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Andrew Frank Thomas, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in San Mateo, CA with 126 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Sunshine rose
From my first phone call to GFF&F, all the way to reaching the settlement of my case, every individual in this firm has been professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and informative. This was my first ever (and hopefully last) claim against another party’s insurance company, due to an accident. Dealing with a physical injury and incapacitation was very overwhelming, and it would have been impossible for me to deal with the other party’s insurance company on my own. GFF&F gently guided me through this, and had me take important steps to get the care and information that I needed in support of my case. GFF&F won my case and obtained a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend this firm to family, friends, and anyone in need.
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22 Jan, 2025 by L. eberhart
I came to work with Chantel and Justine at GFF&F after I was hit by a vehicle while walking my dog. My dog perished on scene and I was devastated afterwards. While I was healing from 4 broken bones I decided I could not deal with insurance companies and my grief at the same time. I am so glad I found GFF&F - Chantel and her team were so compassionate and understanding. They helped me understand what I needed to do and helped me resolve the case in record time. I recommend them very highly.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Ty seng
They handled everything involving the insurance claim which let me focus on getting better after my accident. I felt like they kept me updated on their progress and were very clear on how the case was developing. If Im ever unfortunate enough to be hit by a car again they'll be the first people I call!
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Samuel R. Gintel, experienced Business attorney in San Mateo, CA with 126 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Sunshine rose
From my first phone call to GFF&F, all the way to reaching the settlement of my case, every individual in this firm has been professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and informative. This was my first ever (and hopefully last) claim against another party’s insurance company, due to an accident. Dealing with a physical injury and incapacitation was very overwhelming, and it would have been impossible for me to deal with the other party’s insurance company on my own. GFF&F gently guided me through this, and had me take important steps to get the care and information that I needed in support of my case. GFF&F won my case and obtained a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend this firm to family, friends, and anyone in need.
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22 Jan, 2025 by L. eberhart
I came to work with Chantel and Justine at GFF&F after I was hit by a vehicle while walking my dog. My dog perished on scene and I was devastated afterwards. While I was healing from 4 broken bones I decided I could not deal with insurance companies and my grief at the same time. I am so glad I found GFF&F - Chantel and her team were so compassionate and understanding. They helped me understand what I needed to do and helped me resolve the case in record time. I recommend them very highly.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Ty seng
They handled everything involving the insurance claim which let me focus on getting better after my accident. I felt like they kept me updated on their progress and were very clear on how the case was developing. If Im ever unfortunate enough to be hit by a car again they'll be the first people I call!
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Constantine Peter Tsagaris, experienced  attorney in San Mateo, CA with 126 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Sunshine rose
From my first phone call to GFF&F, all the way to reaching the settlement of my case, every individual in this firm has been professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and informative. This was my first ever (and hopefully last) claim against another party’s insurance company, due to an accident. Dealing with a physical injury and incapacitation was very overwhelming, and it would have been impossible for me to deal with the other party’s insurance company on my own. GFF&F gently guided me through this, and had me take important steps to get the care and information that I needed in support of my case. GFF&F won my case and obtained a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend this firm to family, friends, and anyone in need.
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22 Jan, 2025 by L. eberhart
I came to work with Chantel and Justine at GFF&F after I was hit by a vehicle while walking my dog. My dog perished on scene and I was devastated afterwards. While I was healing from 4 broken bones I decided I could not deal with insurance companies and my grief at the same time. I am so glad I found GFF&F - Chantel and her team were so compassionate and understanding. They helped me understand what I needed to do and helped me resolve the case in record time. I recommend them very highly.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Ty seng
They handled everything involving the insurance claim which let me focus on getting better after my accident. I felt like they kept me updated on their progress and were very clear on how the case was developing. If Im ever unfortunate enough to be hit by a car again they'll be the first people I call!
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Gabriela M. Vasquez Quintanilla, experienced Family Law attorney in San Mateo, CA with 126 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Sunshine rose
From my first phone call to GFF&F, all the way to reaching the settlement of my case, every individual in this firm has been professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and informative. This was my first ever (and hopefully last) claim against another party’s insurance company, due to an accident. Dealing with a physical injury and incapacitation was very overwhelming, and it would have been impossible for me to deal with the other party’s insurance company on my own. GFF&F gently guided me through this, and had me take important steps to get the care and information that I needed in support of my case. GFF&F won my case and obtained a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend this firm to family, friends, and anyone in need.
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22 Jan, 2025 by L. eberhart
I came to work with Chantel and Justine at GFF&F after I was hit by a vehicle while walking my dog. My dog perished on scene and I was devastated afterwards. While I was healing from 4 broken bones I decided I could not deal with insurance companies and my grief at the same time. I am so glad I found GFF&F - Chantel and her team were so compassionate and understanding. They helped me understand what I needed to do and helped me resolve the case in record time. I recommend them very highly.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Ty seng
They handled everything involving the insurance claim which let me focus on getting better after my accident. I felt like they kept me updated on their progress and were very clear on how the case was developing. If Im ever unfortunate enough to be hit by a car again they'll be the first people I call!
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Yena Kim, experienced Family Law attorney in San Mateo, CA with 126 reviews
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126 Reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Sunshine rose
From my first phone call to GFF&F, all the way to reaching the settlement of my case, every individual in this firm has been professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and informative. This was my first ever (and hopefully last) claim against another party’s insurance company, due to an accident. Dealing with a physical injury and incapacitation was very overwhelming, and it would have been impossible for me to deal with the other party’s insurance company on my own. GFF&F gently guided me through this, and had me take important steps to get the care and information that I needed in support of my case. GFF&F won my case and obtained a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend this firm to family, friends, and anyone in need.
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22 Jan, 2025 by L. eberhart
I came to work with Chantel and Justine at GFF&F after I was hit by a vehicle while walking my dog. My dog perished on scene and I was devastated afterwards. While I was healing from 4 broken bones I decided I could not deal with insurance companies and my grief at the same time. I am so glad I found GFF&F - Chantel and her team were so compassionate and understanding. They helped me understand what I needed to do and helped me resolve the case in record time. I recommend them very highly.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Ty seng
They handled everything involving the insurance claim which let me focus on getting better after my accident. I felt like they kept me updated on their progress and were very clear on how the case was developing. If Im ever unfortunate enough to be hit by a car again they'll be the first people I call!
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Sandra Anne Mather, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in San Mateo, CA with 126 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Sunshine rose
From my first phone call to GFF&F, all the way to reaching the settlement of my case, every individual in this firm has been professional, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and informative. This was my first ever (and hopefully last) claim against another party’s insurance company, due to an accident. Dealing with a physical injury and incapacitation was very overwhelming, and it would have been impossible for me to deal with the other party’s insurance company on my own. GFF&F gently guided me through this, and had me take important steps to get the care and information that I needed in support of my case. GFF&F won my case and obtained a fair settlement on my behalf. I highly recommend this firm to family, friends, and anyone in need.
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22 Jan, 2025 by L. eberhart
I came to work with Chantel and Justine at GFF&F after I was hit by a vehicle while walking my dog. My dog perished on scene and I was devastated afterwards. While I was healing from 4 broken bones I decided I could not deal with insurance companies and my grief at the same time. I am so glad I found GFF&F - Chantel and her team were so compassionate and understanding. They helped me understand what I needed to do and helped me resolve the case in record time. I recommend them very highly.
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30 Dec, 2024 by Ty seng
They handled everything involving the insurance claim which let me focus on getting better after my accident. I felt like they kept me updated on their progress and were very clear on how the case was developing. If Im ever unfortunate enough to be hit by a car again they'll be the first people I call!
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Shauna Charette Huffman, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in San Mateo, CA with 3 reviews
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08 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
Ms. Huffman is an excellent attorney. She is compassionate, caring, and very respectful. She truly cared about my case and fought hard to protect my rights. I would recommend her to anyone.
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26 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
Shauna recently helped me resolve a case before it began. The opposing party failed to file proper paperwork. Shauna's keen observation used their error to our advantage and helped resolve the case. Shauna kept me informed through the entire process. She would inform me of everything she was doing and what the opposing counsel was doing as well. I was really impressed with her work and would definitely recommend her to any of my family and friends.
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24 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
Shauna recently served as my lawyer. She was extremely knowledgeable about the case and brought her passion for law to every meeting we had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a prepared, friendly and intelligent lawyer to assist them!
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Margaret Laughlin Martin, experienced Estate Planning attorney in San Mateo, CA with 59 reviews
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08 Feb, 2025 by Charles kyle
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24 Jan, 2025 by Hazel swinton
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21 Jan, 2025 by Lori goff
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Patrick John Whitehorn, experienced Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 59 reviews
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08 Feb, 2025 by Charles kyle
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24 Jan, 2025 by Hazel swinton
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Kenneth Howard Horowitz, experienced Estate Planning, Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 2 reviews
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15 Sep, 2009 by Aaron
Ken has been my attorney for over 10 years for various legal matters (estate planning, real estate law, etc...). In addition, Ken has completed the living trust for my family and several of my in laws including my mother. He did an excellent job; I referred him to all of my closest in-laws and family members.
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13 Sep, 2009 by Nicky
Very helpful and informative; went out of his way to help us build a trust while we were dealing with a failing parent; was able to sort out a 29-year old inheritance issue - including a change of tactics that sped up the process and reduced his fee; highly recommended.
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Carlos H. Alfonso, experienced Family Law, Trusts attorney in San Mateo, CA with 1 reviews
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12 Mar, 2015 by Robin
Aprox five years or so ago, I was facing a 14601 with i think six priors. From experience, I know that S.M. Co. does NOT give leniency of any kind to these types of offenses. Especially after the first one. several years prior i got 60 days on the weekend work program for one with four priors. I was transferred from Santa Clara county after serving a couple months. I wasn't in the mood for another stretch. longer than the one i just served for a worse charge. I'm proud to say I/m no longer a menace to society, and haven't been for years. Carlos was a bit pricey for a driving on suspended case, but when He walked into the court room, the judges face lit up, compliments were exchanged, and after a minute or two this awesome legal rep that put my last lawyer, that should be on prop 36 as well. To shame. Walked up to me, and said 200.00 fine paid over 2 months, and your done. WOW. it was worth every cent. Thank You Carlos You saved my rear end.
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Stacey Louise Hall, experienced Family Law attorney in San Mateo, CA with 1 reviews
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24 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I recently used Stacey to help me with my legal rights against my ex husband who wanted to discontinue alimony payments. Stacey was very patient with helping me understand my rights and my position and encouraged me to pursue what I was legally owed, even when that situation seemed bleak. She sought counsel of colleagues in her firm to help determine our best position. In the end we got a very fair settlement, which was more than I anticipated, so I was very happy with her legal counsel and support of me in this difficult situation. I would recommend her to my friends and use her again if I ever needed legal counsel.
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Michael James Kallis, experienced Family Law attorney in San Mateo, CA with 1 reviews
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16 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Did an excellent job for me in my divorce proceedings, listened carefully to what I wanted and put together a very non-traditional contract. Followed through afterwards, protecting my rights and ensuring that I was not being taken advantage of in a situation that ensued post divorce. I was grateful for his professional expertise.
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Paul M Davis, experienced Litigation attorney in San Mateo, CA with 1 reviews
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26 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
Great lawyer. I had been to 3 previous lawyers with my divorce case and Mr. Davis turned the case around even though he said he did not think he could repair the damage that had already been done. I did not get everything I should have gotten but I sure got more than I had already lost due to 3 previous incompetent lawyers. He was very aggressive and the other attorney could not keep up wih him.
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Richard Lewis Spector, experienced  attorney in San Mateo, CA with 1 reviews
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28 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Had a legal issue and spoke to Richard. He was empathetic and listened to my issues. He was great to work with and I actually saved money with him in the long run since he explained the long term costs and what to expect.
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Walter Patrick Hitchcock, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in San Mateo, CA with 14 reviews
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01 Aug, 2023 by Kai-man lee
I hired Matt Metzger in a bankruptcy case where I was the creditor. He usually works on the behalf of the debtor. The debtor cheated myself and 49 other creditors, then fled to bankruptcy court to escape her debt. So this was a different case for Matt who normally works for the other side, but could be an advantage since he would know their usual strategy. Matt is an energetic, hard working, and innovative attorney. To say that he is a multitasker underestimates all that's going on in his head. He is good at looking for and finding "out of the box" solutions to legal problems. His persistence and diligent hard work ultimately pays off. I only had one issue with Matt, he wanted me to settle at a sum that I felt was insulting and ridiculous so I refused. The debtor ultimately came up to my sum and we settled. I would recommend Matt to anyone who needs legal assistance in the realm of bankruptcy. I don't think you will find a better or harder working attorney. BTW, he appears to have a solo practice, unusual these days but seems to fit his lifestyle.
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10 May, 2023 by David michlin
Having skillfully led the navigation of a complex legal challenge we were facing, I can say from direct experience that Mr. Metzger has consistently proven himself to be an extensively seasoned, highly effective, and genuinely caring lawyer. Matt generously applied his expertise to our case with rare focus, unwavering execution, and incredible client loyalty. While Belvedere Legal needs no further 5-star client testimonies to find its diverse law services as being ranked among the finest in the San Francisco (a simple Google search will confirm the firm’s bonafides and peer recognition), ultimately it was Matt's direct "hand-on" approach to client and case management that earned our trust and made all the difference. In our search for top-tier legal counsel we reached out to 11 leading Bay Area firms to find the right fit, but wish we’d have called Belvedere Legal first. Within the first five minutes (of an entire half hour initial discovery call - free of charge), we knew we had found the capacity, expertise, and professional care we were looking for. If you're facing challenges which require unquestionably top counsel, Matt at Belvedere is a smart first call and the only law firm we’ll be using from here on out.
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01 Apr, 2023 by Bryan bent
Matt’s calming presence with my case through some very anxious times, was a godsend! His vast knowledge and experience steered me through my different steps of my legal preceding. When things got tough, he knew exactly what to do and say. I will be forever indebted to him.
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Noell Kaoru Kubota, experienced Estate Planning attorney in San Mateo, CA with 14 reviews
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01 Aug, 2023 by Kai-man lee
I hired Matt Metzger in a bankruptcy case where I was the creditor. He usually works on the behalf of the debtor. The debtor cheated myself and 49 other creditors, then fled to bankruptcy court to escape her debt. So this was a different case for Matt who normally works for the other side, but could be an advantage since he would know their usual strategy. Matt is an energetic, hard working, and innovative attorney. To say that he is a multitasker underestimates all that's going on in his head. He is good at looking for and finding "out of the box" solutions to legal problems. His persistence and diligent hard work ultimately pays off. I only had one issue with Matt, he wanted me to settle at a sum that I felt was insulting and ridiculous so I refused. The debtor ultimately came up to my sum and we settled. I would recommend Matt to anyone who needs legal assistance in the realm of bankruptcy. I don't think you will find a better or harder working attorney. BTW, he appears to have a solo practice, unusual these days but seems to fit his lifestyle.
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10 May, 2023 by David michlin
Having skillfully led the navigation of a complex legal challenge we were facing, I can say from direct experience that Mr. Metzger has consistently proven himself to be an extensively seasoned, highly effective, and genuinely caring lawyer. Matt generously applied his expertise to our case with rare focus, unwavering execution, and incredible client loyalty. While Belvedere Legal needs no further 5-star client testimonies to find its diverse law services as being ranked among the finest in the San Francisco (a simple Google search will confirm the firm’s bonafides and peer recognition), ultimately it was Matt's direct "hand-on" approach to client and case management that earned our trust and made all the difference. In our search for top-tier legal counsel we reached out to 11 leading Bay Area firms to find the right fit, but wish we’d have called Belvedere Legal first. Within the first five minutes (of an entire half hour initial discovery call - free of charge), we knew we had found the capacity, expertise, and professional care we were looking for. If you're facing challenges which require unquestionably top counsel, Matt at Belvedere is a smart first call and the only law firm we’ll be using from here on out.
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01 Apr, 2023 by Bryan bent
Matt’s calming presence with my case through some very anxious times, was a godsend! His vast knowledge and experience steered me through my different steps of my legal preceding. When things got tough, he knew exactly what to do and say. I will be forever indebted to him.
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Karishma Patel, experienced Estate Planning attorney in San Mateo, CA with 13 reviews
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25 Jun, 2024 by Ashley scates
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20 Jun, 2024 by Pablo o'brien
The attorneys and staff at McDowall Cotter are always professional, prepared and respectful of their clients. I have worked with them jointly with a number of my clients and they have always provided high quality results. Roxanne Jen, Karishma Patel and Alison Youssef are all smart, sensitive and creative in helping their clients through the complexities of estate planning.
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14 Jun, 2024 by Anita gat
Roxanne Jen of McDowell Cotter is a true professional estate planning attorney helping my senior clients update and amend their trusts. She is a trusted, caring and empathic expert. Anita Gat, Keller Williams Realty, A Realtor for Seniors.
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Richard Charles Young, experienced Family Law attorney in San Mateo, CA with 172 reviews
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19 Jan, 2025 by William henry
We had a tenant from hell—damaged the property and refused to leave. In my experience, eviction seemed impossible. These folks stepped in and, wow, everything changed. They handled all the legal filings, went to court for us, and guess what? It was resolved faster than we thought. To sum it up, they turned a disaster into a manageable situation. Amazing work!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Bernard chen
Evictions can be really messy, but not with these folks. From the first call to the final hearing, they handled everything like pros. I’ve noticed that they keep you in the loop, so you never feel lost. If I had to describe it, I’d say it felt like teamwork. Just saying, having them handle my case gave me peace of mind. 10/10 would recommend their service.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Devon harmon
From my perspective, they turned a super stressful eviction into a manageable task. TV to their team for being so supportive. Would definitely recommend.
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Audrey Anne Smith, experienced Government, Litigation attorney in San Mateo, CA with 172 reviews
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19 Jan, 2025 by William henry
We had a tenant from hell—damaged the property and refused to leave. In my experience, eviction seemed impossible. These folks stepped in and, wow, everything changed. They handled all the legal filings, went to court for us, and guess what? It was resolved faster than we thought. To sum it up, they turned a disaster into a manageable situation. Amazing work!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Bernard chen
Evictions can be really messy, but not with these folks. From the first call to the final hearing, they handled everything like pros. I’ve noticed that they keep you in the loop, so you never feel lost. If I had to describe it, I’d say it felt like teamwork. Just saying, having them handle my case gave me peace of mind. 10/10 would recommend their service.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Devon harmon
From my perspective, they turned a super stressful eviction into a manageable task. TV to their team for being so supportive. Would definitely recommend.
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Michael William Fox, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 172 reviews
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19 Jan, 2025 by William henry
We had a tenant from hell—damaged the property and refused to leave. In my experience, eviction seemed impossible. These folks stepped in and, wow, everything changed. They handled all the legal filings, went to court for us, and guess what? It was resolved faster than we thought. To sum it up, they turned a disaster into a manageable situation. Amazing work!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Bernard chen
Evictions can be really messy, but not with these folks. From the first call to the final hearing, they handled everything like pros. I’ve noticed that they keep you in the loop, so you never feel lost. If I had to describe it, I’d say it felt like teamwork. Just saying, having them handle my case gave me peace of mind. 10/10 would recommend their service.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Devon harmon
From my perspective, they turned a super stressful eviction into a manageable task. TV to their team for being so supportive. Would definitely recommend.
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John David Garvic, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 172 reviews
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19 Jan, 2025 by William henry
We had a tenant from hell—damaged the property and refused to leave. In my experience, eviction seemed impossible. These folks stepped in and, wow, everything changed. They handled all the legal filings, went to court for us, and guess what? It was resolved faster than we thought. To sum it up, they turned a disaster into a manageable situation. Amazing work!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Bernard chen
Evictions can be really messy, but not with these folks. From the first call to the final hearing, they handled everything like pros. I’ve noticed that they keep you in the loop, so you never feel lost. If I had to describe it, I’d say it felt like teamwork. Just saying, having them handle my case gave me peace of mind. 10/10 would recommend their service.
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14 Jan, 2025 by Devon harmon
From my perspective, they turned a super stressful eviction into a manageable task. TV to their team for being so supportive. Would definitely recommend.
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Alexis Joseph Curotto, experienced Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 124 reviews
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29 Dec, 2024 by Nimesh kumar patel
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08 Oct, 2024 by Senthil nathan
"It was a great experience working with Alagiri Law firm. I had worked with them for my EB1A I-140 process. The legal team is knowledgeable in this EB1A I-140 process and their smart work and dedication made all the difference, the attention to detail and thoroughness were invaluable. Alagiri Law firm’s teamwork has made a significant difference in my family's future. I highly recommend Alagiri Law Firm. Thanks to Priya and Team"
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04 Oct, 2024 by Krishna g pai
I had the pleasure of working with Priya Alagiri and her team at Alagiri Law, including Basit, April, Shelmith, and everyone else involved in my EB1A application. From the start, Priya and her team provided me with excellent guidance and kept me informed of any updates or changes throughout the process. They were meticulous in ensuring that all necessary documentation was included and worked closely with me to gather and vet the documentation needed to strengthen my case. I would like to extend a special thank you to Basit and April for their exceptional work on my case. Basit was diligent in managing my case and made sure that every detail was taken care of, while April was always responsive to my questions and concerns, providing me with the answers I needed. Thanks to the efforts of the entire team at Alagiri Law, my EB1A application was successful. If you are looking for a skilled and dedicated immigration attorney, I highly recommend the Alagiri Law Firm.
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Andrew C. Huang, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in San Mateo, CA with 124 reviews
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29 Dec, 2024 by Nimesh kumar patel
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08 Oct, 2024 by Senthil nathan
"It was a great experience working with Alagiri Law firm. I had worked with them for my EB1A I-140 process. The legal team is knowledgeable in this EB1A I-140 process and their smart work and dedication made all the difference, the attention to detail and thoroughness were invaluable. Alagiri Law firm’s teamwork has made a significant difference in my family's future. I highly recommend Alagiri Law Firm. Thanks to Priya and Team"
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04 Oct, 2024 by Krishna g pai
I had the pleasure of working with Priya Alagiri and her team at Alagiri Law, including Basit, April, Shelmith, and everyone else involved in my EB1A application. From the start, Priya and her team provided me with excellent guidance and kept me informed of any updates or changes throughout the process. They were meticulous in ensuring that all necessary documentation was included and worked closely with me to gather and vet the documentation needed to strengthen my case. I would like to extend a special thank you to Basit and April for their exceptional work on my case. Basit was diligent in managing my case and made sure that every detail was taken care of, while April was always responsive to my questions and concerns, providing me with the answers I needed. Thanks to the efforts of the entire team at Alagiri Law, my EB1A application was successful. If you are looking for a skilled and dedicated immigration attorney, I highly recommend the Alagiri Law Firm.
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Michael Prozan, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in San Mateo, CA with 9 reviews
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09 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Michael looked into my case during the phone consultation and provided helpful suggestions. Thanks a lot!
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18 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
BEWARE, Mike Prozan is a HORRIBLE and DISHONEST attorney!!!!! I do NOT recommend him. He is the WORST attorney I have ever had. Mike Prozan does NOT care about your case details nor does he care about you. I paid him a lot of money yet he did very little work and did a TERRIBLE job. He did NOT even know the basic case details. He also overcharged me, and he is extremely RUDE. He will charge you huge amounts of money while doing the LEAST amount of work possible!!! Mike Prozan is a HORRIBLE and DISHONEST attorney!!!!!
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13 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Mike was extremely responsive and went out of his way to consult with me on contract issues I had. He provided examples of other cases and shared his recommendations. He is willing to communicate effeciently and not waste anybody's time. If I ever need assistance again he is my top choice.
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John Francis Farbstein, experienced Estate Planning attorney in San Mateo, CA with 59 reviews
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05 Dec, 2024 by Keri p
My experience has been really great. Cary is very knowledgeable, and makes me feel heard. In a situation that seemed insane, he really had my back. His help is extremely valuable in the advice he offers. Also he and his team were really quick to call me back. He’s a good person to have in your corner.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Anthony estelita
Cary and Kletter Law was able to address matters with my rental property fast and effectively. Thank you for the help!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Garrett kelly
Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough!
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Irene Yuko Fujii, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 59 reviews
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05 Dec, 2024 by Keri p
My experience has been really great. Cary is very knowledgeable, and makes me feel heard. In a situation that seemed insane, he really had my back. His help is extremely valuable in the advice he offers. Also he and his team were really quick to call me back. He’s a good person to have in your corner.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Anthony estelita
Cary and Kletter Law was able to address matters with my rental property fast and effectively. Thank you for the help!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Garrett kelly
Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough!
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Jonathan David Weinberg, experienced Estate Planning, Litigation attorney in San Mateo, CA with 59 reviews
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05 Dec, 2024 by Keri p
My experience has been really great. Cary is very knowledgeable, and makes me feel heard. In a situation that seemed insane, he really had my back. His help is extremely valuable in the advice he offers. Also he and his team were really quick to call me back. He’s a good person to have in your corner.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Anthony estelita
Cary and Kletter Law was able to address matters with my rental property fast and effectively. Thank you for the help!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Garrett kelly
Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough!
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David G. Finkelstein, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in San Mateo, CA with 59 reviews
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05 Dec, 2024 by Keri p
My experience has been really great. Cary is very knowledgeable, and makes me feel heard. In a situation that seemed insane, he really had my back. His help is extremely valuable in the advice he offers. Also he and his team were really quick to call me back. He’s a good person to have in your corner.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Anthony estelita
Cary and Kletter Law was able to address matters with my rental property fast and effectively. Thank you for the help!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Garrett kelly
Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough!
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Robert James Driscoll, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in San Mateo, CA with 50 reviews
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22 Nov, 2024 by Lee mendoza
Although he did not take my case, Allister spent time explaining all my options, and offered his services if I have any questions in the future.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Simone cheng
I had a great experience working with Allister on my personal injury case. From start to finish, he was incredibly attentive, always taking the time to answer my questions and provide clear, thoughtful advice. His thorough approach to the case gave me confidence, and he was genuinely helpful every step of the way. I’m grateful for his dedication and expertise in handling my case and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and skilled personal injury lawyer.
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08 Oct, 2024 by W l
even though I didn’t use this law firm I give them 5 stars for taking the time to answer my questions concerning my mom’s accident. Allister was very patient, kind and generous with his time. Thank you so much.
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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