Scott Richard Kaufman, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Los Altos, CA with 159 reviews
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Scott Richard Kaufman

140 Third Street, Los Altos, CA

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Education

1997:
Willamette Univ COL, JD - Juris Doctor
1981:
Univ of South Florida, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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4.9 159 reviews
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Chaz berman

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18 Dec, 2024
Scott gets it done.
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Kyle coen

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06 Sep, 2024
This is my first experience with really any attorney, K&K were recommended by a friend of a friend and I’m glad they were! They heard about my lemon Law case and said I have a solid case and should be able to get the help I was looking for. They got all the information I had and took care of all the communication with the auto manufacturer. Had a number that I was looking for based on the money I had spent previously and loss of use, insurance, interest, etc…K&K went to work and got me more than I was after! The process took a long time but that’s not their fault, what auto mfg would want to hurry up and give someone a settlement? None! But they kept on them and got me paid, thank You so much for your efforts! I hope I don’t ever have to use you again but if I do I’ll definitely be calling!
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced lemon law attorneys
“Scott Kaufman is a great guy. I completely trust him.”
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Responsive and communicative with clients
“Erika Kavicky and team did a great job for us, handling a lemon claim on our leased Audi SUV quickly and painlessly. They were clear about the process, helpful at every step, and achieved a perfect outcome at no cost to us.”
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Achieve favorable outcomes for clients
“Thanks to their work, that very stressful chapter in my families life is closed. So grateful, Lisa”
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Provide personalized attention and guidance
“Erika did a great job managing my case and delivering a great outcome. It costs nothing and results in a much better outcome than trying to go it alone.”
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Highly recommended by other attorneys
“As a personal injury attorney I get lots of calls about cars. A chunk of those calls have to do with cars that do not work the way they are supposed to - not at all in my wheelhouse. But I know who to refer those people to - Scott Kaufman.”
Cons
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Slow or delayed communication from the firm in some cases
“Communications often took many days and were disorganized, as I had to explain the entire situation many times.”
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Unwillingness to take on certain cases
“Wasted months of my time on a case they didn't want to see to the end... because they didn't read the intake notes at to the desired outcome.”

Publications

2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Trust but Verify
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, "Customer Satisfaction Department"
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Used Car Lemon Law
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Representing Yourself in a Lemon Law case
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Handling the Tougher Cases
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Extended Warranties - Service Contracts
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Yo Yo Scam Part I
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Yo Yo Scam Part II
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, Yo Yo Scam Part III "What to do"
2016:
Lemon Law Blog, "Smog Blog"
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