There are two types of clients: 1 - those who read the reviews of Gruenberg Law and immediately run away. Clearly, this firm is NOT here to hold hands and listen to sob stories. 2 - those who recognize that Josh doesn't waste time on clients with weak cases. They spend their time where they know they can win. I'm the latter of the two, and can confidently say that I made the right decision retaining Gruenberg Law. While I hope I never need to retain an attorney again, if I do, I know who I'll be calling. read more

If you read through the other 1 star reviews, you'll notice it's people critiquing the way Joshua spoke to them. Instead of acknowledging that, he deflects by commenting on them personally or telling them that they didn't have a case. I wont go into too much detail about my experience with him because it's the same as all the other 1 star reviews. He said I didn't have a case, which is fine; the point of the call was to determine if I had a case or not. I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask but apparently it did? Genuinely confused why you felt it was necessary to be so rude and condescending. I have no issue with getting straight to the point but there's a way to do it with some decorum. And since you or someone from your firm will probably respond with some unprofessional and lame comeback that completely misses the point of the review, I'll just say this. You're entitled to respond however you'd like, but from an outside perspective, your responses are giving middle aged man with a fragile ego. At least do better on your comeback game. You'd think as a lawyer you could think of something better. Anyway, have the day you deserve read more

My experience with Gruneberg Law--specifically Josh--was absolutely awful. I genuinely don't understand how this guy is still in business. The moment he got on the phone, his attitude was dismissive, rude, and downright condescending. He clearly had zero interest in helping, answering questions, or even allowing me to finish a sentence. He acted like my questions were a waste of his time and made it obvious he didn't want to hear anything I had to say. His lack of professionalism was unbelievable. I walked away shocked that someone in a client-facing profession could behave this way and still expect people to trust them with legal matters. If this is how he treats someone simply trying to get information, I can't imagine how poorly he must treat actual clients. I strongly suggest avoiding Josh and Gruneberg Law altogether. There are plenty of attorneys who actually listen, communicate respectfully, and take their work seriously--this is not one of them. read more

If Josh takes your case. You are really lucky. I see everyone in these reviews angry because he was curt and didn't take their case. He has the ability after decades of experience to immediately understand if the potential client has a case. Would you want him to give you false hope and waste your time? Coddle you? These cases are literally almost impossible to win. Grow up and quit being vindictive for no reason. He's working on contingency. Hello! And Faye. If he threw a contract at you. Sign the contract! read more

Beautiful office place, However, Josh Gruenberg is one cold hearted attorney. I went in today for a consultation on my potential case, after discussing for only about 20 minutes, he rushed me into trying to sign the contract with him, and when I told him I would like to read it over to get a full understanding of what I'm signing, he put his hand out for the contracts, took them and threw them out in front of my face, and said he will not be taking the case anymore and that I can go ahead and get out, and walked to his door and opened it to let me out and said I can let myself out from there. Just a very off putting man. His other attorney Samantha however, was nice and was the only one truly listening to me. Very disappointed with this interaction. No client should be rushed into signing anything, then on top of that be treated disrespectfully. Red flag law firm. Update: attached is Josh's response to my review.... You told me you wanted my case then gave me a contract to sign. Why would you give me contract to sign if you initially thought I was going to be a "horrible witness to myself". You turned down my case after I told you I would like to read over everything before I sign it to get a better understanding. You did not like the idea of me gaining full understanding of whatever was in your contract. Thank you for proving my point sir. STAY FARRR FARRR AWAY from this law firm!!! read more

Gruenberg Law - Response to my google review - Employment Law Near Me - San Diego, California

RUN AWAY! Look at the other negative reviews! The positive ones are fake. This guy is the rudest POS, I have ever met in my life - completely unqualified to be a lawyer. Don't waist your time. He has no idea how to talk to clients and just throws judgement at you and is on a major power trip. He asks a question, cuts you off, then says some judgmental stuff about your age, claim, or history. Never have I ever been spoken to this way in my life. I went to him for help in a time of need and left feeling harassed. read more

Max is an extraordinary lawyer and his dedication, compassion and humility separate him from his peers. Through the entire process he was right by my Mom's side and mine, committed and taking the time to hear our fears. He was both sympathetic and pragmatic, taking a stressful situation and making it seem doable, and his focus on pursuing justice at all costs was a guiding light through the process. Hats off to Max-we felt that he was behind us all the way with this process and we were very confident in the end result. read more

Gruenberg Law was recommended by a friend & unfortunately by far the worst experience I've encountered yet. As mentioned, I had a deeply disappointing experience with Josh. I reached out for assistance expecting to be treated with respect and professionalism, but was instead met with dismissiveness and an aggressive demeanor. It's particularly striking and concerning that someone who is supposed to advocate on behalf of a person inquiring would behave in such a manner. I truly understand that my potential case could not be addressed here, but what about using YOUR resources to help me find someone who will? Isn't that what these jobs are for? To help. Very confusing. My concerns were brushed off, and I was made to feel like a burden rather than a client in need of help. I would not recommend Josh to anyone seeking legal support or a compassionate advocate. read more

Was told to call them by a friend despite me never hearing about them - between the lawyer talking over me and not listening and the barking style times consult. No thanks. read more

I'm Karen L Isom, I was recently represented by the Gruenberg law firm. Josh Gruenberg ,Pamela Valero and all their staff. Excellent costumer service. I had an excellent representation. I will definitely recommend them. read more

I am incredibly grateful that Gruenberg Law represented me in an Employment Lawsuit. Everything about the firm is World Class! Josh, JP & Samantha are devoted to justice and fought for the best possible outcome. They stood strong against opposing counsel and protected me. I am very satisfied with the result of my case. Thank you for making things right! read more

Gruenberg Law represented my case with true professionalism, extreme knowledge in the law, and case. When we first started they were very transparent and wouldn't guarantee anything, but they took on my challenging case; believed in me and were persistent with every motion. I highly recommend this law firm ; they are smart, transparent, persistent and will get results. read more

Josh Gruenberg's law firm represented us in a case. The fee for this law firm is 40% of all settlement earnings. Meaning, if Josh settles a case for the client for $1,000, he is immediately paid $400 and you take home $600. I asked other lawyer friends of mine, and they agreed that 40% is the absolute highest fee that would be deemed barely ethical in the legal field. Because Josh has such a high incentive to settle quickly as to minimize costs to his firm, he indeed settled our case in record time. Instead of fighting for a higher settlement over say the course of 6 months or a year, our case was settled in a matter of weeks at far less than we thought was reasonable. In fact, Josh began settlement proceedings without us even present. Josh doesn't really seem to make time for clients, at least in my case. I've actually worked in this field and this doesn't have to be how it's done. His paralegal was very kind and quick to respond, however, so I will give them that. I put in a ton of work into the case in terms of building the timeline and producing documents. I really wish I had stood up for myself more. I felt taken advantage of. Lawyers, especially employment lawyers, have an ethical imperative to do right by their clients and put some justice back in the world. Josh has chances to do this every day, but would rather get paid as priority #1 and then clients as priority #2. read more

Josh Gruenberg and his team are "A Cut Above the Rest" I was blessed to be represented with passion and excellence.

Working with Josh and the team was the best decision I made for my case. They handled it with professionalism and always communicated quickly and efficiently. They stood by me and kept me motivated, informed, and determined throughout the process. I'm truly so thankful for them. read more

I am so very impressed with this law firm. We had a long mediation today and there were at least four lawyers in my zoom call (due to covid). Pamela was my attorney and she was wonderful to work with on my case. All my questions were answered in a professional and timely manner. Pamela was thorough, thoughtful empathetic and genuine. Ben, another attorney at their firm knew everything there is to know about numbers and keeping ones stress at ease. Josh was just so concerned with all of the details, asking many questions to prove my case. We won & I highly recommend the Gruenberg law firm. On a side note, they all got along very well which I look for in a firm. Thank you for settling my case in an easy, comfortable fashion. Keep up the good work, I know you will! read more

Mr. Josh Gruenberg, Mr. Jesse Coleman, Mr. Josh Pang, and the entire Gruenberg staff...... I have so many ways to thank you. I thank you for taking my case up front, I thank you for believing me, I thank you for encouraging me. I thank you for guiding me. I also thank you for having the knowledge and experience to be straight to the point throughout the whole process, and letting me know what kind of case I actually had! I knew I had to do something about my situation. I was terrified to do so, but at the same time, I could NOT bow my head and walk away without standing up for myself and standing at them. That lawsuit and that horribly difficult, invasive process was one of the most difficult things I have ever been through; however, I am proud of myself and I am so grateful for you Josh, Jesse, Josh and the rest of your staff. Without you, I may had given up!! Anyone that finds themselves connected to your firm should be grateful beyond words that they found you. You and your staff clearly cared about me and how this case affected me and my life. Thank you again and I couldn't have been in the hands of a better firm to handle my situation! Side note....... we won my case! I truly felt my case meant just as much to the attorneys working on my case as it did to me! read more

Josh Gruenberg's comprehensive approach to wrongful termination was truly the element of success in my lawsuit. Proactive and protective from the moment they took my case Josh, Ben and Jesse worked and communicated seamlessly. In the courtroom Josh's powerful cross examination defeated bogus motions filed by the defense, a vital win protecting the value of my claim. In the deposition phase Josh had my ex boss pleading the 5th. This talented team of attorneys left my former employer with no place to hide... In negotiations Josh was able to settle the matter in excess of my expectations.I highly recommend Josh and his team. read more

I received superior quality representation. I am very appreciative of the sensitivity towards the nature of the complaints I brought forward. I was never left feeling uncomfortable even in the situations that I was ashamed of. The intention to make sure I received a fair and just outcome was strongly felt from the first meeting all the way to the end. Joshua and Daphne are the counsel that people deserve fighting in their corners and on their behalf. I highly recommend them. read more

I was recommended to the Gruenberg law firm by two of his former clients. I was really impressed, Josh called me back the same day. I have done several intake questions with different firms (usually with a paralegal) looking for the "right" Lawyer. I appreciated Josh's no nonsense style. His intake questions are meaningful and get straight to the point. He doesn't handle you with kit gloves he gets straight to the heart of your case. I think I found the "right" lawyer in Josh. He set up the next steps I need to take during our first call. I am looking forward to working more with him. I highly recomend you give him a call!!! read more

The Gruenberg law firm is made up of a crew of real life super human genius staff that is unparalleled .From the beginning they under promised and over delivered .To watch this team in action is better than any law show or movie i have seen times 10.if you have been wronged the Gruenberg Law team will make things right beyond your wildest expectations . read more

Definition of Re-victimization: Describes the experience of a person being victimized or traumatized after the original trauma. I spoke briefly with Counselor Gruenberg via phone concerning my situation and why I was hoping he could help me. His attitude toward me was arrogant, superior and agressive. He grilled me about why I was calling him and why I felt I had a case against my employer. I explained the issue to him and he agreed that my employer was acting illegally but the possible settlement amount wouldn't be worth his time and effort. I understand that Mr. Gruenberg is running a business and that he needs to maximize his profits. I do not fault him for this. Counselor Gruenberg needs to understand when people are calling him concerning a possible lawsuit, that person already feels they have been the victim of something unjust. By belittling that person and making that person feel like they are not worth the time will again victimize that person. I'm not sure if he was having a bad day, but people in his line of work always need to treat people reaching out to them with a little more compassion and dignity, regardless if they feel that person's situation is not important or worth the time. I wish you well. read more

Was referred to The firm Josh Grunberg. His team took my case and handling it with the upmost professionalism explained the process and handling my case expectionally. I would recommend Josh and his team beacuse he understands the law people and provides great customer service read more

Being that I had never hired a lawyer before, I was quite nervous when I went to meet with Josh for the first time. However, I immediately felt like he was supportive and understanding of my complaints against my employer. He is very direct, which I appreciate. He would always answer my calls and emails quickly. I had no doubt that he and his team were putting 110% into my case. They were able to negotiate a settlement that I was very pleased with! They were just great - from start to finish. I would highly recommend Josh and his team to anyone needing an employment attorney who will fight for you all the way! read more

After many years with a company I was wrongfully terminated. I am not by nature a litigious person and so it was only after much thought and consideration that I determined the company needed to be held accountable. I knew of Josh Gruenberg and knew that he was the only attorney I wanted to handle this matter. It was a huge measure of relief when he agreed to take my case. Josh, Jesse and the whole team at Gruenberg Law did a remarkable job. I felt from the start that I was in good hands and had a real fighter in my corner. All my questions and concerns were handled quickly and compassionately. All along, there was nothing less than a full commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. A settlement was ultimately reached and I simply couldn't be happier with the results. I wholeheartedly recommend Josh to anyone needing representation in employment law matters! read more

Extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Josh, Ben and the whole team are simply the best. Look no further.

Josh and his team are amazing . They fought for me and won my case . Gruenberg law I highly recommend they will fight for you and win your case . read more

Josh is awesome. He took my call at 6:30am in a pinch and was very accommodating squeezing me into his busy schedule today. His straightforward approach and knowledgeable legal arguments gave me the confidence to walk into a meeting with my employer well prepared. Would highly recommend him! read more

Gruenberg Law did a wonderful job with my case. I was confident in their abilities and am so happy I chose to move forward with them. They always were available to me with any question or concerns I had and did a great job at guiding me thru the entire process. I was extremely happy with the results of my case and would highly recommend Gruenberg Law. read more

Josh was recommended to me by several people when I needed help and I'm so glad I choose him and his team because Josh and Daphne fought tirelessly for me the whole time till the case was settled appropriately. They are a professional, experienced firm that treats their clients with respect and kindness while supporting them through, what can be, a very difficult time. Would highly recommend him! read more

Gruenberg Law did a great job with my case. They were communicative and very responsive when I had questions. Josh Gruenberg was hands-on, explained everything carefully, and was always polite and professional. He and his team made sure that I understood the strategy of the case and understood how the process typically goes. He and his team did exemplary work. I would highly recommend his services! read more

If you are looking for a law firm that works tirelessly for their clients this is the one. Josh and Colette were amazing they kept me informed every step of the way. Whenever I had questions or didn't understand something they were there to answer all my concerns and were readily available. Colette worked very hard collecting what was needed for my case and communicated with me every step of the way. Josh Gruenberg has put together a staff of lawyers that make you feel as if you are the only case they are working on and are invested in you not just your case. Mr let me know what to expect every step of the process. When my case got tough they never gave up and in the end fought very hard for a positive result for me. All of this was true until it was time to get my settlement the method of calculating and the final dollar amount did not match even though the expenses were pretty much accurately estimated. Be very careful get all your estimates in writing showing how they are doing the math. read more

I chose Gruenberg Law, because of there attention to detail and there seriousness. They took my case and went to trail with it and won our case. I highly recommend Gruenberg Law for the best results. read more

Josh, Ben, Pam and JP were incredibly professional and kind during such a stressful and nerve wracking time. I had complete faith in their ability to resolve my case, and that took a tremendous amount of weight off of me. They enabled me to take a step back and do what they do best. If you are looking for a bulldog, this is the firm for you. read more

Josh Gruenberg and his team are the best! A true mix of talents that mend perfectly to the whole process. Josh has a keen sense for strategy and is quick on his feet. I was impressed with his ability to steer the ship in any direction he needed. Thanks for all of your help! read more

Josh Gruenberg represented me in my case against former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. I know many people are familiar with my case as it was in the paper and on the news several times. The truth is that what the Mayor did to me was terrible. He harassed me, humiliated me and scared me. I felt like I had no one to turn to. The city was denying it knew of Mr. Filner's behavioral issues when it came to sexual harassment. Mr. Gruenberg and his associate, Daphne Delvaux took Mr. Filner's deposition for two days. Mr. Gruenberg also took many depositions of other city employees, including the Mayor's Chief of staff, other staffers, the Human Resource Director of the City and many other third party witnesses. He worked with my doctors to make sure they knew why their depositions were being taken by the city's lawyers. Josh and Daphne were eager and willing to take my case to trial. However, before the trial, the trial judge ordered us to go to mediation which we did. It was through that process that the case settled. I am hugely grateful to Gruenberg Law and Josh and Daphne for their work on this important case. read more

As a former client- I am nothing but dissatisfied with his overall conduct. Mr. Gruenberg will promise anything to hook you as a client and will never deliver. I wish I had hired someone else several years ago. Josh Gutenberg is rude and condescending and will not be bothered to take the time to answer questions or give explanations that are needed. He does not have a good reputation in the San Diego area and his skills and lack of talent is mocked by opposing council. He charges a hefty amount and then bills even more on top of that. He is not worth the money. read more