A couple of weeks after my house was on the market, I was happy to receive an offer from a couple. 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. read more

As mentioned by someone else when I asked for a consultation, the reply I got back was a curt it'll cost you $800. iMessage back can you please give me some contact for what that entails and got no reply. I then tried to call but no one picked up. Obviously, there's a cost for using their service but maybe providing a little context for how they are going to help me besides just saying it'll cost $800 would be advisable. Needless to say, I decided to go with someone else. read more

They did respond promptly, but the first words were "$900 for a consultation". When you have a clear cut case, you may not need a consultation, but rather an estimate of how much it costs for the legal paperwork, etc. (think residential real estate blatant contract violation by the seller where you just need an attorney to file a case and a lis pendens). Oh well - be warned. Update: after posting this, the attorney promptly reached out. We had a good quick chat about estimated litigation costs; I'll chalk the initial response above as a misunderstanding. read more

I cannot begin to Thank Team Kletter E.N.O.U.G.H. Team Kletter (consisting of Owner, Managing Partner, Attorneys, Paralegals, Office Managers) "went to bat" for me resulting in an inside-the-ballpark grand-slam! After an abrupt and unexpected employer-enacted end to my Silicon Valley high-tech employment, I approached and consulted with Team Kletter. After initial verbal discussions of, 1) the facts of my claims, 2) generic value of similar cases, and 3) my goals, we moved forward with a written chronological time-line of facts related to my hiring, employment, and abrupt termination. Our Case moved from a Demand Letter, to a Lawsuit, and, eventually, to Settlement Discussions. Throughout the process, I was empowered and felt to be part-of-the-process as one of the Team Players directly involved in the Case, in OUR Case. Team Kletter trusted me and believed in me --- the trust and care I received from Team Kletter helped me relive and recount the facts of an unwanted and untimely employment termination --- the process proved to be cathartic and validating --- Team Kletter understood me, my facts, and my goals, and helped me transform a negative experience into a positive result. Thank YOU, Team Kletter, for supporting me, giving me confidence, and getting me across home-plate SAFELY! read more

Carey Kletter was very helpful when I needed some legal advice. He was thorough, professional, and responsive to my requests, and his rates are fair. I would definitely recommend him! read more

Thank you Cary for taking your time to provide some quick and valuable advice, he was quick to respond and called to follow up on a timely manner. Would certainly contact him again for future needs read more

I had a very positive experience consulting Cary. Clearly, he's knowledgeable and experienced in employment law. Above all: I found him to be honest, pragmatic, and empathetic. While I am glad I did not end up needing more services beyond a consultation, Cary is somebody I would've been happy to work with and put my trust in. read more

I reached out to Cary for advice on a real estate issue and couldn't have been happier with the experience. He really knows his stuff and has a gift for breaking down complicated legal concepts in a way that actually makes sense. Cary took the time to understand the situation, walked me through several possible approaches, and explained the pros and cons of each in plain English. He's clearly experienced, thoughtful, and genuinely wants to help his clients make informed decisions. If you're dealing with a real estate matter and want someone knowledgeable, straightforward, and easy to work with, I'd absolutely recommend Cary and his team at Kletter.Law. read more

Cary has advised me on several real estate matters, and I couldn't be more satisfied with his counsel. He's an active listener who absorbs the details, understands the nuances, and clearly explains options in a practical, easy-to-grasp way. It's clear he has extensive experience--he's truly seen it all--and his deep expertise shows in every interaction. Cary is thoughtful, reasonable, flexible, and creative, while also being genuinely friendly and humble. If you need someone to help navigate the legalities of real estate in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Cary and his firm. read more

We reached out to Cary during a very stressful back-out situation in our home-buying process. From the first call, he quickly understood our position and clearly explained the risks, options, and next steps. His advice was sharp, practical, and gave us the confidence to act when we felt overwhelmed. Cary also generously spent extra time addressing our follow-up questions, making sure we fully understood everything. He's knowledgeable, calm, and incredibly effective. Highly recommend Cary if you need a real estate attorney you can truly rely on. read more

Cary was extremely helpful in answering very difficult questions that needed to be addressed immediately. I met him in person. He was extremely professional, quick and direct. He's no doubt a great lawyer representing employees in court, however, if you just need a consultation he's great for that too. I can't recommend him enough if you need assistance identifying what protections you have under the law. Money well spent. Thank you, Cary. read more

Cary was extremely helpful, empathetic, patient and honest. He is knowledgeable and provided very good legal advice. Although my situation did not need further help than consultation, he would definitely be someone I would consider for legal assistance. read more

We were in a bind and needed an attorney who had deep insight into an issue that was time sensitive. We left word for Cary and he called us immediately. We spoke to him for about thirty minutes going over all the different possible scenarios pertaining to our situation. He was incredibly pragmatic, grounded and wise. Cary is not in the business of pocketing out of his clients if it's not in their best interests. That was immediately clear. He is an ethical attorney with an understanding of how the world works especially when it comes to the law. An all around solid guy and wonderful attorney. Thank you Cary! read more

Weird. I called today for a consult. The first time they answered and didn't say anything. The second time it just kept ringing. Gives a feeling they are not very efficiently ran Follow up- they called back within minutes and set up an intake. They were great read more

I turned to Mr. Kletter with an urgent matter I had with a potential hire to my team. I wanted to make sure that we are doing everything in full fairness and by the book. Mr. Kletter was not only very fast to respond, but also knew immediately what questions to ask, how to direct me to the important data we needed, and most importantly - was able to explain to me my options in a very clear and pragmatic way. As a small business owner, I always fear most what I don't know. Mr. Kletter was great in making this situation much easier for me to manage. He also did it with a very strait forward and calming way. Very much recommended. read more

I am a health care professional being involved in a ADA dispute with a patient. It was my first complaint in 35 years and no one I called was able or willing to help. Right away Cary eased my mind with his knowledge and advice. His recommendation was the simple solution I was looking for in this time. Thank you Cary for your time and kindness! ~ Khai & Trang read more

Clay was great to work with. He answered our questions and gave us useful guidance regarding our real estate questions. He was generous with his time as we reached out with follow up questions. read more

Knowledgeable, professional and helpful! Cary found potential legal issues where other attorneys said they could not help. Thank you, Cary!

Cary Kletter was extremely helpful in resolving a legal issue against me. He was very diligent and patient in listening to all details of the case. Subsequentially the case was dropped, and I thank Larry very much for his help. read more

We consulted with Kary when selling a property and the buyer backed out at the last minute. Our intial meeting with Kary impressed us with his expertise in real estate matters and this siuation. He quickly consulted with buyer's attorney and persuated the buyers to complete the sale. Highly recommend Karl and his team. read more

Best law firm in the Bay Area!! Cary is excellent helped my sister with a mold issue in an apartment she was renting. He went through all the tenants rights etc. And was able to get her a settlement and relocation. read more

We wanted an urgent opinion over weekend. We requested a service from Cary and Monday morning we were able to get in touch with him. He was thorough and answered all our questions in detail. He is knowledgeable and I highly recommend him. read more

My experience has been really great. Cary is very knowledgeable, and makes me feel heard. In a situation that seemed insane, he really had my back. His help is extremely valuable to me. Also he and his team were really quick to call me back. He's a good person to have in your corner. read more

Happy to recommend Cary Kletter and his wonderful team. Impressed with Cary's work ethic, knowledge, diligence, and professionalism. Cary is very responsive, insightful and works efficiently. Highly recommend him. read more

Communication was bad. Did not bother to answer basic question. Nothing but the same response.

Highly recommend Cary Kletter. He was always very prompt in responding. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and empathetic. His communication is clear and detailed. Cary offered the best legal advice, outlined possible outcomes and actionable next steps. Because he listened, he came up with solutions no one else had thought of. Very intuitive and insightful. I hope I don't have to use Cary again, but it is nice to know that there is someone out there to help when you are going through what feels like the worst moment in your professional life. Thank you, Kletter Law! read more

Not very friendly experience and the interesting thing is the reason I choose to contact with Mr. kletter in the first place is because his profile image--big smile, which turns out it is unprofessional coldness. read more

I had really great experience with Cary Kletter. I posted a request for consultation on Yelp with some details. Shortly after I got a reply requesting that I called his mobile phone. I didn't catch him then (naturally he was busy), but he called back within the hour personally. In any case, conversation with Cary was wonderful. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and clear. More importantly, he was happy to share specific details on where he thought the case could go and gave advice on how to proceed, even though this was obviously a first free consultation. In short, my whole experience with Cary was super pleasant and helpful. This case may yet end up to be straightforward, but I would not hesitate to work with Cary on future cases or if this case ends up needing more help. read more

Cary assisted me a lot. He is a very professional, business-like lawyer and helped me understand the needed actions to take. I would use him again if needed. read more

Cary was prompt in responding, and offered insightful legal advice regarding a failure to disclose/breach of contract situation for a real estate purchase contract. I found him frank, focused, and knowledgeable on the topic. Would recommend that folks at least contact him for a consultation on their case. read more

Cary is simply one of the best in the business. His knowledge of the law is elite, his ability to connect with clients is a game-changer, and the way he puts them at ease no matter how tense the situation can be is really what makes him stand out. I would recommend Cary to anyone even considering hiring an employment attorney. He really leaves zero stones unturned, and achieved the best possible outcome for me. read more

I needed a local lawyer to answer some difficult questions on an employment issue I had while being a long term employee with my employer. His insight was in valuable and provided me with all my options as well as a few optional plans to follow. Thank you very much Cary. read more

Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough! read more

Cary responded to my inquiry in a timely manner. The conversation with him is clear and straightforward, he not only talked about the legal basis of my case, but also potential pitfalls. The information is very helpful. We will work together if the case have to be pushed forward. read more

Cary has a thorough understanding of the laws and implications related to my case, and gave me some actionable next steps. He also offered time outside of our consultation to give me his thoughts of a legal document regarding my situations. Highly recommend working with Cary! read more

Sought out Cary for legal advice, answered his phone late on a Friday evening and provided me with real-time consultation. Walked me through complicated legal code provisions and explained everything to me in a manner that I was able to comprehend. Super professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Appreciate his assistance! read more

Cary Kletter and the team just won litigation for a situation that started over a year ago. This was a situation where I am based on the East Coast and required litigation in CA. After throwing money away at a lawyer in NYC, who had sworn he would help me recoup my monies, I was left scouring firms on yelp in the West Coast. Kletter was the only firm that came back to me who were able to see a case beyond the numbers in play. Cary, Rachel, Kristin and Grace are a first-class team. They are thorough, diligent, responsible, resourceful, honest and smart. They are exactly the kind of lawyers you want on your side when you hit a wall. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Very helpful would definitely recommend attorney Cary Kletter. I was recommended to this firm and I am glad I received their services. Cary's assistant was very nice and helpful as well. read more

Cary is very helpful. I could not use his service but had called him for advice and he is very prompt and also gives objextive advice. My isssue got resolved else I would have used his services. Great guy !! read more

Found Cary thru Yelp as I've never required to talk about real estate law until reaching out on my children's behalf who were in the midst of purchasing a home with a Seller who did not act in good faith to perform. I found Cary to be personable, rich with knowledge about our rights and thoughtful about our end goal. We reached out and in less than 2 hours responded with a time to meet. I feel he gave us very good advice that our own Buying Agent has never offered - and a lot of education to make wiser decisions moving forward. It's so easy to give him a 5 star review... read more