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27 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
Barbara clearly has experience with the SSDI process start to finish and she shepherded me through a complicated process by providing clear explanations every step of the way. She was mindful of the limitations of my disability allowing us to meet remotely. She has familiarity with local courts and individual ALJs. She is compassionate and professional. She made my file accessible to me all along. What I appreciated most of all was that she quoted my explanation of my rare disability and how it affects me in her brief. I believe it was compelling and helped us attain a favorable decision in addition to her meticulous case presentation. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone applying for SSDI.
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04 Oct, 2019 by Ap
Disability Attorney, Barbara Mann deserves so much credit for winning my disability case. I can not give her enough praise for her steadfast commitment, compassion, smarts, and thoroughness to ensure I get my justified social security case. Of the 3 specialized attorneys I initially interviewed (So. Marin and the East Bay), Barbara was the only attorney that showed real compassion for my situation. That definitely struck a chord. People who are requesting a disability judge and hearing have enough stressors and self-judgment about their health condition. From the first call, Barbara said she would file my appeal with the judges at no extra charge, a value-add. This factor, and Barbara's willingness to listen to my complex neurological pain condition (so she can best represent me) allowed me to move forward with her as my attorney. Barbara was always responsive to my phone calls and emails. She gave me practical advice on walking through this process. She definitely knows disability law and has decades of experience. I would imagine judges and their staff appreciate her respectful demeanor in their interactions. When I addressed a concern about the hearing being moved from my county to San Francisco County (more challenging for me to get to physically), Barbara stepped up (twice) to get the location changed. Her persistence made all the difference. Thanks to Barbara, this is one less life's worry.
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27 Mar, 2019 by Anne
Barbara is very professional and won my Social Security benefits. She knew what information was needed from my doctors to be successful. She is excellent, I highly recommend her.
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20 Aug, 2022 by Tim lunsford
Maggie is passionate about helping people, and doesn't come off like the typical attorney out for themselves with the clients being an after thought. Maggie treats her clients like family, and I'm so happy she has helped us.
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11 Jul, 2021 by D & s tosh
After an accident where my wife was hit from the rear and pushed into another car at a stoplight, we were uncertain what to do. After contacting Maggie at Revere Law Group, all the stress and worry went away. Right away she told us to let her take care of everything. She referred us to a chiropractor and informed us of the necessary steps for conclusion of this situation in a positive way. We did not have to pay out of pocket for the medical services and in the end, everything was better than we otherwise could have expected. Maggie, thank you very much for working so hard even during Covid to take care of us.
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16 Feb, 2014 by Rebecca
I met Amy in 2009 when I was faced with the traumatic dilemma of divorce. Amy was my lawyer. She is not only beyond capable, intelligent, and savvy, but she was aggressive and fought for the best interest of my daughter. Amy kept me calm and gave me wise direction. She knows the law and has an intuition on what steps to take and where to fight and where to give in. I highly recommend Amy Hilton!!!
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22 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I just got off of the phone with Corrine. I was referred to her by another attorney that is a family friend. Although I wasn't able to hire her due to the long distance between us, she stayed on the phone with me and took the time to give me great advice. I can easily tell she is passionate about her profession and takes pride in her work. Thank you, Corrine.
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12 Apr, 2017 by Brian
Corrine was very helpful every step of the way. Guided me through the whole Ch. 13 process. Always responsive and understanding. Two thumbs up. Definitely recommend.
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23 Nov, 2011 by George
Corrine was referred to me by a friend and I was completely satisfied with the recommendation. So, I am recommending her to everyone! She makes it a point to keep you informed on the process, the information needed, the timelines, and the minute details of "how it works". This made it a very simple process to complete.
Corrine makes and keeps her commitments. She was flexible with my schedule. Her responses to phone calls and e-mails were the very same day, often within an hour (not a day or so later, like I have experienced with other lawyers).
She explained what is needed from me, worked with me to gather details, aided in suggesting details I may have overlooked and not considered, and assisted where she could in gathering the necessary information.
She was more than willing to be my representative in dealing with current creditors.
She provided follow-up to verify that I was providing information to the necessary places within the required time frames.
Corrine was also very flexible with the methods I provided information to her. It could be direct mailed, couriered, faxed, e-mailed, etc. There isn't a method she wasn't willing to work with.
Her attention to privacy of information is very important to her and she made it a point to make sure I was comfortable with how everything was handled.
Even when I overlooked an important piece of information until the day of the interview at the courthouse, she said it was no problem and handled presenting the information and it became a non-issue.
If there is a negative to her abilities or work performance, I didn't experience it. The entire process was smooth and uneventful. Corrine was everything I hoped for in a stressful point of my life and she made it a relatively painless process to complete.
She will always have my recommendation.
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19 Nov, 2021 by Daniel quinn
David Lederman supported me through every step of my divorce. He was ethical, honest, and proactive in preparing for my goals during a difficult time. His focus was always on protecting the interests of my family while preparing the best case possible for a favorable outcome, which we achieved. David’s no-nonsense style, knowledge of the law and the system were invaluable. I would highly recommend David to anyone who is looking for the ultimate professional who provides sound legal advice.
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12 Nov, 2020 by Paddy kehoe
Integrity, professionalism and honesty are the words that describe David Lederman and his staff. It is very difficult to pick a divorce attorney and you never really know until you get to the end, I could not have been more pleased with my choice. I had to fire my first attorney and then hired David Lederman after a lot of interviewing. David is non emotional, organized, smart and very well respected in the family law profession.
My divorce had dragged on for way too long and it would have been a lot better to have hired David day one. I could not say enough good things and he brought a timely end to a very difficult divorce. I should also say that his fees were reasonable for the work he put in and I think that this is rare in attorney world.
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06 Sep, 2013 by Jack
I had a difficult situation in getting a contract dispute settled. Attorney Pierson took my case and did a thorough job researching and finding the law that favorably applied to my case which he then used to convince the other attorney to have his client make a settlement offer. Attorney Pierson kept me up to date on what was going on and always called me back when I needed to talk with him. He always gave me a chance to say what was important to me and also gave advice on my options. I would recommend him!
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05 Sep, 2013 by Arlo
I strongly recommend Michael Pierson- he thoroughly reviewed my personal injury case and was very responsive throughout the entire settlement process. After having switched from a less attentive lawyer I was relieved to receive such great service even while traveling abroad. He is professional, effective and we ended up receiving a settlement amount much higher than I originally anticipated. He is an excellent lawyer and I am very satisfied with my time as his client.
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20 Dec, 2019 by Sumer
I highly recommend Maria as an attorney. I received a large settlement because she fought so hard for me and had so faith in my case. She got my medical bills reduced drastically so my settlement was larger. Maria is very understanding and caring. When I was stuck in bed for several months, she would come to my home and meet with me. I have worked for attorneys my entire adult life and Maria is one of a kind. If you want good results and a hard fighter, I would hire Maria. My life drastically changed because of my accident but knowing you have someone on your side, who believes in you, that makes all the difference in the world. I can't thank Maria and her staff enough.
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04 Oct, 2016 by Vickie
Maria made my case less stressful for me, always made sure we were on the same page, very professional yet personable, goes above and beyond to help the people of our community. I HIGHLY recommend you consider her for your legal needs!
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07 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Misha is the most professional, capable and compassionate family law attorney I could have hoped to have by my side. Family law can get messy and personal and Misha made me feel comfortable throughout the process. In court, the judge appreciated her calm and non-confrontational demeanor. My case ended quickly, with a favorable outcome for me. Misha is honest and hardworking, and I would recommend her to my family and friends.
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29 Dec, 2023 by Personal touch travel
20 Feb, 2023 by Gerald taylor
Very helpful and outstanding service!!!
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11 Nov, 2021 by Sir ray luv
02 Jun, 2021 by E. jason zamira
10 Sep, 2024 by Eddie lugo
Extremely knowledgeable, thorough, professional, patient, organized, and employs an awesome staff. Great experience.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kris chandrasekaran
We trusted him to create the original trust document nine years ago and trusted him for the needed update now.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Cubero mary
“He brought peace of mind to our situation.”
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10 Sep, 2024 by Eddie lugo
Extremely knowledgeable, thorough, professional, patient, organized, and employs an awesome staff. Great experience.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kris chandrasekaran
We trusted him to create the original trust document nine years ago and trusted him for the needed update now.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Cubero mary
“He brought peace of mind to our situation.”
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18 Mar, 2024 by T g
I tried asking a simple question, and before I could say I would pay for the person's time. The person on the phone said I couldn't give league advice over the phone and hung up.
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28 Dec, 2023 by Tiffany nguyen
For anybody who’s thinking about calling: I called to ask if they do free consultations, Shelly picked up and said no, it’s $380. Will call around and see what the going rate is. Saw this place has a lot of stars.
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20 Dec, 2023 by Aurin
Lori was with me for months throughout multiple hearings .showed up with me to court and on zoom .she listened to me and helped me through my case legally and sometimes mentally. A late night text question or even when i needed to vent and feel comfortable and a bit more secure in my time of need she was there. She taught me to keep my cool when i felt small losses throughout the process and see the bigger picture and goal.Most importantly she advised me properly and brought my baby girl home. The feeling i felt when i picked up my baby made it all worth it. This is a Lawyer here to fight for Family. I would not hesitate to work with her on another case in the future.
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18 Mar, 2024 by T g
I tried asking a simple question, and before I could say I would pay for the person's time. The person on the phone said I couldn't give league advice over the phone and hung up.
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28 Dec, 2023 by Tiffany nguyen
For anybody who’s thinking about calling: I called to ask if they do free consultations, Shelly picked up and said no, it’s $380. Will call around and see what the going rate is. Saw this place has a lot of stars.
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23 Sep, 2023 by Lorenzo monreal
Amy Hilton is a 5 star attorney. She is the person you want to defend you in your Family Law Matter. She has the knowledge, the empathy, and characteristics of a professional attorney.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Maria & irving
Es la mejor abogada nos ayudó con el Proseso de petición de mi esposo para su residencia , ase un excelente trabajo. Cualquiera pregunta que tengas esta ahí para contestarla. 100 % recomendada
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09 Jun, 2015 by Ahide
Leticia has been very responsive to my legal concerns. She's informative and fast. I like how fast she is in processing paperwork. I Don't have time to waste so that's definitely something I absolutely look for in any attorney along with professionalism.
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18 Mar, 2024 by T g
I tried asking a simple question, and before I could say I would pay for the person's time. The person on the phone said I couldn't give league advice over the phone and hung up.
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28 Dec, 2023 by Tiffany nguyen
For anybody who’s thinking about calling: I called to ask if they do free consultations, Shelly picked up and said no, it’s $380. Will call around and see what the going rate is. Saw this place has a lot of stars.
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23 Sep, 2023 by Lorenzo monreal
Amy Hilton is a 5 star attorney. She is the person you want to defend you in your Family Law Matter. She has the knowledge, the empathy, and characteristics of a professional attorney.
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27 May, 2024 by Hope virtue
Having been injured at work and being let go after working there for 20 years because I filed for Workers Comp (WC) were the darkest points of my working career. In my experience, filing for WC was a big discouragement given that I’ve learned big corp. usually would fire injured workers to avoid paying for the medical/financial benefits that are due to them. They would also strip you of the retirement benefits that you’ve worked for over the years. Unfortunately, all these things happened to me. Thank God for Super Lawyer Lisa Ivancich and her great staff for bringing justice to my case. I’m forever grateful for her tenacity, knowledge, and hard work in representing and settling my case favorably. While filing for WC/SIBTF took years to settle, Lisa and her staff were always there for me. Lisa is not only a Super Lawyer, she is also a wonderful person who listens and understands where I was coming from. She would not give you high hopes, but she and her staff gave their best in getting the medical/financial benefits that I truly deserved. Thank you, Lisa and staff for everything. I really appreciate your hard work, empathy, and caring over the years. I will miss you and your staff. If you need a competent and great lawyer, I highly recommend Lisa and staff and the Ivancich & Costis lawfirm.
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04 Sep, 2023 by Marie bothe
11 Jul, 2023 by Luz gonzalez
02 Sep, 2022 by Don
Lies to clients. Studders an stamers when talking in court. Makes California. Clients agree to plea bargns, due to his in ability to communicate in court.
His actions have contributed to the death of a young man.
He distorts statements. I'd have to say he is at the top of the list of worst attorneys in Northern california.
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02 Jun, 2021 by E. jason zamira
17 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
This lawyer is the WORST! BEWARE! Unorganized, no helpful legal advice was given. Unprofessional, unmotivated, never prepared for my case. Overall a very bad experience! please save yourself and do not make a bad decision as I did!
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