Joseph Newman helped me with settling my Dad's affairs when he passed last year. Joe was very thorough and compassionate and went out of his way in contacting the bank that my Dad did business with and remedy a big headache for me at that difficult time. I would highly recommend this law firm. They treat you like family and get the job done! A very happy customer for life! Best, Yuling Lin read more

I seriously can't say enough amazing things about April & Natalia! They have been by my side for the past few years, and as a young business owner running my own little cafe, I truly don't know what I would do without them! From day one, they've guided me through so many legal situations that I would've had no clue how to handle on my own. Contracts, employee stuff, & just other issues that I never thought I would have -- you name it, they've helped me navigate it all. And every single time, they make me feel heard, supported, and safe. Like, actually safe. They never talk down to me or make me feel like I'm asking a silly question -- instead, they empathize and I can feel that they've got my back 1000%. There are so many days where I'm overwhelmed running the cafe, juggling a million things -- and when something legal pops up, it's just such a relief knowing I can call them and instantly feel that weight lift off my shoulders. They explain everything so clearly and always make me feel confident in whatever decisions I need to make. Thankfully, we've never had to go to actual court (knocking on wood!!) -- but deep down, I just know that if we ever did, we'd win. No question. These women are so strong, sharp, and insanely knowledgeable -- I'd trust them with anything. It's such a blessing having a lawyer who genuinely cares, fights for you, and gives you peace of mind. Thank you ladies!! read more

April Glatt and Natalia Canas are incredibly knowledgeable about employment law, they are very responsive, professional and they truly care about protecting their clients. Running a small business can be very challenging, and I am so grateful to have them by our side. read more

I don't know if this is a good thing or not but I've had to hire a lot of lawyers in my time. A lot of them were OK. Did a good job or I should say did a good enough job. But then every once in a while, you hire a lawyer that not only has a great personality, someone you actually look forward to speaking with on a human-to-human level, but when you discover they also possess capabilities like being able to see around corners, you know you've stumbled onto somebody who you want to keep very close to you. Not too long ago I was starting a business that was rather unusual, her ability to anticipate potential liabilities was a real eye-opener. I know she has a lot of specialties, but every time I have any type of legal "thing", specialty or not, I just run to her door first [ha ha ha] ... when you always have a port in the storm, life feels pretty good. I think everybody should have in April. read more

Now that we have a son, the topic of estate planning and setting up a trust became an urgent need. We are very glad that we were recommended to Ron Chauvel and team. The process to set this up was extremely easy and straight forward. Angel was super efficient and Ron was very knowledgeable in answering all of our questions and addressing our needs. They worked seamlessly with our financial planner and everything was done within a few weeks (little delays on our part in the review if at all). We would highly recommend this firm to anyone that wants to do estate planning without reservations!!! Thanks Ron and Angel!! read more

We have been dealing with April and her team and have nothing but good thing to say. They get back to us quickly, and help us with legal compliance and HR on a myriad of issues. We use Chauvel & Glatt to maintain our employee manual, which has come in handy many times. They are responsive, often extremely so, (same day turn around, etc), and the costs of the service have been in line with our expectations (No surprises!). I highly recommend their firm for employers needing legal support for managing their employee relationships and many other business legal issues. read more

Ok, I will start off being very honest... I didn't like dealing with lawyers. They intimated me. However, a situation with an employee forced me to need one so I had to find someone to help ASAP. I reached out to many that I found here on Yelp and a few of the lawyers that I reached out to referred me to Chauvel Law. I called and right away Nicholas went above and beyond to help get all my needs met. He was quick to respond, met with me in less than 24 hours over the phone and include other partners on the calls so that everything was done throughly and efficiently. During the entire process, I realized that I actually felt very supported and working with lawyers was not so bad after all. Thank you, Nicolas, for your time and help. You made my entire process wonderful. I appreciate the new love and understanding that I have for lawyers ;) If you are in need of a business lawyer, this is the firm! read more

I have been the CFO for GSC Logistics for six years, and have utilized the services of Chauvel & Descalso for my entire tenure and intend to continue our excellent relationship. Ron Chauvel and his associates are well versed in a variety of legal matters, including contract review and negotiation, trademark matters, wage and hour resolution, and most importantly for GSC Logistics, transportation related regulations. Ron guided GSC through many complex legal matters, including the acquisition of a trucking company in 2011. His level-headed business mind complements his expert knowledge of law, and even more importantly, the resolution of issues. I highly recommend the services of Chauvel & Descalso for all of your legal requirements. read more

Attorney April Glatt was great and is always mindful in giving you the best advice and then some. I worked with her on 2 occasions where we needed advise relating to 2 incidents and she advised me on very sound course of action in both cases. We are continuing to work with her to implement sound employment practices. She is generous with her advise and very kind and personable. I do recommend her for both employees who need sound advise as well as businesses who want to make sure they are in compliance with all laws and best practices. Five stars for sure! read more

Angel Riley helped my family thought a difficult trust administration. Her knowledge of the field is exceptional and has a clear way of communicating. Her efficiency and clear understanding of goals shows she is there for her clients. She always had the trust best interest at heart. read more

We hired Derek Myers on a recommendation from my StateFarm agent. We supplied Derek with a stack of documents to review about the case to determine quickly if he'd support us with our legal needs. When we initially met with him we were thoroughly impressed as he really knew what the case was about just by reading the documents. He was open and honest with us that our case was difficult and we could lose even though the evidence is strong. This was a small business case that we lost in small claims court and was recommended by Derek to appeal in civil court. Derek is extremely trustworthy, thorough, creative, great demeanor and no judgement. We were able to settle out of court thanks to Derek's hard work. I would definitely recommend him for anyone in need of legal support. read more

April and her team are among the best employment attorneys in the Bay Area. I would highly recommend her services to any business that needs quality advice and defense. read more

Last June when my son graduated from High School and turned 18 Chauvel & Glatt, LLP created my Power of Attorney and Medical Directive in preparation for college. The POA is in the event your adult child is incapacitated or unable to make medical decisions, it gives you the parent/adult the ability to step in and work, advocate and direct the medical team assisting your child. GREAT GRADUATION GIFT.. you never know when you need it.. hopefully never but better safe than sorry. read more

April Glatt and her team are fantastic! She has helped give peace of mind to our family and our two daughters before heading off to college. They now have Power of Attorney and a Medical Directive so they are protected in the event they are incapacitated. As a College Counselor this is the one piece I had not considered before. Thanks to April, my clients are now using her services and I have incorporated her recommendations into my Senior Transition to College seminars. I highly recommend Chauvel & Glatt, LLP. April's knowledge, attention to detail and customer service are impeccable! read more

They're really pushing their services hard on Yelp, but they weren't very nice when I called. Don't advertise looking for business and then have a lady with attitude on the other end of your sales line. Might be good at law, but not good at customer service. read more

They are amazingly fast and responsive. After having another attorney ignore my emails, calls and requests for appointments, Chauvel & Glatt immediately gave me an appointment and promptly helped me solve my issues and get everything in order. Would highly recommend them to others. Thanks! read more

They are actually very incompetent and wouldn't suggest to anyone. They cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars for absolutely no knowledge of the representation I needed. read more

Chauvel and Glatt are wonderful. April Glatt is a true professional in all her dealings and is focused on her client's interest first and foremost. I would recommend their services to anyone who is in need of a professional law services. read more

Great law firm to work with. Ron has always been helpful and knowledgeable with various subjects encounterd.

I own a small business, and I contacted Derek Myers for guidance on how to set it up, as well as how to protect myself. Derek was an amazing resource - he gave me honest, actionable advice that was realistic for the size of my business, and also provided me with options as opposed to just one course of action. I also know a couple of other lawyers at Chauvel & Glatt, and I feel confident recommending them to friends. Definitely a great resource on the Peninsula! read more

We worked with Angel at Chauvel and Glatt to set up our estate planning for our family. From the initial consult call we had with April, to the day we went in and notarized everything, it was a pleasure working with all members of this law firm. Angel in particular was very helpful in answering all of our questions in a very timely manner, which made the experience even more pleasurable, and personable. Thank you for helping make this a smooth process for myself and my family. read more

I'm a local realtor in San Mateo County and I had a last minute emergency in the middle of escrow. My client and the other party to the transaction needed some documentation written up before we could proceed. It was a very unique case and needed a special document with specific wording that everyone agrees to within a few days to ensure escrow closed on time and we had no problems with the lender. I called April and she answered right away (if you know lawyers then you know this is a rarity in and of itself), she was enthusiastic and excited about helping us draft this up (It was a relatively small job which the other lawyers I reached out to didn't seem as enthusiastic about), and her and her team emailed us a completed document within a few hours. It was a pleasure working with her and I will highly recommend her and her firm to my clients moving forward. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with April Glatt for the past two years. The agency I work for provides senior services in the home and frequently we encounter clients that have no planning procedures in place and need legal advice and assistance. April has been a key contact for myself and other care managers in the Peninsula because of her willingness to have open and compassionate conversations with our elderly clients and their families. Whats more, these clients do not make decisions quickly and April has always been patient and willing to restart a converstaion and operate to serve in the clients best interest. It is wonderful to have Chauvel & Glatt in our circle and community! read more

April gave us immediate attention on estate issues. We had a parent that just passed and needed to get a couple of urgent matters handled. April Glatt was very professional and took care of us. Very much appreciated that support at such a difficult time. read more

April took my case on almost zero notice and nailed it. It was obvious from the get go that she knows her stuff and can foresee angles to approach to get the outcome which is needed. Her prices are fair for the quality of representation you are receiving. The lawyer on the other side was a bulldog and she handled him without flinching. Would definitely recommended her to any of my friends or family. I can't thank her enough for being good at what she does. I might have lost a lot of money if it weren't for her! read more

I'm very impressed with your law firm and plan to recommend you to anyone in need of your services. Not only have you demonstrated competency and professionalism, you've demonstrated that you care about people read more

April is really responsive and on top of her game. I think she is worth the money, I just don't have the $350 an hour, but if I did, I would ask for her service. If you have the money, go for it. I would want her in your court~! read more

The intelligence, integrity and professionalism of the entire Chauvel & Glatt firm is no less than incredible. April, Ron and the entire supporting staff is dedicated to their clients and pure first class. The team is aggressive when needed while extremely fair and honest and their work ethic is exceptional, I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Angel helped my mother and father update their estate plan, which was very outdated. It was a particularly difficult situation as my father was showing signs of dementia. Angel is not only caring, but she is thorough, extremely knowledgable, and very responsive. She helped explained complex concepts in layman's terms. With her help, my parent's affairs are in order and we now have peace of mind. I would highly recommend Angel and the law firm of Chauvel & Glatt for estate planning. read more

I have recently opened a LLC and needed to get things in order. First time in starting my business and so had to start somewhere in finding a great firm. From the positive Yelp reviews I took a chance and called into Chauvel & Glatt. I was connected with TJ Walsh. In what I specialize in you need to immediate be able to read the conversation and get a gut feel. This was very easy to do with TJ. He immediately understands your needs, guides you to the proper next steps, and you get immediate responses from him. When I had my onsite I met with both TJ and Ron. The team was prepared and we had clear direction on next steps. I always enjoy our communication, I feel like they have my best interest at hand, and I have been extremely impressed. read more

I ran into some legal problem and needed some guidience. I found Ron from google and I called him for some consultation. During the phone call he patiently answered my questions for about 10 minutes. That set him apart from the other lawyers that I encountered to since when I called other lawyers they only asked me to schedule an appointment so they can charge me for the consultation. After Ron's recommendations, I decided to hire him for my legal problem. Throughout the whole process, he demonstrated his knowledge and professional advises to me. Now, my problem has been resolved and I could not have done that without Ron's guidience. Thanks Ron! read more

A growing business needs legal advice and representation from time to time. Ron and April have been our legal team providing us both a piece of mind and legal representation for our business. Ron and April's team helped us to form our LLC 7 years ago and we have continued using their services on various aspects of our Real Estate focused business including, preparing legal documents, providing advice and representing us in legal proceedings. We truly enjoy working directly with Ron and April, and have built a very strong trust with them both, they are both professional but more importantly for us they are also very personable. Our discussions and meetings are always two-way conversations; they listen as intently as they speak. They take the time to fully understand what our needs, concerns and requirements are. They are always also very accessible and responsive. We can always get a hold of them via phone call or email. With so many Law firms to choose from, it so important to find one that you have confidence with and trust implicitly, for us it is Chauvel & Glatt, LLP. My advice is simple, let Ron and April handle your Legal worries while you concentrate on growing your business. read more

Derek Myers and April Glatt at Chauvel & Glatt helped me with an employment issue. They were very professional and helped me in a timely manner given some tight deadlines I had to respond to. Not only did they clearly explain my options, but they also made suggestions I didn't think about that made sense. I highly recommend both attorneys for help with any employment matter. I am very thankful for their help and will certainly rely on their professionalism again if I ever need assistance with employment law. read more

I was very pleased with Chauvel & Glatt, LLP for taking care of my estate planning needs for me. I was referred to Angel Riley by April Glatt and couldn't be happier! Angel was knowledgeable, courteous and attentive. Angel could be reached through email or phone and responded quickly to my questions and concerns. The office is very flexible with scheduling, I was able to sign everything needed on my lunch, and there is a notary in the office. The fees were reasonable and from the time of my first email, through the many changes I requested, the process was complete in less than 30 days. I will definitely use this law firm again when needed. Thank you Angel for making the process so simple for me!! read more

Derek Myers, Angel Riley and Ron Chauvel have assisted me personally with setting up and LLC and a revocable trust. They are very ethical and well informed in a number of areas of law. Additionally, they treat me like I treat my clients and that is with respect and in a timely manner. I've referred multiple people to their firm and they've been very pleased with their service. I highly recommend these attorneys. read more

April is a phenomenal lawyer who applies her attention to detail in all she does for us. She is meticulous, has extensive and broad knowledge of the law and is available 24/7. We are so fortunate to have her as our lawyer. read more

I've referred family members and clients to April and always receive excellent feedback about their attention, advice and service.

Feel comfortable to work with Ron and Elle, they very friendly and understand what you need. they work after hours. they respond my email and call in the same day when i need rush. really thanks Ron and Elle. recommended to every one, read more

April has represented me in Estate Cases on two occasions. Not only is she immensely smart in Estate Law, but has taken care of my interests with conciseness, promptness, and a aggressive diplomacy that defies the laws of the Universe. She can take on the most stubborn and indomitable adversaries, with legal perspectives, and a fiery wit to match, that can overcome almost any situation. Believe me, no one on the other side, really wants to "mess" with April. Seriously, if you are looking for someone who can represent you with your best interests in mind, and like a really fine professional, who sometimes levels with you on things you necessarily don't want to hear (since we all think we are Perry Mason), then she is for you. Honest to a fault, she never overcharges, April is the best. Period. read more

I have been the President and CEO of GSC Logistics in Oakland, CA since the company was founded in 1988. During our entire history, the law firm of Chauvel & Descalso has represented our company for a variety of legal matters, predominantly in the area of transportation law. Throughout the tenure of our relationship, depending on the complexity of the issue, we have worked with many qualified attorneys and specialists in the firm. However, the managing partner, Ron Chauvel, oversees our account and handles the most complex issues. Although we call upon Mr. Chauvel for his legal acumen, he is one of the few attorneys' I've met that possesses a keen business mind. When Mr. Chauvel offers his business perspective, I feel this unique ability saves our company time and money. Also, I've worked with larger firms that can't give the "hands-on" attention that Chauvel & Descalso have perfected. Larger firms sometimes seem more intent on their billings, rather than the personal attention we receive from Chauvel & Descalso, and specifically from Mr. Chauvel. I would highly recommend the law firm of Chauvel & Descalso for your legal matters. read more