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!

Appealing medical claims with insurance firms is challenging. Appealing a disability claim as a…read moredisabled person is even harder. Roberts Disability Law enabled me to successfully appeal my disability claim. They told me what information I needed to provide, held my hand to get the information needed, and helped me put my best foot forward. The mental load they took off my plate was well-worth it and I recommend them to anyone who feels unsure of where to start with a disability claim appeal.

Richard was very accomodating in talking to us about our son's case. He advised us that we were…read moreat a stage where it did not make sense to retain legal counsel (having just filed our appeal on our own.) So, we did not engage Richard's services this time around, but if our appeal hits a snag, we would definitely do so. He was super helpful.

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.

Professional and Knowledgeable…read more I have been a healthcare professional for over 25years and over 2 years ago and I was in the circumstances that I needed to apply for SSDI. My claim was denied and I was seeking professional consultation when I found La Porte Law Firm. Mr. La Porte was very understanding of my situation and advised me how to proceed without offering his services. I followed his free advice and it took the government a while but I got the positive results I needed. Thank you very much Mr. LaPorte.

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.

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.

I couldn't have asked for better representation from Chizen Law and cannot recommend Steven enough…read moreto anyone with legal issues in his purview. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Steven was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for my employment matter. He took the time to explain things clearly, answered every question I had, and kept me updated at every step of the process. I always felt like I knew what was happening, which made me feel more comfortable. Not only is Steven amazing at what he does, he is also empathetic and kind. This goes a long way while navigating complex and draining legal processes over months and years. I'd highly recommend Steven, without hesitation.

Steven is an exceptional, upstanding man. Throughout our entire process together, his intelligence…read moreand calm demeanor reassured me that things would go favorably, and as I expected, I was fully satisfied with the results. If you have any concerns, Steven listens with a thoughtfulness and professionalism. I cannot recommend him enough. This is a man you can trust.

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!

I've shared quite a few reviews over the years, but this one feels deeply personal. It's from a…read moresituation that struck close to home, and I'm truly grateful to these lawyers for being there when I needed help the most. SERVICE REQUESTED A driver ran a red light and smashed into my vehicle, causing my airbags to deploy. The driver fled the scene, but a good Samaritan snapped a photo of their license plate and gave it to me before I was transported by ambulance. The police followed up and made contact with the driver. Justice was served. After I was released from the hospital, I went on Yelp and submitted a quote request for an Accident Attorney because I knew the medical bills would pile up. Within 5 minutes, I received calls from 15 different firms. I listened to each voicemail and looked up reviews for each one. Reviews for The Accident Guys stood out, so I returned their call. I spoke with Sara Chou, who made me feel so at ease during a stressful time. I vividly remember the emotions I experienced after being concussed in the accident. The pain was overwhelming, and the thought of what could have happened if my kids had been in the car brought me to tears on the phone, feeling utterly vulnerable. She was gracious and comforting, offering me reassurance and warmth. It was her empathy and understanding that made me choose The Accident Guys. QUALITY A meeting was set up with Margarita, a kind and accommodating person who picked a time that worked for me and met with me near my home to go over the paperwork and evidence I collected. She was very professional, and I felt that I was in good hands. My "hand-off" to the next person in the sequence of handling my case was seamless. Claudys Carlos was my case manager, and all I can think to describe her contribution was "responsive" and "helpful". She was such a patient and kind person who accepted my calls and communicated via text, which I, as a millennial, loved. I cannot say enough about the doctor assigned to my case, Dr. Shahrouz Dadfarin, MD. Our interactions were over the phone, and he paid special attention to my test results, listened to my feedback, and gave accurate and helpful recommendations. There were moments when he provided emotional support because he could sense I needed it as I talked about what I was going through. When the Bible says "[God's] grace is sufficient for you, for [God's] power is made perfect in weakness," I know that God does this by using people. And Dr. Dadfarin was willing to be God's instrument of grace in my life at some of those moments. VALUE In the final phase of my case, Miosha Jackson was INSTRUMENTAL in handling the compensation phase and negotiating with the insurance companies and medical providers. What I loved is that any time I needed to sign something, she would call ahead of time to let me know an email or DocuSign was incoming so we could handle it without delay. I really appreciated this level of communication as someone who can easily miss an email. The cherry on top was Miosha's positive, approachable demeanor and professionalism, which made this final phase feel like such a smooth process and conclusion. SECOND CASE SUCCESS 366 days later, I was rear-ended by a distracted driver. The amazing Sara Chou from the Accident Guys took my call and accepted the case. They fought for me and resolved that case to my benefit, as well. Throughout BOTH cases, The Accident Guys' team made me feel respected and looked after. Since then, I have referred a close friend to The Accident Guys, who accepted their injury case and are currently working on moving my friend to wholeness again. I know I can trust them with my loved ones and family, and I am proud to put my name behind them on Yelp!

Working with all the people involved in my case was a relatively painless and very good process…read more When I first contacted The Accident Guys in the L.A. office, they listened, asked me some questions and then proceeded to inform me of what I needed to do and get and connected me with the Medical personnel that I needed. They walked me through each step and as I made each appointment, they would check back with me to make sure everything was going great. They consistently received input from me on where my case was and how "I" was doing, especially P. Zarate. They did a really good job on my case, and I feel that I received adequate compensation for the injury to me and my car.

Didn't even consider my case. Scam artists. Form letters and very rude, formulated responses. I…read morethink they adhere to specific minorities and highly discriminative. I was hopping John Burris would give me a call. My friend, his very friend highly recommended him. Didn't even call me. Unbelievable.

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.