Three months wasted on a divorce mediation that never moved forward an inch. No papers filed. No…read moreprogress except spending over 3.5 grand. Made it clear from the start I wanted things to move along quickly. The exact opposite occurred. Things dragged on and on with no results. For Family Law there are several other excellent options in the Tri-Valley area. Do your homework before committing to any particular firm.

Jeff and Kris are very knowledgeable and caring professionals. The did a wonderful job with my…read moresituation and were compassionate and kind the whole time. I would recommend them to everyone I know.

I had a worker's comp complaint. Michael and team took my case, took the time to understand my…read moreneeds, and pursued a resolution with professionalism and expedition. I hope to never have such an issue again however I know I have an ally if I do.

Excellent company, always responsive, always in touch. Excellent company, always responsive, always…read moreavailable. Always listening, professionals in their field.

I never thought that I would have to use an attorney but here I am. I had an accident in which I…read morehad to retain a lawyer and I think that by doing my homework and consulting with my wife, I selected the perfect law firm. I came in the office for my initial consultation and from the moment that I met Mr. Appel I felt extremely comfortable and at ease. My wife and I put all of our trust in Mr. Appel and his team and we are extremely grateful with everything they did. The entire process was explained to us in plain English that we could understand and there were never any surprises. My wife and I strongly recommend Mr. Appel and the Appel law firm to represent anyone, and I truly hope that I never have an accident, but if I do and/or anyone in my family does, I will make sure that they contact the Appel Law Firm. Mr. Appel, thank you and your staff for everything and making us feel at ease throughout the entire process as we are sure that you will do the same to anyone that comes through your door. Very truly yours. Fernando Peinche

Only did a consultation (did not retain) and they were fabulous! Thomas took the time to thoroughly…read moreexplain a complex report in terms I could easily understand. Their patience and expertise made a potentially overwhelming situation clear and manageable. Highly recommend!

I left a voicemail to the firm and received a callback from Michael the same day. After expressing…read moremy concerns Michael took the time to answer some questions I was concerned about and provided his input. I appreciated the feedback and should any legal matters arise within the scope of what the firm can work on then I would be sure to call them back. Thank you again.

The Panah Law Firm supported me after a bike accident in 2020. Michael was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and worked with alacrity in a system filled with bureaucracy and red tape. He not only treated me like I was his only client, white gloves service, but worked diligently until i no longer suffered pain from the accident and earned the max return from the offender. I highly recommend Panah Law Firm for your legal needs.

I had a lot of anxiety and stress going into my case, and I ended up hiring Zelikha last minute…read more From the moment she took my case, she acted quickly and got straight to work. She was professional, focused, and made me feel supported during a really overwhelming time. Zelikha handled everything efficiently and helped me stay calm and prepared. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, I was awarded primary physical custody of my child, which means everything to me. I'm truly grateful for her and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a strong, reliable attorney who genuinely shows up for their clients.

This law firm will steal all of your money blatantly with no remorse. Beware!!!!…read more I was promised that my case were simple domestic violence and divorce would take $10,000-$15,000 max they started out with Miss Dost who was professional kind, caring, and attentive to the case and the billing was so minimal as time progressed in the beginning and then here comes the bait and switch the main Attorney steps in and sees that I actually have money to pay for my attorneys fees. All he did is ask me questions about my financial position and getting to know me and that is when I saw him start to go to work on me not my case. I got an email from a lady in the law firm demanding an additional $5000 so I looked at my bill and saw that Paul had reviewed my case for strategic planning and execution November 4, $3000 charge out of my account which I thought was very steep, and what did he do to charge that amount of money was a question to me. In December we where to have a phone conference which he postponed for a later date and I accepted, but when I spoke to him about my case he knew absolutely nothing about the case, none of the details and then tells me that "he didn't have my file in front of him", and the phone call kept dropping and trying different method to communicate which he was still charging me Before. I immediately wrote an email to the whole entire law firm, expressing my concerns about the lack of knowledge and preparation in a detailed itemized list, then reflecting back on what he charged me for a month prior was "strategizing and reviewing the case". So I asked Paul the question how could you charge me $3000 and then 30 days later you know nothing about the case?? He assured me, (Paul) that he likes to get familiar with the case right before the court date that way it's fresh in his mind and do not worry I will not double charge you. Not only was he still not prepared at the court date he was studying in the hallway and jotting down notes. He then was delivering to the court and to my ex-wife false information that I had to correct him on in the courtroom. While questioning me on the stand he also asked me questions to clarify dates and he had the dates wrong in his questions that I had to clarify on the stand. At the end of all this he charged me double again!!!! When I confronted him about the double charge, (because they requested an additional $15,000 which would put me at $30,000 and we still haven't even finished the domestic violence) He had his Hinchman bill collector office lady call me demanding the funds and said, "well it's your right to have representation and if you don't want it come pick up your things or I will mail them to you"! Paul finally got on the phone after a week or two of me demanding his presence and an explanation for these charges. He argued with me and said "I don't even remember your ex-wife's name right now, we are guaranteed to forget, so if I charged you for it back then and I forgot...... it's legal services that I provide and I'm not giving you any money back". As a business owner I replied to him... "can you imagine if I told you that I put in an air-conditioning unit at your home and it's guaranteed to not work, but I'm going to charge you for it anyways. I was dumbfounded by his response!! All of the email responses that were supposed to go over to my ex and her lawyer, when I received all my documents nothing was communicated only three responses at the beginning of the case they prolonged the case along with Joanne Scheinberg law firm to exploit myself and my ex-wife and misappropriate the funds. One of the court appearances Paul said so loudly "this law firm (speaking of Joanne Scheinberg) are crooks!. All they want to do is want to take your money". I think the judge heard him!! He said it so loud and the Attorney for Johnn Steinberg smirked and looked at Paul as they locked eyes. I'm going to spend a lot of time and effort and energy to expose this law firm along with Joanne Steinberg. It is criminal what they are doing. I fired Next Leagl and represented myself the next trial. They didn't even give me my documents to the day of my hearing in the morning. They have no regard for you as a person. All they want is your money do not fall for the bait and switch this Attorney comes to court even in a dirty suit, uncut hair and bad breath, it was the worst experience of my life. And I deal with many attorneys in my day-to-day business. This is by far the worst law firm ever. And they will be exposed. Anyone with questions or validation of these claims. Please reach out directly and I will provide all documentation so you can see the truth for yourself run from this law firm protect yourself from this scam.

Very happy with Paulo and his firm. I had a pretty significant injury. Paulo was both very…read morecompetent and extremely communicative. He walked me through the whole process, was available every step of the way. And negotiated a very favorable settlement.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Paulo and his staff at the Kline Simon Law firm. Their…read morecustomer service and complete follow through made a very hard situation easy to navigate. Paulo was there to represent me in every way. His professionalism was superb. My settlement was much more than it would have been without his representation. I highly recommend The Kline Simon Law Firm in Livermore California.

I had the pleasure of meeting Melvin through Yelp and it's been a great experience…read more Very professional and caring. Extremely responsive.

I had the pleasure working with Mervin! I was about to give up on my case until I met him. After my…read morecar accident I just wanted to give up on everything because it was bit stressful to handle. Dealing with paper work, insurance, etc. Until I met Mervin! He basically took everything off my plate! It was like a weight lifted off my chest. I was just relief that I don't need to stress about my case anymore. Mervin made me walk away with a great settlement and so stress free!! I'm glad I can depend and trust him to make sure I get the settlement I deserve.

Kent and Hamaseh represented me for nearly six years after I purchased a home with material defects…read morethat had been concealed, and they stayed committed, thoughtful, and strategic every step of the way. From the beginning, they were incredibly personable and patient, taking the time to explain the process, manage expectations, and coach me through each phase of what was a long and stressful case. When it finally came time for trial, they were outstanding. They tried the case in front of a jury and won, and even more telling, several jurors stayed afterward to personally share positive feedback about how decent, credible, and impressive Kent and Hamaseh were. That kind of response says everything about their integrity, preparation, and presence in the courtroom. I felt supported, well prepared, and confident because of them. Truly 10/10. I would absolutely use them again and recommend them without hesitation to anyone who needs strong, principled legal representation.

When we faced several stressful real estate matters, Kent delivered exactly the support we needed…read more He is an exceptionally attentive listener who takes the time to truly understand his clients' unique concerns. His high level of organization and sharp ability to prioritize key issues provided invaluable legal guidance, ensuring we felt confident at every step. If you are looking for an attorney who gets outstanding results and genuinely cares about your outcome, look no further than Kent. LM