Nine years ago we had our trust created by Linda and we liked working with her. This year we needed…read moreto make some amendments to this trust and we learned that it takes more than 12 weeks for the update. They are knowledgeable and provide valuable advice, but they are very busy especially during the tax season and it means that it is going to take a long time. Because of the delay I am giving three stars.

After a consultation in person, we were impressed with Linda. She had some excellent ideas about…read morehow to over come serveral of our concerns. Communication with her front desk person, Sharon, was not smooth. She mailed responses to the wrong email addresses, getting requested information only aftering have to call and ask for it to be sent. Now we have send all of the requested documents to the office and have not heard back in in several weeks. It feels like too many delays to continue to have Linda begin our Trust. Reading some of the more recent reviews on Yelp, I see that others have had the same problem. Something is amiss with this business.

Deborah is responsive, professional, and thorough. It's hard to know who to trust (pun intended)…read morewhen it comes to something like this, but I'm glad we went with her. She made it quick and painless.

Fast response to confirm they do not have the bandwidth with my case of Probate Laws.read more

I've known Julia Wei for many years and she is our go to person for real estate issues. She is…read morevery knowledgeable about real estate law and is always very responsive.

Though one hopes they will never need the services of a lawyer, I am so glad that when I did, I was…read moreable to reach out to Katie Diemer and Julia Wei of Diemer & Wei, LLP. My case revolved around a home purchase dispute. I felt trapped, and as though my life's savings was at risk. Katie and Julia were knowledgeable, thorough, and handled my case with sensitivity. They were able to sift through the mountains of paperwork, and clearly update me on the status of my case, what my options were, inform me of how the legal process would work, and lead me through mediation. I am incredibly grateful to both of them for the work that they did in helping me to find a productive resolution to my dispute. I hold Katie and Julia in the highest regard, and would recommend them to anyone in need of legal advice.

Last year, my spouse and I needed to set up our estate plan, and were encouraged by a previous…read moreclient of hers to contact Pratt Law. Word-of-mouth endorsement from a trusted friend was valuable to me, and so were the positive Yelp reviews I read when conducting my due diligence about Pratt Law. My experience was excellent, and my spouse and I came away from the process with a complete, organized estate plan, as well as a roadmap for getting all of our assets retitled into it. Analisa Pratt is an attentive, detail-oriented lawyer who treated our estate planning with the kind of granular analysis I previously thought only electron microscopes could perform. I, a person who habitually thinks and overthinks many scenarios, was awed/eclipsed by the sheer volume of life (and post-life) legal contingencies Analisa covered with us, step by step, in plain language that we could understand, offering us actionable decisions and their associated legal outcomes for probably everything two average people might experience in their lifetimes. Added bonus: I no longer have to overthink anything we covered in our estate plan, because it's all spelled out like a notarized Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book, less a few dragons. If you're considering creating an estate plan, I very highly recommend Analisa Pratt. I feel very confident in the work we did together, and very grateful for the diligence with which she conducted research, exchanged emails, filed forms, and prepared our meetings and our materials. I am thinking about the people who might read my review in the years to come, as you look for an estate planner, knowing that you are probably on some level wondering if planning your estate means you'll have to talk about *everything* that could happen in life and after, and how that might make you feel. Well, my spouse and I did have to talk about all of those things, and I feel so fortunate that we worked with Analisa, because she made it very easy and comfortable for us to do so. Her non-judgmental and warm treatment of us made me feel like helping us through this important life maintenance task was something about which she cared deeply. Estate planning is a subject about which I knew little, but felt I needed greatly. My spouse and I found Analisa to be so patient, so professional, and so committed to continuous learning about estate law, which made Pratt Law a great match for us. Thank you, Analisa!

My cousin has been trying to help my find a lawyer. She searched on Yelp and found Analisa Pratt…read more They had brief phone call on Monday, and Analisa sent us a long questionnaire which asks for all sorts of personal information that is dangerous to send via unencrypted SMTP email -- that's a common way that data breaches happen -- and says that she'll schedule a complimentary Zoom meeting. I wrote back on Monday and outlined the 3 points we need help with. No reply from Analisa. 2 days later I email Analisa to follow up. She asks for my phone number. I reply. Again nothing. 2.3 hours later I email to ask when I should expect her call so I'm ready. [I hate back & forth voicemail tag.] A few minutes later the phone rings, but when I stand up to answer it, I feel a bladder urgency and tell Analisa that I need to use the toilet and could I either put her on hold briefly, call he back, or have her call me back in 5 minutes. She sounds irritated and says she'll call me back. Then nothing. 18 minutes later I email Analisa to ask if she wanted me to call her. Who knows, perhaps I misheard her. I don't want to be waiting by the phone all day, I've got a lot on my plate currently. 8 minutes later Analisa emails me that she's not going to consider this matter, her schedule is completely booked with current clients. Gee, if that's the case and Analisa cannot take on new clients, why not say so up front? Why waste our time? I am concerned that this office does not seem to understand the security limitations of Internet based technology and does not want to use an encrypted secure document server to receive confidential information.

I can't recommend the office of Yael Rakib enough. One of the most professional, thorough, and…read moregenuinely caring offices I've ever worked with. Over the past few years, I've worked with many different attorneys and offices, and Yael's office truly stands out as one of the best out there. The level of attention to detail, care, effort, and professionalism is exceptional. You can genuinely feel that she truly wants to help and make difficult situations better for her clients.

Let me start off by saying this: if Yelp had an "EXCEPTIONAL" star rating I would give it to Yael…read morewithout hesitation. Yael is everything you could possible want in an attorney - extremely efficient, fast, intelligent, and thorough - yet what sets her apart is her emotional intelligence and genuine support during an incredibly stressful time. She doesn't just handle the legal work; she shows up for her clients as a steady, reassuring presence. She is impeccably professional always arriving to court prepared and dressed to the highest standard, projecting confidence and authority. Yael is strong, decisive, and clearly knows exactly what she's doing - which comes from decades of experience and mastery of her field. You feel protected with Yael. You feel heard. And most importantly, you fee confident knowing you are in exceptionally capable hands. I cannot recommend her highly enough - worth every penny.

It was time to update our Will…read more Called EJ after a decade for an appointment for an updated Estate Plan & Will. She makes things so easy & really helps to make it easy for your heirs as most of us just do not know what a burden it is to close out an Estate when we "Depart". Enter EJ, smart as a whip and her former JAG Skills show in a heartbeat. I could go on & on & on.... But we are not waiting 10+ years again to do updates next time! If you want to make it easier on your family, see EJ for the best advice & Estate cordination ASAP!

My husband and I wanted to set up a trust and were recommended to EJ by our financial advisor. She…read morefirst set up a free phone consultation to walk us through the steps we'd need to take and give us an idea of pricing. We decided to go ahead and have her help us with estate planning. She is very knowledgeable, explains things in a clear manner, and really wants to help answer all your questions! EJ is not only professional but also very personable! We found her to be very easy to talk to, fun, and friendly. It is clear that she is passionate about her job. She also wants to get to know her clients as people, which we really appreciated. Don't hesitate to request a consultation with EJ!

It is a privilege to be able to write this review for Ms. Lisa C. Bryant, Esq., who specializes in…read moreEstate Planning and Elder Law. She is among the kindest people who I have known. She helped me tremendously in this issue through her expertise, always responding right away, without any formal engagement. I approached Ms. Bryant's office, regarding an issue with an overseas property. Chanze, her Executive Assistant, gave me a phone appointment with her and put me through to a senior paralegal. During the phone call with Ms. Bryant, she was most understanding and compassionate about the situation. She made the phone call to me, even though she was unwell. She advised me about a concrete course of action that I could undertake. I got back to her after that. She further advised me to consult a Certified Public Accountant, who has expertise with both U.S. and international tax matters and to ask the other party, for details. I sent her a rough draft of that communication. She took the time to herself prepare a far more warm, thoughtful, and comprehensive message. Though the response to that message was unexpected, she advised me to seek international counsel. I am grateful to Ms. Bryant for her exceptional selfless help, suggesting additional resources, and her compassion.

Ms. Bryant handled a family Trust for 8 years. The Trust stipulated we would receive a yearly…read moreaccounting of the family asset. The family received one. When the asset was sold it took over 9 months to receive the disbursement of funds, and almost one year for the explanation/documentation of the disbursement. Because the disbursement was not done the same calendar year as the sale the capital gains were at a significantly higher rate.

I've been a client for over 8 years. they takes care of our personal taxes as well as the taxes…read morefor my business and also my famliy business. they are professional, highly organized and efficient. More importantly, they helps me to understand how to interpret the tax information. In all our years of working together she has never made me feel dumb for asking clarifying questions. Prior to working with them, I tried four other accountants and none of them came even close to her level of professionalism and empathy.

Janet really helped me by reviewing the trust I have that was made by another attorney. She is very…read moreknowledgeable, communicates well, and performed the review in a timely manner. We discussed all of my concerns, I now have the confidence that my trust has been properly prepared and will serve me when the time arises. Thank you, Janet, Keith