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20 Feb, 2025 by Mikel henson
This is a great office, they took care and had the patience to help me get through my case, Including getting back to me when I had questions or updating on how things were going. I was pleased with the outcome and would recommend Michael Hosterman to anyone.
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14 Oct, 2024 by Art sugaoka
He was terrible, he paid himself before me , His office does not return calls.
After a week of not returning calls. I emailed you want this case or not . Now he calls. I eventually fired him and got attorney that does return calls.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Marilyn easter
Exceptional Legal Representation by Attorney Michael Hosterman and his staff, Jennifer, Pavel, and Cristy:
I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Michael Hosterman and his outstanding law firm, and I am deeply grateful for the exceptional service I received. Attorney Hosterman's expertise, dedication, and genuine concern for my well-being and that of my family made a significant impact on my experience.
From the outset to the successful resolution of my case involving two different insurance companies, Attorney Hosterman demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and legal acumen. His approach was comprehensive, strategic, and consistently focused on achieving the best possible outcome for me.
Attorney Hosterman's most outstanding quality is his unwavering commitment to client communication. Throughout the entire process, he kept me informed at every step, providing clarity on the legal proceedings, potential outcomes, and ensuring that I felt involved and understood. This level of transparency and open communication instilled confidence in me and alleviated much of the stress associated with legal matters.
What truly distinguishes Attorney Hosterman is his genuine care for his clients. It was evident that he wasn't just representing a case but genuinely cared about the well-being of me and my family. This personal touch made a challenging situation more manageable, and I felt supported every step of the way.
Attorney Hosterman's negotiation skills were nothing short of impressive. He navigated the complexities of dealing with two insurance companies with finesse, securing a settlement that exceeded my expectations. His dedication to my case showcased a commitment to justice and fairness that is truly commendable.
I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Hosterman and his law firm to anyone in need of legal representation. If you're seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven attorney, look no further. Attorney Hosterman has proven himself as a legal advocate who goes above and beyond for his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and justice is served.
Thank you, Michael Hosterman, and your team, for your outstanding representation and unwavering commitment to your clients. I am confident that your continued expertise and dedication will leave an indelible, positive impact on the lives of many. Attorney Hosterman: Where Legal Excellence Meets Compassionate Advocacy.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Xiang wang
Very patient and insightful
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05 Aug, 2024 by Hao gao
Kelly helped me on my case. It went very smooth and she guided me on every single step. I was expecting an interview before getting the card, to my surprise, the case went through without any additional steps. I highly recommend her and her team
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03 Aug, 2024 by 朱蒂心
Good service and really helpful!
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12 Nov, 2024 by Shivanjali naicker
I had an excellent experience with Ham Family Law. Attorney Caroline Ham was incredibly compassionate and understanding throughout all of my legal frustrations. She showed me a lot of empathy, and at the same time, was very straight-forward with her advice. Ms. Ham's knowledge of family law is extremely impressive, and I felt very confident with the guidance I received from her.
I highly recommend Ham Family Law for anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable firm for family law matters!
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11 Nov, 2024 by Lucky13stl
Most wonderful and amazing experience with the firm. Everyone there is very professional and helpful. Special thank you’s to Ms. Ham and Rachel for the best experience and service. Highly recommend this firm to anyone who needs family law services.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Benjamin markham
I retained Caroline Ham to work on my support issue in 2022. Dealing with Ms. Ham was most ungratifying. She quoted me an approximate amount it would take to take the case, but ultimately exceeded this amount significantly.
Ms. Ham’s self-centered approach to time management was extremely unprofessional. When we set a meeting, Ms. Ham would invariably have 2 responses. First, she would call hours before the meeting and ask if to have the meeting early, at her convenience, not mine. It became apparent that even though I am the client my time could NOT possibly be as important as HER time. Her second response was to be late or not show up for a zoom call at all.
Prior to my retaining Ms. Ham she failed to inform me that the age difference between me and my ex-spouse would create an advantage in the courts for my ex-spouse. I am convinced this is no oversight as it allowed her to bill me. When I finally discovered this information, I took an interim settlement from my ex-spouse and had to wait to file an effective lawsuit when we were on equal legal grounds. My support issue was only resolved in 2024 - WITH ANOTHER LAWYER.
Glad I went elsewhere.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Caroline bassilly
Unnecessarily costs.. Masking information leading to massive costly invoices..
Was unacceptable shocking experience ..
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08 Nov, 2023 by Kim caraballo
24 Jul, 2023 by John grubbs
03 Jun, 2015 by Darren
Jim and his staff worked with us for more then 5 years on other matters with success as our corporate counselor before we had his firm take on a very complex, and potentially very costly corporate matter.
They researched all of the claims, responded, formed proper defenses for the claims from our corporate documentation and guided us as to how to improve our processes and corporate arrangements to help us avoid issues in the future.
He saved us many hundreds of thousands and grief taking the matter to a successful conclusion for us. In the 4 years since that matter, we have retained him to resolve 2 other matters of contract dispute and getting due payments from clients that failed to pay upon project completion, again, both in our favor.
Long time corporate client here. We get great responsiveness, honesty, good explanations whenever we ask for advice, and successful results.
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24 Sep, 2013 by Stephen
“James G. Schwartz and his law firm were recommended to my husband and me to help resolve a family issue involving company stock. When Jim came in he immediately assessed the situation and took all of the pressure off of our family. Jim and his Firm were then able to remove the problem which had caused us so much anxiety. Throughout the entire process we found him to be both extremely knowledgeable and effective in his work. Our stress level decreased markedly knowing he was watching out for our interests. I would highly recommend Jim and the Law Offices of James G. Schwartz PC”
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13 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
We were in a time crises with a real estate partner with whom we were trying to negotiate a buyout. The favorable financing was about to be lost. Jim Schwartz came recommended by a well known attorney and Jim scheduled a meeting immediately. He contacted the opposing attorney, drafted an agreement and saved our loan as well as resolved the issues. He was supportive, direct, and yet caring and helped us keep our sense of direction throughout. I would highly recommend Jim for your legal needs.
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20 Jun, 2023 by Kimberly easley
17 Nov, 2019 by Nikki z
30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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20 Jun, 2023 by Kimberly easley
17 Nov, 2019 by Nikki z
30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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20 Jun, 2023 by Kimberly easley
17 Nov, 2019 by Nikki z
30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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20 Feb, 2025 by Mikel henson
This is a great office, they took care and had the patience to help me get through my case, Including getting back to me when I had questions or updating on how things were going. I was pleased with the outcome and would recommend Michael Hosterman to anyone.
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14 Oct, 2024 by Art sugaoka
He was terrible, he paid himself before me , His office does not return calls.
After a week of not returning calls. I emailed you want this case or not . Now he calls. I eventually fired him and got attorney that does return calls.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Marilyn easter
Exceptional Legal Representation by Attorney Michael Hosterman and his staff, Jennifer, Pavel, and Cristy:
I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Michael Hosterman and his outstanding law firm, and I am deeply grateful for the exceptional service I received. Attorney Hosterman's expertise, dedication, and genuine concern for my well-being and that of my family made a significant impact on my experience.
From the outset to the successful resolution of my case involving two different insurance companies, Attorney Hosterman demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and legal acumen. His approach was comprehensive, strategic, and consistently focused on achieving the best possible outcome for me.
Attorney Hosterman's most outstanding quality is his unwavering commitment to client communication. Throughout the entire process, he kept me informed at every step, providing clarity on the legal proceedings, potential outcomes, and ensuring that I felt involved and understood. This level of transparency and open communication instilled confidence in me and alleviated much of the stress associated with legal matters.
What truly distinguishes Attorney Hosterman is his genuine care for his clients. It was evident that he wasn't just representing a case but genuinely cared about the well-being of me and my family. This personal touch made a challenging situation more manageable, and I felt supported every step of the way.
Attorney Hosterman's negotiation skills were nothing short of impressive. He navigated the complexities of dealing with two insurance companies with finesse, securing a settlement that exceeded my expectations. His dedication to my case showcased a commitment to justice and fairness that is truly commendable.
I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Hosterman and his law firm to anyone in need of legal representation. If you're seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven attorney, look no further. Attorney Hosterman has proven himself as a legal advocate who goes above and beyond for his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and justice is served.
Thank you, Michael Hosterman, and your team, for your outstanding representation and unwavering commitment to your clients. I am confident that your continued expertise and dedication will leave an indelible, positive impact on the lives of many. Attorney Hosterman: Where Legal Excellence Meets Compassionate Advocacy.
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21 Sep, 2024 by Mike hackard
As a fellow practitioner in trust and estate litigation, I've had the privilege of observing Denise Chambliss's exceptional skills over many years. Her expertise at Hoge Fenton in Pleasanton is truly impressive. Denise consistently demonstrates sharp legal acumen, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of complex family dynamics - crucial qualities in our field.
Her well-deserved recognitions as a Super Lawyer since 2015 and Best Lawyer since 2021 reflect the high regard she's earned among peers. I've seen firsthand her ability to navigate intricate legal issues while managing sensitive family matters with finesse.
Denise's professionalism, dedication, and track record of success make her an outstanding choice for trust and estate litigation. Her contributions have not only benefited her clients but have also raised the bar for all of us in this very focused area of law.
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23 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
I spoke once to Denise and she suggested a process forward and asked for a check to continue the case my sister and I were pursuing. After more than adequate time for her to receive the check at first she didn't even know who I was when I called. Then she was totally rude in cutting me off and telling me she wasn't taking the case.
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17 Jan, 2016 by Janine
I had a very emotional case of trust fraud. My brother stole all of my inheritance and Denise handled this with honesty, patience and willingness to see justice prevail. Eventually it finally did. Could never have gone through this process without her!!!
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20 Jun, 2023 by Kimberly easley
17 Nov, 2019 by Nikki z
30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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20 Jun, 2023 by Kimberly easley
17 Nov, 2019 by Nikki z
30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Denise I'm coming for you, you took my hard-earned money AND did nothing with my Divorce case, then split to SoCal.
Your doing nothing hurt my case, you put me in a bad situation with the Martinez Court. What a scam you're running. you said you had Covid after you ghosted me for 90 days. FINE, then Zelle me my $3200. You asked for more money, then removed yourself from my case without consulting me on the very next day.
Shame on you!!!
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07 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Stay away from this lawyer. I paid the retainer back on June 14, 2022 although I was not ready to file for the dissolution of my marriage because we were trying to get the house sold first before my husband and I filed but Denise had told me that to be assured of her availability, I needed to pay her the retainer fee. So I gave her my credit card and bank info, I figured, she’s a lawyer, she will not scam me right?
I told her that I will let her know when I am ready for her to file. So I’ve emailed her requesting an appointment over the phone on August 17, no response. I’ve sent her another email on August 27 requesting the same and she finally told me that she was available to talk on Sunday evening at 5. I spoke with her and she had told me that she will be sending two forms for me to fill out (I remember later that I had already filled out two forms that she needed to file) but that she just had moved to a new office and will have to hook up her computer first-she was going to send me those forms later on that night. A whole week passed, and I haven’t received any form of communication from her, I’ve sent sent emails on 8/29, 8/31, and 9/1 following up on the forms that she was supposed to send but not once did she respond. I’ve left messages on her phone, sent her text messages on 9/5 & 9/8, still no response. I thought of calling her on my work cell phone on 9/8 and I’ve received a text from her saying right away stating”please text me”.
On 9/16, I’ve emailed her notifying her that I wanted to opt out of my contract with her since she hasn’t done anything for me and I had not heard back from her despite many attempts of contacting her. She called me on 9/19 and told me that she was ill. I told her again that I want to cancel our contract and I want my retainer back. She said it had to go through accounting first, that was 14 days ago and I’ve still not received any reimbursement.
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15 Jan, 2022 by Latifa
My ex filed an emergency ex parte order which the court holds hearings on pretty fast. He also requested child support. I was so lost in the process as things happened suddenly and had no representation during the first two hearings. I was lost as to what was happening or why it was happening.
I requested a consult with Denise who called me back. I'd spoken with a few attorneys before getting to Denise, none of which gave me the time of day other than to say they worked in family law and what their rates were. During our consult, she took her time to explain (although I'd already been to court twice) what was happening, ask me me questions to ensure she understood specifics related to my case, and then explained what defenses we could present and what the process would be moving forward all before I paid her a dime. She was honest in that this may not be a fast process, transparent, and most importantly (especially as I have never had to deal with family court before) sympathetic. Although we are still in court, she has been able to get some pretty nice wins - legal rights such as educational and medical access, ex was interfering with my ability to communicate with our child. Denise was able to argue this and have judge order him to purchase her a cellphone so I could communicate with her directly. ALL of this was done in her 1st court appearance on my behalf!
She calls prior to court hearings to make sure we are on same page with strategy, what may possibly happen/what to expect and what we're going after during the hearing. She also calls to debrief after court hearing with next steps.
Denise representing me has given me hope where it felt hopeless before and helped me to understand more about the process where I had zero understanding and knowledge.
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06 Feb, 2019 by Tiffany
Leon and his team are very professional. They give me wonderful help. Lawyers in his team made responce to me very timely. In my case they gave me much more advice and got more benefit for me. I will definitely refer this team to my friends if they need an attorney!
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20 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
I don't even want to give one star to him. I've never seen an extremely sh*t lawyer like Leon E Jew before. His team is totally unprofessional and honesty to say, no one in his team is really doing their jobs. No one came out to be responsible when my case was severe and need some communication. That's why he was disciplined because of such bad and unprofessional service he and his team provided.
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26 Oct, 2024 by Blake hawkins
21 Mar, 2024 by Matthew mason
Horrible law office. I have HARD evidence(audio recordings, phone call time stamps and emails) showing these lawyers and law office will NOT reach back out to you. They have been caught LYING and falsifying information on legal documents. Insurance agents and companies have caught them as well.
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10 Sep, 2020 by Harmon handloff
21 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Richard was on my divorce case starting in 2004. paid over $120,000 for delays, many mistakes and and incompetence. many years from now i will look back and laugh from the stress and delays in my divorce case, just mot for awhile. Richard once told me he had "jet lag" when i pointed out several basic mistakes. (had "jet lag" from a flight from L.A. about a 45 minute flight) I paid $375.00/hour for basic services a grade school graduate could do!
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06 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
This Lawyer lacks fortitude, allows opposing council to walk all over his clients.
I recommend that you seek council else where if you want a Lawyer to protect your interests, or display a backbone anyway.
Mr. Flanders is always out of the office, I have caught him in several lies, his office would say one thing he would say another, seems to me a pretty poor attempt at avoiding a client wanting to know where there case is going.
Honestly find another Lawyer, if your reading this your working on your due diligence.
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22 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
I was sent to Mr. Fried for a very simple case. Robert handed the case off to another lawyer at his firm saying that he would “oversee” the case. That lawyer then handed it off to another lawyer saying that “he would oversee the case” That apparently means that you pay for 3 lawyers while nothing happens on the case. They completely botched the case, and apparently had no idea what they were doing. It took them over two months to tender the case to my insurance, in the mean time running up over $30,000 in legal fees for me to pay. Not ethical at all. The new lawyer settled the case in under 5 hours, and wasted neither time nor money. Complete waste of time!
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