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20 May, 2022 by Jalena bingham
From one attorney to another, John Parsons is my go-to real estate guy. Practical, smart, a great strategic thinker and a more than fair biller. Highly recommend!
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05 Apr, 2020 by Dean birinyi
Jon has helped me quickly, and easily resolve two challenges in the past twelve months.
He’s great.
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16 Jul, 2019 by Tina maskan
I was recommended to Jon by a friend in seek of a lawyer who could help me establish my business partnership. It was very important for me to be represented by someone who understood the tone of terms I was looking to create in the contract. I wanted to be represented well and also keep a peaceful negotiation between my future business partner and I.
Jon was amazing in hearing my concerns and providing the right steps, guidance and legal stance for me to move forward confidently and propose my terms for the business partnership. He found a lot of loop holes in our partnership agreement that would have greatly worked against me and was able to provide the solution. He explained to me how everything works so that I could understand for myself and was empowered in my position.
I am very grateful for Jon because without him, I would have been committing to an unfavorable situation. With him, I gained confidence and security as a business woman. I will continue to use him in my future endeavors and have been recommending him to friends and family!
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19 Aug, 2019 by Janusz
I cannot say enough great things about Ed. I hired him after I was pulled out for expired out of country DL. He managed the charges to be dismissed. I don't ever wish you need his services, but if you did, Ed Samuels is an excellent choice!
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14 Dec, 2017 by Amy
Mr. Samuels is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him. Ed has represented me through DUI and other charges. He has consistently provided excellent legal advice, he is accessible, and is genius in court. Ed has always represented me fairly and made my legal goals attainable. He is the best. And a cool guy. You can count on him.
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20 May, 2022 by Jalena bingham
From one attorney to another, John Parsons is my go-to real estate guy. Practical, smart, a great strategic thinker and a more than fair biller. Highly recommend!
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05 Apr, 2020 by Dean birinyi
Jon has helped me quickly, and easily resolve two challenges in the past twelve months.
He’s great.
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16 Jul, 2019 by Tina maskan
I was recommended to Jon by a friend in seek of a lawyer who could help me establish my business partnership. It was very important for me to be represented by someone who understood the tone of terms I was looking to create in the contract. I wanted to be represented well and also keep a peaceful negotiation between my future business partner and I.
Jon was amazing in hearing my concerns and providing the right steps, guidance and legal stance for me to move forward confidently and propose my terms for the business partnership. He found a lot of loop holes in our partnership agreement that would have greatly worked against me and was able to provide the solution. He explained to me how everything works so that I could understand for myself and was empowered in my position.
I am very grateful for Jon because without him, I would have been committing to an unfavorable situation. With him, I gained confidence and security as a business woman. I will continue to use him in my future endeavors and have been recommending him to friends and family!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Jamie “the sheep herders wife” cohoon
They fought for us...HARD...and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. The best firm we could have gone with, honestly.
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17 May, 2023 by Bryan smith
You need an attorney to listen if your story has any complexity, and Becky and Stacy will listen!
We had many attorneys not listen to our issue in its entirety, so they told us we were incorrect and had nothing even when we did.
Many attorneys just want easy cases they can win off the top of their head; they do not want a challenge. Real legal work requires actual effort reviewing laws and case law, and listening to the clients whole story - that is what you will get here.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Kate crane
I recommend Berman North without reservation. Stacy North and Natasha Gálvez helped me with an employment issue, and I was entirely satisfied with their work. They are professional, efficient, cost-conscious, extremely talented, and kind. A longtime C-suite executive in Silicon Valley referred me to them — Berman North is the best in California employment law.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Margot gerritsen
Jennifer and her staff helped me go through the naturalisation process. She is great! Very helpful, friendly, patient, clear and very efficient. You'll be in great hands with her firm. Highly recommended.
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23 Apr, 2024 by Aaron 91
Jennifer was super kind and helpful regarding our green card process!
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21 Mar, 2023 by Meghna malhotra
Jennifer and Litha helped us through our entire immigration journey - from getting my first greencard all the way to becoming a naturalized US citizen. Over the last 5 years they have been extremely professional, helpful and kind. We always felt like they understood how life changing this journey was for us. We couldn’t have found better legal counsel to help us through this process. We highly recommend them!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Jamie “the sheep herders wife” cohoon
They fought for us...HARD...and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. The best firm we could have gone with, honestly.
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17 May, 2023 by Bryan smith
You need an attorney to listen if your story has any complexity, and Becky and Stacy will listen!
We had many attorneys not listen to our issue in its entirety, so they told us we were incorrect and had nothing even when we did.
Many attorneys just want easy cases they can win off the top of their head; they do not want a challenge. Real legal work requires actual effort reviewing laws and case law, and listening to the clients whole story - that is what you will get here.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Kate crane
I recommend Berman North without reservation. Stacy North and Natasha Gálvez helped me with an employment issue, and I was entirely satisfied with their work. They are professional, efficient, cost-conscious, extremely talented, and kind. A longtime C-suite executive in Silicon Valley referred me to them — Berman North is the best in California employment law.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Jamie “the sheep herders wife” cohoon
They fought for us...HARD...and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. The best firm we could have gone with, honestly.
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17 May, 2023 by Bryan smith
You need an attorney to listen if your story has any complexity, and Becky and Stacy will listen!
We had many attorneys not listen to our issue in its entirety, so they told us we were incorrect and had nothing even when we did.
Many attorneys just want easy cases they can win off the top of their head; they do not want a challenge. Real legal work requires actual effort reviewing laws and case law, and listening to the clients whole story - that is what you will get here.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Kate crane
I recommend Berman North without reservation. Stacy North and Natasha Gálvez helped me with an employment issue, and I was entirely satisfied with their work. They are professional, efficient, cost-conscious, extremely talented, and kind. A longtime C-suite executive in Silicon Valley referred me to them — Berman North is the best in California employment law.
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17 May, 2022 by Martin kirkwood
Great communication. Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys.
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20 Sep, 2017 by Christopher ferreira
13 Mar, 2010 by Robert
Bruce is a bet the Company lawyer that I have used for large and mid-size M&A.
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12 Dec, 2018 by Ben reaves
11 Feb, 2015 by Kevin
Attorney Young was not the typical PD we often here about who gives poor representation. She represented as if I were paying her service. I was facing up to ten years but she got me 8 1/2 months in a halfway house. I sincerely thank you Ms. Young for the excellent job you done for me. Much love and respect for you. Kevin D. Dreher.
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18 Nov, 2022 by Esmeralda maldonado
31 Jul, 2022 by Richard jones
A top notch law firm offering superior levels of insight, acumen, and service. The lawyers are excellent and the resources available to them equally so. Their connection to government regulatory bodies is top notch, and the litigation department is what you would want for a “bet the company” litigation. A wise pick for start ups and more substantial companies.
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09 Mar, 2021 by Neel iyer
18 Nov, 2022 by Esmeralda maldonado
31 Jul, 2022 by Richard jones
A top notch law firm offering superior levels of insight, acumen, and service. The lawyers are excellent and the resources available to them equally so. Their connection to government regulatory bodies is top notch, and the litigation department is what you would want for a “bet the company” litigation. A wise pick for start ups and more substantial companies.
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09 Mar, 2021 by Neel iyer
07 Sep, 2021 by Katherine callan
Danial Olmos did a fantastic job as my defense attorney
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04 Jun, 2016 by Raleigh hidden history
01 Dec, 2013 by Thomas wilson
Nolan, Armstrong and Barton helped my out-of-state state client quickly resolve his San Mateo county DUI case without having to make repeated trips to San Francisco for court appearances.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Gabriel moreno
An overall great experience at this establishment working with Julian and Juan for some legal services. The team and staff were very friendly, professional, quick to respond, and provided excellent service.
I would definitely recommend their team for your legal needs.
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25 Apr, 2023 by Rimma g
12 Sep, 2021 by Ronny kaynan
07 Nov, 2024 by Jamie “the sheep herders wife” cohoon
They fought for us...HARD...and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. The best firm we could have gone with, honestly.
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17 May, 2023 by Bryan smith
You need an attorney to listen if your story has any complexity, and Becky and Stacy will listen!
We had many attorneys not listen to our issue in its entirety, so they told us we were incorrect and had nothing even when we did.
Many attorneys just want easy cases they can win off the top of their head; they do not want a challenge. Real legal work requires actual effort reviewing laws and case law, and listening to the clients whole story - that is what you will get here.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Kate crane
I recommend Berman North without reservation. Stacy North and Natasha Gálvez helped me with an employment issue, and I was entirely satisfied with their work. They are professional, efficient, cost-conscious, extremely talented, and kind. A longtime C-suite executive in Silicon Valley referred me to them — Berman North is the best in California employment law.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Max nowicki
05 Dec, 2024 by George rivello
Excellent corporate healthcare law
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25 Nov, 2024 by K. som
Great, law firm. Excellent with communication, and delivery. Extremely knowledgeable attorneys. Thank you
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11 Jul, 2011 by Kevin
I have worked with Ron for over twenty years and found him to be outstanding. He has a good sense for the business sides of any transaction and is realistic about time frames and costs. Highest recommendation.
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07 Jul, 2011 by Joe
If you are looking for an immigration attorney who will stick by you through thick and thin, will advocate for you, and will ultimately succeed in getting you a green card, Ron Rose is the one. Ron originally represented me in my immigration case when I was company-sponsored and later with my marriage-sponsored case. Some people get lucky and have a relatively hassle-free, smooth immigration experience. I was not one of those people. I was lucky to have Ron fighting for me through years of legal maneuvering. No matter what obstacles the USCIS put it my way, Ron navigated them with professionalism and perseverance. Thanks to Ron, I have a my green card today.
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05 Jul, 2011 by Sandeep
I have known Ron for a long time and have always found Ron to be very responsive and knowledgeable. He not only has in-depth knowledge of on immigration law but I have been also impressed by his overall personality and straight forwardness. I am very happy to be backed by Ron on my immigration matters. I would have no second thought on recommending Ron to my connections.
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18 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
My husband and I decided to file marriage based adjustment of status on our own since our case was pretty simple. When the interview got scheduled, we started to get nervous. I contacted many lawyers in the area just so I can get information on what to expect. However I was shocked to be told that most lawyers wanted 1000 or more for the service saying that they will need to review everything.
Andrew was the only one who understood what I needed took the time to listen to our case gave me the advice I need.
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11 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
I have worked with a lot of lawyers on my case . And he exceeded all my expectations . He goes way beyond what is necessary to help you and on top of that he's a great person!
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24 Jun, 2016 by Alessandra
Andrew worked on kids naturalization application and on my naturalization as well. He was excellent let we know every step and also helped us be ready for the naturalization interview.
Now we are a U.S Citizens and we are so grateful for Andrew. We recommend him.
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05 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
I have talked to a few attorneys about my case as its a very nasty defamation case. Tim really went out of his way to try to help and coach me and even assisted in preparing me on a small claims case. Tim is very sharp, compassionate, and knowledgable. It was refreshing to talk to somebody who seemed like they really cared and genuinely wanted to help.
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26 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Tim advised me an negotiation with my employer. His experience, knowledge, and calm demeanor helped create a sense of security through the process. Ultimately, Tim's steady leadership and advice proved right on target; and led to assured satisfaction my employment objectives were met.
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04 Mar, 2015 by Irene
Mr. Broderick has been our corporate attorney for 20 plus years. We have had several unusual and tough cases related to our specific industry, turned over to Tim for resolution. Each instance we experienced successful results. Tim and his team can tackle on a variety of legal matters with an effective winning conclusion for his client. Our company is very satisfied with Mr. Broderick's exceptional services.
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10 Mar, 2008 by Anonymous
Stepehen has been a great resource for our companies since he successfully represented us in a partnership dispute in he late 90s. He's always available and extremely knowledgeable in his field(s).
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10 Mar, 2008 by Anonymous
Steve Gerrish was exactly the guy I needed when I negotiated my employment contract at the sale of my company. He had a framework of reasonable and customary terms, but he was completely open to my idiosyncratic preferences. I may have imagined it, but I felt that he absolutely understood what I wanted to accomplish, and (conversely) what I did not care about at all.
He was clear and responsive when I was drafting and negotiating the contract, and he was ready and alert when the provisions were unexpectedly triggered.
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08 Mar, 2008 by Anonymous
He represented me in a trial-like arbitration setting in 2000. He was well prepared and did an excellent job presenting a complex case. We prevailed on every count and were awarded our fees. Since then he has become my adviser on various partnership and HR matters. He is generous with his time, offers concise, practical answers and is very fair when it comes to billing. Steve has a great deal of personal integrity. Ethical behavior comes naturally to him. His advice has helped me avoid numerous problems over the years.
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20 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Philip assisted us with the changes to the trust and power of attorney due my my mothers Alzheimer condition. He was very helpful and patient during this difficult time.
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11 Nov, 2016 by Ronald d
He was very professional ,efficient & very easy with whom to communicate .
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08 Oct, 2016 by Domingo & natividad
We met with Atty. Philip Sousa who explained to us the importance and advantages of creating a trust. We have talked with other trust attorneys before but when we met Atty. Sousa, we immediately trusted his knowledge and professionalism. He is friendly and courteous & was thorough in answering all our questions during meetings prior to the creation & signing of the trust 2 weeks later.
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14 Jan, 2016 by Jing
I did two consultations with Hendrik, because I had issues with my EB2, and the company lawyer could not provide good answers. My consultations covered topics in EB2, H1B, F1, and B2. Hendrik is very knowledgeable and quick to respond. He helped me understand my situation well, and pointed out pros and cons in different scenarios.
I wish Hendrik could be my company lawyer, my situation would be totally different today.
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19 Nov, 2013 by Julia d.
We worked with Hendrik on our O visa application and we couldn't be happier - the experience was great. Hendrik was always there to help, give advice and discuss strategy.
We will definitely will work with Hendrik again, in future.
Great experience, highly recommended!
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11 May, 2011 by Donovan
I first asked Hendrik to help when I realised that I wanted to marry my girlfriend of 2 years she being from the USA and myself from South Africa it made things complicated. Hendrik was extremely helpfull and uncomplicated things, I called Hendrik numerous times before actually hiring him as my immigration lawyer and not once did he charge me for a phone call or a service charge.
All the way through the process he kept us informed and he was very re-assuring through out the whole green card process. As we are a young couple, myself and my wife were only 24 at the time that we were going through the process his re-assurance was very comforting. And just to show how nothing is to much for Hendrik, I had the great fortune of wining some money whilst going through the process and was very nervous when I went to claim it, I called Hendrik at 10pm in the evening he took my call and walked me through the process of what to do. The phone call lasted 45 minutes and once again hendrik was reassuring and told me not to worry. Also just before the interview with USCIS Hendrik called us and went through step by step what we could expect in the interview. And yes in the end I did receive my green card and thanks to Hendrik it was alot easier than what I was told it would be. So in ending if you contact Hendrik and get him to help you, the most special time in your life will remain special.
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20 May, 2022 by Jalena bingham
From one attorney to another, John Parsons is my go-to real estate guy. Practical, smart, a great strategic thinker and a more than fair biller. Highly recommend!
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05 Apr, 2020 by Dean birinyi
Jon has helped me quickly, and easily resolve two challenges in the past twelve months.
He’s great.
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23 Nov, 2019 by Diane
I had reached out to Kendra because my Trust was over 20 years old and my life had changed so I felt sure my Trust should too.
After reviewing my old Trust, she provided me with an easy to follow workbook. Throughout the process, I appreciated how she made herself available to answer my questions and when it was completed met me in person to review and notarize.
I am very pleased with Kendra's service and would recommend her to help anyone with the critical and somewhat emotional preparation of a Trust and Will.
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19 Oct, 2017 by Eric
Sabrina helped us update our wills and set up a trust for our assets. She knew all the details and advised us well.
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18 Oct, 2017 by Cheryl
Sabrina Johnson did our estate planning for us. She was knowledgeable and very prompt and we are very happy with her work. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing estate planning.
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31 Mar, 2017 by Teresa
I hired Sabrina Johnson to do a trust and a will for me. She was great about discussing what I wanted to accomplish with the trust and she would clearly explain terms and what was being accomplished with the documents. I felt that she was really listening to what I said so that all the documents were being designed for my specific needs and not just a "canned" document that would work for anyone.
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01 Dec, 2024 by Caylie williams
Tried the contact form online, emailed them, and tried calling. Never got a response back
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17 May, 2024 by Neeraj sharma
I have the best experience working with Bay Legal. I was running into a real estate issue and wanted to get my deposit back. Bay Legal sent a very well written notice to the other party, and the other party promptly compiled and returned deposit within few hours. Bay Legal understood very all the documents I sent them, and quickly started working on my case. Thanks.
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01 Apr, 2024 by Birender singh
Jayson Elliott provided outstanding representation in my case, demonstrating great attention to detail and being exceptionally responsive. I highly recommend him and his team for their excellent service.
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16 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Had a good conversation with Jeffrey and looking forward to doing more work in the future. Thanks Jeffrey
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02 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
Jeff recently helped us set up an LLC and investigate other legal matters involved in protecting our small business from liability. He is an absolute pleasure to work with, is honest and upfront about time and cost and clearly explains legal mumbo jumbo in ways that we are able to easily understand. He is very knowledgeable about business law and if there are specific issues that fall outside of his expertise he has a large network to consult. I would highly recommend Jeff as an excellent small business lawyer.
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24 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I have a boutique Interior and Event Design Business. I've had a few projects here and there each year, but now that my friends have started to refer my services to more people that I didn't have personal relationships with, I started to worry about the contract language that I had piecemeal together through NOLO.
I knew that it was time to get serious about protecting myself. I thought. "How can I expect new clients to take me seriously if I don't have a serious contract?" Jeff Miller was referred to me by a friend and I couldn't be happier with his services. He reviewed my contract within the time frame agreed upon. He really cared about my business and crafted a contract that suited my needs (not a rushed generic contract), and he was willing to answer all of my million questions to put my mind at ease. His knowledgeable and charismatic nature really helped calm my nerves. I very much appreciated being treated like family, which is the way that I treat my clients. He really knows his stuff. I'd refer him over and over again!
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02 Mar, 2017 by Mike
I had an involved situation where I "did the right vs easy thing" and was consequently nearly terminated with significant financial cost. While my company was being acquired I proactively went to the acquirer to defended my sales team mate (a top revenue generator) who was not offered a job. I was offered a job and could have simply taken the easy path and done nothing. The parent company began an investigation which verified the problem. My current company then tried to fire me within 5 days of the acquisition completion. I contacted a wide range of lawyers (I offered to pay all fees) and none would help; too complicated. Dan immediately agreed to take the case. He prevented my firing and worked with me to effectively resolve the situation over the next few months. Dan, too, could have done the easy vs right thing by not taking my case. It's clear Dan practices law for the right reasons. It was a tough challenge legally and personally. He had to quickly determine my credibility with no previous history particularly given the acquirer was one of the world's largest software companies and the probability of success very low. During this process I gained deep respect for Dan and the legal profession. I would have been slaughtered financially and psychologically without Dan's advice and counsel. I can't say enough good things. He quickly designed an effective defense and guided me through the process. He also became a great career coach and mentor regularly giving me tough feedback on the required actions and my shortcomings. I think I'm a fairly tough and strong person having excelled at aviation officer candidate school (AOCS) with U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) drill instructors and 2 subsequent rigorous tours of duty in the U.S. Navy. I could not have succeeded in this situation without Dan. His professionalism, dedication, selflessness, and team work are world class. I will always be indebted to him. He has my strongest recommendation. Those fortunate enough to work with Dan will receive the best legal representation and personal commitment available at any price, any where. Dan is truly in his own league.
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04 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
03.03.2016 This is an unsolicited review. I have known Dan personally for over a decade. I have consulted with Dan on many of areas of employment, civil, intellectual property and real estate law. I can say that Dan is extremely knowledgeable about the law, and more importantly can bring disputes successfully to resolution, or if necessary present the facts that will help you win your case. Dan is a highly ethical individual and a great legal mind. I cannot state strongly enough my high regard for attorney Dan Price. In my opinion one of the best attorney's in Silicon Valley.
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09 Jul, 2017 by Marcello
Jill helped prepared my patent application for the Shoe Display/Storage Device and reviewed the patent agent comments and explained our options for resubmitting. Jill provided very good input and provided all the answers that I asked during this process. That lead to a successful patent. She also, reviewed a marketing agreement contract and provided very good feedback.
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23 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Jill is thorough, quick, and incredibly sharp. She is the only lawyer that we trust to help us plan and execute our company's IP strategy. Additionally, her understanding of how her work fits into the larger picture of a company is superb - this really helped finance and grow out our business in an expedited manner. I give her the highest recommendation.
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26 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired Josette as my immigration lawyer to help with my green card application. I never regretted my decision as she turned out to be amazingly knowledgeable, always available to answer my questions or provide advice, and extremely pleasant to work with.
She answered all my emails very promptly and in much more length that I expected. Additionally, she prepared all documents with great clarity and professionalism. I cannot highlight enough how happy I have been with hiring Josette.
Her service was top notch and (at the same time!) very reasonably priced. I had conducted an extensive market review of immigration lawyer prices prior to committing to working with her and couldn’t believe her rates at first (found so many lawyers who were up to 3x more expensive and/or would not even have an initial consultation without a fee). With Josette, I was able to discuss the expectations in details before making any commitment. Having gone through the process (got my green card with no issue 1 year later), I understood the importance of working with someone who doesn’t count her hours since the process sometimes yield unexpected questions or paperwork. I can only very highly recommend her services. hired Josette as my immigration lawyer to help with my green card application. I never regretted my decision as she turned out to be amazingly knowledgeable, always available to answer my questions or provide advice, and extremely pleasant to work with.
She answered all my emails very promptly and in much more length that I expected. Additionally, she prepared all documents with great clarity and professionalism. I cannot highlight enough how happy I have been with hiring Josette.
Her service was top notch and (at the same time!) very reasonably priced. I had conducted an extensive market review of immigration lawyer prices prior to committing to working with her and couldn’t believe her rates at first (found so many lawyers who were up to 3x more expensive and/or would not even have an initial consultation without a fee). With Josette, I was able to discuss the expectations in details before making any commitment. Having gone through the process (got my green card with no issue 1 year later), I understood the importance of working with someone who doesn’t count her hours since the process sometimes yield unexpected questions or paperwork. I can only very highly recommend her services.
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28 Jan, 2020 by Andrew
I contacted Josette about a change of employment on an EB-1b and she was able to give me all in the information I needed in a free 15 minute consultation. I would strongly consider using her services in the future!
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13 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
I initially hired George to help review my MSA, but then, due to circumstances beyond our control, the mediation process went pear shaped, and I had to retain George to renegotiate a deal.
We succeeded in negotiating a satisfactory compromise, and for that I am very very grateful.
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31 May, 2015 by Susan
Don't usually post reviews, but George is an exception. I had a mostly amicable divorce situation, and wanted to keep legal costs down by filing my own paperwork. I had an initial consultation with George where he listened to my story and headed me in the right legal/paperwork direction. I did most of my own filings, but the final paperwork is quite mysterious and tricky. Not wanting to drag things out by filing something incorrectly, I again scheduled time with George to help make sure I had the correct forms and had them filled out correctly.....I did not. With about 35 minutes of his time - and he only charged me for this amount of time, not an entire hour as some lawyers do - I had everything ready for final filing.
I definitely recommend George to help you handle your divorce - no matter how you end up dealing with things. He is very calming, understanding, honest, and extremely helpful.....and a very nice man!
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26 Sep, 2020 by Joe
John, represented me in a lawsuit against another attorney. He was excellent. He communicated well, he was always available and on time and the outcome of the litigation was in my favor. I would hire him again in a minute if I ever needed legal representation in California.
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17 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
John is fabulous at legal ethics and professional responsibility issues.
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Relevant Documents:
Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
