hard to get his clients the best result possible!

Kim and Mike
October 25, 2014

We met Jacob in 2009 when we were trying to receive all the promised reduced loan help for the major Banks (BOA). We were told by these institutions that the only way to have the banks work with us was to get behind in our payments in other words trash our credit. So after 40 years of perfect credit never being late on any kind of a payment we stooped making our mortgage payments. We this just starting the barrage of phones calls. Anywhere from 10 to 15 a day. At this point we sought legal representation. We met with Jacob who instilled trust, confidence, and the belief that we could survive this nightmare and even come out ahead. Jacob very clearly explained the course of action we should take and held our hand through the very scary process of the bankruptcy nightmare. We were able to Keep the income producing properties while cramming down the amount owed and allowing the lending institutions to take back the properties that were not performing. It is my belief that we came out way ahead of the game but we owe the success to Jacob. I would highly recommend him.

Jerry
October 25, 2014

Jacob successfully took over our Chapter 11 bankruptcy case when the original law firm we contracted with totally dropped the ball. His professional attitude and calm and efficient demeanor guided us through what could have been a much more agonizing process. He and his staff worked out a settlement which was actually better than my most optimistic expectation.

anonymous
October 18, 2014

Jacob was very knowledgeable and very nice to work with on my case. He always kept me informed of what was going on and what to expect. My case was not anything easy by far and Jacob and his team worked really hard to win my case for me. I would recommend Jacob to anyone.

anonymous
April 17, 2014

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and knowledge of the law. He made the process understandable and had the patience to explain the information in terms I could understand. He really cared about getting me the best outcome given my financial situation. I have recommended him to several friends and family members. Redmond, WA

Richard
November 7, 2010

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and an extensive knowledge of the law. His patience and ability to convey the law in terms I could understand are also very important skills for any lawyer to have. I would recommend Jacob to anyone needing his services.

anonymous
August 7, 2017

I consulted with Jacob today, I cannot thank him enough for taking the time to speak with me, he was clear and handled every question I asked with care and understanding. He has made a very dark cloud a little brighter.

Satisfied Chapter 11 clients
October 31, 2014

Jacob helped my husband I through our Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. HIs honesty and willingness to change directions with our circumstances is a true testament to his flexibility and commitment to work with his clients for their best life results. Jacob was always focused on our needs and desires concerning our real estate. Our rental portfolio was 3 rental properties but our circumstances were complicated and he treated us with the utmost care. We strongly recommend Jacob as a knowledgable yet open minded attorney. He is not an income driven attorney, but an attorney that gives great value and caring as his greatest assets. He works hard to get his clients the best result possible!

Kim and Mike
October 25, 2014

We met Jacob in 2009 when we were trying to receive all the promised reduced loan help for the major Banks (BOA). We were told by these institutions that the only way to have the banks work with us was to get behind in our payments in other words trash our credit. So after 40 years of perfect credit never being late on any kind of a payment we stooped making our mortgage payments. We this just starting the barrage of phones calls. Anywhere from 10 to 15 a day. At this point we sought legal representation. We met with Jacob who instilled trust, confidence, and the belief that we could survive this nightmare and even come out ahead. Jacob very clearly explained the course of action we should take and held our hand through the very scary process of the bankruptcy nightmare. We were able to Keep the income producing properties while cramming down the amount owed and allowing the lending institutions to take back the properties that were not performing. It is my belief that we came out way ahead of the game but we owe the success to Jacob. I would highly recommend him.

Jerry
October 25, 2014

Jacob successfully took over our Chapter 11 bankruptcy case when the original law firm we contracted with totally dropped the ball. His professional attitude and calm and efficient demeanor guided us through what could have been a much more agonizing process. He and his staff worked out a settlement which was actually better than my most optimistic expectation.

anonymous
October 18, 2014

Jacob was very knowledgeable and very nice to work with on my case. He always kept me informed of what was going on and what to expect. My case was not anything easy by far and Jacob and his team worked really hard to win my case for me. I would recommend Jacob to anyone.

anonymous
April 17, 2014

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and knowledge of the law. He made the process understandable and had the patience to explain the information in terms I could understand. He really cared about getting me the best outcome given my financial situation. I have recommended him to several friends and family members. Redmond, WA

Richard
November 7, 2010

Jacob treated my case with professionalism and an extensive knowledge of the law. His patience and ability to convey the law in terms I could understand are also very important skills for any lawyer to have. I would recommend Jacob to anyone needing his services.