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19 Apr, 2023 by Adc
Mr. Alfred is very professional, kind and efficient. He is very responsive, and easy to communicate with.
He helped me to obtained a restraining order against my neighbor who was harassing and stalking my husband and I.
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01 Mar, 2016 by Mike
Michael Alfred is an incompetent attorney. He was passive and un-knowledgeable. He made mistakes on our contract and he was never available, seemingly on vacation the last two weeks of every month. He would ask for money, disappear and do nothing. He was reactive to the other side of the case and never seemed to have a plan of his own. When we were being beaten on every aspect of the case he recommended a settlement that benefited the other side. He was late submitting interrogatories then blamed it on me when all he had to do was ask for an extension. Avoid this guy, you can do better.
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20 Apr, 2015 by Gabriel
Michael was extremely helpful by giving me multiple approaches to resolve my issue with corresponding pros and cons to each one. In the end, his recommended approach achieved the desired outcome and I would highly recommend him.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
I went with my close friend to get help for her( as she was suffering from her abusive husband ) .
We chose him because many people recommended him ..
This man is very honest , professional , he explained every thing . He is Nice and humble .. he is so kind and has tender heart . He is trust worthy man and good at the court .
After few months , another friend had a terrible situation and she asked me for a good family attorney
And she and her mom were very satisfied too.
And i recommended him to my cousin ( having some one threatening her ) .and he did a very good job in getting restraining order )
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07 Sep, 2023 by Bryan
Divorce is an emotionally taxing journey that can leave you feeling lost and vulnerable. However, amidst the storm, I found a true guiding light in Attorney William Hannosh. Facing a particularly complex and challenging divorce, I am beyond grateful to have had him by my side.
From our very first consultation, William Hannosh had a deep understanding of the challenges that lay ahead. He listened attentively as I shared my concerns, fears, and hopes. What truly set hm apart was his ability to empathize with my situation on a personal level. William Hannosh wasn't just an attorney; he was a confidante who made me feel heard and understood.
Trust is paramount in such a delicate process, and William’s unwavering honesty and transparency fostered a level of trust I hadn't anticipated. He guided me through each step, explaining the legal intricacies in a way that was easy to comprehend. I never felt rushed or dismissed – every question I had was met with patience and clarity. This not only empowered me to make informed decisions but also gave me a sense of control during a time when everything felt out of control.
What truly amazed me about William Hannosh was his prowess in the courtroom. He handled my case with a tenacity and dedication that I hadn't seen before. Trials that seemed insurmountable suddenly became winnable battles under his guidance. Hi strategic thinking and thorough preparation were evident in the courtroom, and his presence commanded respect from all parties involved.
William’s ability to navigate complex legal negotiations while keeping my best interests at heart was nothing short of remarkable. He fought fiercely for what was fair and just, ensuring that my rights were protected every step of the way. It was evident that he genuinely cared about the outcome of my case, and that level of dedication was a driving force in achieving a favorable resolution.
During a time when I felt at my weakest, William Hannosh was my pillar of strength. His professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication to my case not only secured a favorable outcome but also provided me with the emotional support I needed to persevere. If you're facing a difficult divorce and need an attorney who understands the challenges, can be trusted implicitly, and can achieve the seemingly impossible, I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney William Hannosh. He was not just my attorney, but a true ally in my journey toward ending and old chapter and creating a brand new chapter in life.
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25 Jul, 2022 by Eve
I worked with Sunnien Law and Mr Hannosh on my divorce case.
I paid them for my divorce 4000$ in advance. As soon as I realized that Sunnien law spent all this money, I wrote them a letter that I don't want to work with their agency anymore, because I don't have a job and money and I am actually an international student. In 2 month they sent me an invoice and said that I have to pay them almost 4000$ on top of what I already paid.
I feel like these people tricked me because my English is not very good. They did a very bad job with my divorce case. I finally went to the court alone. They did everything to charge me as much as possible and do a very little job.
They work very badly, don't pay attention to details and they don't care about the result. NEVER hire them.
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12 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
She does not return emails or phone calls. Will NOT fight for you. Will not do what you request and will always look to take the easy way out. She doesn't care if you win or lose She just wants to get paid. Several times she has not returned emails or phone calls but NEVER misses that phone call for her monthly payment. Worst decision ever was hiring her!!
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21 Oct, 2021 by Wb
Very Biased and one sided. Shouldn’t be an attorney if it were up to me. Extremely poor values
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31 May, 2019 by Yongmei
I have gone through an extremely difficult divorcing process.... I have consulted five attorneys until I fund Angela through a referral. She is realistic, honest and professional. She has great personality and amazing medication skills. Very appreciate for all she has helped and guidance
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09 Mar, 2020 by Alan banegas
13 Sep, 2018 by Alma
attorney does not listen to your needs and does not see your point.
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20 Feb, 2018 by Felicia hernandez
28 Apr, 2018 by Teresa
A friend needed to consult with a lawyer about how to flee her abusive husband and i was blessed to be able to get her in touch with Joe La Costa after she'd gotten some potentially fatal advice from another lawyer. Instantly responsive, thorough, and so kind, Mr. La Costa answered all her questions and thought of many different aspects she'd need help with and gave her step by step advice. May very well have saved her life. Very generous and helpful, he gave her quite a bit of time and it was pro bono (no fee, voluntary) and on a weekend. Just wanted to help her. Wonderful, wonderful man, I can't say enough how wonderful.
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26 Apr, 2017 by B l
Do not hire Joe La Costa or the person that works with him Carlos Paredes. They told us that they were going to stop the sale on the foreclosure. They promised we will be in the property for at least another year and then we will work on getting a loan modification at 1% rate for 40 years.
He charges almost $2000 a month due on the first. It is the 20th of the previous month and he starts sending bills. He does not answer the phone normally unless is to collect the money.
He did not stop the sale. Then after the property was sold, he said we could be there at least 6 months and since the property supposedly was not sold "legally", he will have the sale reversed.
Well, these are all lies. Do not trust him or Carlos Paredes. He is also part of the scam.
We had a court day because eviction proceeding started and he never told us. The second time we had a hearing is when he told us to be there, at that point is when I realized that he was a scam and extremely disorganized. The judge on various occasion told him to have some ethics. He has an extremely bad reputation with the judges.
The attorney of the other party told me that they had another case in process with that Joe La Costa and his client also got a judgement against him.
Now, I have a judgement for almost $12,500 and he charged me almost $8000. One time he told me he needed to file a motion asap, I had to go to the bank and deposit $330 2 days before court. In court, judge said there was nothing filed. I took the money out of the bank account so the check will bounce. He never said anything about it because he knew he got caught with his lie. He just wanted to collect more money.
Now, 3 months after the foreclosure sale, the police came to evict us. We have our personal belongings in storage and living in a hotel. With the moving and hotel, we already spent almost more than $3000. Oh by the way, he is still sending bills via email.
He never gave us heads up about having to leave the property. When you speak with him or Carlos, they always tell you not to worry about it, that is part of the process when it is not. There are just empty promises that are never delivered.
Be careful with them. You will end up losing your house and costing you thousands of dollars.
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13 Oct, 2014 by Steve
I felt a little slimy with his tactics, but he got me the results I was seeking. Ge gets paid based on how long he can keep you in your home after a forclosure sale. Acts bumbling but the judges bend over for him because they feel he is incompetent and they don't want to see the client hurt.
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22 Nov, 2019 by Odirtylove
01 Oct, 2009 by Anonymous
I was involved in a bicycle accident with a large truck that left me with a complete fracture of my fibula. The injury required the insertion of a plate and screws, and many months of rehab. A cycling friend recommended Amanda to me, and since she is a cyclist herself, it meant I would have someone representing me that had experience on the bike as well. Amanda was very well versed in the rights of cyclists, and made sure I received a fair settlement for my injury. She handled every aspect of my case and kept me updated so I could focus on my recovery.
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03 Jun, 2023 by Laura d
I had an insurance claim that the insurance company quickly denied coverage for. An attorney friend referred Mr. Les Robertson to me because he's an expert in insurance coverage and has a great reputation. Since the first conversation, Mr. Robertson was warm, empathetic, and very clear at explaining the law related to my situation. He told me the insurance should have provided the coverage and was willing to help. In a surprise turn, the insurance company changed their mind a couple of days later and decided to cover for the claim. I didn't need to work with Mr Robertson further but I will not hesitate at all to reach out to him again if there is a need. Highly recommend him!
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20 Sep, 2011 by Anonymous
This lawyer was retained by us and our clients in not less than 1/2 dozen matters; and was working in partnership with Albert Quintrall (just suspended for 18 months). She collected funds, then insisted such allegations were false/baseless; she was confronted, came up with excuses---but has not refunded those insurance loss proceeds to date. This lawyer intentionally misrepresented her role, her pleadings were determined to be deficient and incapable of accomplishing their intended goals, and she was constantly a subject of attack with the chronic amendment of her complaints trying to correct so many mistakes being made. In fact Ms. Cordoba did significant damage to a number of people and further aided and abetted wrongdoing by not counseling and guiding her clients or informing them about her partner. This is not one simple matter and a slight mistake;at least a 1/2 dozen people, after our firsthand experiences in multiple cases, were forced to accept Attorney Cordoba was not a dependable, honest person. This is an important trait when allowing any lawyer to represent your interest; not cause damage and get you in trouble. We can say without reservation, Ms. Cordoba cannot be trusted given her specific actions irrespective of the pending complaints and investigations by any regulatory agency in connection with Cordoba and Quintrall. Cordoba claims to be incapable of continuing her law practice and is closing her office; albeit we never found her organization listed with the California Secretary of State.
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18 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
This man was hired by a client of mine and after reviewing his case we learned that this gentlemen does not serve the best interest of his clients. Rather her serves the best interest of himself.
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06 Jan, 2015 by Anna
My case was complicated (in my mind), but I trusted Mr. Roe wholeheartedly to do his job and represent me to his fullest ability. He knows the law and he knows his cases. Afterall, he doesn't get paid until and unless there is a settlement. So I took a step back and did as advised. I was kept informed, step by step. What an amazing settlement. One can hope to never need a lawyer, but in the event you do, he's the go to guy.
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19 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
ABOVE PAR attorney. He is extremely knowledgable. I am beyond pleased with the results of the claim. He always explained everything thoroughly. Without hesitation, I would recommend Mr. Roe to anyone with a Workers Compensation claim.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Stan knows the law, but he does not listen to his clients. I 100% agree with the other person who said not to hire this attorney. And since Stan has been a member of the bar, good luck getting your money or life back.
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26 Jul, 2017 by Heidi botts
Getting a divorce is a horrible experience.
During the process, it is very difficult to make decisions with all the impact on your life, your kids, and all the stress and anxiety.
Stan handled my divorce and he fought hard for a great outcome.
He was prepared and guided me at every point.
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12 Jul, 2016 by Kjg
He was very involved with our case from day one, he listens to the facts, well organized and not like all other lawyers that bill you for advice every question you have, he always made you feel like he was there to help. One of the best Family lawyers in the business and I would recommend to a family member or friend that needed his help.
Thank You
KJG
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23 Oct, 2012 by Sharonfabian
Mr. Cohen, has done lot for me, and takes care of problems ASAP. I appreciate everything and all he is doing for my Best Interest . Thank you Mr. Cohen.
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16 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
P Cohen has no interest in your well-being. It's a business transaction and whatever he tells you, get a second opinion. His advice and consultation is only geared toward how much he can make off your case. Non-responsive, incoherent, and can't be bothered. He will send you to equally money-mongering doctors who, also, do not have your best interest in mind.
Yes, this is the one that gives lawyers a bad reputation.
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30 Oct, 2014 by Scott
Eric Weitzen has worked with my family on trusts and wills over the past fifteen years or so. He has always been ahead of the curve on the ever-changing tax code and its implications for my family. He stuns me with how he's able to keep all of our details together in his mind when he has so many other clients.
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07 Sep, 2013 by Michael
This attorney drafted a living trust for us more than 10 years ago. Today, his wish is to redraft the entire document rather than to simply adjust beneficiaries. He wants to charge us as if we had nothing already in place. We see nothing wrong with the wording in the original document.
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10 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Beware. Way past his prime in the Mobile Home park arena. Tried to evict a resident only to learn from another attorney that Joe prepared the documents incorrectly.
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23 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Joe did a great job for me back in the day and resolved the issues with a LandLord entirely to my satisfaction. When I called him years later in the mid 1990s for additional representation he had become more of a Real Estate Owners Attorney but took the time and trouble to refer me to another tenants legal firm that did a great job for me too. Steve Kellman and Christian Curry of San Diego Tenants Center were also Excellent. Thanks to Joe, Steve, and Christian for Caring so much! God Bless each of you for representing the proverbial "little guy" so we'll!!
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08 Nov, 2020 by Gregg k
Tatiana assisted me with legal advice and counseling from the darkest days near the beginning of my family law case from about 2009. She listened to me and helped me find strength at my weakest moments to pursue my family law case. It was a long and rocky ride in the court system and with the challenges of raising a child, but she was always there for me for direction for the case and assisting me with understanding the laws and why the case evolved the way it did to today. I highly recommend Tatiana if you want an attorney you could trust, to tell you the truths about the strengths and weaknesses of your case, to explain the legal system, and to assist you with reaching the best results possible for the realities of your budget and your case.
Cheers
Gregg
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15 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
My simple custody-support case was handed off to Ms Doran by the attorney I originally hired. She represented me for 2 months. It cost me $20,000. There was zero effort to come to an agreement with opposing counsel outside of court. I was so embarrassed as she accused opposing counsel of lying about multiple things with absolutely no proof. The judge was quite frustrated with the lack of preparation. Tatiana asked for an additional hearing without even talking about the possibility with me, as if I could afford it. Opposing counsel was now asking that I pay for their legal costs as well. It looked as if there were a good possibility that the judge would grant their request. I’m a struggling single parent. I could not allow it to go any further partially because I drained my entire savings on something that could have been easily resolved. I had her immediately removed from my case. It put me and my children in a very difficult position just as we were hit with the pandemic, and I had other major stressors. Ultimately, I contacted opposing counsel to attempt a resolution. They had some sympathy as they saw the representation I had. I was able to work out an agreement where I was given $500/ month over disomaster guidance. They dropped the request for me to pay the $16,000 in retroactive overpayment of child support, and the request for attorney fees which amounted to $10,000. However, I did suffer tremendously with anxiety and depression triggered by this event and it took a toll on my health physically also. I would not recommend her my worst enemy .
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10 Feb, 2024 by Darren
Colin was our savior in a lawsuit filed against us by our neighbors. During his first visit, he was kind, courteous, and attentive to our concerns. He was easy to reach and always kept his promise to get back to us. His expertise and knowledge in civil law were invaluable, and his work ethic was exceptional. I highly recommend him and suggest that you look no further.
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04 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I engaged with Colin Walshok as he expressed that his experience in personal injury was substantive and he had ‘taken care of cases similar to mine a thousand times’.
We came to an oral agreement via phone to work together which he indicated would be followed up with an email.
He never sent an email but indicated that began ‘working’ on the documents submitted to him.
He has followed up a singular time to indicate that there was a ‘mistake he made with his availability’ and that ‘he is sorry but will get to it ASAP’
For (5) weeks he has not responded to either myself or the previous attorney I had been referred to Colin from. The attorney that recommended Colin has been profusely apologetic about his referral to Colin and suggested an Avvo review be left.
I have begun engaging with another attorney, also referred to me by the same source but I am unable to move forward until Colin *responds* and indicates what it is, in explicit detail, he has done so we may ‘pick up where we left off’.
Colin has repeatedly demonstrated his disinterest in communication and what feels as a lack of respect for my time in not spending ~15 minutes to so much as write and email.
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22 Mar, 2012 by Salcido
SWithout the superb knowledge and ethics of Ms. Adams my life would be empty. My husband was serving time (almost 2yrs) in Federal prison and was innocent. His public Defender had no compassion and chose to not believe that my husband is a citizen. One phone call to Ms. Adams and he was released from prison within 24 hours. Accepting my phone call after hours and going above and beyond to rectify this huge mistake will never be forgotten. We now have a wonderful family and 3 beautiful children. After speaking with several attorneys and wasting too much money on attorneys that were afraid to debate the fact my husband was serving time due to a mistake I was petrified of the thought after his 10 year sentence was up and then getting deported I would never prove his innocence. The very first call to Ms. Adams was a life changing call. Its sad you always hear about the criminals on the news that do violent hurtful crimes but its a shame the news does not report about a wife with a 3 year old was told from a San Diego public defender she never returned my call to view the documents i had because her head was a mess due to a death in the family. I myself felt as if i also lost the one i love but i had to get up every morning and report to work and take care of our son. However, the day my husband was released she did walk up to him and hug him to apologize and make sure to tell us she did feel horrible and if we ever need her please do not hesitate to call her. Amazingly, i called her a few weeks ago. My husbands ssn got flagged yet again for a hold. Cant seem to understand why she doesnt remember us nor try to help. AGAIN, one phone call to...yes..you already know Ms.Adams. Again she returns my call, still remembers us from over 11 years ago. States she is extremly busy however she will help us. Once again, Ms. Adams knowledge,compassion and work ethics will keep my family safe from these horrid mistakes. Knowing she is the one who holds my familys destiny in her hands i can rest assure this issue will be resolved.
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15 Mar, 2012 by Adina
she handled my case very poorly ,she was really bad with keeping me informed on my case status and was very weak in responding back and had to do most of the work myself
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28 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
I would not choose this Attorney, Basic case, cost 350 thousand and he did not represent me even with a witness that was never called on . With positive proof of criminal injustice.. Not worth a phone call in my opinion.
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03 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
We have worked with Craig for a very long time and he is an outstanding attorney and litigator. I highly recommend Craig for business matters and litigation. He has tried and won every case for us, and consistently exceeds expectations. We are lucky to have Craig as our primary outside counsel.
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27 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Twice Scott tried to transfer title on a property into my trust. Both time, the transfer was denied. He does not return phone calls or emails. Three, four, and never go by without a response to emails and phone calls, particularly when he is in the wrong and doesn't know how to correct his errors.
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21 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
Scott was very helpful in amending my grandmothers living trust. He was very patient with our lack of knowledge and explained everything in detail. He was also more than fair with his fees.
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11 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
No response from Mr. Jay Wiley Jones. I am DONE WITH AVVO. NEVER received consult.
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17 Dec, 2018 by Marsha and larry saben
Wiley has been our corporate and personal lawyer for 40 years assisting with both professional advice as well as creating and amending our wills and trust as the years evolved. He is personable and caring and looks out for your personal/professional best interests.
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23 Jan, 2024 by Barbel
Mr. Kutyla was referred to me by a law firm. I've made a big mistake hiring a single attorney. When he was asking for a retainer fee, I should have said no thank you and gone to a large law firm, who has the expertise and a team of attorneys who can investigate. Mr. Kutyla took a long time to file my claim. I gave him all details and proof of negligence by a dentist who injected a Novocain into my nerve. Mr. Kutyla promised to win my case in court. My weekly visits to special nerve doctors who were promising it would all go back to normal, and a new dentist who repaired the damaged teeth, did nothing to improve my condition. I've paid over $26K out of my own pocket. After 4 years of empty promises, Mr. Kutyla asked me to settle, said I would have a hard time convincing the jurors because my damage is on the inside of my face and doesn't show on the outside. I was so worn out and distressed, that I said OK. I’ve settled for peanuts. Now 5 years later, nothing has changed. The left side of my face is still numb, from my left jaw to my left eyebrow. So sorry I've hired Mr. Kutyla.
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10 May, 2017 by Estella
Mr. Kutyla is a referral by Dan Levy, Attorney in Long Beach, CA. Mr. Kutyla made an appointment with me within days after seeing Dr. Berger, D.D.S., M.D. in San Diego, CA. Dr. Berger sent Mr. Kutyla a voicemail message of the damages that were caused by Dr. Jae Choi of Town Center Dental in Santee, CA and also Temecula, CA. Mr. Kutyla and I meet at my place of employment and we discussed the issues at hand. He was very patient, even when there were times I would just cry. I appreciate Mr. Kutyla for taking his time out for me, I hired him immediately and he has been pursuing the case of dental / medical malpractice since. I believe if I'm not mistaken Mr. Kutyla is filing the lawsuit today, May 10, 2017. He obtained medical/dental records from two Periodontal Specialists, Dr. Jae Choi's office and Kaiser.
I would like to thank Mr. Kutyla for being my backbone in this case. I knew I was treated unfairly by Dr. Jae Choi and she put me through 2 hours of excruciating, constant and severe pain. That was nothing to brag about. I'm still in constant, non-stop, day and night pain where nerves were damaged.
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06 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
I have never felt more hurt to hear my sister talk about the experience she had with Ms. Steiner, who is legal counsel for the Union with the San Diego City School District Union. My sister is a veteran teacher who was told that Ms. Steiner would be able to answer her questions regarding the situation her school has put her in which includes 10 days without pay. Among many things, Ms. Steiner was not able answer any of her questions, referred her back to the same people who told her to speak to Ms. Steiner in the first place, and talked to my sister as if she was a criminal. Teachers already have to ensure difficulties in the classroom managing students, parents, and the district's bureaucracy. However, it is a complete travesty to have to endure harassment and disrespect from someone whom is paid to represent you and fight for your case. When my sister asked what she is supposed to do for work while on a 10 unpaid leave, Ms. Steiner's parting words to her were "I guess you will have to figure out some way to eat".
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19 Dec, 2008 by Anonymous
Ms. Steiner is a consummate professional. I am a lawyer, and attorneys make for some of the most difficult clients. I found Fern to be extremely intelligent, and wise beyond her years. She was instrumental in obtaining a favorable result, both through direct efforts and in concert with colleagues. Not only is she a "lawyer's lawyer" but Ms. Steiner upholds standards of civility and brings honor to our profession. Ms. Steiner earns the strongest recommendation.
Best regards,
Greg S. Maizlish, Esq.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Marnie is incapable of handling a litigated case. Her reputation is such. She fails to respond to OC (months on end) putting you at risk. She is unable to create a strategic plan. She will bill you for years, not produce anything, then attempt to prep a 5 day trial from scratch in a couple hours on a weekend, ensuring your loss in the case and loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s intentional.
The firm loses documents and makes grave errors on documents. They overcharge to correct their own errors. The firm “sells hard” to get new clients but has no intention of doing the work. Many are forced to leave but only to find she will fabricate fraudulent billing statements long after you’ve left.
Read reviews elsewhere and you will find numerous similar experiences.
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02 Aug, 2007 by Anonymous
Marnie is one of the most passionate and intellectual attorneys I have come across in many years. Her ability to understand the issue coming from both sides makes her a phenomenal negotiator. Marnie successfully represented me on a major personal issue and is now representing me for a real estate dispute. The legal team behind her is unparalleled and the response one receives from Marnie is always prompt and helpful.
Thanks for your help Marnie!
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21 Nov, 2014 by W.d. chase
I won't go into detail about why I needed a great attorney - suffice to say - I needed big guns and superlative expertise in a complicated financial matter. I chose Mr. Lipman based on questions posed to other attorneys - I asked them if they were in trouble - who would they hire? Mr. Lipman knows how to defend you and get the best possible outcome - .
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01 Nov, 2013 by X
I hired Lipman as my attorney by a soliciting letter that mailed to me in 2008. I was in Orange county, CA, and his office is in San Diego, my case was in district court in Santa Ana. He promised me that he will travel to Orange county for my trial if needed and would stay in his sister's house ( in Orange county ) to get my business and I singed a flat fee contract with paying him upfront.
We had 8 co-defenders in the case and he told me that the chance to win the case in trial was less than 20% and advised me to plea. Out of 8, 4 plead and 4 went to trial and won the case.
I had repeatedly asked him why other co-defenders don't want plea and asked him to communicate with their attorneys but never get anything back. Most of the time was his assistant answering my question.
An ethical attorney would recommend you find a local attorney or attorney that worked in the court where your case is; He was not in OC, CA and had little in any experience in OC Fed district court.
He is not a competent even he was expensive compared to my co-defender's attorneys, not even as good as public defender.
Even with plea I got the worst result compared with other co-defender who plead too, although I was not the people who got most of the money from the "crime".
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22 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Failed to assign qualified lawyers as the intake for my case. Misrepresented the quality of young constantly rotating lawyers working under his management. Failed to take responsibility as the complaints manager for any of the proven mistakes that Tully Rinckey law group made on my case which spanned three years. Not true to his video about caring to help clients in trouble and only made my situation much worse from beginning to end.
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17 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Steven is a very results-oriented attorney who has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He cares about his clients! He was successful and followed up through the entire process! He always has his clients best interests represented! A proven winner!
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21 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
I can't believe that your law firm hires people like my last attorney Jeanne W. Murray. She was the last attorney you tossed me to after having two other attorneys with your law firm. Jeanne allowed us to be steamrolled by the opponent attorney. She tells me that the opponent will only focus on two issues and that I should focus on just two topics and for me to pick which two I want to focus on. So I noticed that she had the two topics that the opponent was going to discuss and all she had with her was a yellow pads with those two things on it. Then I asked her did you read my email that I emailed yesterday and she said to me...I think so, then I noticed she didn't even have my file with her AT COURT she had not read my file and knew nothing about my case. Then we are waiting inside the court room waiting for our turn to go up and I noticed that she was on Instagram instead of preparing for my case. And when it was our turn for the judge to hear our case, the other attorney brought up all the topics they wanted to while I was asked to just focus on two things that were more important to me. So that's when we fired her and the law firm of Antonyan Miranda. And they charged me for three horrible attorneys that didn't know what they were doing. Our case was used as a training ground for these attorneys and it was detrimental to our case.
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27 Mar, 2018 by Dave
Jeanne was the perfect lawyer for me. I had a stipulation to my divorce decree drafted and it went as smooth as can be. She was very professional and easy to talk to and do business with. I would recommend her as well as use her in the future!
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27 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
I feel that Tara was not truly concerned with the divorce process emotionally, she just wants to attack. She will speak over you if you try to say no to her. If you are in a nasty divorce and only care about money then MAYBE hire here but if you are trying to do anything peacefully or morally don't even try. She will try to have you spend as much money as possible even when you feel things are unnecessary.
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11 Jul, 2012 by Renee
I had interviewed 5 different lawyers and unfortunately first worked with Bruce Beals who was not trustworthy, did not keep me informed and was not responsive. Tara Yellman was all of that and more. I felt she was a breath of fresh air in a time of confusion and despair. She did not try to make matters worse and ring up charges, she genuinely helped me and was very effective and fair.
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07 Jul, 2022 by Gena
Family Law Attorney Leigh Galyon is an excellent, proficient & hard hitting lawyer when you are facing a Family Law situation. Leigh Galyon is extremely intelligent & quickly gets to the bottom of the cases she takes & presents her clients with a sound plan to win a just and fair conclusion in court or in settlement.
Leigh Galyon is understanding, kind & has a true concern for getting her clients justice & a fair shake. Leigh Galyon is knowledgeable in current law, case law & presents the just outcome without any unnecessary fluff. She quickly forms a sound plan for each case and explains it in nonsense terms to clients. Leigh Galyon also keeps her support staff up to date so if you call there is always someone to reassure you.
I've called on Leigh Galyon 3 times in the last decade & I'm sure I'll be going to her again in the future when my ex-husband gets a fancy to take us back to court.
I highly recommend Leigh Galyon to anyone facing a Family Law situation with confidence that Leigh will do what's needed to get justice for you!
Sincerely
Gena Domangue
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14 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
Not an honest person. Blatantly lied to me and almost got me hit with court sanctions. Her actions caused my complaint to the California State Bar. They issued her a warning letter for her misconduct, which was specifically for her failure to keep me apprised of material issues pertaining to my case (like the fact that I was being threatened with court sanctions from opposing counsel). The mere fact that she could so easily breach the trust of a client, lie about it and put them in harms way should speak volumes to her character.
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29 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Guthrie was court-assigned to handle my appeal. He was rude, condescending and didn't listen to me; I never tried to tell him how to file an appeal, but I was at the trial, he wasn't. I had valuable insight (like issues that were missing from record) but he refused to listen. When he submitted the so-called appeal to the Appellate court, in a nutshell it said he found nothing worth appealing. Zuhhh?!? Highly-prejudicial, unauthenticated evidence was introduced to the jury IN DEFIANCE of the judge's ruling. The judge said nothing, my defense said nothing. That alone was potential grounds for reversal...but Guthrie said he didn't find anything. Well that could be because ENTIRE SECTIONS of the transcript were missing; there was no record whatsoever of the either closing arguments or sentencing....Guthrie didn't even notice. He believes he provided a "thorough appellate review." How can his review be "thorough" when 30% of the material wasn't there--and he didn't even NOTICE it wasn't there? So because of that squandered opportunity, I had to a habeas petition and get the most SEVERE review because the court's mentality is: you had a trial and were convicted, you had an appeal and nothing was found...why are you bothering us again? Not only would I NOT recommend this guy, in my opinion you would LITERALLY be better off defending yourself.
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12 Aug, 2016 by Hilda
Mr. Guthrie is by far an outstanding attorney. He is caring, nurturing, honest, and goes to the extreme to defend what he believes is right. He will stand for his clients rights, and does spend quality time with me to further analize and unscramble many misconceptions of my character. Thank you Mr. Guthrie for believing in me and for making a ten year mandatory minimum go away!
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18 Jan, 2023 by Tom
Ms. Deborah Dixon and Ms. Gerissa Conforti attempted to handle a complex financial class action for me. They are both very nice ladies. If you have a traffic ticket or need a notary I would recommend them. Anything more complex than that I think you should go elsewhere, as I am doing.
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27 Aug, 2014 by Deborah h.
Deborah Dixon is amazing and truly interested in fighting for her clients. I interviewed several attorneys prior to hiring Deborah, and looking back I definitely made the right choice. My case was complicated and she out-witted and out-performed the more "experienced" attorney we fought against. Many attorneys do what's best for their own financial benefit, not for their clients. This is not Deborah. Her interest were in line with mine throughout the legal process, and I can not say enough about her ethics, knowledge, and skill.
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10 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
As a part time employee of CaDSS hearings div. ALJ Noakes is very rude, hostile, arguementive and evasive. He is condesendng and arrogant toward EBT receipeints in a hearing. He writes untrue statements in a hearing , not smart of him. He is a poor example of an attorney with little experience unprofessional, Very impressed with himself. Report him to Cal Bar.
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27 Mar, 2019 by Carmel
Adam handled a litigation matter for us in Southern California. Adam delivered excellent, prompt advice and work product and was a pleasure to work with throughout the matter.
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11 May, 2024 by Karen harmon
I have developed a personal relationship with one of the receptionist, so when I use the text to office for of communication she knows I’m giving honest, timely information. And she is incredibly prompt at responding to the situation for me. I highly recommend Leigh law offices
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08 Mar, 2024 by Kathleen barit
04 Mar, 2024 by Lilia ventura
Muy agradecida con todo el apoyo que recibi de la oficina Leigh Law Firm en el proceso de work compensation del accidente de mi esposo.
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