Attorney's are very picky when they need to hire another attorney to represent them. I'm an…read moreattorney and needed representation in a very difficult disability case. I wanted one of the best disability lawyers in California and several attorneys highly recommended Michelle and it was soon apparent why - she's a brilliant lawyer and she's a fighter. She won my claim against a big insurance company. She helped me obtain social security disability coverage. When the insurance company decided to pay me a lump sum amount she fought to get me more money by questioning their methodology and won. When I needed an employment attorney she gave me an excellent referral and worked with them to ensure that my disability benefits were protected. At every turn over 4 years she won, won, won. I simply couldn't rate a fellow attorney any higher than Michelle. Amazing!

After doing some research on a Law firm to represent me for my LTD appeal case, I was referred to…read moreRoberts Disability Law. I am so thankful for the professionalism they exemplified and provided; for the empathy and "we have your back" attitude; for the prompt and diligent communication - never leaving me in the dark; for their secure client portal in dealing with sensitive, confidential, and restricted information; reasonable expectations and contractual fees; but most of all - for the "human" factor in the people that make up the firm. Yes, that is crucial as a crucial element that makes up everything for supporting a client's best interest. I will always remember the attention given to me and my case and I highly recommend anyone seeking any services from Roberts Disability Law to go all in and not think twice, if the opportunity is given to spearhead your case. The firm believes in "righteousness" for the client and to me that is the biggest win of all. Much Respect - An extremely satisfied client. The icing on the cake was Michelle for hiring such a great team and for being engaged and involved with my case. Awesomeness!!

Richard A. Gutstadt did an excellent job handling my Social Security Disability case. After two…read moreprior denials, he successfully got my claim approved. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and professional throughout the process. I strongly recommend him to anyone needing disability representation.

Richard is a very knowledgeable, hardworking, and friendly attorney. I would highly recommend…read moreRichard, he has been super helpful in my case.

Kevin LaPorte is hands down the top SSDI attorney in the Bay Area. I highly recommend his…read moreservices. He's knowledgeable. Not only about the law, but the psychology and logistics of it all. He's thorough. The measure of a good attorney is how well they handle the details. He's on the ball with the minutia. He's straightforward. He'll give you an honest assessment of your case and the potential pitfalls. There really is no sales pitch. If you have a more complicated or marginal disability case, you would be crazy not to have a consultation with him. He doesn't take every case, but he'll give you some straight-up feedback on the potential of your case for success.

After being denied SS disability, I reached out to LaPorte Law Firm for help. Mr. Kevin LaPorte was…read morevery helpful & knowledgeable & made the whole process easy. After my case was approved, it was then subsequently denied by the appeals committee. Mr. LaPorte once again helped me with the appeals process, providing me with full support. After a very lengthy period, I was finally approved & it would not have been possible without Mr. LaPorte's expertise. Anytime I had any concerns/questions, making an appointment was always very easy. He explains everything thoroughly & doesn't rush you. And I can't end this raving review without giving Sylvia a huge shoutout. Even on her lunch break (which I have been guilty of interrupting on more than one occasion) she will answer the phone & tell you she'll call you right back after she's done. And she really does! And her email response time is lightning fast. The whole team at LaPorte Law Firm are the BEST!!! I cannot thank them enough!

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.

Steven provided me with a thorough, quick, and empathetic free consultation. Highly recommend for…read moreanyone looking for an attorney pertaining to employee rights!

Steven did a great job supporting me and addressing my financial and emotional needs during a…read morepersonal injury settlement. He was able to get a strong settlement for me, while also following my personal goals and comfort level in terms of litigation. Very kind person with great communication, and effective in his legal decision making.

SHE'S GOT GRIT!…read more She got us our SSDI settlement! She's thorough, and non-relenting while still being empathetic. We had a great experience with Jennifer. We would not have been able to navigate the system by ourselves. She took care of the vast majority of the paperwork and responses to SS and the courts while we concentrated on my health. I would recommend her to anyone Pat Armstrong

We are so thankful to Attorney Jennifer R Solomon for her representation with our SSI case. Her…read morequick response, listening and communication skills immediately put us at ease. Without a doubt she is a professional Attorney who cares about her clients. Jennifer was always on top of our case dotting all i's and crossing every t. Throughout our case it was a comforting relief having been kept well informed. Due to Jennifer's thorough preparation and diligence we won our case. Jennifer is a reliable Attorney offering much experience and expertise to her clients. We were in good hands with Attorney Jennifer's representation. Than you Jennifer for taking us under your wing.

It's finally over! I was involved in a motorcycle accident a little over a year ago and decided to…read moreseek legal help. I came across Michael's team based on a google search and I took a plunge. The team was professional and informative from the start. As you can imagine, dealing with insurance companies is no walk in the park, but Michael and his team new exactly how to address the task. I'm very happy with the results and glad I can finally move forward. Hopefully I'll never need to seek Michael's help in the future ;)

My car was rear-ended at a signal light. The impact broke the rear window leaving a shard of glass…read moreimbedded in the top of my head immediately resulting in traumatic brain injury and unconsciousness. Mike Padway quickly identified the seriousness of my head injury and did not hesitate to have a host of expert doctors examine me. Mike was readily available by phone throughout the case. He dedicated long hours of work on the case and showed determination and focus on the issues bringing them to the forefront. He invested unlimited amounts of money to give me the best experts. He was honest setting my expectations and worked under a tight preset court schedule. Farmers Insurance was slow by several months to even admit fault in the accident and would not pursue the case without suing them in court. Farmer's attorneys gave us a tough time throughout, but Mike Padway was not dissuaded. Mike's extensive career and experience met all challenges and the case concluded on schedule. Mike is honest and follows up with your case or concerns very promptly. You can count on excellent representation that wins over the big giants in the insurance industry. I can't thank Mike Padway and his staff enough for all they did for me.

I highly recommend Larry Padway. He knows the law and fights for his clients. He recently navigated…read morethe COVID court system for me and helped me out of a difficult situation.

If you are ever in need of an ERISA and employee benefits attorney, go to Larry Padway. He is…read morewell-versed in ERISA laws, an obscure area of employee benefits law which very few attorneys really know well. You would be in good hands. He is also reasonably-priced, and easy to work with. Earlier this year I unexpectedly got into a medical insurance dispute with my employer, for a treatment that was very important to me. The new administrator of my insurance plan had wrongfully denied my claims. In the process of appealing the denials, I realized that the health plans were self-insured by my company. This was the first time I heard about this thing called "ERISA". I called around several attorneys in California for help, and Mr. Padway struck me as the most knowledgeable, who patiently explained the laws to me and looked at my case in detail before charging me. He accepted my case even though it was for health insurance, rather than a more lucrative disability case. His service in the ensuing months was critical for my case from a legal point of view. It was also invaluable emotionally, as I no longer had to fight the frustrating battle alone while going through the treatment at the same time and worrying about repercussions on my employment (as I'd have to sue my own employer if disagreement persisted). In the end, the company offered to settle, and Mr. Padway became my negotiator. He looked out for my best interest and pursued the best deal, balancing my legal rights in a very strong case, and my desire to get the matter behind me sooner rather than later. Eventually we came to a deal with the company that was a win-win for all involved. I hope you never get into a situation like mine, but if you do find yourself in an unfortunate dispute with your employer over benefits, especially involving ERISA, I highly recommend Mr. Larry Padway!

Although this firm never represented my wife and I regarding our auto accident, I am writing a…read morequick note about them. Last year, when I called to speak with an attorney, I was quickly connected to Eliot Houman. I immediately let him know that I thought his firm might not be able to help me but asked if he would take a few minutes. He said he would be glad to listen and patiently did so. More than half an hour later, he explained why my case was not for his firm, but he gave me astute advice. Clearly, I was impressed with the time he had taken at no charge and with his kind, considerate approach. Subsequently, he took more time, again at no charge, to respond to a number of emails I sent. Each time, he answered quickly and helpfully. At the time of our conversation, I did not realize that Eliot is one of the firm's co-founders. As I subsequently wrote to Eliot, "You knew from the first few moments we spoke on the phone that I was not a potential client. Most people in business, including attorneys, would have cut the conversation short for that reason. You, on the other hand, chose to be kind and helpful. And then I came back with more questions and you continued to help. My conclusion is that you have learned something very important about life that few understand - doing the right thing is more important than making money. You should be proud of yourself for being so evolved." I share this now in the hopes it might help give perspective on the spirit of the firm.

I'd look around before signing anything with these people...... They are understaffed and never…read moreknow what's going on. I didn't talk to an actual lawyer until I left a bad review. He called me in less than one minute asking if I could delete it. After that they dropped me and swore I didn't need them for this case and that they wouldn't charge anything. I went to my own doctor and physical therapist but for some reason their doctor (that I've never seen wants to bill me) They want money, even if they didn't work for it. Find someone else. They take every single case that calls, even if they don't have room for it. Update: I can't reply but I notice they are claiming I was disrespectful. No, I had to constantly correct everything they did wrong and then told them I wanted to hire another lawyer. They wrote down my name wrong, the wrong phone number, the wrong license plate number and the wrong insurance claim number as well, I had to call in and correct everything. After doing that I told them I wanted to hire another lawyer and asked how splitting the fees would work. They called me the next day and dropped me before I could drop them.

All of the negative reviews here are valid - I was hoping I wasnt going crazy after dealing with an…read morein taker by the name of James - he emailed me and denied taking on my case. He stated that I started the drama and my rights were not violated. He needs to be fired ASAP. I was discriminated against and arrested for no reason -I hope I find a Real law firm truly willing to help fight for civil rights.

This law firm is a scam. They brag about all of the police abuse and misconduct cases on their…read morewebsite that THEY DID NOT REPRESENT. They force people who have been seriously harmed and injured by law enforcement to accept what amounts to PENNIES in settlements, after they take all their cuts of the tiny "award". They are not interested in justice. They are not interested in helping you. It seems very, very clear that they are actually working and being paid by the very people you are trying to sue.