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05 Oct, 2011 by Richard
extremely caring and very hands on his mind amazes me
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22 Apr, 2017 by Greg
I have retained Tom and his law firm for labor matters. He has always provided excellent advice and has followed through diligently and promptly with all matters.
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02 Jul, 2010 by Robin
Thierry Montoya is a "go to" resource. Mr. Montoya is accessible to clients, and prompt in his responses. He possesses an excellent business acumen.
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02 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
2 people who politely introduced themselves as the "New owners" of the building in which we lived later served everyone in our apartment with Unlawful Detainers & Eviction Notices although we had a lease with owner who too lived in the same building as all of us.
With ownership of building being disputed in court, still being threatened with Unlawful detainers and eviction, Scott advised us to continue to pay our rent in a timely manner to the "new owners".
Although another tenant & I had the exact same case, we chose Scott, our neighbor did not.
The "new owners" suddenly and without any forewarning changed their lawyer and ask us to pay all the back rent in one lump sum. No explanation even though past checks would still be honored.
Scott advised us to comply, our neighbor's attorney advised otherwise.
The end result, we were finally recognized as tenants whereas our neighbor still faced many legal challenges to come. (big mistake on his part)
Now that almost a year of harassing behavior on the part of the "new owners", was finally put to rest, the terms of the lease stated that the losing party would pay for the legal fees.
Our case was heard before a judge and at first, we lost.
With facts in hand, Scott knew it wasn't right so we appealed and had the initial judgment overturned in our favor.
From this past experience, lessons learned are that not all attorneys behave the same. Initially, some are like cheer leaders who are full of energy and give clients high expectations. As time goes by, many of those same lawyers either become "too busy" or lose touch with their clients.
Scott is not one of them. He is what you would call a truly "down to earth" type of person who is easy to talk with and to his clients, always readily available.
Legal representation and advice is always an investment and finding a competent, hard working attorney to work on your behalf is not easy in a sea of "lawyers"...
Here's an insider's tip: Go see Scott first. Unlike the others, even the first consultation is free...
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28 Feb, 2015 by Janet
My startup company has relied on Yang & Kim to help us set up our LLC. They are timely, responsive, honest and always supply the personal and direct contact and help that we need. Mr. Yang has also helped me with a variety of personal filing and legal matters. If you're looking for a law firm who can help you over a lifetime, I would strongly recommend Yang & Kim.
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23 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
I recommended my lawyer she took care of our needs and did not leave us guessing..our lawyer was very professional and handled every question we had in a timely manner..we were very satisfied!
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30 Apr, 2013 by Chris
Chris is very thorough and detail oriented. He is organized and aggressive, yet he has a good sense of humor and the ability to keep things calm and under control. He handled an employment matter and gathered all the facts and successfully defended me to a favorable conclusion. Highly recommended.
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01 Jul, 2013 by Mary
As Chairman of the Board of Directors of IHO, Inc, an affordable housing developer, I have used Atty. Kershnar's services to help us set up our employment policies and to define limits of employer/employee relations. He is smart, to the point, and extremely helpful. I recommend his services wholeheartedly.
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16 Mar, 2015 by Jeanne james
If you need a U.S. Patent, I recommend using Raymond Sun - do not try to file on your own. Raymond knows the way U.S. Patent Examiners think and he communicates in their "professional" language. I know this because I attended a phone call session to the Examining Attorney at the USPTO. She had questions about the application and everything went well and I was awarded a patent. I have referred my family to him as well.
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20 May, 2014 by John
Hired her to litigate a business dispute. She did everything right. Agressive, tireless in pretrial matters, and hit a home run at trial. Could not ask for more.
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19 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
Ms. Keller was suggested to us by a highly respected Federal Defense Attorney and currently a sitting Judge. Ms. Keller demonstrates a depth of knowledge and then extended extraordinary effort on our behalf, while, with Irish wit, and very straight forward lecture, reminding that no one is 100% right, and to correct what might be viewed as a more serious problem in the future. Ms. Keller's parting words "Hope never to see you in my office again" are sincere. Strange to give 5 stars to someone who is so honest? No, is what a client needs from a good attorney. Ms. Keller is what other attorneys should use as a role model.
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09 Jun, 2017 by Ramesh
Scott Hanson is A really great person to work. Very good Lawyer . I will always use his service.
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21 Jun, 2012 by Jeannette
Kate Hartman is terrific. She is handling my case and she is on-task, responsive, ethical and very thorough. She is also prepared and has always been early when we are scheduled to meet. I am a Plaintiff in a case and she has patiently listened to hours of details regarding my case. Kate Hartman not only understands the information provided to her - she is able to communicate this information in the depositions and when filing declarations, interrogatories, etc. Although I know Kate has other cases and work to do, when I call with a question, she is available to take my call and makes me feel as if I am her only client. She is able to listen without interrupting and after each meeting, phone conversation with Kate I feel confident that she knows what she is doing. I do expert testimony and spend a lot of time with attorneys and in court and I highly recommend Kate Hartman as a very qualified and proactive Attorney.
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14 Oct, 2022 by Dan
I can't say enough positive things about Pasha Vafaei and MVP Law Group. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel/representation, whatever your situation may be. Employment Law, Workman Compensation, DUI Cases, Business Litigation, Immigration Law, etc. Pasha is honest, hard-working, extremely qualified, will take care of you, fight for you and help you feel at ease through the entire process.
I'm forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Pasha Vafaei and his amazing team. I knew immediately that I was in good hands from my very first consultation. He listened, was validating, and made me feel heard/understood, something refreshing in this industry that's hard to come by. All of my questions/concerns were answered and he kept me updated from start to finish.
Pasha was always available. Any time I needed to speak they picked up. He's a class act, professional, respectful, always one step ahead, and gets business done. He truly is the "MVP"! I felt at ease and confident knowing that Pasha was in my corner defending me.
The best lawyer and law firm (MVP Law Group) that I've worked with (probably out there), give him a call. You won't be disappointed. Thank you, Pasha!
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10 Aug, 2014 by David
She is one of the best lawyers I have ever had to hire. she has constantly done well when representing my company. Truly the best!!!
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26 Dec, 2012 by Margaret
I retained Mr. Daniels to represent my interests in an employment negotiation. Mr. Daniels treated me with dignity, respect and compassion. He was very responsive and explained all alternatives and the pros and cons of each course of action so that I could make an informed decision. I believe Mr. Daniels is dedicated to ensuring that the rights of the his clients are protected and that the voice of the "little guy" is heard.
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21 Aug, 2013 by Shahin
My first patent lawyer was very knowledgeable. However whenever I had a question, he would give me a brief and unfriendly response. As if his time was too valuable for me. Eventually, I switched to Danny for his services. Even though his practice is young, he is always willing to answer a question and re-explain a certain procedure. He returns phone calls promptly and happily. I feel like he's a consultant on my team. When he is not sure of an issue, he makes notes and gets back to me promptly, via email or a phone call. He gets all questions answered. In many occasions he goes above and beyond by sending relevant information that might be useful to me and my business. Danny has very strong social skills. For an attorney he is not intimidating. I strongly recommend Danny if you are an inventor, need a trademark or need any other of his services.
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30 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Lindeke is a compassionate attorney who is tough as nails. He has treated my family's case with the utmost respect and ferocity needed to win.
Highly recommend.
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31 Jul, 2017 by William
After meeting with Thomas for an initial consultation for an IRS matter I felt that a weight had been lifted. He explained that I could probably handle it myself but I felt it best to let a Pro handle it.
His initial estimate and Retainer Fee were accurate and he did not charge me for a slight overage of hours worked.
Thomas kept me informed throughout the process.
Thomas reached a reasonable Adjustment resolution with the IRS with NO penalties!
If you need help with a Tax matter Thomas is the man to call.
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03 Jul, 2013 by Archie
We sought an attorney for a construction/breach of contract action about three years ago. From the beginning, Mr. Dunn was thorough in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of moving a lawsuit forward, and he was straightforward in his discussions with us. From our knowledge of the industry and his informed communications, we chose to move forward. Mr. Dunn's understanding of this industry and its processes gave credibility and strength to this case each time we questioned whether this was the right decision for us to make. He and his team dissected the entire chain of events that occurred in this case and built strong, efficient defenses [thorough research, witness interviews, clear explanations of complex terminologies, clear and appropriate visual displays for the jury] -- absolutely evident in court as the case progressed forward. Mr. Dunn's ability to understand and react to the evidence presented by the defendants and to turn their case's 'strengths' into support for our case facts was phenomenal. Making a decision to file and pursue a lawsuit is stressful; in spite of this, Mr. Dunn's honesty and forthrightness allowed us to focus on the reasons why we moved forward, assess the possible outcomes, and make solid decisions involving the case, our commitment to pursuing what we felt were miscarriages of the law and, finally, what the outcomes could mean to our company and personal wealth -- important decisions when considering legal actions. We strongly recommend Mr. Dunn when legal action is needed; his commitment to his clients, the legal process, and to his work products have the reliability, thoroughness, knowledge, and trustworthiness necessary to be successful.
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18 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Steve was kind, compassionate and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and very polished.
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04 Jul, 2023 by Pai
We retained Catherine Rowlett for a real estate dispute in Northern Cal. She always communicated to us promptly at every development and her responsiveness was immediate and outstanding. She was very thorough, concise, and brought a ton of experience to the table. The case she put together was so strong, it was resolved in a week and we got pretty much everything we asked for...all without the need for binding arbitration. I can't say enough great things about her.
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05 Mar, 2013 by Scott
I hired Mr. Taber to advise me regarding issues surrounding an adjacent airport. I found his explanations of the complex area of law to be concise and easily understandable. He was very informed about both aviation law and the practical matters that would affect my case. He was always very responsive to my inquiries and kept me informed of his progress on my matter. I recommend him highly
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21 Jul, 2010 by Susan
Joel is the best attorney I have ever had. Hard working, honest, responsive and caring. He makes sure you get called back in a timely manner. Really cares about doing his best for you. Superb
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18 Aug, 2019 by Alan
As an in-house attorney, I have hired Jon as outside counsel on numerous litigation matters. His approach is to get the best result at the lowest cost and he excels at discussing available options, costs and likely outcomes. In fact, i liked his approach so much I hired him for two personal matters, both of which he brought to successful conclusions for me. Highly recommend.
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02 Nov, 2021 by Jimbo
I consulted with Mr. Rumm regarding an important statute of limitations issue after I found the article he wrote on it. He responded promptly, professionally with incredible knowledge and insight. Really appreciate you Mr. Rumm- have a drink on us!
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01 Mar, 2010 by John
I worked with Dirk on a horrible lawsuit and he was great to work with. He always was focused on solving the lawsuit and what was best for me. I would highly recommend him.
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05 Nov, 2020 by Gayane and michael
It was absolutely a great pleasure working with Alton. He is an amazing person and excellent attorney. A great negotiator and that’s why he was able to make a purchase agreement with our very difficult partner. One year ago it seemed impossible. Alton and all his team are highly experienced and helpful. Most importantly that he treated us with much of care. Even from vacation trip he was reachable. Amazing attorney. He is reliable,efficient,pleasant, responsible and very nice person. Very impressed by their dedication and professionalism.
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04 Feb, 2014 by Pamela
If you are looking for a hardworking, trustworthy, responsive attorney, then Kristin Godeke is the attorney for you. Kristin worked side by side with my attorney Michael Dawe on a "duty to defend" case against Liberty Mutual. Kristin held my hand throughout the entire case. We took the case through a jury trial in Federal court and were successful. Kristin kept me informed on an almost daily basis regarding any updates in the case from the time we filed the case all the way up to the start of the trial. Kristin assisted in handling this insurance case for me but she is also experienced in many other areas of corporate law. I highly recommend Kristin Godeke if you are looking for a good corporate attorney.
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29 Oct, 2014 by Sadoughimd
“Jeff Lewis is a responsible and capable attorney. He understands the law and shares potential options with his clients.”
“ Jeff is the first attorney I turn to feel comfortable . He is razor-sharp in his analysis, quick in his response and rock solid with the basis of his opinions.”
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