A couple of weeks after my house was on the market, I was happy to receive an offer from a couple…read more As per standard practice, 3% of the agreed price was wired by the buyers to the title company handling the escrow. The buyers then proceeded to do their due diligence with various inspections, etc. Once the buyers were totally satisfied, they then removed all contingencies. I thought the rest of the process would be straightforward as we counted down towards the mutually agreed close-of-escrow date. But it turned out that the buyers' lending bank, which had earlier preapproved the buyers, decided at the last minute to back out, so the escrow fell through. I then had to go through the process of putting my house on the market again. Two months after that failed escrow, I received a letter from an attorney representing the unsuccessful buyers who argued that these buyers should get all their initial Ernest Money Deposit (EMD) back (this EMD was still being held by the title company). It was then that I contacted Cary Kletter's office to see if they would represent me in dealing with the buyers' attorney. Upon learning the key facts of this aborted escrow, Cary believed that I had a good case and agreed to represent me. So Cary wrote a very firm letter to the buyers' attorney. By first reminding the buyers the salient facts of this case, and why the escrow failed, Cary easily dismissed any basis the buyers might have for laying claim to the EMD. Nonetheless, Cary offered the buyers a small percentage of the EMD to settle the matter; the alternative being to go to mediation. Cary made it very clear to the buyers that should they lose in mediation, they would be responsible for all associated costs, including attorney fees. Thus with this one well-articulated and forceful letter, Cary was able to gain the upper hand in the negotiation that followed. This negotiation in fact went on for two more rounds. With each round, the buyers' attorney showed that they were willing to take a smaller and smaller percentage of the EMD. With the buyers evidently in retreat, Cary then issued a very strong 'take-it-or-go-mediation' final offer. The buyers' had little choice but to accede. Even though I did not get all the EMD and was quite sure that I would win in mediation, I was very happy with the final settlement. I was most relieved that we managed to avoid all the time and hassle of the mediation process. So I have to say Cary really knows his stuff when it comes to such negotiations! I was very impressed by Cary's negotiating style and tactics, and I am most grateful that he represented me.

As mentioned by someone else when I asked for a consultation, the reply I got back was a curt it'll…read morecost you $800. iMessage back can you please give me some contact for what that entails and got no reply. I then tried to call but no one picked up. Obviously, there's a cost for using their service but maybe providing a little context for how they are going to help me besides just saying it'll cost $800 would be advisable. Needless to say, I decided to go with someone else.

Matt was knowledgeable, professional, and made everything easy to understand. I really appreciated…read morehis help.

I had a phenomenal, free expert consultation with Matt, who responded quickly to my legal inquiry…read more He was thorough, paid attention to detail, and provided valuable insight into my case. He was easy to talk to and did not leave any proverbial stone unturned. I would highly recommend this firm for any employment and discrimination litigation needs. There is no doubt in my mind that they will not only fight for justice - but win.

I've been working with Claire Kalia and her team at Kalia Law on business incorporations,…read morenon-profit filings, and trademark applications. With extensive experience collaborating with Claire and her team, I can confidently say they are outstanding. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail make every step of the process seamless. I highly recommend Kalia Law to anyone in need of reliable and efficient legal services.

I'm so grateful and happy that I found Kalia Law PC. I had…read moreno knowledge of businesses in the fitness industry, but Claire understood and provided me with what I needed. She is knowledgeable, reliable and provides documentation quickly. Her assistant Judy is also very kind and responsible. I would highly recommend Kalia Law ,PC.

Marina is a pleasure to work with. She explains everything and has lots of contacts for other…read moreprofessional services that make this annoying process just so much easier. Her fees are in line with the average for her field and the Bay Area. What I am saying is yes, it's expensive, but I feel I got my money's worth.

Highly recommend Marina for estate planning and living trusts. She was friendly, honest, very…read moreknowledgeable, affordable, and kind. Concerning our living trust, she clearly spelled out everything we had to do and answered all our questions thoroughly, so that the process was straightforward and seamless. Meetings were on zoom and the final signing in person was quick and conveniently close by. I'm so glad we found Marina and completed our living trust quickly in just a few weeks!

Highly recommended Wang Legal Group for your legal needs. Professional, knowledgeable, attentive,…read morehonest, transparent and kept me up to date throughout our case. He's very considerate with high emotional intelligent, patient with all my questions and explained the legal landscape in details so that I know what to expect, a true partner that will defend and fight for you. I'm honored to have Dave as my lawyer and appreciated all that he'd done for me.

Highly recommend Wang. He was extermely proffesional, and I would look towards him again if I ever…read moreneeded his services

After reading a few reviews here, I contacted Lino on a cold email inquiry as I need some legal…read morefeedback regarding a sticky residential real estate question and LLC. As my dad is a lawyer (retired), I know how busy a lawyer can be. To my surprise, the email not only went directly to Lino, but he replied personally the next day even when he is out of the town to acknowledge the email. We then set up a phone call to discuss my issues. In 20 mins, Lino gave me a thorough appraisal of my situation, advised my options, and potential legal impacts and outcomes that I haven't thought about it. The core value of the call was Lino was able to connect all the dots together from all the angels, explained to me in a concise and easy to understand format that I basically didn't need to ask further questions. It's probably obvious now, but if isn't, Lino didn't charge me for this call. I also like to acknowledge Lino's assistant, Elizabeth, for being so friendly, helpful, and engaging! If you are short on time and just need someone to at least bounce your legal issues/questions to get the ball rolling, I highly recommend drop an email to Lino and team. I'm confident Lino and his team will exceed your expectations just as he has exceeded mine! Update 2/15/14: After my first call with Lino, some further questions came up and Lino proactively set up another call with again and thoroughly answered my follow-up questions again. He has definitely earned my trust, respect, and future reference! Lino will get my "Bat" signal when an attorney is needed again!

I've got the privilege to use Lino's services once before. Lino is the type of guy to go above and…read morebeyond for you. Lino is super professional, reliable, and truly cares about his clients. He provides top tier service and makes every process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Lino Martire

I was looking for an IP attorney to help me get a trademark. I found Trevor on Yelp and he had…read moregreat reviews. When I reached out to him, he was very responsive. He was able to explain to me the following: 1) he would research the USPTO and let me know if there were any other trademarks under the name; 2) the costs and fees that would be involved; 3) what he does and doesn't do (for example he doesn't do lawsuits, cease & desist because he is not that type of lawyer); 4) the process and timeline of filing a trademark; and 5) what I will need to do to demonstrate "Use in Commerce". After researching different Trademark attorneys, I am happy I chose Trevor to do this for me. So far, I am very pleased with him. He is knowledgeable, accessible, and thorough. Also, I appreciate how he stays in communication with me and has kept me abreast of every step occurring so far with the application filing process.

I have been in business for over 25 years, and I have learned that I work best with professionals…read morewho are fast, decisive, strategic, and truly knowledgeable in their field. I value clarity over flattery and precision over small talk. Long-term professional relationships are built on competence and integrity -- not on pleasant but empty words. I have been working with Trevor for over five years on trademark matters. During that time, he has handled multiple filings for me, including one case that I genuinely believed would be nearly impossible to secure. Not only did he navigate the complexities with clarity and confidence, but he ultimately succeeded where I had serious doubts it could be done. Trevor is sharp, responsive, and highly strategic. He assesses risk carefully, communicates directly, and moves efficiently. Even with my extremely detail-oriented and demanding approach to business, he is often one step ahead -- anticipating issues before I raise them and providing thoughtful, well-reasoned guidance. To be completely honest, part of me hesitates to write this because I would prefer he not become too busy. That is how valuable he is to me as a trademark attorney. If you are looking for someone who combines intelligence, precision, and professionalism -- and who delivers real results -- you will be in very good hands.

I had a fantastic experience working with Bend Law Group on my LLC compliance. Their team was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and made what can feel like a complicated process simple and stress-free. They truly took this off my shoulders and gave me peace of mind knowing everything was handled correctly. They took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured my business was fully compliant and set up the right way. I also added their annual package so I don't have to worry about any of this again, which was absolutely worth it. Professional, efficient, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. I highly recommend Bend Law Group to any business owner who wants to feel supported and confident that their legal and compliance needs are in great hands.

Doug Bend and his associates are prompt, helpful, and patient. Highly recommend for help with…read morefiling requirements for S Corp, LLC, and other small businesses!

I consider Scott and Stacy to be two of the most ethical and authentic attorneys that I've ever…read morebeen lucky enough to work with. Scott has been a trusted professional friend of mine for 6 years as well as dependable employment legal counsel in both good and bad situations. Listening is such a crucial process when determining legal courses of action. Scott and Stacy are both impeccable listeners. Their ability to gather all the pertinent details, as well as their ability to provide objective and mature soundboarding enable them to be at the top of their industry. The outcome of their efforts has been 100% positive for me. Once you have engaged with this legal team, you will not only sleep better; but, you will quickly begin to feel confident in making better decisions about your legal employment decisions. Scot and Stacy are equally effective in helping professionals like me before we enter into employment agreements. Imagine the hours and dollars saved by entering into healthy and legal agreements, versus having to fight for past wages? This is well worth the effort to engage Scott and Stacy during an employment offer period. I highly recommend Berman North to any California employees and employers who want to be protected by the best of the best in California employment law.

Stacy was incredible! I was in a difficult and frustrating situation when I connected with her. I…read morecould not have asked for a better person to represent me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, understanding to my situation, responsive, and calculated in her positioning of arguments. Would recommend her highly!

Mr. Hartnett, I am very grateful that I found you. You are…read moreso honest. You took the time to help me understand my situation, declined my request, and advised me to find the right lawyer. You are an incredible person. God bless you. Thank you, and I truly appreciate all your help.

I recently needed a real estate attorney for a non-transactional matter. I contacted several…read moreattorneys from SJ to SF, including the East Bay, and found that their responses generally fell into the following categories: 1) Ghosted / never returned my calls. 2) Some replied with a menu of fees with one asking for a $600 consultation fee (a neutral statement, not a judgment on how anyone runs their business). 3) Several days to respond to each message. 4) One launched into a monologue about how he could take my case all the way to the Supreme Court. Eric was the only attorney who responded the same day. He even took the time to decipher my nearly inaudible voicemail, which had been garbled by poor cell reception. He was direct and transparent from the start and spent more than 30 minutes speaking with me before deciding to take on my case. He is exceptionally intelligent, efficient, and highly knowledgeable about real estate law. The level of time and care he devoted to my case made me feel like I was his only client. In addition, he is a skilled litigator, making him a one-stop resource for any legal issues that may arise. He will always be the first person I think of if I or my friends ever need legal advice. If you need someone who is a master of his craft and doesn't play games, Eric is the one.