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.

As mentioned by someone else when I asked for a consultation, the reply I got back was a curt it'll…read morecost 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.

I unfortunately found myself in a lengthy property boundary dispute that I was unable to resolve on…read moremy own. Irene stepped in, and she was fantastic. From our first conversation, it was obvious she was the right choice and someone I definitely wanted in my corner. I'm very happy to report that we recently crossed the finish line and resolved the matter successfully. Talking with Irene is like consulting a friendly encyclopedia, she has an incredible wealth of knowledge at her fingertips. She walked me through every step of the process, always clearly explaining our legal strategy and all available options in a way that gave me confidence that my interests were protected. Irene's paralegal, Bryce, was great, too. He was always very quick to respond and made document management, signatures, and everything in between easy for me. I'm very thankful that Irene and Bryce were able to resolve what was the biggest headache I've ever had as a homeowner!

My name is Deniz Salon…read more I needed a help for my ex-mother in law in Los Angles she got tricked by loan sharks and borrowed money on her house with fake documents prepared by loan agent . Of course she could not pay the payments. She was being evicted from her property. She came to me. When I brought the case to Mr Finkelstein he transfer me to his associate name Paul Lee. Ooh boy that was a big big mistake. He is the worst lawyer I have seen in my life. We followed his advice and guidance and pay him during the law suit and we end up loosing the house. Worst lawyer ever. His advice are bad, preparation is bad, he is afraid to talk and negotiate. Ooh my god my ex mother in law got evicted on the street now. I really hope he won't hurt anybody else. Please stay away. Deniz Salon

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!

Navigating through a messy divorce is never easy, but having Mark by our side made all the…read moredifference. He's fluent in Spanish so it made it easy for my parents to understand the legal process! From the very beginning, he was more than just a legal advisor--he was a compassionate guide, ensuring that our family understood every step of the process. He kept his communication channel open to us and responded to all of our concerns during a difficult time for us. Mark helped us with several different matters, including estate planning, living trusts, and family wills. If you're looking for a family attorney who will not only fight for your best interests but also provide the guidance and care you need during a difficult time, I cannot recommend Mark enough. He truly made a difference in our lives and will always be our go-to in the future.

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 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!

Corey came highly recommended, and he supported our family through a very difficult situation with…read moreprofessionalism and care. Over three years, he worked diligently and showed both expertise and compassion. We're grateful for his help and highly recommend him.

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.

Fausto Law was recommended by our Family Attorney. As a Corporate attorney, he was hired to protect…read morethe Corporations from disclosing privileged information. Instead of doing as he was hired, he asked for documents that belonged to my family case so he can later overbill. He never produced the privilege log and delayed producing the documents requested in discovery which he had received timely. His delay caused a costly Motion to compel that has taken over three years and over one Hundred thousand Dollars to defend. Mr. Mario Fausto is an unethical person, not only he did not do as he was hired, but despite the fact that his negligence cost us dearly, he overbilled us 26,000.00 for resubmitting 35 pages of discovery we provided. He also blackmail us to pay 1000.00 to write a declaration to defend the very Motion he was responsible for. Buyer Beware! dealing with Fausto's Law is like making a pact with the devil.

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.

I am dealing with a mechanic lien on my property. I called LFW to see if they provide free…read moreconsultation and they do! The lady I spoke to was great. She took time to discuss my case with me and answered all my questions without costing me an arm and leg ($500+/hr)... If my issue does not resolve, I know who I will be using.

an outstanding law firm Mr. Faoro extremely knowledgeable about the law and was able to settle my…read morecase very quickly and fairly, he responds to the emails and phone call very quickly, I strongly recommend him for any things have to do with real estate.

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 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.

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.