James William Burmeister

973 Vale Terrace Dr Ste 106, Vista, CA

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04 Mar, 2021
I've never met such a rude and arrogant lawyer. This guy thinks he is invincible. He walks over people with no mercy or empathy. He took a security deposit from my clients and refused to refund it based on the "oral agreement" that he fabricated. I can't believe this guy is allowed to practice.
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Lynn

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31 Mar, 2016
Mr. Burmeister is a "no nonsense" attorney, well versed in the law, and gets tenants out! His price is fair....he has ability to do background checks, court issues, etc....just very capable. My daughter Lisa and I thought he would be rough to work with, after a telephone call...but not so! Highly recommend him!!
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Anonymous

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03 Dec, 2013
This "lawyer" was hired to run my background when I applied to rent a house. Back in 2006, I was hospitalized for several months, making it impossible for me to pay my rent. The property manager changed the locks without notice or legal action. Because of my illness, I ended up losing everything I owned. Years later, in 2011 I applied for my current apartment, and no evictions showed up on my record. I figured I must not have an eviction. So, when I applied for the house this week I reported no evictions. I guess I was wrong. I got a call today from this lawyer, calling from a blocked number, yelling at me, calling me a liar, and when he asked me to explain, he kept interrupting after one or two words saying "ANSWER THE QUESTION, LIAR! WHY WONT YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION!?!" He then hung up on me. I called the owner of the house, the only contact person I had, and who happens to be a former coworker, and told her what happened. He later called me and left a message accusing me of "going behind his back" and "trying to get him in trouble". If that's the weirdo washed up "attorney" turned landlord I've got to deal with, I wouldn't have rented the house even if I was approved. He also told the owner that "my credit was so bad I don't have a score". Which I know to be BS since I've just gotten my credit report while looking for houses.
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Pros
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Knowledgeable and diligent in handling legal matters
“He's a really excellent: knowledgeable, honest, engaged with your problems, diligent, and dedicated.”
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Reasonably priced and does not try to overcharge clients
“He's so reasonably priced; doesn't try to gouge you.”
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Effective in serving legal notices and filing paperwork
“is prompt in serving three day notices, sending processor over to serve eviction notice, filing papers in court.”
Cons
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Can be aggressive, pushy, and fails to listen to potential clients
“I think he would get a lot more business if he was not so aggressive, so pushy & listened to potential clients, as I truly wanted his services.”
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Questionable billing practices and attempts to charge unexpected fees
“Then when I asked again about the service fee told me one price for services that he immediately changed when I took the time to come to his office.”
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Rude and dismissive behavior towards clients and their concerns
“He could care less, he told me, 'I don't have time to listen to what you have to say, Goodbye!' He hung up rudely.”

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