I've never consulted a lawyer and was stressed to do so. Thoughtful, caring, kind, and quick to…read morerespond, Jeffrey resolved my concerns with one phone call. Thank you Jeffrey for your professional expertise regarding my case!

Jeff was fantastic in advising us during a potential lawsuit. He has a lot of quality experience in…read moresupporting both employees and employers, for companies of all sizes. He charges a fair rate and was very transparent about fees, something that's not common for most lawyers to be open about. Moreover, Jeff was very open to sharing information to give us more confidence in our case. We were able to get aligned on goals. I highly recommend going with Jeff whether you're an employee or employer if you're looking for an employment lawyer.

Andrew was super responsive and helped us with a frivolous lawsuit threat online. He didn't even…read morecharge us because he felt so strongly against these scammers preying on whoever will believe them. He wrote them a threatening letter and I haven't heard from them since. If I ever need a litigation lawyer again, I will be sure to contact Andrew.

Andrew is very professional and responsive. He provided clear guidance throughout the process and…read moremade everything straightforward and efficient.

Curtis Allen is a lawyer of integrity, intelligence, and honor. It has been a distinct please to…read morehave him represent me on not one but two legal matters, one based on a fair hourly agreement and another based on contingency. Both matters are progressing well, and I expect favorable outcomes. Curtis listens, pushes back when needed, and has a sense of humor which never hurts. If you are fortunate enough to have him take your case count yourself as lucky. I have been around legal professionals for over thirty years. If you are a person in a protected class and have a solid civil rights case, don't call Saul, Call Curtis Allen, you'll be glad you did.

Curtis Allen is a kind man. He took the time to take my phone call and listen to me about my…read morecurrent situation. He didn't have to do that as I had not paid him. He continued to work with me by asking me to forward some documents. I would have never expected and that am so thankful for what he has done. If you need an attorney that is kind, patient, knowledgeable and caring, I would call Curtis Allen. This is truly excellent service and he deserves these five stars! Thank you Mr. Allen!!

I reached out to Michael for some assistance on a separation agreement with my previous employer…read more Michael provided some outstanding recommendations for negotiating the terms that significantly improved them. I would highly recommend Michael should you need a review of a separation/severance agreement.

I got into a situation with my daughter's daycare provider so I went to Yelp to search for a…read morelawyer. I contacted Michael on Wednesday night. Thursday morning he called me on my cell and as a courtesy advised me about this for 30 min. I truly appreciate he took the time to help me out and value his honesty about the issue. Along with his opinion, he gave me a list of options on how to proceed, from least aggressive to most aggressive.

This is a long overdue review. If you have a tricky real state situation, I would strongly suggest…read moreTed Hanning. He was able to solve our situation within a day, which another lawyer said cannot be resolved. Most importantly he gave me advice on what to do based his view on what is important in life, as oppose to ask me to decide. I would not worry about the cost.

They did a consultation which was very helpful and followed up with me later. I ended up using…read moremediation, but I would go back to them if I needed a lawyer in the future. They are honest.

5+ stars!!! Can't say enough good things about Steve. As a witness in a fraud case, I've had the…read moreprivilege of working with him for over a year. He has a rare ability to combine sharp legal acumen with genuine empathy for his clients. His unwavering dedication, expertise, and compassionate approach make him an exceptional attorney, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal guidance.

When I found myself in a legal predicament, I had no idea what type of legal counseling was…read morerequired for my unique situation, so I simply began cold calling. I started early one morning and had became quickly disillusioned because I was only getting voicemails and thought I would never connect with a live person until I called Steve. Initially I was taken aback when he answered because I was prepared to leave yet another message. I was so pleased to speak with an actual lawyer for legal advice. Steve immediately asked me to explain my situation. I explained my confusion in my complicated situation, he actively listened, asked some specific questions and validate that he believed I had a strong case and provided his legal opinion and approach. Based on our dialogue, his knowledge of my matter, his analysis, his planned approach, and his confidence in believing I had a strong case, I hired him on the spot represent me. Best decision ever! Within a day, he drafted and submitted a very strong and compelling response that completely captured the essence my argument. While we're still in the early stage of my dispute, Steve continually provides both his logical and rational legal opinions. More importantly, he's demonstrated compassion and understanding while giving me the confidence to continue with my case. When seeking a skilled litigator, Steve checks off the entire list of what takes to become a quality lawyer! His professionalism, reliability, judgement, knowledge, communication and listening skills all demonstrate his passion for his profession and clients, and more importantly, wants to you to feel you have received the best outcome possible. I feel so fortunate to have found such a compassionate lawyer and who had the unique experience necessary to represent me. I highly recommend Steve as your legal counsel and litigator! He will give you confidence you'll need to navigate through your legal journey!

I feel good with the advice I received from Laura and it helped me move forward in my life with…read moremore confidence and understanding. I came to her during a difficult time and needed clear, honest guidance. She was incredibly responsive and took the time to do a thorough review of my situation and the employment contracts and agreements I sent over prior to our meeting. She asked thoughtful questions, walked through the details, and helped me understand my options. I got strong expertise, relatable examples and not just generic legal advice. What stood out was how she was helpful after the meeting. She followed up with clear emails, practical advice, helpful next steps, and made herself available when additional questions came up. If you're dealing with an employment issue and want someone who is sharp, responsive, and genuinely interested in helping empower you with the knowledge you need to navigate your situation well, I'd highly recommend Laura. If a situation arises in the future where I need advice again, I know where to find it.

I worked with Laura Mazza for a contract review and had an excellent experience. Immediately after…read moreour initial call, she sent a concise roadmap that clarified my options and how we'd proceed. Over the following weeks, Laura remained fast to reply, thorough in her explanations, and patient through each revision--never rushing, never losing focus, and always advocating for my interests. Just as important, her fee was fair and transparent; she didn't try to add unnecessary work or push me toward higher costs. Thanks to her steady, strategic approach, we finalized a stronger agreement, and I felt fully supported from start to finish. Strongly recommend!

I had a really positive experience with Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos. After being involved in a…read moreroad rage incident, I wasn't sure what to expect from the legal process, but Ilya was incredibly kind, professional, and reassuring every step of the way. He took the time to listen carefully, explain my options clearly, and handled my case with a level of calm confidence that made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. In the end, my case was resolved to a satisfactory result, and I truly appreciated the care and attention he put into helping me. If you're looking for a law firm that treats you with respect and professionalism while getting results, I highly recommend Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos. I'm very grateful for their help.

I had a consultation with Ilya. Incredible guy…read more He helped me resolve a matter with a former employer. He brought clarity to a complicated dispute. And a conversation with him allowed me to find the peace and wisdom to move on. Ilya is incredibly insightful and knowledgeable. I can not thank him enough for his advice. Ilya's expertise resulted in the best outcome, Peace. Allowing me to move on with confidence knowing that my integrity was not compromised. I highly recommend GFF&F to anyone seeking an amazing attorney.

Very responsive. Great initial consultation. Comprehensive questions and initial recommendations.read more

Taking the next big step as a business owner and hiring employees is a pretty big deal. One that…read morecan really do you and your business a lot of harm if not done correctly, by State/Federal/California law, etc. My business is my livelihood, my passion and pretty much a big part of my life. That said, I needed to protect it and myself. For me this required working with someone who is ethical, trustworthy, diligent and who practices law with the highest integrity. I found all of that and more with Shivani Sutaria at Sutaria Law. From the beginning Shivani took the time to explain exactly what I needed to do to protect my business and to be a good employer to my employees. She communicates very well and that is so important. I never left a conversation feeling confused, only reassured that I was working with the best attorney for my needs. In addition to providing legal advice for my new hire, she created a sales commission agreement for me as well as an official offer letter. She also reviewed and updated my service agreement. I feel she went far above and beyond in helping me do right as an employer. I felt confident with her skills as an attorney - she is an expert in employment law. Overall, I recommend her hands down if you need a lawyer for preventative employment law, workplace investigations and/or legal representation. The peace of mind I feel knowing I have her on my side is priceless.

The Law Office of Christiana E Samuels is PHENOMENAL. Christiana and every one of her support…read moremembers is uber competent. This makes working with the team seamlessly efficient.  She has trial experience. This is hard to come by for a family law attorney because only about five percent of divorce cases go to trial. She is cost conscious about the divorce process for her clients. This is also difficult to find. An attorney either becomes thoroughly familiar with trial because she's had enough case loads or she's always looking for a fight to increase her revenue. Christiana is definitely NOT the latter but she will put up a good fight when you need it. My story is a long one but it needs to be told to show the experience I've gained to discover and identify an excellent attorney. It is always best to try and settle matters peacefully without involving the Court. It can become insanely expensive and the overall family loses when you want to fight about every little thing. I was the unfortunate five percent that was trapped in the family court for 13 years. My ex-husband's favorite books were Sun Tzu's, "The Art of War" and Hitler's "Mein Kampf". I was not paying enough attention and stupidly entered that marital contract with him. Almost 10 years and a child later, I finally found the courage to exit from the toxic. Upon service of divorce papers, he went to the bank and seized all of our accounts. He was combative and loved the litigation. He had figured out the defects in the family law court- the penalty for perjury is not enforced. He spun his lies so well, a burnt out judge at the end of 8 years into our case ruled that I was not credible. He got to keep most of our assets and only needed to return the money he had taken from me 8 years earlier- with ZERO interest. True to his abusive nature, he wanted more and continued to legally harass me. He wouldn't move on even after remarrying. He wanted me back in Court while he was defaulting on child support and hadn't returned my money. I had 3 attorneys and a dozen more that I was consulting throughout the 13 years. One let the case drag on for seven years. One was not prepared for trial. The third one pretty much took a retainer and disappeared. I hesitated to hire any attorney for a while. Christiana was the fourth attorney. She was one of the dozen that I was consulting while I gathered evidence. She did not pursue my "business". She was fine being there to help with advice and ready to take the case if he wanted trial. After I discovered that he had tucked away $31,000 of our retirement and hidden it from the division, he insisted we go to trial so he can once again flaunt his flagrant dishonesty. Christiana exposed his lies during trial beginning with his whited out bank documents to not "remembering" he had stolen the $31,000. This should have been fraud but we had a new judge and she was too nice. For the first time in 13 years, the family court had finally delivered some relief for me. He was ordered to return my money WITH interest immediately, pay heavy sanctions, part of it being 90% of my legal costs. I am so grateful to this attorney. She was not there to run up the hours and take my money. She worked collaboratively well through all of my concerns. She stayed through the collection of this 13-year debt. Everyone has to get paid for their work and her office was worth every penny! Not for the win in court or the amount of money I was awarded but for the lesson that this bully needed to learn - his criminal behavior was no longer going to be rewarded. Instead, it is now recorded forever in public records in a judgment. Thanks to the Law Office of Christiana E Samuels.

How interesting: I'm one of the only real reviews on here, and I'm one of the only negative ones…read more Huh, I wonder how you get so many fake (good) reviews..... My honest review: I hired the Law Offices of Christiana Samuels to aid in my divorce. I am not an attorney, nor am I a divorce attorney. However, I believe that I have been mistreated as a client, and I am pursuing recourse through the California State Bar. I spent thousands of dollars, and months of my divorce, trying to work with this firm, and, during that time, I actually moved backwards in my divorce. In fact, my attorney never provided one solution or answer to what my ex was doing/arguing. I've now lost privileges to my child, and I'm facing a much more dire financial situation due to the mistreatment I received here. I never imagined I would hire an attorney who would make things worse--and then ask for more money. So, after over 6 months, thousands of dollars, and feeling like I am now in a WORSE place, I cannot recommend that anyone employ this firm. Our legal troubles are too important to be dismissed like this, which is the treatment I got the most from this firm. They won't want anything to with you... until you need to pay more money, of course. In fact, right in the middle of a very intense battle with my ex, my attorney abruptly STOPPED answering my calls and emails because "the retainer was too low." Can you believe that? You will be abandoned by this firm if you are a little low on the retainer. It doesn't matter if you need your attorney in that moment--money comes first for the Law Offices or Christiana Samuels. Please, learn from my mistake and take your challenging, confusing, and painful legal matters somewhere else. Because, at that made-up firm, you might actually find a lawyer who cares about you. You won't find that here.