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13 Jul, 2023 by Robert escareno
Thanks again for representing us in the class action law suit against the BKK landfill back in 80s very grateful for the outcome.....
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17 Feb, 2023 by Ann yaniham
Atty: Farris Ain always helpful to his clients 2017 he handle our group lawsuit for Tenants and landlords. And he made us win, and now I contacted him again for a different lawsuit, I call this morning and return my call me right away. I always have a confident to represent me once again. I will always recommend him to all of the people that need justices. God Bless you and your family
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17 Feb, 2021 by Cory hanson
Richard Berbarian is truly and great guy. My daughter has had an incredibly tough road since birth. In my heart I believe that some of her struggles could have been avoided with proper medical care, but proving it is difficult due to her many health issues. Richard was caring, kind and professional throughout the process. Though we were unable to move forward with the potential case, my wife and I appreciate his honesty and commitment to hearing us out. You’d be hard pressed to find an attorney that cares as much as Richard does.
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06 Sep, 2024 by T. barrow
We recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Emily Lerner for a conservatorship case, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very first consultation, it was clear that Emily possesses a deep understanding of the complexities involved in conservatorship law. Emily took the time to listen to our concerns, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and made sure we were informed every step of the way. Communication was seamless. In the courtroom, her preparation and professionalism were second to none, and she presented our case with clarity and confidence. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, we achieved a favorable outcome that has brought peace of mind to our family after 2 years of a long drawn out, emotional & highly contested Conservatorship. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Emily and her staff have had on our lives.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Ed madrid
Emily Lerner is one of the most accomplished lawyers in Estate Planning that I have come across. I have been a lawyer for 45 years and I refer all my clients to her who are looking to plan their estate whether by Will or Living Trust. Most recently, my wife and I went to her as clients. She and her staff were very professional, attentive and explained all the details, what we had to do and what her role was setting up a Living Trust. She simplified the whole process not only for us but for our family. I recommend her without any reservations.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Tom plunkett
My wife and I are very satisfied with the estate planning advice and the Living Trust prepared by Emily Lerner. Her services were professional and prompt. We would not hesitate to recommend her legal estate planning services.
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15 Aug, 2021 by Reuben
Christine was the attorney I wish I had from the beginning. She is everything you would expect from a great attorney: professional, respectful, responsive, informative, and direct. She also really cared, and invested herself in the case, which is not something I can say about previous attorneys I’ve had. After getting nowhere for years, I finally got a huge win in parenting time thanks to Christine. She really helped navigate the messiness of the case and made sure I understood everything she presented. She helped keep me focused on the big picture despite the emotional roller coaster the whole process can be. I highly recommend her and will absolutely hire her again if necessary.
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07 Mar, 2021 by Diana
If I could give her 10 stars I would. She is the best lawyer you would ever hire. She knows how to get things done and get you the best settlement you can get. She helped me thru a two year divorce (because of ex) and kept me calm thru it all. If you want a great attorney hire Christine she will not steer you wrong.
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21 Jun, 2019 by Sarena
Christine Thielo is not only an amazing attorney but an amazing person as well. I felt as though she genuinely cared for my situation and worked hard to get me the best possible outcome, which she did! She represented me in my DV and child custody case and I couldn’t have asked for better. I came to her with quite a bit of history and just one month prior to my next court date. She put the time and effort to review and become completely familiar with my entire case in order to adequately represent me, which she did a great job doing. She explains very thoroughly every option that is available to you and is very honest with each outcome. She is experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and tough! She stands her ground and is not intimidated by anyone or anything. She, or her assistant Linda who is also amazing, gets back to you almost immediately. She went above and beyond my expectations, I can’t describe how grateful and thankful I am for her hard work and dedication.
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21 Mar, 2015 by Nardie
Attorney Georgina Lepe assisted us in completing our living trust. She was very knowledgeable and would patiently explain everything to us in layman's terms, so we had a complete understanding of what we were signing. She is both professional and warm and friendly. It's difficult to find an attorney with this combination. If you are looking for someone to assist you with legal services, we highly recommend Georgina Lepe. An added bonus is that she also speaks Spanish, so we can recommend her to our Spanish speaking friends.
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25 Aug, 2014 by Erik
Georgina Lepe has been a great outstanding lawyer, I as a client would refer Georgina to my friends and family, she has been handling my case and has done a great job she is responsible very knowledgeable and is on top of her work. I trust in her fully in which gives me peace of mind, i'm a happy client keep up the good work thank you Georgina.
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22 Aug, 2014 by Julian
Georgina Lepe is an incredible attorney. After interviewing 6 different living trust attorneys, I came upon Georgina and she was a godsend. My grandmother had terminal cancer and it was a very difficult time for my family, when I meet Georgina I knew she was the one. Georgina was very patient, explained everything very clearly, was able to answer all of our questions, and she made us all feel very comfort with the process. On top of it all she is able to speak Spanish which is my grandparents first language. My family and I were very happy with our experience with Georgina, she is hardworking, knowledgeable, caring, and a good person. I am planning to use Georgina again very soon, she is someone you can count on which nowadays is very rare to find.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Carole kahn
This is to express my deep thanks and appreciation for attorney Scott Glovsky. Although Mr. Glovsky is extremely busy handling health care denial appeals against major health insurers across California, he nonetheless took the time to consult with me in depth over a complex matter involving a health insurer's denial of a medically necessary prescription drug denial to a family member. In addition to Mr. Glovsky's undeniable legal expertise, he is a genuinely nice person, extremely pleasant and easy to talk to. He is a good listener and quickly grasped the situation and gave me terrific helpful advice. I am an attorney myself, and I have met many attorneys over my career. I must say that Scott Glovsky is a real role model whom more members of our profession should emulate. While some other attorneys may technically know the law in this field, in this age of robots, it is refreshing to meet a real and caring human being who happens to also be a skilled attorney with Mr. Glovsky's expertise. I therefore highly recommend attorney Scott Glovsky to any consumer in California who is suffering from the effects of a health insurance company's potentially wrongful denial of a benefit that they believe that they are entitled to! Sincerely, and with gratitude, Carole Kahn, Attorney at Law
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04 Feb, 2024 by Kimberly milton
The experience that I have had with this office has been absolutely incredible. I had brain surgery in January of 2023. Since my surgery, I have had numerous issues arise; from problems with my insurance plan, to incorrect hospital billing, to the lack of proper care by healthcare providers, as well as continued severe headaches and other neurological symptoms post-surgery. The past year has been a very trying time for me; I have really struggled. During this whole ordeal, there have been only a few professionals who have genuinely appeared to care about the situation I have been stuck in, and who have gone out of their way to try to help me; two of these individuals being Mr. Scott Glovsky and his assistant, Mr. Bruce Kaimo. It is has been so refreshing to be able to have encounters with such kind and ethical people, especially since I was beginning to wonder if these types of people still exist. My first encounter with this office was months ago when I was struggling with medical insurance issues. I spoke with Mr. Glovsky’s assistant Bruce, who was very thorough and professional. He explained to me that I had an employer-funded ERISA insurance plan, and even though their office was not able to provide assistance with these types of plans, Mr. Glovsky was still willing to have a phone consultation with me. When I spoke Mr. Glovsky, he spent the full 15 minutes of the consultation providing me with information about my insurance plan, and explained to me the next steps I should take to attempt to resolve the issue. This was a free consultation; he was aware, going into the call, that he was not going to profit off of my situation, but still chose to help me anyway. This is a sign, to me, of a person who is of very high moral character. I recently contacted his office again, after a year of struggling, inquiring about the medical situation I am in. His assistant, Bruce Kaimo, responded back to me and was extremely helpful in providing me with information as to how I should proceed. Based on the experiences I have had, I would not hesitate to recommend this law office to anyone who is seeking legal assistance. If only they took cases in the area of practice that I am looking for, they would be my first choice. I trust them and their advice.
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29 Mar, 2023 by Ali tannenbaum
My husband and I reached out to Scott for some advice on what we thought would be a pending lawsuit. He reviewed what we sent him and was able to give us terrific advice and great verbiage to use in our letter. With his help it didn't reach the lawsuit stage. We are grateful for his advice. And if needed would not hesitate to reach out to him in the future.
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01 Sep, 2017 by Whitney
Marivel helped me through a difficult time after my grandmother passed away. I wanted to protect the assets that were gifted to me and create provisions of my Trust to give to certain charities, as well as have a power-of-attorney and medical directive. I knew what I wanted and she facilitated everything quickly and easily. When I contacted her a couple years later she was more than willing to answer additional questions about my Trust. Thank you for the peace of mind.
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09 Jun, 2017 by May
My family came to her when our mother's health took a turn for the worse . Marivel was patient especially with my father who did not understand the process and was overwhelmed by all the paperwork. Marivel took her time explaining what needed to be done and broke it down for us. Thank you for your patience and ensuring that our elderly father didn't feel overwhelmed by the whole situation.
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07 Jun, 2017 by Leanne
When my mother got diagnosed with a terminal disease, my brother and I were so lost. Family and friends told us we needed to get my mother's affairs in order, yet we did not know the process let alone the first step. That is when Marivel came in. My boyfriend had recommended me to her and I called her right away. She made it so easy for us and she came to our home to set everything up. She explained everything we needed to make sure we were all taken care of. She put our minds at ease so my brother and I can focus on the most important thing - to spend as much time we had left with our mother. Thank you, Marivel for all you did for our family. Not only were you available every time we had questions, you were so professional and willing to help. Best of all, you showed us compassion. You treated us as if we were your own family and not just a client.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Giovanni capra
My greatest experience with a law firm by far! Alex was of great help very knowledgeable and put me first. His help at the front desk is very helpful as well. As a law enforcement officer I would definitely recommend Napolin Law without a doubt.
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10 Dec, 2021 by Marta morales
A call back on Sunday evening!!! Super personable... I really felt I was understood. Definitely will use this lawfirm and would recommend to family and friends.
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19 Mar, 2020 by Aytan temor
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20 Aug, 2024 by Giovanni capra
My greatest experience with a law firm by far! Alex was of great help very knowledgeable and put me first. His help at the front desk is very helpful as well. As a law enforcement officer I would definitely recommend Napolin Law without a doubt.
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10 Dec, 2021 by Marta morales
A call back on Sunday evening!!! Super personable... I really felt I was understood. Definitely will use this lawfirm and would recommend to family and friends.
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19 Mar, 2020 by Aytan temor
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20 Aug, 2024 by Giovanni capra
My greatest experience with a law firm by far! Alex was of great help very knowledgeable and put me first. His help at the front desk is very helpful as well. As a law enforcement officer I would definitely recommend Napolin Law without a doubt.
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10 Dec, 2021 by Marta morales
A call back on Sunday evening!!! Super personable... I really felt I was understood. Definitely will use this lawfirm and would recommend to family and friends.
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09 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Gomez is a great attorney. He takes the time to actually read your case and demonstrates he is dedicated to getting the best possible outcome. He gives good legal advice and actually takes the time to answer all your questions and concerns!!
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12 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Matthew Gomez is a very well prepared and knowledgeable attorney. During my case he made me feel as though he was on their side and did everything in his power to help me. He provided updates to me every time something happened with my case. Not only was he assuring for me but also for my family and made us all feel well taken care of. Very thankful for his help and representation during my case.
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12 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Came across Matthew and consulted with him. He gave me great advice of what I needed to do to resolve the situation I was going through.
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18 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
When I seek information or advice regarding employment or civil litigation issues, there is one attorney that I know I can count on - Alan Leahy of The Leahy Law Firm. Over the years he has consistently met and exceeded my expectations, with thoughtful and helpful legal advice and recommendations. I also have wholeheartedly referred my friends to him and they have been equally impressed by his attention to detail, level of knowledge and professionalism. Great attorney! Great law firm!
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28 Jun, 2013 by Rick
As business owners, we are often faced with legal matters that can detract us from other business purposes. When such matters have arisen in my company, I have had the good fortune of being able to have my own legal team, Alan J, Leahy and his staff at the Leahy Law Firm, APC. Alan's knowledgeable experience and cost-benefit analytical approach has consistently delivered effective results. Throughout the years, Alan has proven to be a formidable advocate and legal representative of our company. His knowledgable experience and immediate responsiveness, has enabled me and my company to stay focused on business. Being able to reply and trust counsel to advocate and advise my partners and I, whether the issues are corporate or in litigation, has been a valuable asset to my company.
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28 Jun, 2013 by Terry watson, cetusa
For over a decade, Alan J. Leahy and his staff have been our general counsel. During that time, Alan and his staff have aptly navigated our company through complex litigation as well as corporate matters across abroad spectrum of jurisdictions, and even on different continents. I have found the staff of the Leahy Law Firm to be effective and diligent in their work on our behalf. Alan has always been clear in explaining the different options, prospects, and approaches to resolving each matter in as cost-effective method as possible. We would certainly recommend the firm to others who need an intelligent and effective approach to their legal services.
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13 Sep, 2022 by Louis white
Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, complete and helpful. Their billing is also very fair. They assisted with complex issues regarding my mom's trust and set up a thorough estate plan for my wife and me, including advanced directives, powers of attorney and related documents. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm.
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10 Jul, 2022 by P. c.
Very professional and very helpful, Michael was very helpful
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11 Jan, 2022 by Eddie olivas iii
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09 Mar, 2011 by Anonymous
Did a great job. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She kept me well informed on my case and we won.
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08 Mar, 2011 by Kathleen
I have worked with many attorneys in the past and have never worked with an attorney that is so capable. She is very timely, reponsive and kept me informed continuously. She is very strong in her arguements and quite the successful trial attorney. She was extremely thorough in her research on my case. She is by far the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am very hopeful that I am never on the opposing side of a case with Geralyn Skapik as the attorney!
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08 Mar, 2011 by Anonymous
Ms. Skapik was very professional in the handling of my case and always returned my phone calls when I had questions. I was fortunate to have been referred to her by a friend (who also was being represented by her), who told me that Ms. Skapik had many years of experience handling environmental cases and that I should talk to her first. I would definately refer her to anyone.
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05 May, 2021 by Bruce allen
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24 Nov, 2014 by Recheverria
Michael J. Bidart is a champion of consumer rights, has won numerous verdicts and awards, has helped define insurance bad faith and has helped establish greater protections for insurance consumers.
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05 May, 2021 by Bruce allen
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28 Aug, 2015 by Richie
My wife had a stroke and I was in dire need to speak with a legal consultant to get some direction on what type of steps to take next. Danica spent the time needed to help me understand the difference between recoverable vs. non-recoverable damages and details about the litigation process. This really helped put my mind at ease because I did not have a starting point. In the end, she provided a recommendation to consult with a law firm who specializes in my type of use case. I think she knew she was going to end up referring all along, but just the fact that she spent close to an hour with me really shows that she cared! I would definitely recommend her.
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17 Apr, 2019 by Vanessa
We reached out to Genoveva for her services of a will/trust for my Mother. She took time with my Mother and created a seamless process that now has my Mom feeling relief because her affairs are in order. From start to finish, we felt Genoveva really cared about my Mother and her wishes. I highly suggest Genoveva, you will not be disappointed.
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02 Jan, 2019 by Cynthia
I consulted with her regarding a child custody case. She offered great advice and was able to help me prioritize what I really needed help with given my financial situation. She was professional and followed through with everything she said she would assist me with. I would of hired her to represent me if I was in a better financial situation and hope others will highly consider her services.
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02 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
Mrs. Battram is the most honest respectable lawyer ever. She is very knowledgeable, and she works very hard, beyond my expectation. Mrs. Battram always treated me with the upmost respect at all times. She always took the time to understand my problems, and promptly took care of the entire process. Whenever I email or call her about any questions, I got an instant comprehensive response. She is highly recommended.
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31 Dec, 2011 by Anonymous
Linda took on our legal case and has been there every moment that something happens. She is very knowledgeable in the law and responds quickly to phone calls or emails and is welcoming for us to just stop by her office for help. We have complete trust in her for this and upcoming court cases. She files in a timely manner. I overall would recommend her!
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07 Dec, 2011 by Anonymous
He had my case settled in a matter of days! Very professional, and trustworthy, and he treated me with lots of respect, his assistant is also great as well...I would definitely recommend him
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24 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Wheeler completed me case from start to finish. What started as an arbitration developed into the filing of a civil case. I was impressed with Mr. Wheeler's style and professionalism in advancing my employment rights. Although I did not earn a very high salary, Mr. Wheeler obtained the results which were beyond my highest expectations.
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22 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr Overfield has been working on my case for about 3 months and everything is going good. With him and god's help I will get my papers soon. I talked to other lawyers but they wanted too much money, and I did not feel good about them.
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13 Apr, 2011 by Jorge & ana
Jennifer was exceedingly helpful in setting up our Estate Planning. From the beginning we felt at ease in working with her. She is highly competent and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. She is very approachable and friendly and we could see she looked after our best interest. The process was simple and direct. We highly recommend her services.
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17 Feb, 2014 by Julie
Mrs. Forgo is a highly knowledgeable and qualified attorney in child support issues. As a staff attorney for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Child Support Services and a Supervising attorney for the County of San Bernardino, Child Support Service, she has direct work experience of internal policies and procedures, as well as professional interactions with the presiding judges. She was able to meet with me promptly to review my child support case. She explained to me with expert detail the summons, the documentation requested of me and the other party, the court proceeding, the demeanor of the judges and the options provided by the County. She walked me through each step to ensure my level of understanding was through. I would highly recommend Mrs. Forgo or anyone of her associates.
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28 Feb, 2016 by Ernie
If anyone has ever gone through a bankruptcy case you know how lonely and frightening it can be. Jane Cervantes walked us through the process and dealt with the courts minimizing our fears. Jane's dealings with the court were aggressive and always kept our interests in mind. Jane takes a personal approach that you will not find in other attorney's, she cares for her clients and is a bulldog vs. the courts. Jane got us through our Chapter 13 case with zero hiccups and a fresh start. Happy it is behind us and I thank Jane for her professionalism and experience! I HIGHLY recommend Jane for anyone going through what we did.
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27 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
He helped me out with my specific problem. Responded quickly and gave me good advice.
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12 Jun, 2015 by Ivan
Ms. Vargas is a great attorney. She kept me updated with the facts of my case and got me great results. It's hard to find an attorney you can trust, and I'm glad I found Ms. Vargas. She spoke Spanish to my non-english speaking family members and answered their questions.
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05 May, 2021 by Bruce allen
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