I can understand why there are relatively few reviews, who wants to admit they filed for…read morebankruptcy? If you are already dealing with the shame spiral of credit issues, you need and can get help. We hit that wall and I was lucky enough to have the Cline Law Group pop up first when I searched for a BK attorney in Oakland. Jake is incredibly patient, understanding, and kind through all steps of the process. Need a question answered? He'll set up a Zoom within a couple of days. Think it's going to be a nightmare to get all the info you'll need and submit it? It's not easy but... it was nothing compared to what we imagined. Jake walked us through each step. Jake and his father have been doing this in Oakland for decades. That means you have an attorney very familiar with the local trustees, what they will be looking at, and how to have a successful filing. You will not believe the relief you will feel once you get guidance and learn exactly what to do next. We are now in Chapter 13 and making our monthly payments on schedule. We reached out in early January 2025, were advised to wait until after we filed our 2024 taxes so the process didn't start until March and we are now 6 payments in our plan. No more collection notices, no more phone calls, just one easy payment. Highly recommend!

Just spoke to Jake Cline about a matter I was dealing with, he's knowledgeable, easy to speak to,…read moreand he's helpful. Not surprised about the other 5 star ratings.

Working with Jeff Hoffman was an absolute blessing. From our very first conversation, he treated me…read morewith genuine kindness, respect, and understanding. It was clear from the start that Jeff truly cares about his clients -- not just about the outcome of a case, but about helping people through some of the most stressful and uncertain times in their lives. Throughout the entire process, Jeff was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. Every question I had was answered with patience and clarity, and I always felt informed and supported. He went above and beyond to make sure every detail was handled with care, and that dedication made all the difference. Thanks to Jeff's hard work and expertise, my case was resolved in the best possible way. I am beyond grateful for the compassion, integrity, and commitment he showed every step of the way. If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares, communicates with honesty, and fights for you with both heart and skill, I cannot recommend Jeff Hoffman highly enough.

Originally I came to this law firm because it was close to my work, but found out quickly they knew…read morewhat they were doing. If you are looking for a hassle here bankruptcy or personal injury attorney. This is the place for you.

Five Stars, an HONEST, UNEQUIVOCAL Five Stars. Eric was kind, simple and patient in explaining the…read moreprocess to me. Was prompt to give me a heads up when curve balls may be coming. He is super friendly, and the warmth and humanity that he BELIEVES he is doing a real human service comes through in his communication and action. You can tell this guy really, genuinely, truly, without a doubt cares about his clients. Please, if you have the funds to choose Eric, stop your search and make him your choice. I sure as heck didn't regret it. :) EDIT: In fact, don't even take my word for it. If you don't believe all these reviews... simply call and set up a consultation with Eric. You will experience first-hand his kindness and authenticity.

I requested that Eric guide me through the BK process. Because of Eric's help I was able to save my…read morehouse and start to rebuild my life. Eric always showed concern and acted with care and expertise. Plan to use him for some estate planning.

I am a mortgage loan officer and was referred to Gerard by my personal trust attorney. I was…read moreworking with a client who had a past bankruptcy and after her discharge she purchased a home. Once we opened escrow and pulled a title report we found a lien against her property that should not have been attached to her home. The person who filed the lien, was not to be swayed that she had no standing post bankruptcy....and she was holding us hostage, so to speak. My client's previous bankruptcy attorney was not immediately responsive and then wanted to charge $750 to write a simple letter. This is where Gerard steps in! He was kind and patient and generous with his time. After reviewing the timeline a few simple documents, he crafted an email that was compelling and ultimately the lien was released. Since we were right in the middle of our refinance, the matter was time sensitive. He acted quickly and professionally and I am very grateful for his help! He refused to charge us for his time...he conveyed to me that he became a bankruptcy attorney to "help people - real people". Thank you again Gerard for your generosity!!

An extremely capable, highly experienced and savvy attorney for many of the problems--both routine…read moreand unusual--which a business owner might experience.

So blessed to have been Mr. Feldman's clients. He is a true professional! We followed and trusted…read morehis advice and guidance throughout the bankruptcy journey. We learned so much and will always be grateful to him and his staff! We recommend his awesome work!

Dean Feldman is not to be trusted. He is unprofessional. He used to a family court attorney. He…read morerepresented my children. Only spoke to them twice maybe in the years he represented them. After the settlement, which he wasn't a part of, my kids told me how much they disliked him. No wonder he isn't practicing that anymore. He was very unqualified. He literally ruined my life. How do you have clients and only see them twice in years? And how do you not see that the other party was blocking them the whole time? He did not have very good intuition and the ability to see through lies. Unfortunately I am still trying to fix what he and my first attorney did. It has been over 7 years now and they messed up the case so badly that is has been tough to undo what they did. Please, do no trust this attorney. He is part of a system that needs change and severe overhaul. He only sees dollars and convenience for himself. My kids told me after the case was settled by my other attorney that he only spoke to them twice in years. How is that possibly if you are their legal counsel? And he seemed ok with that. I can keep going on and on in further detail but it won't help anything moving forward. I wis there was some kind of legal repercussion for this on him. However the system allows this and he is most definitely part of that system. There's a reason why he switched what type of law he is "practicing" in.

I was referred to Colby by my Employee Assistance Program (EAP). He was incredibly honest with me…read moreabout my situation and offered me a lot of hope that it could be resolved amicably. Mr. Lavelle was transparent about his pricing and was incredibly kind and helpful. I was able to negotiate a deal with the other party, but I will definitely reach out to him again if I need his services.

Even lawyers need ... other lawyers?…read more On a more serious note, while I understand the importance of wills & trusts, even for me it was confusing because there were a lot of rules, I couldn't separate the things I recall in case law from school to reality, and each state has its own special sets of rules, it just was a bit overwhelming. I didn't want to take any chances, since this is also something you really want to get done right so I went with Colby because I felt strongly that Colby's depth of knowledge would ensure that my living trust was done correctly. Colby made the entire process easy, and set up several follow ups. He was thoughtful in executing certain parts that allotted for more flexibility if (or as) needed, and helped me better think through aspects that I would have otherwise glazed over as not important. I have, and continue to recommend Colby for Wills & Trusts as he did an exceptional job for me!

I hired James Pixton in March of 2014 to represent me in my BK case. My case was not cut and dry…read moreas I was in the process of divorce. James took his time to explain the process to me. James also met with my family law attorney to go over my divorce case in order to strategize when to file, type of BK to file, etc. While it was clear to me that James was highly qualified for the job, I think what I liked most about James was his kind, caring spirit. I always felt good working with James. He followed up after my case was closed to discuss additional issues that had come up with my divorce. I would highly recommend hiring James for your legal needs. Thank you James!

This guy is a fraud. I paid him $2500 dollars to complete a Living Trust so I can protect my two…read morechildren. Once I paid him the money, I never heard from him again. I have tried to contact him from text, email, and phone. No response. Come to find out, this is not his first time doing this. There are court documents supporting this finding. Please do not get scammed by this man!!

Bad attitude and not professional law firm. All they want to do is to take your money and say bye…read more Having a call with them and all I heard is money, money, money OR your case is not good enough for us. He hung up on my face without trying to understand my case. Would recommend everybody NOT to come here! Don't waste your time even calling him.

It is indicated that he practices a tenant and eviction law, and he said he only covers "warrant…read morehabitability" and does not know about tenant issues. His phone demeanor was rude and terse. I have a very bad impression of him.

I called Ryan Wood to discuss a possible bankruptcy and a free consultation. He was incredibly…read moregenerous with his candid and honest advice and counsel, after reviewing my situation in detail. He also gave specific alternatives and pointers to resources I had never considered and to which I was unaware. As a result, I was able to avoid a bankruptcy altogether. A tremendous burden has been lifted from my future plans. I couldn't be more pleased with his consultation.

If you need to file for Bankruptcy then Ryan is the person you need to help you. He is so…read moreknowledgeable and caring. He made this much easier handle than trying to do this on your own. I asked him a million questions and he was great at getting back to me right away. Thanks Ryan !!!