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07 Sep, 2011 by Anonymous
I had several bad experiences with lawyers. Not only I was not pleased with the result they all promised but also they also charged me ton of attorney's fees for poor result. After carefully seeking referral from two real estate agents and asked questions, I decided to use Mr. Hendrickson.It's the first time I tried him for small matter. I have issues with the tenants who have been battling with me last 2 months and half with one dispute after another. Not able to resolve it. I was very stressful like having a world war III. Mr. Hendrickson handled the case very well. The matter was resolved very quickly. I was absolutely very satisfied with the result and his hourly rate is reasonable low. Very professional! I definitely will use him again.
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24 Aug, 2011 by Clifford
Dana was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We were lucky to have her assistance in a commercial leasing matter.
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09 Feb, 2016 by Pankaj
We consulted with Steve for a problem we had with our contractor when he went on an illegal strike. Steve explained on our options to us, and did not even charge us since our contractor came back to work using the strategy Steve identified for us!
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10 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
David advised me on permit approvals for a multi-family project. While it did take longer than I expected it would he lept me informed about what was happening and what to expect.
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15 Nov, 2009 by Joel
Mark Epstein worked miracles and did it with the most amount of professionalism and thoughtfulness of anyone I have ever worked with. Every single juror walked up to me after the trial and complimented me on my representation in the courtroom.
Mark knew how much was on the line and was sensitive to that. He always called or emailed me back in a timely manner. He was completely in control of everything, which was an enormously calming factor for me in an extremely stressful situation.
I did not realize how difficult Mark's job was going to be. Looking back, it was a much tougher battle than I would have thought in the beginning. We went to trial and we won, but it was Mark's confidence that made me believe that we were going to win.
He was supremely confident in his ability and in what he was going to do. At no point was losing even a possibility. He said that there was no margin for error. I felt an obligation to be as confident as he was in terms of the facts, and that had a positive effect on my testimony.
I highly recommend Seiler Epstein Zeigler & Applegate. You would be lucky if the firm chose to take your case.
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08 Dec, 2008 by Anonymous
My company recently engaged Pete to handle a sublease agreement of us. It sent smoothly, in large part due to Pete's experience in the area. I would hire him again for similar work.
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08 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Emily Stehr & her mentor Barbara Lawless represented me on an extremely personal/ painful/ and extreme employment issue. They have a very intimate understanding of the complex issues facing women in the work place. It was important to me to find some that was not only the best in their field, but compassionate and understanding. Emily & Barbara are both. Emily happily put in countless hours preparing every minute detail. She didn't miss anything. Barbara is very clearly a master in her field & she has obviously groomed Emily meticulously to follow in her footsteps. It made me feel so confident to have this awesome team representing me. My outcome was excellent, and they maintained my discretion and privacy as a major component of their strategy in finalizing my case. These ladies are an absolute power team, ( brilliant, powerful, discreet) and I'd highly recommend them. I can't express the amount of confidence I have in these ladies. They just "get it".
When searching for the right representation, I had asked a friend who is a local attorney who is the best in their field. These women were his answer, and I'm so glad that I found them:):):)
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16 Apr, 2010 by Mk
I have been involved in real estate my whole life. I am a third generation real estate broker and have been licensed to sell since 1982. My business encompasses everything from property management and selling apartment buildings to developing property as well as being involved with large and small TIC projects. I rely on the lawyers I choose to make sure my transactions are safe and my clients and I are protected from potential problems.
I have been working with Andrew Wiegel's law firm for about 15 years. They have taken care of everything from Ellis Act procedures and tenant issues to litigating and/or negotiating settlements when a contract has not gone "as originally expected". Andrew is a well rounded, natural litigator. Immediately when you meet him, his presence is calming. His understanding of the law and level of integrity is obvious when he starts to talk. One thing I have learned is that you do not want to pick a lawyer by their price tag, neither high nor low, but by the value received. Because of Andrews extensive knowledge and his command of the language of the law his value is through the roof.
Another great things about working with Andrew Wiegel is that you know the other side is nervous right off the bat. His reputation in the real estate community is high level and absolutely deserved.
You will be well protected with your choice of Andrew Wiegel.
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15 Nov, 2014 by Gail
Basically, she recovered most of the money my contractor had overcharged me and saved my house. I don't think anyone's better at that than she is. She does her homework, and presents herself simply. And wins.
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13 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
Scott made the process easy. He took care of the paperwork and processed the case to a swift conclusion. He was very knowledgeable. I would definitely use him again.
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15 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
For work in the East Bay and beyond, Cecily is an outstanding resource and very gifted lawyer. She took charge of a highly complex entitlement effort and ensured her client got on the right track. Would recommend her (and her TEAM) to anyone tackling complex land use issues in Northern California.
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12 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
Many thanks to Mr.Aron Tager for the excellent service I received from him.
Hopefully I'll get a chance to recommend him firm to someone else, and if given the chance the recommendation will be glowing.
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16 Jan, 2018 by Cosimo pecchioli
Elsa helped me during my divorce, which was a little complicated since it was between the US and France. The competence, compassion and humanity of Elsa are off the chart. To make a long story short, there was a dispute of jurisdiction between the two courts (California and France), Elsa was so good that the Judge in France mentioned her work in the sentence (which attributed the competence to California). But it was not only during this international dispute that Elsa was extremely helpful, even during the preparation of the hearing in California she was really valuable and supportive. You have always the feeling that she is genuinely caring about the best possible outcome for you. I don't know how to say it again, but if you are in the unfortunate situation that you need a divorce lawyer, Elsa is the best you can find!
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03 Nov, 2014 by Paul michelson
William ("Bill") Brewer hands down is one of the best kept secrets in contract law and business litigation. Bill was recommended to me by a trusted friend--very happy for the referral because he tackled the issues resulting in a settled case without having to go to court. His reputation around town in legal circles is stellar as he has a proven winning track record inside and out of court.
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06 Mar, 2015 by Eddie
Ryan was sensitive and understanding of our needs; he knew what we wanted, but also correctly (as we found out later) predicted the outcome. We prevailed with Ryan's calm demeanor and professionalism. And for a lawyer, he was fair and reasonable in his charges --- our prior experiences with lawyers were simply about $.
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26 Feb, 2013 by Jin
Ms. Schmidt was indispensable when the time came to negotiate the terms of our easement. She spotted and prevented no less than a dozen errors within a week of retaining her and explained the issues clearly to all parties involved.
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20 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
We met with Richard Beckman and his associate Justin Goodman about a small claims judgment that was wrongly entered against us for $10,000.00. After reviewing the judgment and the plaintiff’s case and our defense, he believed the judgment would be reversed if we appealed it, though he was concerned that the cost of legal fees could be a concern, since the amount in the case was ‘only’ $10,000.00. However, he agreed to represent us for a flat fee, which we thought was reasonable. We went to the appeal court trial, with his associate Justin, who convinced the judge to overturn the prior judgment and award the tenant plaintiffs nothing. We were very pleased with Mr. Beckman’s handling of our case, and the efforts by his associate Justin. We would be happy to recommend them both to any of our friends.
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08 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Attorney Kimberly Wong with the Veen Firm is one of the best in her profession. She worked diligently and successfully on our behalf. Kimberly is a good listener, is a highly effective communicator, thorough and diligent in details and is a pleasure to work with. In addition, Kimberly demonstrated that she has that inner determination and resilience that is necessary in tough cases. She played a vital role with the Veen Firm in helping the case move forward during some difficult stretches. Throughout the time she communicated regularly with us and took a personal interest in our family. Kimberly won the trust of our family over many months of work and I would recommend Kimberly to anyone who is seeking a top level attorney.
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22 Nov, 2010 by Clint
What I wanted in consulting a lawyer was knowedge and even moreso experience. John had all of that and in addition kept me informed and always was on top of our case.
He's my attorney from now on.
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10 Dec, 2018 by Aaron
David was shrewd and quickly won a favorable outcome in our contract dispute. He also helped me to successfully resolve tenant conflicts while keeping peace among all parties. He recently helped me with a real estate transaction so that the seller did not take advantage of me. He has helped me in numerous capacities for many years and I trust him completely.
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05 Jul, 2016 by Tom
Jay handled our family consultation very professionally. Everyone's questions were answered completely so the family could make complex decisions with ease. We are grateful to Jay for his expertise and timely approach in addressing some long running family concerns. The result is piece of mind by completing a comprehensive estate plan, health directive, a trust and naming the trust administrator. Thank you Jay.
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02 Jul, 2007 by Anonymous
I have worked with Lou and his firm for over 10 years. Always does a great job.
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16 Jun, 2018 by Otis
From the moment that we hired Dale and his team, we were thoroughly impressed with his thoughtfulness, professionalism and comprehensive approach in handling our personal injury case. His first priority was to make sure that we had all of the support necessary to fully recover from our very serious injuries. Then he methodically went through the process of investigating the accident, contacting the representatives of the responsible party, obtaining additional medical evaluations of our injuries, and negotiating a reasonable settlement. Throughout this one and half year process, we were able to focus on our recovery, and we were not confronted with legal bills, inquires from the insurance companies or Medicare, or contact with representatives of the responsible party. Dale and his team made all of this happen. The final settlement was more than we expected. In spite of the unfortunate circumstances of our accident, our experience with Dale was 100% positive. We cannot think of one negative thing that occurred in the one and half year interaction with Dale and his team. We highly recommend Dale.
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11 Oct, 2010 by Eric
I'm a real estate broker who has worked with Steve in the past. He has helped me many times and I have always had a good experience. He is very knowledgeable and helpful to me and all my clients that I have recommended.
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30 Jul, 2007 by Anonymous
Mr. Raba has handled all of my affairs excellently and with close personal attention. Despite his youth, he is expert in his field.
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13 Jun, 2013 by Adam
I have worked with Damon for more than 10 years and I have consistently called upon him for counsel and advice on my company's most important legal and business issues. Damon is knowledgeable, responsive, and aware of my company's inner workings and bottom-line business concerns. I trust his judgment implicitly and look forward to working with him in the future.
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07 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
Michael is quite responsive as an attorney and is a fervent advocate which are necessary attributes for an attorney. I believe he has close to 30 years of legal experience and willingly gives fee reductions. He is a sensitive person which I believe is an asset as an attorney, in any profession or generally in life. He seems to care beyond simply obtaining attorney fees. I have been his client for over one year.
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06 Aug, 2015 by Sandy
I have had the pleasure of working with Katy Young. Let's be honest, if you need an attorney you are likely not in a great place. Katy was not only the ever professional but there is a human side to her that is hard to find in the legal world. With her guidance and knowledge I was able to accomplish what needed to be done. I would recommend her without hesitation to any of my loved ones. I am forever grateful for Katy's guidance. I hope I do not need her services again, but if I do I am relieved to know she will be in my corner. I could not recommend her enough.
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14 Mar, 2018 by Teddy
Mrs Morin was extremely helpful in a personal injury I was involved in this past year. I found her to be calm and clear during this very stressful time. Her knowledge of the law was very impressive! I would certainly hire her again!
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23 Dec, 2016 by Betty
The Veen Firm surpasses excellence! They state on their website that they provide a team approach that delivers care and attention to the people they assist. This is exactly what the Veen Firm does!
Sometimes in life you find people that truly care about others. Words can't really describe the professionalism, integrity, respect, kindness, and compassion that David Winnett showed me during this very difficult time. I shared my story with David and in turn he treated me like family, supporting me through every phase of the journey.
David Winnett deserves more than five stars! If ever you need assistance I highly recommend David! He will provide a caring, team approach, to support you and your family!
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