Reviews

We were referred to Porter Simon by another well respected lawyer in relation to a possible real estate dispute. Ethan was the attorney that took time to look into the case and explain our options and possible outcomes. Though we already had legal counsel in Danville area, we were looking for a lawyer in Truckee who was familiar with local specifics and could advise on similar precedents and their resolution. Ethan was exactly that. He not only had a very broad understanding of the law, but also walked us through a recent similar case in the community. Considering how urgent and stressful the situation was for us, the fact that we reached out with a very short notice, we were amazed that Ethan was able to take our call between his appointments and actually spend time discussing it. We highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, personable local representation in the Truckee area.

I recently had a Real Estate sales transaction go in a bad direction and I needed some counsel in a very time sensitive situation. I called Porter Simon and was assigned to Ethan Birnberg as my counsel. I explained my situation to Ethan and from that point forward I knew I was in good hands, Ethan did an outstanding job of guiding me through the process and telling exactly what my options were. Ethan was very professional and responsive and helped me achieve the results I was hoping for, I would highly recommend Ethan. Thank you Ethan for helping me through a very stressful time.

I was referred to Porter Simon by my real estate agent, and I quickly heard back from Ethan Birnberg. I am purchasing real estate and wanted to figure out how to buy either with a trust or an LLC. Ethan was knowledgeable about the matter, very professional, conducted a no-pressure discussion of the issue and pros and cons of different approaches. I feel confident based on my interactions with Ethan that I can turn to him and the firm if I need legal services in the future.

Ethan provided me with excellent service regarding CC&Rs for my HOA. We are new to HOA rules and policies but with his great communication skills, Ethan was able to break down policies, explain impact by current County ordinances, and provide an amicable strategy serving all parties leading to a win-win solution for both HOA and owner. I look forward to seeking his advice for future issues.

Porter Simon was referred to me by my Real Estate Agent. Ethan Birnberg was assigned to help me thru a potential Real Estate dispute. His Counsel allowed me to close the dispute favorably in an expedited fashion. His experience and availability was essential. I'd recommend him in the future.

Ethan Birnberg represented me for a business dispute concerning a California corporation. He was very informative and willing to dig deeper than I expected, and achieved a great result for my case.

An effective professional. From the moment of first contact with Ethan Birnberge of Ballard Spahr about the problem and goal I was seeking counsel for, he quickly determine probability and provide multiple scenarios from his experience and resources to gauge best approach. With patience and complete responses Ethan guided the right course of action leading to a win and decision exceeding expectations. Ethan, my wife and I are truly grateful for your support and direction. With odds stacked against us, you accepted the challenge and prevailed 100%. Thank you and thanks team Ballard Spahr!! Patrick and Bridget Bax Denver CO

I was a creditor in a bankruptcy in which the debtors received a sizable inheritance. While they had previously agreed to owing me an amount with interest, they found what they thought was evidence that they owed me much less. The debt was incurred while they lived in Oregon, and were what I thought to be very close friends. Since the bankruptcy was filed in Colorado, it was paramount to have representation of a Colorado attorney. It was like hitting the jackpot that my attorney was Ethan Birnberg! Not only does Ethan have excellent communication skills, but he provided a realistic, concise, reassuring strategy in dealing with the debtors' departures from the facts involved in the case as well as their seemingly endless unavailability to discuss my position. That Ethan provided consistent updates on how the case was proceeding, along with checking to make certain that I was in total agreement with his plan, gave me a tremendous amount of confidence that the end result would be a favorable one. In the end the debtors must have realized that they would be unable to prevail in court and agreed to settle for what was owed me. I am very fortunate and grateful to have had the counsel of Ethan Birnberg in a case in which the debtors, acting as their own attorney, managed to delay settlement for a number of months. I am a most appreciative former client, and would give Ethan the highest recommendation.

I live in Idaho and had loaned money years ago to individuals I thought were like family. Needless to say a mistake, they filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Colorado ( they now reside in Evergreen) several years ago and I had totally written off the loan on my taxes filed for 2016etc.. ( fairly substantial to me). In becoming aware that one of them had inherited a substantial sum a bankruptcy attorney I know here in Idaho found Ethan for myself and another friend who had also loaned the same individuals money. Needless to say the debtors had serious revisionist history and obviously had no intention of notifying the bankruptcy trustee of their windfall and making good on their commitments . Thank goodness for good documentation and Ethan. From the start he was not only professional to deal with but an excellent communicator. He also has a great sense of humor ( nice thing in this type of situation). It was clear from the beginning that he sincerely wanted to get what was due to me and also sensitive to minimizing billable hours. He also was professionally assertive in following up with the Bankruptcy Trustee who I frankly do not believe was aggressive enough in going after them on the inheritance. (My Idaho Attorney had informed the trustee over a year ago that the individual's mother had passed away and nothing was happening.) Ethan represented me in a proceeding, negotiated on my behalf to get the entire principal back and additional compensation that given what they had paid before in principal more than made up for the interest due. He was truly a pleasure to deal with the entire time, always very responsive to questions, kept me apprised and as I said great personality. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing bankruptcy assistance. My CPA is Denver based ( done my work for over 30 years) and I have already told her if any clients need this type of assistance I know exactly who they should hire!

As president of a small oil & gas production operation, we found ourselves in need of bankruptcy counsel. I interacted almost daily for a year on our case. Ethan is very conscientious and responsive. I found him to be expert in the bankruptcy code. He is strong, confident counsel, but also compassionate to client and opposing counsel. His diligence and personality make him a great asset in negotiations. His preparation for hearing is excellent. I would eagerly engage Ethan.