Jason Schwartz should be avoided - This is my opinion…read more Jason represented me for a divorce trial and did a miserable job. We had a mistrial and I was able to rid of him but it cost me lots!!! This guy cannot think strategically at all and his brain works on randoms details. He did not know the judge we were assigned to and could not communicate to him in a manner that Judge could understand. His understanding of Business matters is poor and he could not communicate the issues involved in valuing a business or anything complex regarding assets. He was unorganized and refused to make outlines for court presentations and just shot from the hip each day - What a mess!! He does not prepare any of his own law and motion and just presented his underlings work in court without really knowing the issues. His law and motion guy was good and I requested that he take over the trial but Jason refused to stand aside and continued to bumble. Find someone else!

I worked with Saul Gelbart with assistance from Doug Hatherley. Prior to Saul, I was in a divorce…read morewith a very difficult person and the case was out of control and expenses were piling up. After much research, I switched to Saul based on a professional recommendation. Saul went to work and had an immediate impact on cleaning up the mess. Saul brought such a level of professionalism to the case that I had always hoped for. Issues were not allowed to spiral out of control. One of the things i learned in this process is that most lawyers are not good in a court room situation. They do not know what to say or do. Most lawyers seem to encourage on the back-and-forth spousal arguments that generate fees but go no where, and they hope to settle prior to court. Saul was a master in the courtroom. He was fully prepared to the point of scripting out his approach. He knew the rules. He worked the courtroom like a skilled conductor of an orchestra. Saul brought order and sanity to my case. The days we had in court, we won the battle of the day, and this, along with Saul's brilliance and attention to detail and strategy, lead to driving the other side to settle. I can't thank Saul and SGSB enough. Saul is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and I can clearly see why. I would highly recommend Saul and his team. Saul, thank you.

I am blessed to have found Matthew Buttacavoli. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance during…read morethis challenging chapter and highly recommend him to anyone facing a complex family law matter.

I was in need of help with Grandparent rights. I was devastated as the paternal grandma after being…read morecut off of visitation access. Matthew Buttacavoli is one of the partners he was not only knowledgeable he was calming and specific in his direction. Case law is only part of winning a case strategy and knowing how the opponent responds was key. I couldn't be happier with Matthew's expertise. I highly recommend this attorney and his firm.

I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Bayati and his team. Going through a family law case can…read morebe one of the most stressful and emotional experiences in life, but having Mr. Bayati by my side made all the difference. I highly recommend!

TRUST! Expert knowledge. Professional. Humble Butt-kicker. Jedi…read more Those are my word choices reflecting back on how I feel about Brian Bayati. Not your average review for a WAY above average legal pro. Here's my experience with Brian's performance. After firing my first lawyer due to the fees not adding up to the work supposedly done, I sought much better counsel. No one wins in divorce. No one. Given the complexities of my case, Brian was recommended by a huge, well-known, multi-lawyer OC firm, but I wanted skilled one-on-one service with master-level guidance. Though my divorce could have been easier, the Ex did financial shenanigans going back 10+ years that without Brian's smart and strategic, surgical approach, would have cost me a lot more in real money, stress, and outcome. His 360 degree awareness, proactive chess-master anticipation of the "other side's" tactics, and hate-to-pay-it-but-damn-glad-I-did reasonable fee structure all added-up to me feeling absolutely assured I had someone in my corner that sincerely had my back. He genuinely cares and proves it in the work. Brian, if you see this, you know I hope to never use you again! ;) But damn, brother, I'm so glad I hired you!! Keep up the stellar expertise and outcomes.

Presence. Persistence. Professionalism…read more When I found myself in the throes of a wicked divorce, I felt helpless and had no idea what to do. I was up against an unreasonable opponent who had no problem stooping to low levels, backed by an army of cheerleaders and sycophants. With what felt like impending insurmountable defeat, I started shopping around for help. In comes Pouya. Presence: Should you find yourself in the courtroom, this is the guy you want next to you on the bench. He spares the theatrics and comes prepared with facts and case studies. Rather than reduce his talent to mud slinging and soap opera drama, Pouya stands tall with confidence in the arguments prepared. The language he uses is accurate and concise, spoken with the authority of an attorney who is knowledgeable. Pouya dresses well and makes sure that his materials are organized. The man oozes confidence and is a courtroom force for sure! Persistence: Nothing can sway Pouya. Knowing what the marching orders were, he did not back down to other bullies - in or out of the courtroom. Pouya stays on top of deadlines, follows up with opposing counsel, and sees the case from a logical perspective. Using a simple combo of logic and calmness, responses to opposing counsel were always sound and airtight. There was never an instance I thought we would falter. Professionalism: At the end of the day, it takes more than being a bulldog with a loud bark to succeed and this is where Pouya shines. From inception of the case to its completion, I nearly forgot that I wasn't Pouya's only client, he was that attentive. As an inexperienced client, of course I'd have a litany of questions and concerns. It was no challenge for Pouya to put them all to rest, even the seemingly stupid questions. Although the lawyer-client boundary was clear and professional, Pouya still made sure to call me out on my own bs and advise when I may or may not have an unreasonable expectation. This kind of attention kept us on track to a very successful outcome. His response times are very quick, his knowledge in his craft is very far reaching, and he carries himself as any self-respecting lawyer should. Sure, I had a lot of honesty and integrity to help my case. I kept great records and had mountains of evidence at the ready. One thing I've learned from this process is that NONE OF THAT MATTERS without the right representation. There is no doubt in my mind that the successful (and favorable!) closure of my divorce was a direct result of Pouya's intervention. With the greatest respect, I would hope to never need him again. But if the need arises, Nowzaree Law is my first pick, without hesitation. Shout out to his phenomenal staff as well. You're not just getting one lawyer, you're getting a well experienced team. Francine and Jill have been an absolute delight to work with throughout the process.

Had an consultation with Attorney Nowzaree but could not hire him because of a conflict of…read moreinterest. Attorney Nowzaree is a knows his craft. He is a professional and most importantly would work with you in good faith. After my introductory conversation with attorney, I would highly recommend him.

Had an appointment for a prenuptial agreement and they never called me. Emailed them to say they…read moremissed the appointment and no one returned my email.

I don't often leave reviews (and this is my first non-restaurant review) but a 5 star review is…read morewell-deserved here. For some context, I stumbled across Ben after seeing a reddit post recommending prenup lawyers in CA and ended up hiring Ben to draft a prenup. He was fantastic and all his positive reviews are well-deserved - from the beginning, he was fantastic, patient, answered my questions clearly with excellent reasoning, responsive, and was a great person to interact with. I also wanted to add that I'm a lawyer myself, so have some extra insights which might help anyone reading this review - these will also indirectly address the two sole negative yelp reviews I saw. In my opinion, it can be really hard for regular people to find a great lawyer at an affordable price, and Ben is definitely that. My experience with Ben was that he really knew his stuff - I was doing my own separate research and reading relevant statutes/case law, plus carefully reviewing the contract of course, and everything he said was spot on. Unfortunately, you won't get that level of quality legal knowledge with every lawyer out there - and if you have a nuanced situation, random internet research won't be as helpful as a great lawyer who spends time researching and analyzing your specific situation. This leads me to another point: Ben struck me as the kind of lawyer who is willing to tell you things that you may not want to hear, and that is exactly the kind of lawyer you want. In my opinion, there are some lawyers out there that will tell their clients things to get more money, for example by leading their clients to believe they have a better case than they actually do to get more legal fees. My impression of Ben is that he's not like that, and that's why I have and will continue to recommend him to any of my friends that want a prenup or any of the services he offers (in fact, one friend also hired him for drafting their prenup as well). All in all, I don't think you'll go wrong in hiring Ben and hope that this review helps out others who read it.

Tom and his team were advocates for me when I needed them most. Throughout a long and difficult…read moredivorce process, they remained professional, responsive, compassionate, and incredibly effective. Tom's guidance helped me make informed decisions during an emotional time, and I always felt that my interests and my daughter's well-being were being protected. I am deeply grateful for the support and guidance I received throughout the process. If you are looking for a family law attorney who is knowledgeable, strategic, and genuinely cares about his clients, I highly recommend Tom and the entire team at Seastrom Tuttle Murphy Dockstader. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support. I will always be grateful.

Tom Tuttle and his team took my case from a long and arduous process with a previous firm and…read morewrapped it up with a favorable outcome in a swift and reasonable timeline. The communication was always excellent and response times were short. I always felt like my case was important and the team was up to speed and aware of the details. I highly recommend them and their top notch work!

My former counsel just wasn't advocating for me and I was getting plowed over in court. I decided…read moreit was time to find a new attorney and I hired Andrew. Andrew has had to catch up on my case right in the middle of it and has spent countless hours catching up, not skipping over a single thing that has been filed with the court in my custody case his time and dedication have been impressive, but he is kind and sensitive to the emotions that go into family cases. I definitely made the right decision bringing him on to represent me and fight for me. He is very knowledgeable, spends time on my case and has been kind and supportive. I'm so thankful I found him. He has brought me comfort during a tough situation and I feel like I have a true advocate now, and someone willing to fight for me.

Andrew did a great job representing me in my divorce. He was very knowledgeable and gave me great…read moreadvice throughout the process. Andrew was focused on getting the best result for me without spending an excessive amount of time or money. He was always professional and kind. I highly recommend Andrew.

When divorce is inevitable or necessary, finding the right person to guide you through this…read moredifficult process can be one of the most stressful steps. The divorce process is extremely painful, regardless of which side you are on. Finding someone to trust with your past, present, and future is a daunting experience. When attorney Marie Braun decided to take my case after our initial interview and consultation, I was relieved. I did not know what to expect, as this was my first and hopefully only time navigating a divorce process. Attorney Braun's exceptional knowledge, compassion, and patience helped me find a sense of direction and hope, even in the most difficult moments. Through this experience, I learned that trust and positive change are possible, and that a supportive and skilled law firm like hers can make all the difference. Attorney Braun was our light at the end of the tunnel, never giving up on me even though I think I was so much to handle at once. Attorney Richard Sullivan's extraordinary expertise and compassionate passion to uplift many of us to navigate the complex journey of the divorce process has brought together the most exceptional team to make you feel inspired, safe and valued in every single aspect, from the moment you arrive at the law firm, Jaden at the front desk/reception is warm and attentive, Stacey Rozell consistently excels in the financial aspect of this process, is a phenomenal, brilliant and patient professional, always available to guide you and answering any questions you may have through the process from his area of expertise. Karen, attorney Braun's paralegal was always on top of every single detail. I am in the final stages of this difficult divorce and all that I can say is my mental and physical health are thriving because faith was the cornerstone and TRUST that I had the most outstanding representation. Richard, Marie, Jaden, Stacey and Karen from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for everything. Words are and will never be enough to thank each one of you and show appreciation for everything you have done for us. Thank you, God bless you all!

Sullivan-Law & Associates exceeded my expectations during one of the most difficult times in my…read morelife. Thank you so much for your outstanding work! I highly recommend Richard and his staff if you ever need a Family law attorney.