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

I was hoping this firm would help me with a potential employment law case, but they charge a…read moreridiculous consultation fee. What's more shady is that the phone receptionist couldn't even give me a solid price when I asked, just "it can range anywhere in the hundreds. Beware.

I worked with David Finkelstein on a difficult California real estate contract/escrow dispute and…read morereally appreciated his help throughout the process. He was calm, practical, responsive, and gave very grounded advice during a stressful situation. What I appreciated most was that he clearly explained both the legal risks and realistic negotiation strategies instead of making unrealistic promises. He helped us navigate the dispute professionally and ultimately reach a reasonable resolution. I would definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with a real estate contract or escrow issue.

David and Irene fight tooth and nail for their clients. They were there for me and my family when…read morewe were in troublesome times. I highly recommend them for you're legal needs.

My parents were referred to attorney Mark Ruiz for their trust paperwork set up. His honest…read moreapproach and communication surpassed their initial reserve in ever attempting this in the past. Don't wait until it can be too late. He will guide you and walk you through the process in a seamless manner.

Mark Ruiz is incredible! He helped my mom with her Living Trust, and from the very first meeting,…read moreit was clear how much he genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to explain everything in plain language, patiently answered all our questions, and made a process that can feel overwhelming completely manageable. Beyond being knowledgeable and professional, he's kind, approachable, and truly puts people at ease. We're so grateful to have worked with him...he's simply the best!

Abbie was our agent when we sold and bought a house in Burlingame, CA. I have to admit that the…read moreprocess of selling and purchasing is not the most pleasurable experience but Abbie made it bearable for us. I always felt like Abbie had our backs, providing guidance throughout the whole process and negotiating with the sellers to get us a deal we were comfortable with. We've dealt with other agents in the past and Abbie stands out as being very business-oriented and professional. It also helped that she was a lawyer and was able to answer all our questions with the mountain of paperwork involved. I felt very confident that Abbie was handling our sale and purchase with the appropriate amount of attention to detail (that we don't have). If we ever decide to sell our current house we will definitely use Abbie again.

Full disclosure; I haven't asked her to help us buy or sell a house. But she did help us out with a…read morecomparative market analysis on our property at the beginning of our refinance. She explained her process while giving us a mini lesson on how and why the market ebbs and flows. Calmly and politely, she gave us her thoughts. Very helpful. That was months ago. Since she's been checking in on us periodically, and sending us monthly emails on the state of the RE market. They're informative and not written as if for RE professionals. So nice! As an aside, we are relatively new to the area, and have a new baby. She was kind enough to recommend a couple of good daycares, and didn't even blink when we asked her! In a nutshell, Abbie is just a great, kind lady. She's the sort of person you'd want in your corner whether or not you're in the housing market.

Corey Pollak is professional, calm, thoughtful, and diligent. When I first approached him with my…read morecase, he asked careful questions and often used the word "if." I appreciated that he was not quick to take just any case that came across his desk. Once I presented my evidence, the conversation immediately shifted to "when," "next steps," and "we." He worked tirelessly with us on a very sensitive and tedious case that spanned several years. Throughout the process, he guided our family with patience and clarity, explained his strategy thoroughly, and offered thoughtful guidance so we were always prepared. We were extremely happy with his representation and highly recommend him.

Corey Pollack is an excellent, patient, and capable attorney. He helped us through a very…read morechallenging case with the utmost professionalism. His guidance was always well considered and he cared a lot about our time, perspective, and financial obligations. We trust him completely & are deeply appreciative!

Time is money, and hiring Mario was worth every penny. I sent a request through Yelp for help and…read morehe responded timely. We had a corporate litigation deadline, and Mario was able to resolve it within four days. Amazing ... Mario walked us through the strategies and helped guide us to the best result- even working on Sunday. Very thorough and efficient. I highly recommend Fausto Law.

Working with Mario has been amazing. I was nervous in the beginning because I had never worked with…read morea business attorney before, but this experience was flawless and so easy! Mario is truly very kind, sincere and goes out of his way to make sure everything gets done correctly. He also offered to explain everything I needed to know rather than quick short answers and rushing through the process. He took his time to make sure I was comfortable with my understanding of the subject matter. He got everything done in a very timely manner and not once did I have to remind him of anything. I highly recommend Fausto Law for your business needs! You won't be disappointed!

Mark was recommended by our real estate agent at Compass. Mark is very responsive, experienced and…read moreprofessional. Mark helped us navigate a dispute with the seller of our newly bought home. He walked us through the entire process very patiently so that we knew what to expect. He was available to us whenever we needed him. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Mark was recommended by several real estate colleagues of mine. I had a transaction needed some…read morelegal advise. Called him and he returned my call quickly. Mar was patient, understanding, and kind. He listened to what my needs are, and dealt with the situation quickly and efficiently, in addition, his rate is very reasonable. My case is very small, he took his time and helped. I really appreciate his professionalism and would recommend him to anyone need some legal advice.

Marc represented me in San Mateo County Superior Court. I had to defend myself against a lawsuit…read morebrought by my HOA. It took almost two years to bring this case to a conclusion. Marc was clear about the legal (and financial) issues throughout the process. I am especially thankful for his preparation and performance as we entered binding arbitration. And while it was never a foregone conclusion, in the end, we prevailed! More recently I have had to reach out to Marc on a much less significant issue (also concerning my HOA). As always, his advice was spot-on. Can not recommend him highly enough!

Mr. Bender is an excellent attorney. He was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate…read moreand trust law, and was impeccable during our trial. He was honest and great about explaining the entire process and cost upfront. We will be using him for any and all future legal issues (fingers crossed we won't have any though, lol). Highly recommend him to handle all your legal issues. Julie

This is a long overdue review. If you have a tricky real state situation, I would strongly suggest…read moreTed Hanning. He was able to solve our situation within a day, which another lawyer said cannot be resolved. Most importantly he gave me advice on what to do based his view on what is important in life, as oppose to ask me to decide. I would not worry about the cost.

They did a consultation which was very helpful and followed up with me later. I ended up using…read moremediation, but I would go back to them if I needed a lawyer in the future. They are honest.

I got into a situation with my daughter's daycare provider so I went to Yelp to search for a…read morelawyer. I contacted Michael on Wednesday night. Thursday morning he called me on my cell and as a courtesy advised me about this for 30 min. I truly appreciate he took the time to help me out and value his honesty about the issue. Along with his opinion, he gave me a list of options on how to proceed, from least aggressive to most aggressive.

I reached out to Michael for some assistance on a separation agreement with my previous employer…read more Michael provided some outstanding recommendations for negotiating the terms that significantly improved them. I would highly recommend Michael should you need a review of a separation/severance agreement.