Wonderful experience from start to finish. The reasonable fees sure were a plus. Very…read moreprofessional and would seek him out again if needed.

Tim Broderick is an outstanding attorney. Intelligent, knowledgeable, resourceful; genuine with his…read moreconcern and reassuring. I had a difficult, and personally painful, case. I consulted other lawyers who gave me little hope that promises would be honored, even though witnessed by many, nor any chance for redress. Years earlier I had naively signed a document, without reading or understanding its implications. Tim Broderick helped me to set realistic expectations and then he went on to win the case. I was despondent, scared, and angry. He listened and then presented workable ideas on how to proceed with my case. I appreciate his optimistic and sensible approach, always keeping me informed of my options. He let me know that there was help to get me through; and I wasn't alone. He has a great staff, they really shine! They listened, kept me on schedule, were prompt with all necessary work and documents, and helped me to stay focused and positive. (which was difficult) Best of all Tim helped me put a painful chapter of my life behind me. I find it difficult to convey how much I admire and appreciate him. Thank you, Tim Broderick, you're the Best!

Let's go over what Mrs. Pascoe claimed for my case: 1) 500…read moreusd for Court filing fee 2) 500 for meeting 1 3) 500 for meeting 2 TOTAL: 1,500 Answer: 1) In California, when you hire a lawyer to represent you in a divorce case (or any family law proceeding), the process to inform the court of their representation is typically handled by filing a Substitution of Attorney form (Judicial Council Form MC-050). This form notifies the court that your new attorney is now representing you, often replacing self-representation (in pro per) or a prior attorney. There is no court filing fee required for submitting the Substitution of Attorney form. This is a standard statewide rule for superior courts handling family law matters like divorce. https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/substitution-attorney 2) We met for 5m just to sign 1 paper that he is now representing me. 500 usd for 5 min. 3) Next time we met was only to hand him a check and let him know that he is no longer needed. Handling of check was charged another 500 usd as considered as a meeting with the client (obviously). While he may partially technically be right in terms of meetings only, think again if you like to have this kind of ethics follow you during your case and weather something like this should cost 1,500 USD.

Attorney Evelyn and her team are wonderful. I always felt highly supported and well advocated for…read morewith Attorney Evelyn and her team. She always remained transparent about the difficult divorce process, detailed what options I had, and always maintained professionalism. I worked with them in 2019-2020 during my initial filing and required their support again this past year for follow-up issues. I cannot fully express how grateful I am to have had their support during those most trying times, but thank you.

This is kind of an emotional review, but I do need to do this review because of this wonderful…read moreyoung attorney; Jess Smith at the law office of Hoover-Krepelka, LLP. I had a 45 year marriage that was coming to an end. I was a mess. My first attorney was so terrible that she was late 20 minutes to a court hearing and was completely unprepared to present me. She did not apologize to the judge or me for the delay. Needless to say, I let her go. My next attorney I hired; the office had a staff exodus en-mass. My 3rd attorney issue was straightened out and hired Jess Smith at H & K. I was hesitant because she was such a young attorney; the same age as my daughter. This young woman saved me in so many ways. I will never be able to thank her enough for her emotional support and listening to some of my requests. I'm sure they were not normal but what is in this situation. She was on top of every document, request, response which were vast in numbers. Because California is a no fault state for divorces I feel it can be very lopsided if one has not pursued a traditional career. I had taken care of financials, home and child raising. As a woman who gave up her career as a graphic artist. I raised our daughter to become a wonderful doctor. I wore about 50 other hats to help my husband, daughter, household to succeed. Unfortunately they don't issue college degrees or adjust pay for this service. Jess Smith helped me navigate the legal labyrinth with some of the best representation that a woman in my situation could have. I really do think she performed miracles. She provided encouragement & the strength to fight for everything that I am entitled to, and perhaps more since I was 65 years old and had been with this man since I was 21 years old. Conveniently he was laid off so he did not have to provide spousal support. Jess as a young attorney; I think had a lot to do with what she helped me to achieve since she was so fresh and had set no boundaries yet. I think this career choice can be a very difficult and I hope this young attorney realizes just how much she'll helps people like me. Jess Smith went toe to toe with the opposing seasoned attorney and actually showed much more skill at times. There were many times where she had to remind the opposing attorney about deadlines and responses times. I will be forever grateful to this young lady who is so brilliantly smart and helped me by representing my best interest and got me so much more than I would have ever hoped for. Keep in mind that I thought cat food was going to be on the menu in my retirement & I do not own a cat. Not only is she a fine & talented attorney, but also a terrific human being that cares about her clients. I hope I come even close to describing how much this attorney helped me. I will always remember her and be forever grateful & and wish her the very best.

Interviewed with James Hoover. He seemed to have a good strategy and vision for my case. Selected…read morethem based on this interview. However, I never spoke to him again, after choosing his firm. Very rinky-dink and not very professional. They other attorneys seemed competent enough, but what he mapped out and the vision he had was never executed. He was no where near to be heard from to discuss. When asked where he was, I was told I was stuck with the second tier attorney. They all seemed competent enough, and I may not be the easiest client, but they get a major fail in how they handled the case.

I was very disappointed with my experience. The receptionist was unable to answer basic questions…read moreabout the firm's business law services and seemed more focused on the size of my business and revenue than actually understanding my needs. It felt like the decision to help me was based solely on potential profit rather than professionalism or client service. When I asked what areas of business law the firm handles, I could not get a clear answer. The interaction came across as dismissive and unhelpful. I am open to resolving this issue and updating my review if someone from the firm would like to contact me directly. Thank you.

I highly recommend James Cai and SAC Attorneys LLP…read more My wife and I were involved in a complicated real estate and ownership dispute involving decades of family history, extensive documentation, and difficult legal issues. Despite the complexity of the matter, Mr. Cai quickly analyzed a large volume of evidence, grasped the critical facts, identified the key legal distinctions, and developed a winning strategy. His efficiency, insight, and command of the issues gave us confidence that our case was in capable hands. What impressed us most was Mr. Cai's experience, insight, and judgment. He was able to identify a key legal distinction that decisively turned the case around and significantly strengthened our position. His ability to analyze the facts from a broader legal perspective gave us complete confidence and helped us see a clear path forward, ultimately leading to a successful resolution of the dispute for our family. The defining moment came when Mr. Cai prepared his response to opposing counsel. The letter was concise, direct, and powerful. It highlighted the strongest evidence supporting our position, presented a clear litigation strategy, and concluded with a compelling common-sense analysis that reinforced the strength of our case. It was evident that Mr. Cai had thoroughly mastered the facts and legal issues and knew exactly how to present them in the most persuasive manner. What amazed us was the result. After months of disagreement and uncertainty, Mr. Cai sent a single response letter together with a revised settlement agreement. Within approximately one week, our proposal was accepted and the dispute was settled on terms favorable to us. We never imagined that such a long-standing and complex dispute could be resolved so quickly and effectively. In our view, Mr. Cai's letter proved decisive and was the turning point that led to a successful resolution of the dispute. Throughout the matter, Mr. Cai was professional, responsive, thoughtful, and highly knowledgeable. He always took the time to answer our questions and explain the legal issues in a manner that we could understand. We felt that he genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for us. Grace and I feel truly fortunate and blessed to have had Mr. Cai as our attorney. His experience, professionalism, strategic thinking, and dedication were invaluable to us. We are deeply grateful for everything he did on our behalf and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking an outstanding attorney.

The advice I received from Sean was valuable and insightful. The consultation was straightforward…read moreand he gave me time to come up with any questions after our meeting. I feel reassured after our discussion and would highly recommend his services if you are in a pinch. It is definitely worth your time to go over legal jargon to ensure you are protected!

Would not recommend. I felt promises were made over the…read morephone, then passed me to under skilled staff that overcharged without doing the appropriate work. I supplied them with ample information/documents. When I met to discuss concerns over charges I quickly fired them after feeling dismissed. I later received a transcript email (by accident, I assume) of our meeting/conversation them discussing other clients cases and also how I was being charged for "waiting". Their conversation also discussed how some of them were able to get more women than other staff based upon their hairstyles. Highly inappropriate and extremely unprofessional. Also, the first time I spoke with my assigned lawyer live was at the call where I addressed concerns over billing. I was suprised to learn he was male, I kept addressing him as 'her' because I had only read emails and thought Tanzeel was a female name. (No disrespect intended) I'm only adding this to show how little communication there was with such excessive charges.

You want Ali representing you. He was able to solve an unresolvable, ongoing dispute within three…read moredays AND help us gain more than initial expectations. His frankness, intelligence, and speed, make him an amazing negotiator, who isn't going to waste anyone's time. He was upfront about everything. In dealing with our case, he kept us informed on new findings at any hour of the day. We all know the feeling of nervously waiting, but Ali ensured that we received information promptly. Ali was a huge lift off our shoulders, after months in the ringer. Thank you Ali!

My family had a few minor legal issues related to their business in San Francisco. I was not sure…read morewho to call since I am not familiar with SF. Luckily, a friend recommended Ali Aalaei at Ari Law. I got a free consultation over the phone with him and he explained my situation and what had to be done to me. This is a super high-tech and savvy firm, where I was able to communicate with them over Skype and gchat. Ari explained that his legal fees are more affordable and reasonable than other firms since they do most of their work electronically. Ari and the other workers at the firm responded quickly to my concerns every time I called them. They actually returned my phone calls and emails quickly and made sure that I did not worry too much about the case.

I used this firm to complete my will, estate and trust. They were speedy, communicative and…read moreefficient. Stuart and his team are a joy to work with, and you couldn't ask for a kinder person to prepare your paperwork. He explained the legalese in plain English and helped us set up our family trust exactly how we wanted it to be for our kids. Highly recommend!

Having a need for legal advice for a situation at work, I reached out to Mr. Mason as I knew his…read moreexpertise was employment law. He listened intently to me as I described my situation, and he was very supportive and informative. He was highly knowledgeable about the situation I described, and he gave me clear, distinct, and exceptionally valuable advice. He was professional, compassionate and in my corner. I highly recommend Mr. Mason for any employment legal situations you may encounter.

They are horrible to deal with. I used them to create a trust. Part of the reason I selected them…read moreinitially was because they said it would be easy to make changes later if we had any life changes and needed to adjust. A year later I had another child and wanted to get them added to the trust, so I reached back out to them and they kept saying "they would look into it" for 6 months, before finally saying they are too busy to help with these changes. Seriously it took them 6 months to say they won't help with something they originally created. Don't waste your time or money with these attorneys. They obviously do not care about retaining their customers and they are slow to get back to you. 1000% would recommend going anywhere else

Do not hire this attorney-he will take your money he doesn't know what he is doing. i Would not…read morerecommend this law firm based on my personal experience. was disappointed with the communication, the handling of my case, and the value i received for the fees i paid. i regret hiring this firm.