We hired Craig Yorizane of Avner Gat, Inc. after our home was badly damaged in the January 2025…read moreEaton Fire. The damage was extensive: structural issues, asbestos and lead contamination, and a destroyed yard wall. Our insurance company has repeatedly undervalued the claim. Craig's background as a former insurance company adjuster made a real difference. He understands how carriers evaluate and negotiate claims, and he uses that knowledge well. What stood out most was his temperament. He's level-headed and patient, and he never lets things get emotional. He simply documents where the insurer got it wrong and holds them to the law. His persistence paid off. We've secured the funding to remove the lead and asbestos as well as bring our roof and HVAC back to pre-loss condition with more to come. If you're facing a difficult property claim, especially after a fire, we strongly recommend Craig. He's clear, strategic, and effective.

We contacted Avner Gat after our home suffered significant water damage. Initially, we tried to…read morenavigate the insurance claim process on our own, but we quickly realized how difficult and frustrating it was to get anywhere. From the moment we called Avner Gat, everything changed. They stepped in as our advocate and immediately began moving the claim forward. Craig Yorizane took the time to explain the entire process, set realistic expectations, and guide us through every step. Craig worked incredibly hard and was thoughtful and strategic in handling our claim. He anticipated potential setbacks before they happened and was prepared to address them. When delays required our temporary housing to be extended several times, Craig stayed on top of everything and made sure we were taken care of. He consistently went above and beyond for us. What stood out most was that we genuinely felt Craig was looking out for our best interests. He was knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and professional throughout an extremely stressful situation. The insurance claim process can feel overwhelming and, at times, as though it is designed to wear you down. Having Craig and the team at Avner Gat in our corner made an enormous difference. They made the process manageable, and most importantly, we never felt like we were facing it alone. Craig Yorizane is an exceptional professional and someone we came to trust completely. We are incredibly grateful for everything he did for us and recommend Craig and Avner Gat without reservation.

Sean was wonderful to work with and continues to be a great resource. He communicated clearly and…read moreeffectively with both me and my future employer, and he helped me secure a position during a challenging period for the company. He even followed up after I had been there for a while to make sure everything was going well. I really appreciate all of his effort, professionalism, and continued support.

If I were God, I would take Kim to heaven! She is adorable, professional and very effective. Sean…read moreDe Vore, with a look of a "movie star", is an awesome "President". Kim reached out to me via SMS asking if I would be interested on a Paralegal position out of Los Angeles. I initially thought she was one of those who spam your phone when you are in the job market. I accepted. A day or two later, I got an interview with the attorney. Three days later, I was informed that I GOT THE JOB! It could not have been any smoother. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!

I spent several days trying to register my child with Elite Kids Talent but ultimately decided not…read moreto proceed because of how sensitive documents are handled. They require a copy of a child's Social Security card (not just number) or birth certificate and only offer regular email or mail for submission. I asked for a secure portal or something similar -- they don't have one. I also offered to provide the documents in person, but was told they work virtually and don't have an office. When I explained that I wasn't comfortable emailing my child's Social Security information, I was simply told they wouldn't be able to register him. In 2026, I think parents should reasonably expect a secure way to submit highly sensitive information, especially when it involves children. I'm leaving this review so other parents know about this requirement before spending time on the registration process.

THIS COMPANY IS AMAZING !!!…read more This is a review that is way overdue. My daughter and I have been with Elite Kids Talent since 6/2/2014. From day one, the staff at Elite Talent has been amazing ! The staff continues to be truly exceptional. Whether you speak to Brett, Brian or Wendy, they are professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. Their dedication and attention to detail is exemplary. My experience with this Company has been a true blessing. Thank you for everything. Much success to Elite Kids Talent in the future !

The best studios to work with for adult entertainment. Dillinger is a professional director who has…read morebeen working in the industry for years in Los Angeles

Very convenience facility, close to mayor freeways, at the same area where the majority of the…read moremodel agencies are located, the personal very helpfully and they build all the sets you may need, I had the best experience working at Dillinger Studios. I highly recommend this place for photography or video...

Buzzlinq was so great to work with! Their team is efficient and communicate with me in a timely…read moremanner. They have helped build my brand in ways I could have never imagined. I'm so thankful for Buzzlinq and am excited for our continued relationship.

It is a pleasure working with the team at Buzzlinq. As a small business owner, it's nice to have a…read moresomeone that helps get my business infront of eye balls that I wasn't able to do myself and spread awareness to help me grow each day.

What to say about Jeff Olan? He is one of the best in the business. He has heart and shows a…read moregreat understanding of what extras go through. He and Gil are very involved with their productions, showing up on set, and they seem to know how to deal with any problems. Once there was a problem on a smaller budget production, but he made sure extras were paid-- he went the extra mile. On the casting side, he gets quality talent, actors doing national commercials, guest star roles, etc. One of the productions he cast was featured in the LA Times, with many photos of extras, to the title 'dapper extras'. On the philanthropy side-- he is an actor and gives helpful advice and encouragement to aspiring actors. He was involved for many years with an annual film festival, which gave actors and directors a chance to be seen and get noticed. His casting service is really well-run. If you are cast, you are often given a chance to confirm with your call-in service. That's something few c.d.s will do. The reason why I don't give 5 stars is I'd like to see online submitting. Nobody likes to tell a casting director they are unavailable. For extras availability is always changing. Sometimes you submit for something earlier in the day, only to get booked before the c.d. can get back to you. Having a way to communicate your availability online would be very useful. Also, extras could add specialty photos and a small bio. Finally, if you're not getting booked, don't worry. Keep trying. It takes time. Once they get to know you and you develop some rapport, you will get more opportunities. If you aren't registered yet, new registration does open up from time to time. If it does open up, seize the opportunity.

Been wantin' to write this piece for a while actually...... If you're lookin' to make some extra…read moredough, plannin' on becomin' the next big superstar in hollywood, or just want to get paid to sit on your ass all day than look no farther.... Cause a life as a background extra is just around the corner! I've been with Jeff Olan castin' since about early Sept 2010. They were the first people that I worked with and have had much success with them thus far that is why I'm excited to Boast. ***If you're new to bein' an extra or thinkin' about signnin' up with them. Just take the plunge. It's a one time fee of $25 bones. You take a headshot and you're in their data base. You call their number and you see what's available and if the producers like their look they will book. It's pretty self-explanatory. Castin' agents: Jeff Olan, Ryan, Milton, Gil, and Vera.. Each individual has their unique style on the phone but Shows: Greys Anatomy, Private Practice, Medium, and Hard times of RJ Berger... (They occasionally have other projects but this is the most consistent. I feel that as an individual of color (Someone who isn't white) especially in Hollyweird can be very very discouraging at times. If you notice on set... The cast and crew is very pre-dominating white. However, you can't let that stop you from achieving your dreams. I feel that through all the casting agents and and calling services Jeff Olan is definitely the most friendly and in terms of caterin to individuals who aren't white such as myself and others. Also, not to knock other places such as Sandi Alessi and Central which are good. But the success rate is just so much harder to get booked and like everything they do pick a lot of favorites. So you gotta try your luck. ***I've gotten 2 sag vouchers from them and even Jeff Olan often times leaves things on the line and shows up on set to see how his extras are doing. In addition, he often leaves some heart-felt messages about life which can be cheesy but I do appreciate the sentiment.... So whether you're tryin' to break into actin' or doing this as a part time gig. If you're lookin' for a place to start I'd suggest Jeff Olan. Cheers and don't forget to leave your name and repeat your number twice so they can contact you.

BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you end up using Michelle, it will ruin all other agencies for you…read more I am a professional career nanny. I have over seven years of nannying experience, five years of teaching experience, and more. I have a B/S in childhood development as well as my MAT. When I began my search for a nanny-family in LA, I did my due diligence by shopping around looking at multiple agencies. I found that Michelle had the TOP RATED AGENCY ON MULTIPLE SITES and wanted to take a closer look. I read through every. single. review. I thought to myself, "Really? Every single person had a positive experience with this agency? That's just not statistically possible if she's really working with this many people..." I decided to set up a meeting. I drove to her office where we met to discuss particulars (what I'm looking for, what families are in the market for a nanny right now, what ages/salary/commute/hours I'm looking for) and the moment she opened the door and greeted me with a giant smile and her upbeat, positive attitude, I felt like just working with HER was my perfect placement! Once we started the process, Michelle was completely professional while also refreshingly honest and realistic in her suggestions. She really took the time to get to know me and what I was looking for and she only suggested me to families that she knew had the potential to be a "love match!" After looking at a few potential matches, Michelle called me to tell me that she had "found my family!" She said, "This is the one. Please go for an interview and see for yourself." So I did. This is the part of the review where I'm going to get annoyingly emotional. Not only did the family and I immediately "click," but Michelle had made sure that all of our stats were in alignment. The age range, schedule, amount of hours, commuting time, pay rate, expectations and needs happened to all align with what I was looking for. It was LITERALLY the PERFECT PLACEMENT!!!! Coincidence? I think not. Michelle is highly intelligent, professional, personable, understanding, diligent, experienced, communicative, and pleasantly charismatic and I owe my job satisfaction directly to her. Now that I think about it, maybe I should send over a bottle of wine. Thank you, Michelle, for just being so incredibly good at what you do. As I mentioned earlier, when I started this process, I read through every one of your (5 star) reviews and thought, "There's just no way every single review can be five stars..." and now here I am adding one more.

I met Michelle at a time when I was at a low point in my nanny career and personal life. I had…read morebeen looking for top nanny position and had been on many interviews through other agencies. It seemed like I had landed a few dream jobs only for it to slip away from me. Really trying times. Then I met Michelle! This brings a smile to my face. Meeting with her felt like chatting with a friend. I realized after that this is her skill. She loves people and wants to represent both the families and the nannies. It was a slow period and she didn't have any job opportunities at the time when I signed up with her agency, the perfect placement. After being on the hunt for my top nanny job with a kind family for many months and it wasn't happening I was getting ready to move out of state. I mentioned to Michelle that I'm no longer looking for a position as it doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Michelle didn't give up on me. She called me with 2 opportunities. I went on both interviews and was called back to do a trial for the one that I wanted !! Yay !! Then Michelle negotiated some time off that I needed to take care of a health issue. The family was so wonderful they waited for me ! All I can say everything lined up perfectly. Michelle will always return your call in a timely manner and she always checks in to see how you're doing. I thank God I met Michelle !

G.A.O.A.T. Greatest…read moreAgent of All Time. Experienced, savvy, down to earth and has his actors' back.

Great agent & a great guy. Worked hard for me while I was with him and I was lucky to book tv show…read morework thanks to his character headshot recommendation.