Ratner Molineaux is a professional, thorough, empathetic, and very effective law firm! They handled my case expertly and were very communicative throughout the entire process. I had never been involved in any legal issues before and David and Shelley were so kind as they patiently explained everything and answered my many questions. Their reassurance during the stressful times made me feel confident in my decision to use them in my employment case, and their approachable demeanor was much needed and appreciated! I highly recommend this firm for any employment/ civil rights litigation, as they are THE BEST! read more

Experienced discrimination at work and lost money due to the situation, they would not offer a free consultation. I guess my situation would not be worth their time. Disappointing read more

I had a great experience with this company. They were supportive, helpful, and made me feel safe throughout the entire process. I'm really grateful for everything they did for me. read more

Amazing team to work with. It took nearly 3 years to resolve my employment issue and RM were with me every step of the way. Employment issues can rock you to your soul. The team at Ratner Molineaux provided exemplary legal advice, were very responsive and timely, and treated me with kindness and compassion. Highly recommend!! read more

After a referral, I was quickly contacted for consultation. David and his team are 5-star all the way! They took the time to listen, provide general counsel and empathy without trying to make a quick buck for the time. Highly recommend! read more

I would give Ratner Molineaux 10 star rating if it was possible. The entire team is so helpful, responsive and professional. David and Shelley are a dynamic team and help you understand what is going on with your case and what your legal rights are. They are very knowledgeable and are not afraid to go up against big corporations or government agencies. Knowing you are in good hands helps alleviate the stressful situation you're facing and puts your mind at ease. HIghly recommend! read more

I was provided with outstanding service and will return in the future if I have a legal need. I finally felt listen to and that somebody was willing to take the time to look at all the facts and see the situation for what it was. This firm knows what they're doing and will provide you with both helpful and honest legal advice. read more

After submitting an online request for a consultation, a paralegal quickly contacted me and gathered info to get the ball rolling. I was able to get a consultation within a matter of days! David was kind, funny, knowledgeable and very helpful! My case is a little gray but he gave me some homework to work on while we wait to see how things play out with my employer. I was so relieved to have someone listen and take the time to explain options to me. Highly recommended! read more

Ratner Molineaux firm was the best. Shelley and David work extremely hard on my case. Shelley and David, know employment law and I would recommend anyone that has had issues with a employer that has been unfair to them in any kind of way or has discriminated against them; hands down they are the best. DeWayne Byrdsong read more

They reached out to me to take my case, and scheduled an initial consult. David Ratner was on time. Shelley Mollineax showed up 10 minutes late, stayed for about 5 minutes (until Mr. Ratner said something awkward and flirtatious to her), and then left without saying anything whatsoever. I needed representation for a government misconduct case (which it is impossible to get an attorney for), and David sounded enthusiastic. Before we agreed that they would represent me, I said "I want to make sure we are on the same page in terms of what we are aiming for", and explained that I meant in terms of what our goal would be in terms of monetary compensation. I explained that at the time of the trial, I will have sacrificed FIVE YEARS of my life. Not only that, but I had been brutalized for no reason, evidence had been destroyed and concealed, I had permanent brain damage that affects me to this day, and an extremely serious kidney injury. I asked David for a number, and he said "a hundred thousand". I explained that I had asked for 3 million dollars, and that this exactly lined up with the most similar case I could find, and named that case specifically by name. He explicitly agreed that that would be what we would aim for, and we agreed, premised on that, that he and Shelley would represent me in my case. He and Shelley both then refused to communicate with me for over a month, while I made polite inquiries once or sometimes twice a week by phone, email, or leaving messages and requests for a call back with their receptionists. David then emailed me and demanded "all the documents" that I had. I diligently worked with his paralegals for over a month providing and organizing hundreds of files for them, diligently giving them everything they asked for, and everything I thought they might need or might be relevant. David then emailed me, falsely accused me of not sending him "anything", and threatened, in writing, to withdraw as my attorney, which is unlawful and a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. I forwarded him the last email to his paralegal, and he went back to ignoring me. He then forwarded me an email from Opposing Counsel, in which OC made a blatantly false and unsupportable accusation against me, and again, David threatened to unlawfully withdraw as my attorney. David treated me in bad faith. He then forwarded me an offer of $5,000. This is 0.017% of what we had agreed to aim for. Again, 0.0%. He then openly admitted in writing to planning on precluding me from discussing any damages other than "garden variety pain and suffering for 30 days" (that he was planning on sabotaging me), refused to honor the Court's official policies stating, on their official website, and in General Order 25 of the Northern California District Court, that Discovery will be reopened when an attorney comes onto the case, in cases like mine. He told me that he would be withdrawing, and then didn't, while the clock was ticking to my scheduled trial. He waited another month before he finally filed a motion, while no lawyers would talk to me because I was already "represented". In his motion he stated that no delay would be caused to the scheduled trial. I was not allowed to conduct Discovery. I was not allowed to litigate. Withdrawing as someone's attorney is illegal, and while there are some exceptions, this is not one of them. It was blatantly illegal in this case. He abandoned me, and sabotaged me, and made me look bad in front of the judge, and the judge deprived me of my rights too, and that was in large part because David Ratner and Shelley Mollineaux unlawfully abandoned me. "Trojan Horse" was my thought when all that happened. I have not yet had time to file a complaint with the State Bar. Shelley completely ignored me for the entire 3 months or so, until David wrote me an email making it clear that they would not be representing me literally the first time Shelley deigned to even speak to me. David is two-faced, and is not against acting blatantly and flagrantly unethically. read more

I was referred to Ratner Molineaux after my daughter and I suffered injury and property damage resulting from a defective product in our home. During my very first conversation with David Ratner, I found him to be straightforward, professional and extremely responsive to my concerns. Thereafter, David took the time to walk us through each and every stage of the litigation process and was an excellent advocate for my daughter and I. He remained fiercely protective of our interests and represented us well during mediation, preparation for trial, and settlement talks. David's style is very direct and to the point, which might be off putting for some, but worked well for me since I tend to be laser focused when dealing with business matters. Near the conclusion of my case I had the opportunity to meet his partner Shelley, who had also diligently and effectively assisted with our litigation. In the end, our result was more than adequate and both my daughter and I walked away extremely satisfied with both the representation we'd received, and the outcome of our claim. I definitely recommend this firm. read more

Prior to calling Ratner Molineaux, I had contacted several law offices regarding my options against my former employer for wrongful discharge, however most of those calls were never returned. About to give up I made one last phone call to Ratner Molineaux and was then pleasantly surprised to receive a same day return phone call from David Ratner. Our first conversation was relaxed with David listening to my claims and asking further questions. I was quickly assured I had found the right law office. David agreed to take my case and I knew I was in good hands. David did an awesome job of protecting my interests and keeping me calm and informed as the case progressed. His staff was awesome as well making sure every detail was taken care of and responding patiently to my questions and concerns. I was nervous as the day of mediation with my former employer approached but soon found that I had nothing to worry about with David representing me. Mediation went smoothly and I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. I hope to never have a need for David's services again but if I do, he will be the only attorney I will call! read more

I found the experience of working with David, one of the firm's partners, to be a really streamlined and straightforward experience. Also cost effective too compared to numerous other firms I looked into! They did a straightforward document review with an employment contract via Zoom and were extremely helpful in all areas of guidance. Outside of our initial consultation, David even offered to continue reviewing any new information pertaining to the documents in question with no added fee, which was especially welcome. read more

I needed help with an employment discrimination case, and the team at Ratner Molineaux were amazing to work with. David was patient and straightforward, bringing relief and encouragement at the right times during what could be a very complex and upsetting process. I found the support team to be super responsive, very prompt with followup and taking my case seriously, pushing it forward with appropriate urgency. Highly recommend this firm! read more

David Ratner was very kind and provided me with an extremely informative free consultation. David provided me sound advice on which direction to take with my employer, and I felt much more prepared in my discussions with them. From my first call to the consultation, the whole team provided great service. I would recommend Ratner Molineaux to anyone in need of employment law advice. read more

Not a fan. David took my case but after arming him with some compelling facts I only got very short replies to my inquires on status. Ultimately he was unsuccessful in negotiating anything better than my initial severance offer, so the net result was a delay in payment, a waste of time, and disappointment. Look for a lawyer who is willing to fight for you. read more

David and team provided great guidance and quick resolution to my matter. I appreciated David's willingness to listen and the teams responsiveness. I highly recommend them and will definitely call them again in the future if needed. read more

Tried to get a consultation and one of the older male lawyers was very dismissive. Our meeting had to be rescheduled by THEM more than 3 TIMES and when we finally were able to meet it had ended within 3 minutes on a zoom call. I didn't feel heard and he didn't really bother to see how he could help. Very unprofessional. read more

Highly recommend. Prompt response and kind compassionate service with a difficult employment situation.

David and Hanna were really great to work with. David took the time to educate me, provided service, and gave me the support I needed to start representing my own interests. Highly recommend this group. read more

I did not have a good experience with David Ratner of Ratner Molineaux. From my brief experience, he is hard to reach, like pulling teeth, and does not get results. I was referred to him by a coworker for an employment case negotiation, and soon after we both started having the same difficulties communicating with David. In my case, he wrote a good letter and put in one good effort at first, however his paralegal became the go between. I was low-maintenance, yet only would get one word answers, one rushed 5 minute call, and no discussion on the value of my case before a demand went out with an amount. In summary, I mistakenly thought he had experience and skill. Instead, he seemed to me like a guy who puts no effort in several cases hoping for some to payoff. It's a struggle to reach him, get anything more than a 1 word answer, and my case was eventually resolved with a little effort by another attorney successfully. read more

David and Shelley are the best. They worked very hard and diligently to get me the justice I deserved! They were on top of my case every step of the way and always kept me in the loop. Shelley also went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of with all her great legal skills, knowledge, and expertise. I refer them to anyone I come across that is in need of legal assistance without any hesitation. They are both truly a blessing! read more

I just wanted to share my experience with this firm. What an amazing team to work with! David's expert, straightforward guidance and empathy were truly appreciated. I was well educated on my case and my options. Hanna also guided me through the process expertly and was also a great listener as I figured out what my next steps should be. I really felt my best interests were at the center of all our interactions. read more

I reached out to Ratner Molineaux after a previous attorney referral did not follow through despite the time sensitivity of my issue. The Ratner Molineaux team responded quickly to schedule a consultation on a work-related matter. David Ratner reviewed my issues and provided options and great advice how I could proceed. It was great peace of mind to have a professional opinion and experienced perspective. The consultation with David Ratner gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to make my final decision. read more

David and Shelley were outstanding to work with. I really appreciated their professionalism as well as their ability to guide me though difficult decisions regarding my case. I'd recommend them to anyone! read more