I contacted the office of Attorney Mark Martinez to assist my son and I on a fall we suffered…read morecouple of months ago. I really appreciate all the help attorney Martinez and his team provided to us. It was a very uncertain situation because I did not know what to do, and I was overwhelmed with all the online information from ChatGPT to Google. I felt the empathy since the first time we interviewed, his team provided me with the all the answers and even tough I didn't like some of the answers they were very honest and direct since day one. Also the process of my case was very fast, even before than I expected. They also prioritized medical assistance for myself, making sure I could recover in a timely manner. The team was very supportive in all the process answering my questions, phone calls and literally taking me by hand to understand this process, forms medical recovery. Gaby was the person working on my case with attorney Martinez, she was very good on letting me know where my case was,and where we are going in the near future. That really provided me with peace of mind. I definitely would recommend Martinez Law Firm to any family, friend or coworkers.

I would give them zero if I could. Initially, I thought they were great! I got sit down with them…read moreand discuss my situation and was assigned to Marcus Hunter. Nice enough guy and seemed to know what he was doing. I was so convinced that I hired them twice for the same ongoing issue, so I paid a total of $5,000. At trial on the last date, I specifically asked Mr. Hunter to make sure that I would get a reasonable portion of my deposit back. He assured me that all the boxes were checked correctly and to make sure that I left the place broom swept. I also had another case with this company and so my other attorney was trying to prepare something and he needed to include my deposit return, but couldn't find it in the documents submitted. I called Mr. Hunter and was explaining to me that it was right there...then he pulled up the document himself and noticed he missed something and that my deposit was forfeited. He said, "sorry, I messed up" and got off the phone. My deposit was $5,000, what I had paid them! I reached out to Mr. Martinez to report the issue. He said Mr. Hunter was on vacation and would follow up once he got back on the 16th of July. It is the 27th. I have reached out twice and now Mr. Martinez will not respond. So my recommendation is to stay away from this law firm. I understand that mistakes happen, but take accountability, and more importantly, follow up. The fact that they have done neither shows that integrity is not their strong suit, and that makes them HORRIBLE at best!

In my experience, as an HOA Member, you have to take what this attorney says with a grain of salt -…read moreunless he actually cites any legal authority. He represents the HOA Board, not the members, which he told one of our members who called about his Cease and Desist letter to another member (me) to take down a private Facebook group page for neighbors. (Note: the client is supposed to be the HOA itself, as an entity, per California State Bar in Rule 3-600(A) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.) During an HOA meeting, Tracy instructed me to shut down a live-stream of the meeting when 5 members were watching it via a private Facebook group live stream. (the HOA's live stream didn't work) When I asked him to cite his legal basis, he replied "turn off your phone or leave the meeting." Tracy actually claimed I had the burden to prove that I had a right to record the meeting. However, our HOA has no Rules about recording meetings and California law deems private membership meetings as public forums for the limited purpose of free speech by the membership. (Damon v. Ocean Hills.) So recording is permissible at my HOA meetings, which anyone who can read the L.A. Times can understand. (See article titled Feel free to hit the 'record' button at board meetings) During our meeting, Tracy said nothing while a board member responded to a member's concerns by repeatedly demanding that they state their badge number, insinuating that he wasn't really a law enforcement officer. This was apparently to discredit the member, who had submitted an application to be on the ballot for the Board of Directors and advocated for people to vote "no" to the CC&R amendments. Does Tracy think that directors are meeting their fiduciary duties to members when they respond to legitimate concerns with personal attacks? Tracy also didn't correct the board's misrepresentations regarding the legal effects of their proposed changes. Many members voiced their concerns and eventually Tracy admitted that many of the changes significantly limited our property rights. But this was AFTER members had already begun voting. Even though voting is ongoing and the board extended the vote for 90 days, some members believe that this document is simply a draft. Tracy certainly implied that was the case. Many people also believed Tracy when he said we need to update our CC&Rs because they are old. There was nothing stated as to any changes that required an update and he ignored the fact that they were updated in 1995, with an amendment. People naively believed Tracy, apparently because they thought he represented them. A board member asked Tracy if they had to disclose their membership list if a member requests it. Tracy answered in a way that left the board feeling they could refuse, which they did. This is a breach of the board's fiduciary duties to the members and California law provides for $500 penalties for such blatantly illegal acts, plus attorney fees. California's "Office of the Attorney General has limited, discretionary authority to intervene on behalf of homeowners who are denied certain prescribed rights provided by the California Corporations Code" including Corp. Code, Section 8330(2), "Failure to send member list of names and addresses of members upon written request." See https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/homeowner_assnfor a list of laws the AG will enforce when HOAs behave improperly. Tracy added many changes that will significantly increase litigation and even added a provision that the board is advanced attorney fees for this. Basically, Tracy created documents that will enrich lawyers, take away members' freedoms in their homes (which currently are not governed by our CC&Rs), and cause more conflict in our HOA. All of this will likely reduce our property values, as no one wants to live in an overbearing HOA. At this point, I doubt this attorney has enough credibility with our members to persuade anywhere close to 75% to make any changes. He did succeed in creating interest in the HOA and removing some of the directors.

Mr. Ettinghoff helped me successfully resolve a dispute that I had with my neighboring homeowners…read moreassociation. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and dependable. I highly recommend him.

Years ago an insurance carrier hired Mahyar Ghassemian to defend my construction firm in civil…read morelitigation. Not only was Ms. Ghassemian deeply knowledgeable and competent regarding the legal proceedings, but she was also personally vested in our well-being; she cared about what happened. She counseled us regarding the distinct options, listened to our input, and proceeded accordingly. In multiple cases with Ms. Ghassemian, we have never experienced a negative outcome. She never disappoints; I always call her when a potential legal issue is on the horizon. She is both extremely effective and cost conscious.

Thank you for the great service. Clarity and communication was outstanding. Stephen and his…read moreassociates were very pleasant to work with and I was informed with any updates in the case. If you searching for a great law group to work with I highly recommend Ghassemian Law Group

I called Eric Levine today and WOW, he was the kindest, most polite, respectful man, and a…read morefantastic realestate attorney. I consulted him about my case dealing with Landlord-Tenant law, and he was extremely knowledgeable and immediately understood what I needed to do. His responses you can tell came from years of experience. He knew exactly what I was dealing with, and even knew what the judge would most likely do and say. I was really wowed by his prompt feedback during our consultation. He wasted no time, was extremely efficient in his responses and I am so blessed and grateful to have called him. Thank you so much Eric, I will proceed as you advised me to do, and will request your assistance when ready to move to the next steps again. Your time and vast knowledge about realestate law was greatly appreciated, and I am writing this review in gratitude and appreciation for your expertise and help today in the matter. Thank you again. - Linda Jordan

He is a great guy helped me a lot on my case as a free consultation. I'd recommend contacting him…read morefor any advice on business matters.

I had a very disappointing experience with this law firm, mainly because of poor communication,…read morelack of coordination, and a lack of transparency about who was actually handling my case. Before signing the retainer agreement, I specifically asked how quickly they could move forward with serving the notice. I was told approximately 3-4 days. Based on that representation, I signed the agreement. However, after four days, instead of the matter moving forward, I received another call simply to schedule a phone conversation for several days later. I also explained the facts of my case multiple times by email and phone. Despite that, important basic information about the property and my situation did not seem to be clearly understood or communicated internally. At one point, I was even called by the wrong name. That alone would not have been a major issue, but combined with everything else, it raised concerns about how carefully my case was being handled. Another major concern was transparency. During this process, I was communicating by phone and email with several different people at the firm, yet I could not find information about some of them on the firm's website. The website prominently presents Mr. Anthony Burton, so when I retained the firm, I naturally assumed he would have significant involvement in my case. Instead, I found myself communicating with other people whose roles, experience, and backgrounds were not clear to me. For a legal matter, especially a time-sensitive one, I believe clients should know exactly who is handling their case and what that person's qualifications and responsibilities are. Unfortunately, my experience did not give me the level of confidence I expected when hiring a law firm. I hope the firm improves its internal communication, transparency about its team, and the expectations it gives clients before they sign a retainer agreement.

I found myself in an unusual dispute that hinged on a verbal agreement. Add to that, a slew of…read morerental registry laws. It was a situation I could not maneuver without legal expertise. After much searching, I was referred to AWB Law by another attorney. Anthony and Jamie worked quickly, no time wasted, patiently answering questions, even when I repeated myself as I needed reassurance throughout the process. Several solutions were offered as the situation was ever-evolving. The end result was an earlier-than-expected exit of the tenant. I couldn't put a price on the peace of mind that AWB Law has given me...simply invaluable.

I hired Debra Grimaila to represent my me in connection with enforcement of a personal guarantee…read morefrom an out-of-state judgment. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. In my view, there was a breach of the attorney's duty of competence. Despite charging for reviewing the governing contract, a key forum selection clause -- which made OC an improper venue -- was overlooked. I ultimately handled the legal research and succeeded in getting the case dismissed without further help. There were also billing concerns: I was charged for an initial consultation that was initially offered for free verbally. I was charged for photocopies and phone fees, despite everything being handled digitally. A file opening fee was added, though this was not clearly discussed up front. In my opinion, the value received did not match the amount billed. I would not recommend based on my experience."

I've worked with Debra Grimaila for many years, and her legal expertise has been absolutely…read moreinvaluable. As a designer, having airtight contracts is essential -- and Debra has consistently delivered documents that are not only thorough and professional, but also tailored to protect me from potential pitfalls. Her deep knowledge of business law, combined with her meticulous attention to detail, has saved me from countless headaches and legal gray areas. She takes the time to understand my needs, explains complex legal language in plain terms, and always makes me feel confident in the agreements I'm sending out. If you're a creative professional or small business owner looking for a trusted legal partner, I can't recommend Debra highly enough.

Our family worked with Ronald Thommarson, Senior Counsel, for a mobile home park lease renewal that…read moreinvolved potential litigation. He was a pleasure to work with and kept everyone informed throughout the past year with detailed and timely correspondence.

As a business owner we have worked with dozens of attorneys through the years. This was one of…read morethe worst experiences ever. Hired this office for help, once they asked for all our information and paperwork we only got bills monthly. They would not answer any questions, and would not give us any information for what they were even billing us for. Only invoices, again and again, more invoices. The only phone calls we could get was from the accounting department to pay the bills. Over 18 months we got less than 3 emails total from any attorney, only invoices. Still have no clue what we paid for or what they did. If you just want your money taken and no results, this is the place to hire.

I've been using this law firm for a few years now. Omar is honest and fair with his pricing. He's…read morebeen very knowledgeable when it comes to all of my needs for my restaurant businesses. I will definitely be using them for all of my needs and I will refer anybody else I could because he gets whatever I need done and he's well-versed in his craft.

I hired Ozgun of Tumer and Sharif to create a new liability form that included a cancellation…read morepolicy in addition to constructing a long-term contract for clients. He was able to answer all of my questions easily and with the utmost confidence. Ozgun took the time to listen to my concerns and implement those into the vocabulary of my contracts. He was incredibly easy to work with and the turnaround time was quick. I am incredibly pleased with the work that Ozgun provided. I happily give Ozgun as well as Tumer and Sharif my highest recommendation.