Prior to calling Ratner Molineaux, I had contacted several law offices regarding my options against…read moremy former employer for wrongful discharge, however most of those calls were never returned. About to give up I made one last phone call to Ratner Molineaux and was then pleasantly surprised to receive a same day return phone call from David Ratner. Our first conversation was relaxed with David listening to my claims and asking further questions. I was quickly assured I had found the right law office. David agreed to take my case and I knew I was in good hands. David did an awesome job of protecting my interests and keeping me calm and informed as the case progressed. His staff was awesome as well making sure every detail was taken care of and responding patiently to my questions and concerns. I was nervous as the day of mediation with my former employer approached but soon found that I had nothing to worry about with David representing me. Mediation went smoothly and I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. I hope to never have a need for David's services again but if I do, he will be the only attorney I will call!

Experienced discrimination at work and lost money due to the situation, they would not offer a free…read moreconsultation. I guess my situation would not be worth their time. Disappointing

Michael was a huge help to me! I called him with an urgent and timely question and he returned my…read morecall immediately. He gave me the advice i was needing and assured me that it was the best decision, given my situation. I took his advice and guess what? He was RIGHT! No lawsuit needed and I got what i asked for. Thanks Michael...If i, or any of my friends and family need an attorney...We're calling YOU! :)

Great advice. Very helpful. Called no secretary no screened…read morecalls. Right to the question of what I needed and advice what to do. !!!

Very friendly and helpful. He was very honest and understanding. If in need of a lawyer definitely…read moreworth a call .

Really knowledgeable, kind, responsive. Great communicator and very fair objective advice. Above…read moreand beyond.

If you find yourself in need legal advice or representation, call Hillary Benham-Baker. We spoke…read moreto a few attorneys before her, and it was just very clear right away that she is head and shoulders about many in her field. Hillary is a consumate professional and exactly the kind of advocate we needed in an employment dispute. Hillary is thoughtful, knowledgeable, extremely responsive, and highly compassionate. She gave excellent advice and helped us navigate a challenging employment situation. She is absolutely top notch as an attorney and as a human being. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Additionally, Hillary was very upfront about fees and extremely reasonable about time billed. We were cost-sensitive, as many people are, and Hillary involved us in the decision-making around how much time we wanted her to spend in certain issues. We felt informed and in control of our spending. Legal stuff is hard. If you want an advocate and an awesome human being to help you, choose Hillary. She is just great.

If you ever need to hire an employment attorney, and I hope you don't, Hillary is THE lawyer to…read morehire. Smart, strategic, compassionate. And damn helpful. Helped me negotiate a severance that I could live with. All in all, a stellar attorney and person.

I cannot thank Venardi Zurada & the team enough for believing and supporting me throughout my case…read more From the beginning the I was treated with respect, dignity and kindness. Communication was timely and always responsive . They practice with integrity and followed through leading to a very successful outcome. I highly recommend them! Prior to Martin and Mark, 4 other attorneys turned me away. I felt so defeated and unheard. Venardi & Zurada took the time to hear me out. This Firm believes in justice and will fight for you! -Nurse Juanita

Zero Communication: Previous Attorney Quit Mid-Case Without Warning, Constant Delays, and…read moreDisrespectful Staff! ​Just because this firm sponsors the 49ers football team does not mean anything--how they conduct business is deeply unprofessional. They take zero accountability, ignore client concerns, and operate like a money grab with excessive 40% fees while showing complete disregard for your well-being. They do not give respect or courtesy to clients. I hired this firm over a year ago and they did NOTHING BUT WASTE TIME AND DELAY MY CASE!!! ​Critical issues during my time with them: ​Zero Notice When Staff Quit: I have had two attorneys solely because my first attorney quit. My previous attorney, Francesca Serrano, and case manager, Raquel Herrera, abruptly quit mid-case with zero communication. The firm never gave me the courtesy to let me know my attorney left, forcing me to start over with a newly hired team. I only found out after experiencing missed meetings and calling the office myself. ​Hostile, Rushed, & Uncaring New Team: After being assigned new attorney Abhi Gill, she didn't even send a welcome email to me and missed multiple meetings between her and I. On August 25th, I called to check if they received medical records so I could update them regarding a severe injury connected to my case. Abhi had an attitude and told me she can't just stop and update me every time because she is really busy. I have only talked to her three times and she is very impatient, and FAKE. When I told her I had just gotten out of the hospital, she didn't show an ounce of empathy or ask how I was doing. ​Unprofessional Gossip & False Claims: 8/7 I previously spoke with intake specialist Priscilla Sanchez to express frustration about case delays and starting over. According to Abhi, Priscilla engaged in "he-said, she-said" gossiping and made false claims. Abhi then claimed Priscilla told her I called my previous attorney a name, which is completely false. I would never disrespect anyone assisting me. When I asked them to review phone recordings for proof, Abhi said she would and I was very prepared to prove her wrong, as it has never occurred, Liar! ​Delays & Retaliation Instead of Accountability: In May at their Walnut Creek office, medical records were promised to be ordered, yet they sat on them until July--taking nearly three months just to request basic records. Case manager Mars Paysinger does not update his clients about the status of the case and when you call to check up on it he treats you like you are a burden. He handled status calls with hostility, and you can tell that he doesn't like the work that he does.When I updated him about my back pain and recent hospitalization, which is very important to my case, he claimed he had no knowledge of it. When I asked if he saw my chiropractor treatment, he became hostile and rushed me off the phone huffing and puffing, because he was caught not knowing basic case facts. I also communicated to him that he is very rude, and he chose to play the victim card because I advocated for myself by telling him about his attitude, respectfully. ​This gossip and misconduct led me to reach out to Mark Venardi and Director Christy. Receptionist Jocelyn explicitly promised Mark Venardi would call me back, but he never did. Instead, today on August 26th, after I requested a new attorney and case manager, they sent an email dropping my case after over a year of dragging it out. I received no apology for Priscilla's false accusations which I believe that she may have mixed me up with some other client., but my audio recordings prove you cannot trust the team here. They expect to still receive 40% of your settlement for them, prolonging and delaying your case is ridiculous! I have been a client here longer than Abhi worked here. As a client, they are not respectful and they don't care about anything but money. That's probably why the previous attorney & case manager quit. ​Mark Venardi ignoring his disrespectful staffs behavior is the exact reason he lost multiple high-value cases with me. Today, within minutes of receiving their email, I hired a new law firm that charges significantly lower fees, showed genuine care, and marked my cases (involving TWO commercial vehicles and medical malpractice) as high priority--ordering medical records the very same day. I have always respected all staff with greetings, and excellent mannerism, which I can't say, was reciprocated back to me! Save yourself the stress and run far away from this drama filled firm. Don't accuse a client of slander If you do not have the proof. I was looking forward to an apology from the false accusations of your unprofessional staff Priscilla, Mars and Abhi. Looking at recent reviews, I see that other clients are experiencing the same things that I have. They are losing clients, attorneys. So that should say a lot about what's going on Behind the scenes at this 3-Star law firm! Good riddance

I spoke with Beth Mora (the attorney) & she's awesome and down to earth. She makes you feel like…read moreshe's here for you whether her company represents you or not. I have a better understanding on what i need to do, and the conversation felt so natural. Dealing with employment cases, it feels good to vent to someone you can trust & thats exactly how i feel Thanks!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with both Beth and Nedda! I needed some…read moreassistance with looking over employment severance documentation and reached out. The customer service was outstanding with fast turn around, continued updates, thorough review and support! I also found Beth to be extremely reasonable in her pricing. I highly recommend this team and know I have a contact going forward should anything else employment related arise. Thank you Beth and Nedda for your support!!

I couldn't have asked for better representation from Chizen Law and cannot recommend Steven enough…read moreto anyone with legal issues in his purview. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Steven was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for my employment matter. He took the time to explain things clearly, answered every question I had, and kept me updated at every step of the process. I always felt like I knew what was happening, which made me feel more comfortable. Not only is Steven amazing at what he does, he is also empathetic and kind. This goes a long way while navigating complex and draining legal processes over months and years. I'd highly recommend Steven, without hesitation.

Steven is an exceptional, upstanding man. Throughout our entire process together, his intelligence…read moreand calm demeanor reassured me that things would go favorably, and as I expected, I was fully satisfied with the results. If you have any concerns, Steven listens with a thoughtfulness and professionalism. I cannot recommend him enough. This is a man you can trust.

Open letter to the Yelp Community: This is one of the…read morehardest reviews I have ever written mainly because it's so profoundly personal. I feel my words to be very inadequate when it come to expressing myself in writing on how Mr Brian Sudano and his team won back my overpowering loss of self esteem, self respect and financial security. I am a 53 year old male, married 20 years with 5 children with a neuromuscular genetic disorder that came on suddenly that over the years became more and more disabling. . I walked into Mr Sudano's office back September 2014. He was kind, very respectful, asking thoughtful questions. HE LISTENED patiently, as he built a case file to see if I qualified for Social Security Disability. He took my case in September 2014 and won my case 31 months later April 2017. There is a lot technical, detailed work that goes into these cases. He is knowledgeable and accurate about the processes and timelines when it came to how long it takes and what's next. He knew what questions were to be asked by the Administrative Law Judge at the federal hearing. In fact as we left my hearing, the Judge called out " Mr Sudano Well Done" Mr Sudano always took my call, or called me back within 24 hours. He answered my emails and always put me at ease and never belittling me. He always referred to me formally by last name. If you take a moment and look around his office, you'll note that he has 5 or 6 awards mounted on his wall. These are peer nominated awards for an outstanding law practice. He never once pointed these awards out. When asked, he was very humble about his awards In Closing, I walked in to his office feeling hopeless and helpless in a vast world I did not understand. I spent a lifetime helping others and NOW I NEEDED HELP. While we won our case that meant financial security for my family, however winning back my self esteem and self respect is priceless. Brian Sudano, you gave me that, and for that I will ALWAYS be grateful. JTR RN

Mr. Sudano is the ultimate professional. He is brilliant and skilled, knowledgable and persuasive,…read moreand truly cares about his clients. I worked with him on a case and was so impressed with how thoroughly he understood the client and their needs and actually cared about his clients. He's who you want in your corner, is honest, transparent and has integrity. I would gladly rely on him for all my future legal needs. I highly recommend; he's both a class act AND the most down to earth, relatable person you'll ever meet.

Amazing and attentive team Elmira was great to work with…read more She was careful, meticulous and easy to work with

Always helpful!! Ali and his team are nationally recognized as experts and for good reason. He has…read moresaved me so much money and headache. I have referred several friends and all have also had great experiences.

Michael is always thorough in his explanations of the law and what to expect from the legal…read moreprocess. He is also generous with his time and you quickly recognize his depth of experience and see why there are so many positive reviews for him. The receptionists who answer the phone are also always warm and friendly no matter who picks up, this is always a welcome experience when you're in a vulnerable situation like being involved in an accident.

So where do I begin... This accident by far was the hardest thing I've ever gone through in my…read morelife. But Mike Herman made this process as easy as possible. He stood up for me and took care of business. Then he went the distance to get the case finished all the way to the end. Special thanks to Sharde and anyone else involved in handling this to the finish line for me. If you have been injured give Mike a call. They will ensure you get the best treating doctors and help you need start to finish. Words cannot express enough how greatful I am to the Herman Firm and all the doctors that put me back together. Mike has followed the process all the way to the finish line.