I engaged the assistance of Laura Mazza in 2024 when I was terminated by my former employer and…read moreoffered a one sided severance agreement. I was concerned about finding an attorney online but could not have been more impressed and completely satisfied with her guidance and depth of knowledge. Laura Mazza guided me through the process which led to an extremely good agreement Fast forward, two years when I started to receive medical bills from 2024 which should have been paid. I posed a question to Laura Mazza about the agreement. Her response was quick and very helpful. I highly recommend Laura Mazza and this firm. I continue to be impressed.

I worked with Laura Mazza on two employment contracts and was very impressed with how efficiently…read morethe work was done. I also was able to provide an employer feedback from Laura's redline that influenced them to change their baseline documents. I highly recommend Laura and this practice to anyone seeking advice on employment matters.

Jeff was incredibly honest, transparent, and straightforward about my situation. Even though I…read morereached out at the last minute and there ultimately wasn't much that could be done, he took the time to carefully review everything and clearly explain my options. I truly appreciated his candid feedback and willingness to help. His professionalism, responsiveness, and honesty gave me peace of mind during a stressful time.

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!

It was unfortunate that Mr. Drew wasn't able to take on my case, but I truly appreciated the…read moreexperience. While many attorneys tell you what you want to hear, Drew spoke to me honestly and treated me like family. Good lawyers are easy to find, but genuine ones are not--I wish more were like him. If you're on the fence, I'd absolutely recommend giving him a call. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and most importantly, for taking the time to truly listen. Thank you Drew Lewis

Protects and advocates for women. Very helpful and understanding. It is nice to see people doing…read moregood things.

I consider Scott and Stacy to be two of the most ethical and authentic attorneys that I've ever…read morebeen lucky enough to work with. Scott has been a trusted professional friend of mine for 6 years as well as dependable employment legal counsel in both good and bad situations. Listening is such a crucial process when determining legal courses of action. Scott and Stacy are both impeccable listeners. Their ability to gather all the pertinent details, as well as their ability to provide objective and mature soundboarding enable them to be at the top of their industry. The outcome of their efforts has been 100% positive for me. Once you have engaged with this legal team, you will not only sleep better; but, you will quickly begin to feel confident in making better decisions about your legal employment decisions. Scot and Stacy are equally effective in helping professionals like me before we enter into employment agreements. Imagine the hours and dollars saved by entering into healthy and legal agreements, versus having to fight for past wages? This is well worth the effort to engage Scott and Stacy during an employment offer period. I highly recommend Berman North to any California employees and employers who want to be protected by the best of the best in California employment law.

Stacy was incredible! I was in a difficult and frustrating situation when I connected with her. I…read morecould not have asked for a better person to represent me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, understanding to my situation, responsive, and calculated in her positioning of arguments. Would recommend her highly!

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!

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.

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.

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!!

Richard is a fantastic attorney, and a go to for all employment issues in the Bay Area. Top notch,…read morehighly recommended and you can't go wrong using him.

From the owner: Bay Area Employment Lawyers Rand L. Stephens and Richard Koss protect and defend the rights of both…read moreemployers and employees and seek solutions to workplace disputes. We aggressively prosecute California age discrimination, sex discrimination, disability discrimination and race discrimination lawsuits. We also represent clients in breach of contract, tort, defamation and whistleblowing cases. Bay Area Employment lawyers Rand L. Stephens and Richard Koss are not a law firm or association and each has their own individual practice. Attorneys Stephens and Koss are aggressive trial attorneys who provide an inviting, warm and reassuring environment of collaboration and understanding. Each is a hardworking dedicated advocate with one goal in mind: protecting and caring for the vulnerable and resolving employment disputes and discrimination in California.

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.