My housemates and I were seeking legal advice regarding a dispute we've had with the landlord/property management team. Nicholas was patient in fully hearing out my situation before providing me with extremely helpful advice. He was easy to talk to and made sure explain concepts I wasn't familiar with. It's easy to tell that this is a capable attorney that truly cares about others. I'm grateful to them and would highly recommend The Jellins Group to anyone for their legal matters. read more

Nicholas was very helpful during a phone consultation. When I had a real estate issue I had message him over Yelp. He not only responded promptly, but also spent over 20 mins on a weekend to understand my issue and gave me very good advice. read more

I did not work with Nicholas. I did however reach out to him for a real estate issue I had. He was forthcoming that he doesn't work in my city. However spent few mins to listen to my case and gave me reasonable advice. Appreciate his ingenuous approach to actually help people out. read more

WOW!!! I emailed a detailed description of my potential case and received a call from the the Jellins group today on a Sunday!!!! I was not expecting that. I spoke with a caring attorney from the Jellins group that really truly listened to my case. For once, a attorney, who actually seems to care about the client, at least as much, if not more than the Potential income that may be generated. I couldn't be more happy and comfortable with my decision to contact this law firm in regards to my eviction case. To any landLord out there looking for an attorney to represent them. I couldn't imagine any more qualified and carrying law firm to handle your case. Thank you the Jellins group for being a genuine and caring law firm. This is extreme rare and hard to come by. Don't hesitate to hire the law firm for your landlord eviction needs. Thanks again. read more

We faced a stressful legal situation last year. We are extremely fortunate to have contacted Nicholas at just the right time. Nicholas communicated promptly, sized up the situation with ease, recommended a strategy and delivered in the most competent and professional manner. His communication is excellent and the reassuring discussions with him during the course of our situation helped calm our nerves. The situation finally resolved in our favor. Nicholas kept us abreast of status at all times and adapted strategy to any changes quickly. We would also like to commend Sean for the excellent support he provided. Nicholas and Sean make a great team. Please reach out to them without hesitation for legal advice or resolution. read more

I spoke with Mr. Jellins about a difficult situation with a contractor. Although the particular situation wasn't one that he handled, he went to the trouble to track down an attorney who was better versed in this specialty and made a referral. He might easily have brushed off the inquiry but went the extra mile to help out! Much appreciated! read more

Nicholas has been incredibly helpful and insightful throughout a dispute with a co-tenant. He is very level-headed, demonstrates a deep knowledge of the legal field, and articulates in a clear and concise manner that is easily digestible. He offers ample time for those seeking consultation/representation. I found him to have a calm demeanor that translated well to those seeking his professional services. I'd highly recommend him and look forward to continuing to work with him. read more

Although I had a family friend help us instead, Nicholas and Sean were very quick in getting back to me, and also very articulate and a pleasure to work with. I recommend speaking with them! read more

Very impressed with this firm. Nicholas replied to my message promptly. I followed up with a phone call, spoke to his assistant who asked a few questions, and was then transferred right away to Nicholas who answered all of my questions and provided me with a phone consultation regarding my situation in which I am trying to terminate my lease early. Top notch service from Nicholas and his team, I will keep their phone number locked in and highly recommend to anyone who needs help with housing legal issues. Thanks again Nicholas. read more

I am being sued by my old landlord and being that I have never been in trouble with the law or had to appear in court, I was terrified. I did an extensive search for attorneys that could assist me in preparing for my case. Most responses I received were very impersonal. Nicholas Jellins responded to my email in a timely manner and was available when I needed. He was very reassuring and made me feel less terrified about the court system and how to present my case. He listened to everything I had to say and gave me sound advice on each matter. He reassured me that I would have time to explain my situation because that was a big concern of mine. He is very knowledgeable and most importantly, very personable. After guiding me through the process and giving me sound advice, he said he would be available if I needed further assistance or had any other questions. I would highly recommend The Jellins Group for your legal matters! read more

I just have to write and state something about the great service I received from the Jellins Group. Nicholas Jellins was professional, kind, and courteous. After I stated my need for counsel, he was on the case right away and immediately contacted the opposing counsel for me. My circumstances have changed since then, as I have received an offer of pro bono work from another attorney, so I called Nicholas to let him know that I no longer needed his services. He was very nice about it. I also requested that I be able to come back to him if necessary (and he agreed). I recommend this law office. read more

Submitted a consultation request and Nicholas replied with great information and recommendations of what to do and not to do while dealing with a difficult tenant situation. He has provided invaluable guidance and has been prompt in replying to my questions and concerns. We are thankful for the guidance and information. read more

I contacted this office regarding a landlord & tenant issue, Mr. Jellins was very helpful, professional and courteous. I saved his contact info and would definitely recommend him to all my family and friends. read more

I contacted this firm for a consultation to understand my rights as a tenant. They were very quick and Nicholas was very kind to provide me with a lot of information I was looking for. We hope we won't have to use them but feel comfortable knowing where to go if we do. read more

I was very impressed overall. Nicholas reviewed a *lot* of information relating to my inquiry, and dug deep into the details of my real estate probate mystery (including consulting with other experts). He provided me with a clear context on what was going on, and established a path to resolution of the issue. He billed me exactly what he initially quoted, even though the situation was more complex than either of us would have originally anticipated. A well earned 5 stars. (Also, Sean was responsive and professional in helping me set up an appointment. These folks are very easy to work with.) read more

This law firm returned my phone call promptly and assisted me with my issue. I will be using them again, this was a great first impression I have encountered in a long time and one everyone wants to have when they are seeking a attorney's advice and help! read more

Nick spent 30 minutes consulting with me about the best ways to navigate the process of fighting eviction. Gave me some real helpful advice and was willing to appear on my behalf when I had a scheduling conflict with the court date. Very helpful. Rates were more than fair. And all of this was on very short notice (1st call was 10 days before the court date). I would definitely recommend Nick for anyone fighting eviction. read more

I had a very pleasant conversation with Mr. Jellins and was impressed with his demeanor. I appreciated the time he took with me to understand my situation and offer some practical advice. read more

Mr. Jellins is very experienced and knowledgable. He provided valuable advice to me for dealing difficult tenant. Will contact him when it is time for his service. read more

I had an urgent need to figure out what to do with a non-compliant tenant during this moratorium when eviction is tricky if not impossible. I reached out on a Sunday and was very surprised to get a response from Nicholas on Yelp the same day. I called the next morning, and Nicholas was very friendly, patient, and kind in offering his opinions about the best actions forward. He also so generously listened to a second issue we had about a dispute with the neighbor and offered his advice. I really appreciate Nicholas' time and help - and will definitely reach out for his help in the future! read more

I just called with a quick question about tenant's rights in Menlo Park. Mr. Jellins answered my question on the phone. Super friendly, accessible, and no nonsense. I really appreciated his demeanor. Turns out I will not need to hire him since at the time of my eviction there was no "Just Law" in place, so I'd have no case to fight. Thanks! read more

Nicholas helped me out of a sticky housing situation. He was very responsive, knowledgeable and dealt with the housing authority very well. I highly recommend Nicholas for anyone experience trouble with their landlord or apartment management company. read more

Nicholas was extremely helpful to me at a time when I needed very serious, very precise and very expedient legal advice. He was friendly, knowledgeable, honest and made himself available to me more than was required. Most importantly he gave me the advice that I needed to hear which helped me avoid potential disaster. I would absolutely recommend him without hesitation to anyone with real estate law needs. read more

Absolutely supurb service from Sean the receptionist to attorney Lorrena who set up a same day appointment and offered consultation before actual representation for it may not be needed. Talk about integrity. Never have I encountered such honesty and integrity. No need to go anywhere else. read more

WARNING Run from this group . Dont put any trust in them. Why you ask? Someone trusted them with there estate very large estate . And I was one of the Benefactors . They make you jump through hoops and say might be qualified , Make you get all this paper work to show your in good standing right ? as you should . Then they just pop your check in regular mail . Your thinking your kidding right . NO I am not regular mail . No certification with signature . Then they send it ( even though they have current address ) to a place we lived 5 years ago which is now a drug house . And the people that lived there tried to cash my check . Thank god for my bank intervening on a mobile deposit . I call them about the theft and they basically tell me I have to handle it . DONT EVER Trust them with your money . Or money your going to leave someone else .This is going to cost me plenty getting it months late and all I get was gee sorry . read more

I am a landlord and I had dispute with my lodger. Lorena in this firm is the best attorney every tenant/lodger is hoping for. The legal advice I got from Lorena is different from what other attorney told me later. The firm charged me more than $750 on just sending a letter to the tenant. And I also have to provide a lot of incentives out of my pocket to encourage the tenant to vacate. In summary, I don't think the firm is doing the best to protect my rights and my interests, but instead, doing the best to protect the rights and interests for my lodger. read more

I was in a very difficult and stressful situation with my previous landlord. Mr. Jellins was extremely helpful and gave me great step by step advice. His team is professional and efficient. He was always very responsive and I felt completely supported and informed throughout the whole process! I can not speak highly enough of my experience with Mr. Jellins. read more

I needed legal advice and put a question on Avvo. It was up for a while and I received no answers until Mr. Jellins replied. I gave him a call and he answered immediately, an attorney who is readily available to answer your calls is invaluable. The man is extremely knowledgeable in what he does. He is also very practical, so he tries to solve your problems in the simplest ways. This is a quality that everyone should look for in an attorney, especially because you will likely be emotional when trying to sort through the mess. Mr. Jellins is a voice of reason and logic. He is also very courteous; he had never spoken to me or met me before, I was not referred to him, yet he stayed on the phone with me for 40 minutes, talking me through my problem. The advice he gave me was simple and likely saved me thousands of dollars, a lot of time, and a ridiculous amount of stress. If you have landlord/tenant issues, I recommend him. I also discovered, after browsing the Internet for information on him, he is well versed in estate planning and trusts. As someone with children and assets, this is something I've been putting off for a long time, but I think I've finally found an attorney who I've deemed worthy of taking on this task. I've heard the process can be long with a lot of questions and things to think about that most people don't want to imagine, but we will see how smooth the process goes for us with such a capable attorney. I will be back to update once we have the experience. read more

If you are a TENANT who received an eviction notice, and found The Jellins Group online, I would be VERY skeptical before calling them. Yes, they replied to my email within hours, asking me to call, and said they were able to schedule a consultation the same day. That alone should make you skeptical because whoever heard of lawyers being so available. When I called, Sean answered and he immediately started trying to get personal information. I had already provided my name and address of apt., but I told him that this was just an inquiry at this point and I do not feel comfortable giving him names, address, phone numbers before I find out what they can help with, how much it will cost, etc. He continued saying he needed the info before he could answer questions to make sure there was not conflict of interest with other parties they may be representing. They already had the address so should know whether or not they are representing the other party (which I knew they were not). At that he put me on hold and when he came back online seemed a bit uncomfortable and said Mr. Jellins would like to talk directly to me. Jellins came on the line and immediately started to strong arm me, in almost a bully way to get the personal information I was not willing to give without being able to ask a few questions first. Finally when he realized I was not going to give him personal info without being to ask the questions, he told me if I didn't give him the personal info, then he could not help me. I said thank you very much and hung up. After I did a little more research I found out that Sean is the receptionist, and if you research enough on Jellins, you will see the reputation he has had over many years in politics in Menlo Park. Today I met with a friend who is an attorney, and she gave me enough valuable information to know what I am up against for the unfair eviction. My personal feeling is Jellins is only interested in the bigger fishes (the owner's who can pay him more), and was just trying to get the info from me so he could contact the owners for possible representation. Kind of like an "ambulance chaser". Why would he want to help the "little" people. read more

Let's see. On the phone came across like an incredible "God complex"lawyer. He spoke in a tone using words that elevated his persona and expertise. Arriving at his office he was impeccably dressed. I now realize he cares more for how he looks and what he wears than perspective clients. Of course his lovely assistant was nice eye candy too. Sitting in his outdated office with large bully mundane furniture should have given me the clue this guy is out on vacation literally. While speaking to him he is staring looking out at the trees which was a big clue on how he operates his business. Go ahead and hire this guy. If he helps you with your case and you win then I am happy for you, but everyone else should just spend their money going to Vegas or hiring a lawyer that cares about their clients. read more