A couple of weeks after my house was on the market, I was happy to receive an offer from a couple…read more As per standard practice, 3% of the agreed price was wired by the buyers to the title company handling the escrow. The buyers then proceeded to do their due diligence with various inspections, etc. Once the buyers were totally satisfied, they then removed all contingencies. I thought the rest of the process would be straightforward as we counted down towards the mutually agreed close-of-escrow date. But it turned out that the buyers' lending bank, which had earlier preapproved the buyers, decided at the last minute to back out, so the escrow fell through. I then had to go through the process of putting my house on the market again. Two months after that failed escrow, I received a letter from an attorney representing the unsuccessful buyers who argued that these buyers should get all their initial Ernest Money Deposit (EMD) back (this EMD was still being held by the title company). It was then that I contacted Cary Kletter's office to see if they would represent me in dealing with the buyers' attorney. Upon learning the key facts of this aborted escrow, Cary believed that I had a good case and agreed to represent me. So Cary wrote a very firm letter to the buyers' attorney. By first reminding the buyers the salient facts of this case, and why the escrow failed, Cary easily dismissed any basis the buyers might have for laying claim to the EMD. Nonetheless, Cary offered the buyers a small percentage of the EMD to settle the matter; the alternative being to go to mediation. Cary made it very clear to the buyers that should they lose in mediation, they would be responsible for all associated costs, including attorney fees. Thus with this one well-articulated and forceful letter, Cary was able to gain the upper hand in the negotiation that followed. This negotiation in fact went on for two more rounds. With each round, the buyers' attorney showed that they were willing to take a smaller and smaller percentage of the EMD. With the buyers evidently in retreat, Cary then issued a very strong 'take-it-or-go-mediation' final offer. The buyers' had little choice but to accede. Even though I did not get all the EMD and was quite sure that I would win in mediation, I was very happy with the final settlement. I was most relieved that we managed to avoid all the time and hassle of the mediation process. So I have to say Cary really knows his stuff when it comes to such negotiations! I was very impressed by Cary's negotiating style and tactics, and I am most grateful that he represented me.

As mentioned by someone else when I asked for a consultation, the reply I got back was a curt it'll…read morecost you $800. iMessage back can you please give me some contact for what that entails and got no reply. I then tried to call but no one picked up. Obviously, there's a cost for using their service but maybe providing a little context for how they are going to help me besides just saying it'll cost $800 would be advisable. Needless to say, I decided to go with someone else.

Mark Ruiz is incredible! He helped my mom with her Living Trust, and from the very first meeting,…read moreit was clear how much he genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to explain everything in plain language, patiently answered all our questions, and made a process that can feel overwhelming completely manageable. Beyond being knowledgeable and professional, he's kind, approachable, and truly puts people at ease. We're so grateful to have worked with him...he's simply the best!

Navigating through a messy divorce is never easy, but having Mark by our side made all the…read moredifference. He's fluent in Spanish so it made it easy for my parents to understand the legal process! From the very beginning, he was more than just a legal advisor--he was a compassionate guide, ensuring that our family understood every step of the process. He kept his communication channel open to us and responded to all of our concerns during a difficult time for us. Mark helped us with several different matters, including estate planning, living trusts, and family wills. If you're looking for a family attorney who will not only fight for your best interests but also provide the guidance and care you need during a difficult time, I cannot recommend Mark enough. He truly made a difference in our lives and will always be our go-to in the future.

I worked with David Finkelstein on a difficult California real estate contract/escrow dispute and…read morereally appreciated his help throughout the process. He was calm, practical, responsive, and gave very grounded advice during a stressful situation. What I appreciated most was that he clearly explained both the legal risks and realistic negotiation strategies instead of making unrealistic promises. He helped us navigate the dispute professionally and ultimately reach a reasonable resolution. I would definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with a real estate contract or escrow issue.

I unfortunately found myself in a lengthy property boundary dispute that I was unable to resolve on…read moremy own. Irene stepped in, and she was fantastic. From our first conversation, it was obvious she was the right choice and someone I definitely wanted in my corner. I'm very happy to report that we recently crossed the finish line and resolved the matter successfully. Talking with Irene is like consulting a friendly encyclopedia, she has an incredible wealth of knowledge at her fingertips. She walked me through every step of the process, always clearly explaining our legal strategy and all available options in a way that gave me confidence that my interests were protected. Irene's paralegal, Bryce, was great, too. He was always very quick to respond and made document management, signatures, and everything in between easy for me. I'm very thankful that Irene and Bryce were able to resolve what was the biggest headache I've ever had as a homeowner!

Total waste of time and money, over charging for everything even a simple phone call. And after all…read morethey sent me an invoice with $800 less than what i paid, and when i asked for the right invoice they never got back to me. They asked me questions that shows they never read any of the papers i sent them, just charged me for the time consumed for reading them.

Pretty bad experience. Broken promises, self-serving attitude, unresponsiveness…read more Sadly the games around personal life issue to justify slow responses were also played on me. Also inflated billing in retrospect. Don't recommend.

Mr. Hartnett, I am very grateful that I found you. You are…read moreso honest. You took the time to help me understand my situation, declined my request, and advised me to find the right lawyer. You are an incredible person. God bless you. Thank you, and I truly appreciate all your help.

I recently needed a real estate attorney for a non-transactional matter. I contacted several…read moreattorneys from SJ to SF, including the East Bay, and found that their responses generally fell into the following categories: 1) Ghosted / never returned my calls. 2) Some replied with a menu of fees with one asking for a $600 consultation fee (a neutral statement, not a judgment on how anyone runs their business). 3) Several days to respond to each message. 4) One launched into a monologue about how he could take my case all the way to the Supreme Court. Eric was the only attorney who responded the same day. He even took the time to decipher my nearly inaudible voicemail, which had been garbled by poor cell reception. He was direct and transparent from the start and spent more than 30 minutes speaking with me before deciding to take on my case. He is exceptionally intelligent, efficient, and highly knowledgeable about real estate law. The level of time and care he devoted to my case made me feel like I was his only client. In addition, he is a skilled litigator, making him a one-stop resource for any legal issues that may arise. He will always be the first person I think of if I or my friends ever need legal advice. If you need someone who is a master of his craft and doesn't play games, Eric is the one.

I want to give a big shoutout to Adam and his team, especially Ashlee, for helping my client…read morethrough a very difficult tenant situation. My seller's husband had generously allowed "a friend" to stay in the home to avoid homelessness, but unfortunately, that goodwill was taken advantage of--and his friend refused to leave. Adam and Ashlee worked tirelessly, navigating multiple court filings and setbacks with patience and professionalism. Thanks to their persistence and expertise, they were finally able to secure a court order and coordinate with the Sheriff to lawfully remove the friend. It was a stressful situation, but their commitment made all the difference. If you ever need a team that knows how to handle tough tenant issues the right way, these are the people you want in your corner.

I was referred to Brewer, Offord, Pederson by a friend from church. From our initial consultation,…read moreAdam Pederson did not disappoint. He came to the consultation fully prepared and reviewed all the material I shared with him. He provided many different options as next steps as well as different scenarios we would potentially encounter. Adam has an arsenal of knowledge and plethora of experience which is important because cases may unexpectedly escalate to litigation and Adam knows how to handle all situations. Adam handled my entire case end to end and if I could do it all over again, I would not change a thing and still choose to work with Brewer, Offord, Pederson.

Brian represented me in a partition case to sell my parent's condominium. Brian proved to be very…read moreknowledgeable in real estate law. The partition lawsuit turned out to be a difficult case with many surprises along the way, but nothing Brian couldn't handle. Brian is meticulous in his work. He was able to anticipate or all possible contingencies so that we were prepared. He kept me informed every step of the way and explained the legal process so that I could understand. In court, I was impressed with Brian's knowledge and the judge even thanked him for being very thorough. At that point I knew without a doubt that I chose the right attorney.

I was referred to Brian by my real estate agent to discuss a clause in a rider for buying a condo…read morefrom a relocation company. It was a slightly special case that my real estate agent hadn't seen before. Brian read the agreement and walked me through exactly what it meant, explaining the various sections in detail and explaining how the applicable laws work here in California. His turnaround time was very quick, let me know timelines for completing some inspections, and gave me confidence in my decisions. I will definitely work with Brian again if I have future real estate questions!

My housemates and I were seeking legal advice regarding a dispute we've had with the…read morelandlord/property management team. Nicholas was patient in fully hearing out my situation before providing me with extremely helpful advice. He was easy to talk to and made sure explain concepts I wasn't familiar with. It's easy to tell that this is a capable attorney that truly cares about others. I'm grateful to them and would highly recommend The Jellins Group to anyone for their legal matters.

Nicholas was very helpful during a phone consultation. When I had a real estate issue I had message…read morehim over Yelp. He not only responded promptly, but also spent over 20 mins on a weekend to understand my issue and gave me very good advice.

Time is money, and hiring Mario was worth every penny. I sent a request through Yelp for help and…read morehe responded timely. We had a corporate litigation deadline, and Mario was able to resolve it within four days. Amazing ... Mario walked us through the strategies and helped guide us to the best result- even working on Sunday. Very thorough and efficient. I highly recommend Fausto Law.

Fausto Law was recommended by our Family Attorney. As a Corporate attorney, he was hired to protect…read morethe Corporations from disclosing privileged information. Instead of doing as he was hired, he asked for documents that belonged to my family case so he can later overbill. He never produced the privilege log and delayed producing the documents requested in discovery which he had received timely. His delay caused a costly Motion to compel that has taken over three years and over one Hundred thousand Dollars to defend. Mr. Mario Fausto is an unethical person, not only he did not do as he was hired, but despite the fact that his negligence cost us dearly, he overbilled us 26,000.00 for resubmitting 35 pages of discovery we provided. He also blackmail us to pay 1000.00 to write a declaration to defend the very Motion he was responsible for. Buyer Beware! dealing with Fausto's Law is like making a pact with the devil.

I found myself in a sticky contract I needed help getting out of it, so I contacted several law…read moreoffices. Many never called me back. After about 20 tries, I found Kushner Law Offices. He answered right away, took the time to review my case and offered a quick, affordable resolution. I was losing hope until now and would recommend Kushner Law Offices to those looking for responsive and knowledgeable representation. As a business owner, Kushner Law Offices will be my first call if I ever need him again.

I needed a quick review of contract documents related to a private stock transaction: a…read more"disinterested" third party with contracts expertise to look at them and flag any problems. I called Josh, and within a day, he had looked at the documents and suggested changes that needed to be made. Working with him was simple and painless. I'm very happy that going forward, the contract documents say what they need to say, and there are no hidden problems. Josh was very helpful and convenient. I would use him again.