Working with Amber was one of the best decisions I made. She is an exceptional attorney -- sharp,…read morecompassionate, and incredibly thorough. She not only handled my case with skill and professionalism, but also took the time to ensure I understood my rights and options throughout the entire process. I always felt heard, respected, and well-advocated for. Beyond her legal expertise, Amber is deeply client-centered and genuinely cares about the people she represents. She is strategic, thoughtful, and calm under pressure -- exactly the kind of advocate you want in a stressful situation. Thanks to her guidance, the outcome of my case was better than I could have imagined. I'm extremely grateful for her support and would recommend her without hesitation.

Super unprofessional... entirely spoke over me and handled the consultation poorly. Invalidated my…read moreexperience wholly. Better lawyers out there, have spoken to others in the Bay who gave truly nuanced consultations and offered solutions that made sense. She felt very inexperienced, relying on "what the law says" versus negotiation nuance. She frames it as an "intake call" in her response but she was offering me guidance on what to do even though I kept saying I didn't think her guidance made sense in my situation. Update: she just viewed my LinkedIn in response to this review and has not sent a letter to state she is not my attorney. Update: the non-attorney letter did go to my spam but it was wholly unprofessional as well. She was defensive for our conversation, blaming the "short nature" of it and "my timeline" and said "I believe you just posted a Yelp review and I am sorry that you felt the need to post that. It is your prerogative. I wish you the best and I hope you are able to find a satisfactory resolution." So, she was more focused on defending herself and arguing she was "right" than my case. I am greatly concerned about the ethics of this practitioner who prioritizes her own 5-star rating over reflecting on how she communicates with prospective clients. Employment law is a highly sensitive area, I hope people are able to find compassionate and knowledgeable individuals to serve them, not ones who are defensive and operate in an ethical gray area.

I had a great experience with Jeremy and his team, who successfully represented me over the course…read moreof the last 2 years. It was clear to me almost immediately that Jeremy was someone with deep legal knowledge and experience, who understands exactly what it takes to win a case. I found Jeremy to be generous, efficient, highly strategic, and quick to respond. If you work with him expect a direct, concise, and no-BS style of communication. He's a kind person with a great sense of humor, but he also won't allow you to waste his time (and won't waste yours either) -- a great quality for a lawyer to have tbh.

Mr. Pasternak, you did not keep your scheduled telephone appointment with me. You did not bother to…read morecancel or explain. I do not understand why you have so many positive reviews because they do not reflect my experience with an insensitive and arrogant person. Moreover, you lack wisdom. You assume that because the potential client's salary is not high that the case is not worth your time. You are wrong. I am thankful that you did not take my case because I did very well without your assistance.... justice prevailed and I don't need to share my win with you. It's been a learning experience for me. I now understand that for lawyers, it's all about money and that reviews are not reliable.

I was referred to Gomerman Bourn & Associates by another law firm after experiencing employment…read morediscrimination, retaliation, and lack of accommodation following a work-related injury at a large academic medical health system. From the very beginning, communication with the office was excellent. The office assistant, Salma, was responsive and helpful, and attorney Anthony Tartaglia provided outstanding representation. Maria Bourn also oversaw my case and was involved through the process. I communicated in detail and at times I was concerned that I might be providing too much information. Anthony welcomed that communication and reassured me that sharing too much information was always better than leaving out something that could be important to my case. That level of care and concern gave me a great deal of confidence throughout the process. The guidance, communication, and representation I received from Gomerman Bourn & Associates were excellent. As a result of their efforts, the university medical center agreed to provide some accommodations before we moved forward with litigation, although litigation remains an option if necessary. I highly recommend Gomerman Bourn & Associates to anyone seeking knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated legal representation. I am very grateful for the support and guidance I received from Anthony Tartaglia, Maria Bourn, and the entire office.

So far, I am completely appreciative and impressed by the time Salma Suleyman of Gomerman | Bourn &…read moreAssociates responded to my inquiry. Salma was full of information about what to do, expect, and how to proceed was terrific. She wasn't pushing any agenda and asked some great questions. She felt my pains and was matter of fact. She spent a good amount of time talking me through processes. I feel good about this women run law firm.

I had the pleasure of working with Sonya, Debby and Evan over the past couple of years regarding my…read morecase. The team is extremely knowledgeable and driven. If I didn't understand the legal jargon they broke it down to laymen's terms for me. Punctual, forthcoming and overall a great team to work with. I will definitely recommend their firm to anyone looking for legal advice. Thank you for being the voice I needed.

I rarely write reviews anymore and almost never write bad reviews at all…read more The background -- I am an enterprise salesperson working in a high tech industry. I had an issue where my company was withholding a large sum of commission, probably somewhere in the ballpark of ~$200k. When I reached out to Minnis & Smallets, I received a prompt response to my inquiry that I was not a client they wished to represent -- was not even granted a brief call with an actual attorney to explain my situation. They literally have an entire page on their website (too wordy btw) devoted to NON-PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONS. So, I'm very curious as to what level of compensation issue cases they are handling if they have the privilege to turn down a probable six-figure judgment in my/their favor...? Oh, and the woman I spoke to was very inarticulate as to why the representation was denied, which was also odd. Bad experience and am happy to go elsewhere.

Arkady represented me in a wrongful termination/civil rights violation case. Specifically it was a…read morereligious and political discrimination case. It was a 4 year long battle and Arkady never gave up on me even though at times it appeared there was no light at the end of the tunnel. The employer had 3 well paid attorneys vs. a lone Arkady so it was a David vs. Goliath situation. You may think you are looking for an attorney to do all the work for you but you really should be looking for a good partner that you can brain storm and collaborate with because each industry is unique and each industry represents a different set of challenges that your attorney may not be familiar with. A good case is built on a good partnership between you and your attorney. Arkady quickly got up to speed in my specific niche industry and we formulated a plan of attack specific to my unique situation. In the end Arkady helped me build an amazing slam dunk case and negotiated a wonderful settlement 1 month before our jury trial was scheduled to start. I was so grateful with what he did for me and my family that I named my son after him.

Mr. Itkin was well-organized, worked fast, and understood my employment case. His fees were very…read morereasonable, and Mr. Itkin was very pleasant to deal with. He has his own YouTube channel that teaches about employment law. Highly recommended.

Sometimes life throws a wrench and you need to ask someone for honest and thoughtful advice…read more It matters that your lawyer understands the California Law and San Francisco regulations in particular. This is where Alan Cohen comes in. He will be your ally through and through. What is notable about Alan is that he gets back to you. He doesn't wait till next Wednesday (or whatever) to review all incoming requests. -- That's a big deal because the time is ticking!.. For these reasons I highly recommend the Law Office of Alan Cohen without reservations! Good luck!

I was laid off on maternity leave in October 2024 and retained Alan's services to negotiate a…read moreseverance package. Initially he was very responsive. It is now almost October 2026 and despite repeated phone calls and emails, I have not heard from Alan in 10 months. Ultimately this has made a very stressful situation even more stressful, and I have filed a complaint with the state bar.

Traci Hinden was prompt, attentive, and provided advice as well as reassurance. I felt her work was…read moreprovided at a great value. She provided guidance and a steady hand as she helped me exit my place of employment. She reassured me that my experience was not a singular event.

I can't thank Traci Hinden enough for everything she did for me. After my injury, I truly felt like…read moremy life was over. I was overwhelmed, in pain, and unsure of what the future would hold. But from the moment I met her, she gave me hope. Her dedication, compassion, and professionalism were evident every step of the way. She took the time to explain the entire legal process in a way I could understand and was always available to answer my questions and concerns. She fought hard for me, never gave up, and in the end, helped me win my case. Because of her hard work, I feel like I've been given a second chance at life. I'll always be grateful for her support and strength during one of the darkest times in my life. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly cares and will fight for you, look no further.

Attorney Kuchinsky was genuinely sympathetic with my wrongful termination case and was the only…read moreattorney out of the dozen that I had called or emailed to explain exactly why my case would be difficult for any attorney to pick up. He gave me realistic next steps and made me aware of a short deadline that I could still make. Had it not been for him, I would continue to struggle calling around. He would be a strong attorney for anyone he can represent. Thank you Alexei!

Simply the best. I worked with Alexey and he is always responsive and very creative and…read moreknowledgeable about the law. He helped me on two small instances one of which was a scam that he helped to stop.

I couldn't have asked for better representation from Chizen Law and cannot recommend Steven enough…read moreto anyone with legal issues in his purview. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Steven was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for my employment matter. He took the time to explain things clearly, answered every question I had, and kept me updated at every step of the process. I always felt like I knew what was happening, which made me feel more comfortable. Not only is Steven amazing at what he does, he is also empathetic and kind. This goes a long way while navigating complex and draining legal processes over months and years. I'd highly recommend Steven, without hesitation.

Steven is an exceptional, upstanding man. Throughout our entire process together, his intelligence…read moreand calm demeanor reassured me that things would go favorably, and as I expected, I was fully satisfied with the results. If you have any concerns, Steven listens with a thoughtfulness and professionalism. I cannot recommend him enough. This is a man you can trust.

Almost 2 years ago I was on a walk with my dog when an Amazon employee almost ran the both of us…read moredown. I called out to the Amazon driver and this man opened his window and called me the N-word in front of several of my neighbors. As a black American, I have experienced racism far too many times to count. I was overcome by several emotions. Rage, frustration, fatigue. Fatigue at having to deal with this sort of sickness, cancer. Saddened that so many of us have to deal with it. I decided not to lash out and set out on a mission to search for an attorney who handles such cases. I was very fortunate because it did not take me long to find attorney Devin Coyle. Attorney Coyle worked for months locating the parties he needed to locate. He genuinely cared about my case and was troubled by my story. I felt extremely relieved that my case was being handled by this particular attorney. This is why I know for a fact that if you find yourself in a situation where you've been harassed for racial, political or for some other reason listed under protected class, you should definitely reach out to Attorney Devin Coyle. I hope to never find myself needing an attorney for this purpose again but if I do ever find myself dealing with something similar or some of the same old thing, this is the Attorney I will be reaching out to.

Devin was a increbile attorney from the time I hired him I knew I picked the right person. I cant…read morethank him enough he explained every step clearly and helped me through a traumatic time with my former employer staff. Honest, thorough, and genuinely cared about getting me justice. My lawyer has a thorough knowledge of the law and defended my case with determination. I always felt like a top priority, and I'm so happy with the results. Devin was extremely professional and always went the extra mile to support me in my case.With his help we won the lawsuit and I received more than I expected. I am forever grateful for his hard work and for getting me the justice I deserved. I walked away feeling stronger and with a sense of closure. I highly recommend Devin if you need a employment attorney. If you need an attorney who truly cares about his clients, look no further!