I feel so fortunate to have found Brian Ripley and have him as my trusted business attorney now for…read more4 years. He is honest, easy to talk with, incredibly intelligent and stays up to date on all the current laws that I have no time nor interest (or capacity) to understand. He is everything you wish all lawyers were, and it is no surprise he has won best of Oakland 4 years in a row!!! If you are just starting a business, have been in business for a little while or are a seasoned business owner, you should definitely hire Brian. I wish I had him when I started my business, as he had to clean up some of the poor decisions I made with LegalZoom as my main source of legal advice - - - don't skimp out, you can not build a castle on a cardboard box! Brian will give you a strong foundation that you can build your empire upon with confidence. Thanks for everything Brian!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Brian Ripley. He has helped my business in so many ways…read more After expanding our company to the Bay Area, we ran into some very scary situations and I honestly don't think we could have gotten through them without Brian's council. Brian is a compassionate advice giver when you need it, but he also handles the hard and real truths in a comforting, matter-of-fact way. We spent a lot of time in some tough negotiations and we always knew that we were in a great position due to Brian's advice. Now we have a healthy and thriving business and we have the confidence we need to address the scary everyday details of running our own company. Brian is the perfect attorney to protect everything we have worked toward and I could not be more grateful.

best lawyer ever. He has gotten me out of a lot of trouble over the years.... I would not be the…read moreperson I am today professionally or personally if it was not for CliffLancaster

Clifford Lancaster has helped many people in my family with legal concerns since he became an…read moreattorney in the 1970's. As I was looking today for some information, I saw Clifford's name, and decided to check out his Yelp reviews. My personal experience is that Clifford never once guided me or any of my family the wrong way; but several people chose not to follow his counsel and found themselves in deeper problematic situations. One thing about Clifford is that he's not going to play around, if he gives counsel and you make a decision not to follow his guidance, he will NOT represent you. If you want a strong, honest attorney, call Clifford, but if you're going to act on emotion and what you think the law is and go against his counsel, it will NOT end well for you. So grateful for the wisdom and counsel from Clifford as a teenager, and in my later years. To be clear, this man has never once counseled anyone in my family wrong, but some of them chose to go the other way. Thanks Clifford for being one of few attorney's who have always represented their clients honestly.

I met MJ through a friend over 15 years ago. He has always been a gem to work with. He's provided…read moreme a lot of help and wisdom when I worked in the music and entertainment industry and was instrumental in navigating through the various contracts. During my education and training sessions particularly my supplier diversity and government Contracting seminars he offered the attendees a wealth of knowledge on the importance of having their legal business affairs in order as a business owner despite their legal structure from sole proprietor and LLC to a corporation. He comes highly recommended.

I needed some legal advice and turned to MJ Bogatin on a friend's recommendation. He was immensely…read morehelpful, successfully getting me through my legal issue with a far better outcome than I even thought possible! I particularly appreciated how responsive, no-nonsense and personable he was, as well as the confidence he instilled in me through the process. If you're looking for a capable lawyer who truly has your best interests at heart, I highly recommend MJ Bogatin!

Steve Chabre ruined my life as I knew it. I was, and am, neurologically impaired: unable to speak…read moreover 50% of the time, very slow processing speed and executive functioning - once in the upper 3% of the population. I had, and long paid for, a $10,000/month long-term disability policy . A mediating judge who knew both sides of the contested claim instructed Chabre NOT to settle for the flat $300. Since 2008, when this occurred, I've been unable to work or function in any way normally - Disabled. Marin Center for Disability had referred me to Chabre. I've lived on $1,500/ month social security disability (poverty level) since then. If Chabre couldn't represent a neurologically disabled person he certainly had a responsibility to refer me to someone else. He had a full UCSF description of my sudden impairments. The insurance company had paid the previous three- month short term policy. My life truly has been difficult: food, housing, healthcare, you all know what it takes. There was nothing I could do as I was so disabled, I had no one else to support me as I was unable to communicate well, and he was representing me.

Mr. Chabre handled my long term disability claim with a very favorable result. Throughout the whole…read moreprocess, he was very quick to respond and clearly explained everything that was happening. Even after the case was settled and he was paid, he offered additional help to make sure my interests were protected in a related case. I highly recommend him.

Mike Thomas at Creative Vision Legal set up my LLC and made it painless. Clear communication, fast…read moreresponses, everything filed correctly, and he sent over a memo spelling out every deadline I'd need to hit going forward. Flat fee, no surprises. If you need an LLC formed in California, you can feel confident going with Mike.

I was happy to work with Mike. He is thorough in his research and leaves no stone unturned. I…read morereally appreciate his clear communication throughout the process and look forward to working with him again.

After my motorcycle accident, I really had no idea what to do or what to expect. I had never been…read morethrough anything like this before, and looking back, I realize how unprepared I was for everything that comes after an accident. Even one that seems straightforward, when the driver is admittedly at fault. From the beginning, Joe was there to guide me through the entire process. He took the time to explain things, answered my questions, and helped me understand what I needed to do every step of the way. I never felt like I was trying to figure things out on my own. I always felt that my case was being handled professionally and that my best interests were being looked after. Joe made a difficult and stressful situation much easier to navigate, and I was extremely happy with the outcome. Talk about pulling a rabbit out of the hat! I'm truly grateful for everything Joe did for me and honestly can't imagine having worked with anyone else. If you're in an accident, this is the guy you want working for you! I highly wouldn't recommend Joe, period!

Joe was recommended to me by a friend, so this should really count for two reviews. If you find…read moreyourself in the unfortunate situation of needing a personal injury attorney, I don't see how you can do better than Weber and Nierenberg. Joe was extremely knowledgeable and straightforward in letting me know what to expect from the process, and this was during the initial interview, before I had decided to hire him. I was hit by a car changing lanes while riding my motorcycle in San Francisco, and had injuries ranging from minor to moderately severe. When I decided to look into hiring an injury attorney, I placed calls to several firms I found with Google. All of them called me aggressively for several weeks trying to get me to hire them, which put me off, plus I got the feeling that as soon as I'd signed, I would be one of many clients and my case wouldn't get the attention I would like. After speaking with Joe on the phone, I decided to go with him and I'm so glad I did. He was crystal clear from the beginning about what to expect and what services he would provide and what was expected of me. Even a case as fairly straightforward as mine takes a little time to conclude (5 months from injury to settlement), and Joe always kept me informed as to how things were progressing. Get it straight: insurance companies are not on your side, even your own. Joe Nierenberg is on your side, and I'm sure he will go above and beyond to deliver the best result in a tough situation, as he did for me.

Exceptionally knowledgeable and highly experienced. Clear, thoughtful guidance at every step and…read moreabsolute confidence in the final plan. An outstanding estate attorney.

Mr.Kaller helped with our family trusts and was immensely helpful. He is very knowledgeable,…read morereliable, trustworthy, and understanding to our familiy's unique needs. Everything was done in an organized and timely manner. Our family can rest much easier now knowing everything for end of life, wills, properties, etc.. is taken care of and in good hands with an experienced professional.

He is like a masterful wizard in the courtroom . Down rite enjoyable to see navigate his way…read morethrough the law and court . What makes it even better is he wins

He is hands down worst lawyer I have ever came across in my life. He is inattentive and lazy…read more Pompous and if you try to ask any questions or concerns he gets upset with you as if he knows it all.. he needs to have his license revoked permanently.. I don't feel confident at all with him representing me.. fired. Do not spend your money here if you want to win.. find someone better