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.

I was hoping this firm would help me with a potential employment law case, but they charge a…read moreridiculous consultation fee. What's more shady is that the phone receptionist couldn't even give me a solid price when I asked, just "it can range anywhere in the hundreds. Beware.

My parents were referred to attorney Mark Ruiz for their trust paperwork set up. His honest…read moreapproach and communication surpassed their initial reserve in ever attempting this in the past. Don't wait until it can be too late. He will guide you and walk you through the process in a seamless manner.

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!

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.

David and Irene fight tooth and nail for their clients. They were there for me and my family when…read morewe were in troublesome times. I highly recommend them for you're legal needs.

I enlisted Gretchen Birkheimer's help on topics relating paperwork for both accepting a new…read moreposition as well as leaving a company. The separation paperwork was excessively complicated, bordering on overwhelming and needed a keen professional eye to decipher. She was extremely thorough, very prompt in her turn-around time, detailed, and took a genuine interest in my happiness/well being as a client. She was a joy to work with and I can't recommend her enough.

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.

TL;DR: Hire Eric with full confidence, he's one of the best!…read more We had a real estate legal matter that was being handled by another attorney. I was not happy with the way it was progressing so gave the case to Eric. Eric found a way within two days and helped us save $150,000! He is very competant, detailed oriented, easy to work with, and of course, knows his legal matters inside out. With this prep, knowledge, and style, he wont the judge over during mediation and secured a favorable outcome. Feel free to drop me a note in case you'd like to chat live.

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.

Ashlee and Kelly helped me get my roommate/ tenant, who had overstayed her lease, out of my condo…read morewithin a month. They were quick to respond and were already familiar with my case during the consultation, even though I had only contacted them the day before. They gave me options and explained the risks that came with each one. Even though going through the courts could have given them more billable hours, they gave me honest feedback and recommended the option that would require the least amount of time and money. With Ashlee and Kelly, my roommate/ tenant finally left on her own accord. Without their help, she probably would have continued dragging her feet. They provided a legal way to get her out, held my hand through each step, answered all my questions, helped me get her properly served, and started the court process since my roommate/ tenant wouldn't agree to anything. Most importantly, they gave me peace of mind during an extremely uncomfortable, stressful, and overwhelming situation. I went from uncertainty and not knowing how to handle an eviction to being prepared and ready (well, as ready as one can be for this situation). Their help is worth every penny! Hopefully, I won't need to contact them again, but I can sleep easier knowing that if I ever need them, they are there to help.

I dealt with Daniel at Brewer law firm in Palo Alto and he was exceptional. I had an HOA issue and…read morehe quickly summarize what I needed to do and help me through the process. I would highly recommend this firm for you if you are having problems with your HOA representing you. Outstanding service by Daniel.

I was very fortunate to have been referred to Brian - He is an absolute professional, knows the law…read moreand gives great advice. There are lots of attorneys out there and we vetted quite a few and its nice to find one that doesn't just promise but delivers!

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 just have to write and state something about the great service I received from the Jellins Group…read more Nicholas Jellins was professional, kind, and courteous. After I stated my need for counsel, he was on the case right away and immediately contacted the opposing counsel for me. My circumstances have changed since then, as I have received an offer of pro bono work from another attorney, so I called Nicholas to let him know that I no longer needed his services. He was very nice about it. I also requested that I be able to come back to him if necessary (and he agreed). I recommend this law office.

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.

Working with Mario has been amazing. I was nervous in the beginning because I had never worked with…read morea business attorney before, but this experience was flawless and so easy! Mario is truly very kind, sincere and goes out of his way to make sure everything gets done correctly. He also offered to explain everything I needed to know rather than quick short answers and rushing through the process. He took his time to make sure I was comfortable with my understanding of the subject matter. He got everything done in a very timely manner and not once did I have to remind him of anything. I highly recommend Fausto Law for your business needs! You won't be disappointed!

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.

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.