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.

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!

Abandoned by my German father in the US decades ago, I finally decided to go through the…read moreStaatsangehörigkeitsausweis process. First I started by using Germany Service to get all of the birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates. I don't know if this step helped me in the process, but I did learn a lot more about my family's history. I will say I spent the better part of a year to get all of the documents I wanted (since I didn't know much information I'd need to get a document to give me enough information to request another document). I started the process with Siegwart German American Law in January of 2017, and the certificate of citizenship was finally issued in March of 2020...so this isn't a quick process... Holger Siegwart was extremely helpful at things I don't think I could have done on my own...like when the authority requested proof my father never became a US citizen...prove a negative...great, but their law office did some research and filed a Freedom of Information Act request for me. At the beginning I was offered a flat rate or hourly option. I took the flat rate, and by the end of the process I was happy I picked that option.

Excellent work regarding a German legal filing. Very fast, reasonable fees and great outcome.read more

Mark Watson has real world experience allows him to compassionately comprehend and relate to you as…read moreyour speaking with him and he translates it verry well in court proceedings. Im verry grateful. He took my case in literally three days notice. He saw my case took it with without any signed agreement because he understood the position I was in. He didnt charge me for the consultation but he understood the real life aspects of my case that I told him I would pay. I also paid the total at a discounted price which I feel like shortchanged him because hes team that includes Tom Palmer submitted everything I asked them to submitt which was alot. After 7 years of family law court 2 previous lawyers and many others ive talked Mark has an distinct ability to comprehend small details the helps you in the long run.

Finally Mark C. Watson has been suspended from the practice of law. Check his profile on the…read moreCalifornia Bar website. Like many other people who have reviewed here, we used Mark and found him to be dishonest. Most of all, we also found our bill had increased dramatically without explanation and he refused to explain, discuss or provide details. He did not read relevant materials and we believe mishandled our case. There is a lot more that I will not go into here but I can stand behind a one star rating as the very least in what I feel is the poor review he deserves. Those of you who experienced something similar, please report it to the bar association as it looks like they are finally addressing his misconduct.

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!

My wife and I would like to highly recommend Mr Avila! He is a sharp point Mont Blanc in a drawer…read moreof dull, recyclable pens with no ink. His integrity, knowledge and expertise is balanced by his his sense of humor, kindness and communication skill. Fear not- in shark infested waters- there is a champion Dolphin who makes the water safe to enjoy! eddie and sherrie gutfeld

Mr. Richard Avila is a great and experienced attorney. Mr. Avila was so generous, he gave me a…read moreone-hour free consultation, patiently listening to my case and giving me good & valuable legal feedback. I would recommend Mr. Richard Availa.

From the beginning of the process, Ali was very professional, understanding and patient, and…read moreexplained the process to me. Ali and his team were always clear with their communication and very responsive in their turnaround time. Overall, I had a very positive experience and I was happy with the end result. I would highly recommend Ali Yousefi and his firm.

Professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Ali and team are strategic, practical, and…read morealways keeps the client's best interests in mind. Communication was excellent--very easy to reach and quick to respond. The entire process was handled with professionalism and care. Thank you, Ali and Joaquin, for all your help and guidance.