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26 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I am grateful to have worked with Olivia on a recent legal matter. I couldn’t have asked for a more attentive or knowledgable lawyer. From our first conversation, Olivia made me feel validated and communicated a calm, experienced professionalism that got me through a very challenging time. She is highly skilled in explaining complicated legal concepts and strategy, and cares that the client fully comprehends and is on the same page. Olivia always realistically set my expectations (everything always happened as she said it would), took all of my concerns seriously, and answered my many questions in a timely manner. She is extremely responsive, thorough, and empathetic. At times I felt like I was her only client! She helped me achieve my desired result, and I am so thankful. I highly recommend working with Olivia!
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15 Aug, 2023 by Megan
I am writing to highly recommend Olivia as an attorney. I had the pleasure of working with her on a recent legal matter, and she was absolutely outstanding. Olivia is a highly skilled and experienced attorney with a deep understanding of the law. She is also a gifted communicator who is able to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and concise way. I was going through a very stressful time when I hired Olivia, and she was able to put me at ease immediately. She took the time to listen to my concerns and explain my options in detail. She also made sure to keep me updated on the progress of my case and answer all of my questions. Olivia not only made me feel comfortable, but she also made me feel confident that she would get the job done. She developed a comprehensive plan of action and executed it flawlessly. She was always available to answer my calls and emails, and she worked tirelessly to represent my interests. In the end, Olivia was able to achieve a successful outcome for my case. I am so grateful for her help and support, and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an experienced and compassionate attorney. Here are some specific examples of Olivia's strengths as an attorney: -She always made time to meet with me, even when I had to reschedule our appointments at the last minute. -She always listened to my concerns and took them seriously. -She never made me feel like I was asking a stupid question. -She was always available to answer my calls and emails. -She kept me updated on the progress of my case, even when there was no news. Thank you for everything Olivia!
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10 Jul, 2023 by Stephanie
My experience working with Olivia was very positive and I am grateful to have had her as my representation in a case involving a subject so sensitive and personally challenging. From our preliminary phone call she made me feel comfortable and validated my experience, making sure to do this throughout the entire legal process. She was highly communicative with me over phone and email, always following up to ensure my case would move forward efficiently. Whenever I had questions, especially about the legal process and terms of legal agreements, she would take the time to explain them thoroughly so I understood. I would highly recommend Olivia for legal representation.
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09 Oct, 2015 by Scott
I am extremely pleased with Gabriel and what he has done for me. He helped settle my case quickly and always kept me in the loop with everything that went on. He was very easy to reach and keep in contact with. I am so beyond thankful and happy with the results of my case and how hard Gabriel worked for me. I highly recommend Gabriel to anyone who needs a great attorney!
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12 Sep, 2015 by Andrew
Gabe represented me with a firm regarding an accident I was in April of 2013. When Gabe left the firm, they continued to pass me around from attorney to attorney, never treating my case with any respect. Eventually, after 18 months, they decided that my case wasn't worth their time and dropped me as q client, not before slapping a lien on my case. I took my case to Gabe and asked him to hell since he was the original attorney on the case and I'm glad I did. From the very first minute he represented me, he acted as if we we best friends and was always trying to help me get the best outcome. The original firm on the case received a settlement offer of $24,000+ and suggested that I take it, even though it was far below expectations. Gabe was able to negotiate it settlement up to $50,000 and he even paid a portion of the original firm's lien out of his percentage so that I would get an amount that he felt was fair, which after everything had been paid was over $31,000. From here on out, I will be having Gabe represent me on any legal matter I need representation on and I would strongly recommend him to anybody needing representation. He will go above and beyond the regular call of duty to get the best result possible for you.
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31 Jul, 2015 by A criminal defense client
I was charged with a marijuana related offense in Chico, California. Although, I was from Los Angeles and arrested in Northern California, I was referred to Gabriel. Gabriel fought hard for me and the D.A. ended up dismissing the charges!
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31 Mar, 2014 by Alexandra
Lindsay is an incredibly attentive and tenacious lawyer who is always willing to go above and beyond to meet client's needs. We have found her particularly useful in helping us to navigate challenges associated with being a rapidly growing business. I highly recommend Lindsay if you are looking for someone who is trustworthy, affordable and knowledgable!
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21 Mar, 2014 by Catherine, dpm inc.
We have worked with Lindsay on trademarks and trade dress for different products and have been extremely happy with the work she has performed for us. She is very personable, a great adviser, keeps us up to date on progress, and does a good job explaining the legal process in layman's terms. We realize we could not have done this without her knowledge and expertise and are very fortunate to have Lindsay on our team.
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20 Mar, 2014 by Grace
I've worked as a client with Lindsay Molnar on a variety of areas between contracts, litigation, trademark, etc and find her refreshing, as she is bright, responsive and has provided "common sense, legally strategic" legal advice and actions, for our various company groups. She is highly professional, bright and communicates extremely well (important when you need the "bottom" line to make sound decisions. I recommend Lindsay and continue to do business with her for our legal needs.
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11 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Penelope was a fantastic attorney. She handled our case with true professionalism and was always very responsive when we called or emailed her. We were extremely happy with the outcome of our case and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great attorney.
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10 Jun, 2013 by Sarah
This was a great attorney, she got back to you in a timely manner, researched all her answers and was always willing to go above and beyond. She connects well to all different personalities and was easy to talk to.
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09 Jun, 2013 by Patty
Ms. Deihl handled our case with sensitivity and confidence. She outlined our choices and potential consequences of each very well so we had a complete understanding before proceeding. It saved us time and money and we hire her again if the need arose.
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16 Dec, 2012 by Alma bel villalpando
Having dealt with various lawyers in the past who lied to me just to get my money, giving me false hopes, we met Delia L Franco, who from the beginning proved to have extensive knowledge of immigration laws. She managed to obtain legal residence for my family members who dreamt of this for many years. Thank you for everything, Delia!
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14 Dec, 2012 by Esteban
Delia and the Franco Law Group truly care about their clients and take every case personally. I have worked on several events with them, including Deferred Action workshops and Immigration Forums. Delia is sincere, professional, and has a genuine passion for Immigration Law. She is incredibly knowledgeable and is my 'go-to' for anything Immigration related.
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12 Dec, 2012 by Analicia
Delia Franco has proven to be the most efficient immigration attorney in Los Angeles; she and her team are always willing to help showing genuine care for their clients.
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17 May, 2017 by Rt abbott construction
RTA is a substantial ultra high end construction company that engages in luxury homebuilding in Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Beverly Hills and other Southern California communities. David Rudich has been our attorney for many years. His work has been highly skilled and he has great expertise with respect to contractual and regulatory matters, especially with respect to real estate and construction. Also, his fees have consistently been very reasonable.
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10 May, 2017 by Emil
David has represented me for over twenty years on matters of substance that range from Real Estate Investments as well as General business matters with an emphasis on contract oversight. The attention to detail and legal insight ,born out of many years of practice at the highest levels, is apparent in all of his work. There is a reason as to why I intend to continue to use him, he's is simply the smartest most conscientious lawyer I know.
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01 Oct, 2015 by David
Mr Rudich has worked with our group on various matters for over 20 years. He is ever there, quick to respond and aggressively address any matter/issue that comes up. His is a cherished relationship, one that has saved us from ourselves on several occasions, and in the process saved us now in the low millions of dollars in operating expenses due to his unflinching grasp of existing and developing law as it applies to our field, which happens to be medical. I'm proud to count him as more than just a friendly acquaintance. He is a friend -- and a powerful one at that.
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21 Sep, 2015 by Mike
Scott does a great job of taking care of my legal issues, so I can focus on my Property Management business. I had an issue with a person that had purchased a building from me, and then many months later tried to make an issue that there was a problem with the 2nd floor of the building. We disclosed all in Escrow, but this person still tried to make an issue of it, and Scott quickly and efficiently took care of the issue. This is just one of the cases that Scott handled. His advice is extremely valuable and has certainly helped me make my business more successful. We just forward any possible legal issue to his office, and we are fortunate enough to have them as our attorneys. Mike MF Property Management
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04 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Having an aversion to the legal system and its convoluted procedures, it is of the utmost importance that I have a lawyer that I can trust competently to represent my interests, as well as one that can put my concerns at ease during the process. Scott Baker is an experienced lawyer who fulfills these requirements perfectly.
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25 Feb, 2013 by Dawit
I am the CFO of a multi-disciplinary construction and maintenance company that operate throughout California. We have used Scott’s firm for consulting and litigation services for nearly 20 years. His firm has been consistently successful in protecting my company’s rights in various types of matters such as contract disputes, unfair trade practices, employment and collections. I have attended trials, arbitrations, administrative hearings and mediations with Scott and have found him to be fully prepared, responsive to our needs, aggressive yet sensible, and he has the rare ability to educate us on each process while considering the business implications of the legal options. I highly recommend Scott’s firm to everyone who wants a smart, intuitive, caring, diligent and protective attorney who approaches problems with sensible solutions.
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22 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Represented client with outstanding advocacy in California case, resulting in published opinion involving complex issues of interrelated civil and criminal law.
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13 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I needed assistance from an attorney because an investment firm had made a mistake in my fund allocations, resulting in loss of income to me. Chad was persistent with them in requesting that they pay this lost income to me. His knowledge of the laws pertaining to my case were very well presented in his correspondence with them. His persistence resulted in my receiving the entire sum I requested, despite their reluctance to do so! He was very responsive, knowledgeable, and was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend him to anyone that needs an intelligent, competent, and personable attorney!
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12 Jun, 2013 by Gary
I have known Chad Wootton professionally for about 7 years and each time I have used him as an attorney or as a consultant the results have been outstanding. His grasp of the law and complex situations is exemplary. He is a gifted writer and a very dedicated to his clients type of attorney. I would highly recommend him with the understanding that this is the first professional recommendation I have ever conducted, since I do not take these things lightly.
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23 Jan, 2021 by Michael
I would highly recommend Attorney Edward Choi and Associates to anyone in my own family or yours and hope that this review may give you a little peace of mind. I cannot express the gratitude I feel regarding my experience that would encompass his professionalism. Having always worked in a capacity that requires me to perform at a high level of proficiency, responsibility and professionalism, I could not believe that I found myself in a position where I would need an attorney. My personal incident occurred prior to COVID and it was difficult at times to remain patient. Having experienced a hardship, anxiety and the unknown were at times difficult to cope with especially with delays due to a pandemic. Like most hardships’ hindsight is 20/20. During the actual resolution of my case I utterly understood the level of experience and efficiency that Attorney Edward and Associates retain. What I would like to share with anyone who is or is considering Attorney Edward Choi is that not only was my experience beyond my expectations, but that you are in the hands of true professionals who are genuinely representing your interest’s and rights.
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02 Feb, 2017 by Daniel
I had a personal injury case, rear-ended on the freeway. Mr. Choi and his staff were absolutely amazing, answered any questions I had, got me a chiro treatment facility near my house, got me a rental car, and settled my case quickly and for what I believe was the maximum value of my case. I would recommend Mr. Choi without reservation.
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31 Oct, 2010 by Brian
Attorney Choi was extremely helpful throughout my entire case. He was very knowledgegable and informative. I am very satisified with the results as I have been fully compensated through the lemon law that Attoreny Choi help represent. I would recommend Attorney Choi. He is smart, fair, and thorough.
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