Having a trust done can be daunting and confusing…read more I'm thrilled that we met Brian and he walked us through everything like a piece of cake. From the point of contact, he provided a webinar explaining the basics of what a trust is. Whenever I emailed him, he always has an auto reply message to inform clients when to expect communication responses and I love that. With every question and concern, Brian is there every step of the way. He is very responsive, clear in communication and supportive! Also, he is very approachable so that I don't become afraid of asking too many questions. From the time we did the questionnaire to the time the trust was completed for signing was about 1 month. He could prob do it quicker just depends on when you schedule your signing date. I'm glad we got this "to do" completed. It's been on the back of my mind since our first child was born. This is definitely someone that I recommend for anyone who needs a trust. It's very true that he builds relationships with his client for long term and not just one transaction.

I found him through a Met LIfe referral and am very glad I contacted him. He handled setting up my…read moreTrust, updated my POA and My Health Directive. He was very personable and responsive and explained every aspect simply and effectively. I absolutely recommend him for your legal needs.

From intake to execution seamless (intake form, calendaring, follow up, follow through, edits,…read moreperspectives, scenarios). Sarah, Kate, Christian, Naomi, are all rockstars in their own right. Excellent experience with a legal plan, great outcomes, and on point value. Thank you for making the process seamless!

I want to sincerely thank the incredible team at Summerall Law for all their help and support…read more They've provided us with outstanding customer service and are truly wonderful people to work with. They're A++++. Their dedication genuinely reflects the company's core values--a special shout-out to Ms. Sarah, Naomi, and Christian for their fantastic assistance and support. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to all my family and friends

We have been calling multiple firms all day, trying to find the right type of Lawyer that we needed…read morefor a case. I spoke to Chris and he was super helpful - he helped walk me through the State Bar of California website and help me find the right type of layer for our case. Thank you Chris! The professionalism and friendliness speaks volume about this firm.

super professional service - extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with for all things relating…read moreto family law - highly recommend Ferreyra Law Group!

Kent and Hamaseh represented me for nearly six years after I purchased a home with material defects…read morethat had been concealed, and they stayed committed, thoughtful, and strategic every step of the way. From the beginning, they were incredibly personable and patient, taking the time to explain the process, manage expectations, and coach me through each phase of what was a long and stressful case. When it finally came time for trial, they were outstanding. They tried the case in front of a jury and won, and even more telling, several jurors stayed afterward to personally share positive feedback about how decent, credible, and impressive Kent and Hamaseh were. That kind of response says everything about their integrity, preparation, and presence in the courtroom. I felt supported, well prepared, and confident because of them. Truly 10/10. I would absolutely use them again and recommend them without hesitation to anyone who needs strong, principled legal representation.

If your marriage includes a small business,multiple properties,high assets case.Read on.Greed was…read morethis firms goal from the start.I was referred to this firm by a friend.I should have done my research.My first meeting with Kent was promising.We are both Sobriety Advocates.This was encouraging.He understood my case was complex.I actually did work for Kent a long time ago he told me.He was referred to me by my ex.I had no idea i did work for him..But he knew.My confidence with this firm started to unravel when I approached Kent that he worked with my ex.She was an office manager for a collection agency he wrote judgements for.He should have told me these interactions when we first met.About a year later into hiring his firm. I found out this information.I asked Kent if this was a conflict of interest.He said no.Don't worry "I got your back".I heard this comment too many times from him.He was right.He had me bent over.The lack of protecting my assets was clear.After rushing to a settlement conference.Their M.O..Lack of preparation led to an amendment to the MSA.Costing me more money.Numerous discrepancies in communication.Countless times i had to provide the same information.Costing me more money and time.As a result of their subpar representation.I fired this firm.Kent lied.Claims he made a phone he did not.Check Alameda County BAR.There you can find who you are hiring.I wish i would have.

We recently worked with James Stein, upon the recommendation of friends, to create our estate plan,…read moretrusts, etc. He was a delight to work with. Very thorough, excellent at explaining the "whys" of what we were doing together, and fun to work with - even working through thorny topics! We received a huge estate plan binder from him once the plan was finalized and some further instructions for making any necessary changes to deeds and accounts to add the trust and avoid any problems in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

We recently worked with James Stein, upon seeing his overall 5-star rating on Yelp, to create our…read moreestate plan, trust and Advance Health Care Directives. James was an ultimate professional, he even found an error in the legal description of our latest deed recorded in 2003 by comparing it with our initial purchase deed from 1998 and our neighbor's deeds. He divided the whole process into different stages and made a complicated process relatively easy. At first, he asked a lot of questions to collect personal data and gauge what exactly we need for our plan. Then he gave us some specific homework and encouraged us to ask more questions. At the final stage, he gave us a big beautiful binder of estate plans with a cover letter about some further instructions to avoid any problems in the future. Over all, he was a delight to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

David Knutsen is my primary attorney. He provides outstanding services and has a wonderful…read morepersonality. Even though he works for money to pay his bills (as we all must do) he fights really hard for true justice. I want to mention I worked with other attorneys, and they billed every single minute but were not able to provide such consistent and high level performance work as David does. David represented me in a serious case, and the DA did the best as she can to make me look bad in front of the court. But she had no chance against Davids professional skills. I do not want to disclose too many details regarding my case because of my privacy. However, I can highly recommend David Knutsen with 100 stars. Too bad Yelp; offers 5 stars only. One more remark, which is another great benefit of the Knutsen Law firm, is the fact if David is not available his partner Thomas will substitute him. Or the other way around. I can truly say that from my personal experience. In one court hearing David was not available and Thomas had to represent me. Thomas was as sharp as David and on top of things. He provided wonderful a performance and the same high level of professional skills. If you ask me which attorney I would recommend, my answer would be: it doesn't matter as long as one of them takes your case, YOU ARE IN BEST HANDS!!! Last but not least I want to mention Kristine, she is the professional assistant which makes the success of the Knutsen Law Offices a round story. She is always a sunshine and nice to talk to. In conclusion if you need the best professional representation in your case DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL the Knutsen law office right now and ask for help! Add photos & videos

I chose this law office based on the positive reviews here -- and that turned out to be a mistake…read more My attorney was Thomas Knutsen. Communication was extremely poor. I had to chase for updates through emails, phone calls, and even in-person visits, yet often got no response. It felt like I was completely left in the dark about my own case. Billing was even more frustrating. I received no regular invoices, only a large bill covering months of work with no way to track or control costs. When I tried to raise reasonable concerns, they were dismissed with no willingness to work toward a fair resolution. I eventually had to switch attorneys, and the difference has been night and day -- clear communication, transparency, and professionalism. Looking back, the reviews here did not reflect my experience at all. I wish I had known that earlier.

Our trust & estate lawyer retired and we had been looking for another T&E attorney. Luckily, one of…read moreour friends directed us to Connie. We reached out to Connie (I think we called her or submitted a request via her website ) and she responded promptly (she is busy so the initial Zoom meeting may take a couple of weeks). In any event, in all our interactions, Connie was responsive, practical, knowledgeable, efficient and just a lovely person (funny too). I should mention that my spouse and I had a short time frame to revise our revocable family trust (along with wills, advanced directives, and power of attorney) and Connie understood and met our time constraints. One night she sent a draft of the revised trust at 1:30 in the morning. If we reached out to her at 9 in the morning, she'd respond promptly as well (within a couple of hours if that). Connie also understood our questions/concerns and provided clear and concise responses (whether via Zoom or by email). We really appreciated Connie's thoughtfulness, diligence, and assistance. I have recommended Connie to our friends. Btw, Connie's fee structure is very reasonable for the services provided. She is also forthright and, if you ask her, she will just tell you, this is what my services will cost. I do feel the need to rebut the one bad review (JW's review). What a strange review. Why would you want an attorney to provide services in an area in which they lack expertise? To me, JW's review is evidence of Connie's honesty and, quite frankly, JW should be thanking Connie for being ethical (vs some charlatan that responds with pay me and I'll give you advice in an area I know nothing about). As an attorney, the law is complex. You do not want someone to give you advice in area in which they lack expertise (sort of like, you would not want an ophthalmologist to conduct your heart surgery--just saying). Anyhow, an example of Connie's expertise: I go, hey Connie, why did you include this language, seems to limit protection against a wayward trustee who, in theory, could steal the assets of the trust (she gave a precise and clear answer). I do actively dislike critical reviews that are baseless. My personal experience with Connie was excellent. My spouse thought so too.

Connie is well versed in estate planning and helped us to update our old trust. She is straight to…read morethe point educating us on the complex language used in estate planning documents. Her fee structure is reasonable and she quickly gets the job done. She replies quickly to our emails and offers a free consultation to boot. Everything can be done remotely via zoom meetings and the only time we needed to go into the office was to sign the final documents. Connie is trusted and recommended!

I highly recommend Mike if you find yourself in need of an Accident Attorney. Mike, Cristy and his…read morewhole staff were professional, timely and handled my case to my complete satisfaction.

If you are involved in an accident and need a great lawyer, we highly recommend Atty J. Michael…read moreHosterman. Consult with him and you will be assured you get the right choice. That's what we did and we have never been happier with the results of our case. We had 2 cases with him which he won for us. He was very professional, thorough, methodical, open minded, and even considered us more than clients. He listened well, kept us informed and even made us feel like we're family to him. Members of his staff too are just awesome, friendly and very responsive to our calls. Excellent law firm!

I hired Alvin Lee expecting consistent communication, transparency, and professional guidance…read morethroughout my case. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. From the beginning, I specifically requested weekly updates and regular billing so I could stay informed and understand where things stood financially. Over time, those updates became inconsistent--sometimes every two to three weeks--and billing was not clearly or regularly provided. This made it very difficult to track what I owed or understand how fees were accumulating. The biggest issue came at the settlement stage. Going into the mandatory settlement conference, I had a completely different understanding of what the financial outcome would be. I expected that after settlement, I would receive a portion of the funds. Instead, I was informed afterward that the entire settlement amount went toward legal fees, which was never clearly communicated to me in advance. There was a clear lack of transparency regarding total costs and what I would net from a potential settlement. These are critical details that any client should be made fully aware of before making major legal decisions. Overall, this experience left me feeling blindsided and uninformed. I strongly recommend that anyone considering working with Alvin ensure they receive frequent, detailed billing statements and a clear understanding of total legal costs throughout the process--not just at the end.

Starts out fantastic. First meeting is great. Says all the right things and eventually gets the…read morejob done and done as requested. The problems unfortunately begins when something comes up later and you need to get back in touch with him. This will be tedious and take a LOT of your time and patience to continually try to get ahold of him. I literally have to send 10, sometimes 20 emails to get something done. Usually he has an excuse like he was out of the office (for a month and didn't use a OOO auto response??? Yea that's probably not really what happened). Now he at least says he's slammed and apologizes for the weeks of requests. I have needed just a few small tweaks done to a trust and it's taken nearly 6 months. And this isn't a one time thing. This has happened for many years. Here is an idea. STOP taking on new clients if you cannot do the work to support them after the first consultation.

I visited Christina McPherson once for my divorce. After collecting a $1000 retainer, she stopped…read morereturning my phone calls and never did any work on my case. She apparently closed her business to go back to school, but she did so with the help of my money. She was unprofessional and unethical in the extreme. I wrote her many emails, left many messages, and sent postal mail. She apparently is back in business, but a tiger doesn't change its stripes. If you have a choice, avoid this fraudster. (2021) Update in 2023: Per Ms. McPherson's request, I emailed her. She replied that she was ill and was not expected to survive; she did not contest the fact that she stole $1000 from me in 2004. She rejected my request to make good on her obligation. My previous review stands.

When life decides to throw you a curveball, you may find yourself in need of some legal help. My…read moreemployer was served paperwork stating that my ex-wife was calling herself a creditor for student loans she had gotten before we were even married. She was holding me accountable for half of her student debt after we had agreed that she wasn't going to. Had levied my bank account and started garnishing my wages. Nowhere in the legal documentation was she ever named creditor of anything. I am frankly amazed this even made it through the courts. Decided I definitely needed to seek legal help. Found McPherson Law Group on yelp*. Did the consult and met with Amanda Martin. Communication is mainly through email which is convenient. She managed to build a solid argument that never needed mediation by a judge, other than his stamp of approval. The whole ordeal took 9 months. Whaddya gonna do? This was my first experience with a lawyer and I would say it went well. Any lawyer hopefully gets better with experience, and I would say Amanda did her homework on this one. I hope none of you ever need a lawyer, but if you do, give McPherson Law Group a call, or send them a message!