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02 Jul, 2024 by Anonymous
Hello Jeffrey! I believe you owe me an apology! Here is a hint Guess who has been living alone and paying rent and bills and being responsible for herself? You told me that you were responsible for me! I do not see you hahaha! Ps you lied , a judge has to approve taking all my rights away! Not gonna happen! Going on 24 years now !
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10 Oct, 2015 by Carlos
Mr. Jeffrey Condon is a remarkable person and a great lawyer. His almost 30 years experience in the Inheritance Planning field makes him not only an expert but a unique insider of the family dynamics involved in the inheritance process. Mr. Condon generously helped us during our first consultation, even after our chat indicated that there was no case for him. We also read his book "Beyond the Grave". He did sign it for us!
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16 Jan, 2024 by מיכאל יגאל maimon מימון
24 Sep, 2019 by Leah forrest
16 Jan, 2024 by מיכאל יגאל maimon מימון
24 Sep, 2019 by Leah forrest
01 Nov, 2022 by Claire
Michael is being investigated by the state bar for going MIA and abandoning my case right before a trial, among other things!
-He missed important conferences with the other side, ignored calls and emails for months, creating issues for me, and preventing me from having the information I needed to join the conference and explain to the judge what was happening
-he tried to tell me he had been "on medical leave" when I had recently spoken with his secretary, who told me he was at work and taking calls!
-I am told he apparently failed to file parts of my discovery (?), which is obviously extremely important to my case
-personnel from his firm also called me and asked me to send them information at the last minute that was time-consuming to prepare and I had to drop everything and do it
-he apparently forgot about my lawsuit after I had hired him and filed it much later than he told me he would.
-he apparently did not even know my name when he filed the lawsuit- it does not state the name that it should, which I did give him.
-he was extremely rude to me when I confronted him on some of these issues
-he is now ignoring my emails about getting my case file, so I can get a new attorney!!!
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18 Aug, 2022 by Savannah
After saying he'd appeal my civil rights case 8 months ago I havnt heard a word. No response to phone calls nor emails. So what's next? This has been on going for 5 years. Makes no sense.
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12 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
I looked in to Michael as great lawyer, but was wrong he stop emailing me and I’m looking at my case online month by month and they are reporting him to the state bar of California. I try calling his office and leaving messages and noting so now my case is being close and I’m stuck with no answers. With a unfair termination from my old job. I highly don’t recommend Michael as a attorney to handle your cases.
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12 Nov, 2023 by Kelly handley hair santa monica
15 Jan, 2022 by Audrie
He was my lawyer years ago and paid me with a personal check during that time I was not really aware because I was only a teen. Something is not right I keep thinking he robbed half of my money.
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25 Aug, 2020 by Nataly escobar
24 Nov, 2015 by Douglas mugisha
Robert helped me fight one of the largest insurance companies in California if not the whole country. I would like to thank him for his hard work and a job well done. This I shall remember for many years.”
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30 Sep, 2015 by Carol
I've used Bob for a number of issues over the past 10 years. He has always given me good and practical advice. He gives good value for his fees.
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18 Feb, 2014 by Jonathan
If this attorney wasn't away on a ski trip, giving excuses for extremely poor communication, or made an effort at all, then I could have something good to say. The initial meeting was pleasant but it was a complete bait and switch with regard to following through on discussed expectations. I spoke more to the receptionist to get updates more than this attorney. Overall, dealing with this attorney was a terrible experience and a huge headache. Would advise you to either take caution or strongly consider finding someone else.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
My experience with Harry Floyd with Meller and Floyd has been frustrating and disappointing. Over several years, I’ve encountered significant challenges in my dealings with the firm, particularly in relation to issues involving my landlord.
Lack of Transparency:
In my opinion, one of the biggest issues I faced was a lack of transparency. Despite multiple requests, I felt that I did not receive clear and timely information on important matters that affected my rights as a tenant.
Unresolved Concerns:
I raised serious concerns about the actions of my landlord, which I believe involved discrimination and harassment. Unfortunately, I felt that these issues were not adequately addressed by the firm, leading to a prolonged and stressful situation.
Sudden Change in Representation:
After expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest, I was surprised by a sudden change in legal representation without clear communication or explanation. This raised further concerns for me about how my case was being handled.
Lack of Accountability:
Overall, my experience with Meller and Floyd left me feeling that my concerns were not taken seriously. This is not what I expected from a law firm that should be advocating for fairness and justice.
Based on my experiences, I would caution others to consider these issues when choosing legal representation.
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18 Mar, 2024 by Ampage1
Harry Floyd is the man to help navigate the often murky waters of Santa Monica Landlord Tenant Law. He is pleasant and responsive to our questions, and asks us the right ones. It was a good experience.
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28 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Called to inquire as a tenant about a potential buyout from my landlord and told by Eric Meller that neither their group nor Harry Floyd represents tenants only landlords.
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11 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Mark handled my complex, lengthy case as if it was his own, personal matter. He was caring and kind while being professional, knowledgeable, and always accessible - even when traveling. I highly recommend Mark Kleiman if you want an experienced, dedicated, talented professional invested in your case.
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04 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous
Mark Kleiman is unprofessional and disrespectful to his clients. He took my case on a contingency basis. Upon doing so, Mark gave me the brunt of the work to do in filling out several extensive documents with detailed information, which was the foundation for the case. Upon completion Mark explained that he will review the documents and get started on the case. “Get started” consisted of his asking for a copy of my employment documents from my former employer. This was the extent of what Mark did. He would ignore my numerous calls, emails, and voice messages left in his office leaving my case unattended to. Mark never made any efforts to call me regarding the case. His legal assistant however continually reassured me that he was indeed working on my case. As several more months passed, I finally got Mark on the phone after many attempts of reaching him, and he apologized for not attending to my case because he had personal things to attend to. He admitted he never even looked at the case. He however promised that he would not take on another case or attend to another case before mine. He vowed that at the end of the month, he would have reviewed my case, have a document ready to send to my previous employer, or at that point give me the name of another attorney that he had spoken with that could take on my case and finally help me. This was two months ago. I never heard from Mark, nor would he return any of my many emails, phone calls, or voice messages.
After 6 months of being misled, manipulated, and disrespected as a client, I have decided to let others know to be careful of this attorney. My case now is by the wayside due to Mark’s lack of professionalism and promises to attend to my case. I am disappointed because I have put my faith in him to help me through an unfair circumstance and now I am left at square one.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Pam
I hired Ms. Lewis to help me fight my HOA and she was great. I was kept informed every step of the way and she was very flexible when I needed to meet at odd hours. I will definitely hire her again.
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23 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
When we met Ms Lewis my partner and I were hopeful she would be able to resolve the issue we were having with our landlord quickly and amicably. Sadly, she took an overly aggressive, even hostile approach and as a result our landlord would not negotiate at all. Needless to say, we terminated Ms Lewis and retained someone else for the court appearance.
I encourage you to meet her and have a long dialogue before hiring her. Decide for yourself.
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16 Jan, 2024 by מיכאל יגאל maimon מימון
24 Sep, 2019 by Leah forrest
16 Jan, 2024 by מיכאל יגאל maimon מימון
24 Sep, 2019 by Leah forrest
16 Jan, 2024 by מיכאל יגאל maimon מימון
24 Sep, 2019 by Leah forrest
24 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
She will take your money as long as you allow her to and then say you owe more. Beware.
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24 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
During Dorothy and I's Phone conversations, I constantly heard other people in the same room. I asked her to step outside to continue our conversation because it was personal and she didn't. This has happened several different times. Therefore, I do not trust Dorothy with my personal information.
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30 Dec, 2015 by Steven
I hired Dottie to handle a very challenging lawsuit and she was the consummate professional, always available, and had my best interests at heart. We prevailed and I am eternally grateful for her dedication, ingenuity, and loyalty.
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10 Sep, 2016 by Judy b.
I have been active with Mr. Black for 7 years. He is hard to talk to because he is constantly working...but, once you do get one on one with him he will assure you that you are being well represented. He has stepped in so many times on my behalf to get the care I need, but, I had to be active WITH him. Just like the doctors today, you must be fully committed along with them, you are not their only client! How did I get past the "gatekeepers"? Persistence! And I told Mr. Black..He now has a great, helpful, hard working staff that you can trust to get any message directly to him. He is an amazing, intelligent, relentlessly hard working attorney...work with him for you! Never give up, neither will he!
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26 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I was represented by this idiot for a workers comp.back injury..as the previous review said its nearly impossible to actually talk with him...he carried my case for 7 years, I met him 3 times in that span , the initial meeting, the deposition,& at a very informal meeting between him & my former employers lawyers to decide of the case would be accepted as a valid claim...lets keep In mind I am seriously injured, only being relieved by medication, sitting in a folding chair for 6 hours before he finally came out and said they don't think your injury is serious enough..coming to this conclusion by reading 4 different orthopedic reviews all starting I had a 10mm disc herniation at L-5 S-1..of course in the Dr report it said 1cm...they said that was not substantial...this is why I call him inept...1cm or 10mm is just below 1/2 inch.after I have him a very fast and clear math lesson he ran back up & represented this and a room of lawyers were dumbfounded that all their education combined they could not figure this out yet a simple high school grad working retail showed them up..needless to say the next words were good news they are accepting your claim. Keep in mind to get to this point took 8 months after injury. I knew I was in for a long ride. Little did I know it would be a long as it was. 18 doctors, 7 orthopedic specialists in 2 years all agreed what was said 2 months in after first MRI, surgery is needed, yet it took them 2 years to the day of accident to perform surgery...failed surgery, UN-repairable nerve damage. 46% disabled..on top of my issues I CDs not get a hold of him, I finally sent a letter to him demanding attention or I would terminate him as its my right when not being represented properly..as soon as he seen his 15% going out the window he started sending communication to me. I was never given anything but limited W/C pay unlike everything I had the right to, such as a position catered to my limitations and restrictions, no vocational training, almost like they once again forgot it wad a legit claim. By this time I was frustrated, depressed, and at times furious. The deal I accepted was way under what I would have got with an actual lawyer, but I needed to move on with my life. Now the company I worked for, its a retail home improvement giant,I was the best at what I did,7 years of employment & the highest marks in every review. He had a chance to make a name, take down a company for millions, we came no where near that..as a matter of fact to receive the award I did I had to agree to never work there again, which I believe violates W/C rights..but I was done fighting with both my lawyer and their lawyers. I still sit unemployed because of this..can't get state disability, or ssd because I had been out of work so long...needless to say thank good I have family otherwise I would be on the streets with no income..life is hard & these programs are in place to protect you & lawyers are there to fight for you when you can't...I was duped, put on the sideline for 7 years, lost my livelihood, my health had taken several hits, my pride, & essentiallymylife was taken from me because thus man is an inept, unreliable, impersonal man who dies not care about his clients...he robbed me of my life, don't let him do this to you..how he has a rating over 1 is just astonishing.
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28 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
When I initially spoke to mr. black, he was very nice. after a week of nothing, I called, and the rude secretaries (there are several), said he'd call me back. 2 more weeks of no response. I can't get past the gatekeepers, who just hang up on me..as if my case doesn't pay for their salary!
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06 Feb, 2018 by Dr. lillian glass
I hired VIncent Chieffo as my attorney for close to a year. He charged me over $100,000 and then informed me I didn't have a copyright infringement case against a publishing company where their author did word for word copying of my best selling book. He also strongly insisted I drop all claims against the publisher and insisted I sign an agreement to that regard. After hiring another lawyer, it turned out I not only had a case, but my new lawyer WON my case in US FEDERAL COURT against the author since I was prohibited to sue the publishing company because of Mr. Chieffo's poor legal counsel that I sign the agreement in their favor. Mr. Chieffo also let me know that he became good friends with the publishing company's attorney and they agreed to meet with one another socially whenever he was in NY, thereby confirming to me that he most likely had the oppositions legal interests over mine. I will also add that Mr. Cheffo spend a great deal of time talking about his personal life with me discussing his daughter's upcoming wedding, his wife, and his numerous trips to Morocco for which time I was charged that had nothing to do with me or my case. He also charged me for inviting me as a guest to a charity function honoring women journalists. My experience with Mr. Chieffo was extremely negative and i would never refer this attorney to anyone. It was my experience that he did not have my best interest at heart or represent me well and favored the opposition and charged and exorbitant fee only to tell me after he received six figures close a year later that I had no case which was unprofessional in my view and also telling me I had no case when I did and won my case in US Federal Court( but for a limited fee) His is poor legal advice resulted in my not being able to sue the publisher even though they, as well as the author were in the wrong. I would NEVER recommend this attorney to anyone.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Highly not recommended, at least 10,000$ retainer and of course it’s gone before we even start the case
- Hourly rate 500$ !!!!!
- Very very bad communication that lead to waste a lot of money , unnecessary long calls with no outcomes
-I had a minor case with CA BOP , of course he have to make it sound huge to make as much money as possible , he promised with high expectation and end up with the worst
-After my case was closed
- His plan was to force me to accept an agreement that I’d never expected , after closing all other doors for negotiations
-After my case was close I found out later on a lot of misinformation and false statements were provided to the general attorney including my statement status and family relationship with previous employer ( owner and pic ) that led to worsen the case
-Way over charges, I tried to hired other attorneys but most of them were represent the opponent party and there were conflict of interest
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19 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Based upon my experiences, I would strongly advise any and all persons seeking legitimate and competent representation to stir clear away from Mr. David Grant Geffen. I discovered his conduct to be very unprofessional as Davids' mannerism was very rude, condescending and argumentative. Mr. David Grant Geffen was a very negative person and who constantly challenge and demeaned me for disagreeing with his assessment. There are several excellent attorneys who believe in adhering to the golden rule, "treat others the way you wanted to be treated". However, based upon my experiences, Mr. David Grant Geffern does not hold up to this basic principle and tried to discourage me from pursuing my matter because he wasn't capable of handling it. As a person who was seeking representation the last thing I needed was to endure the unprofessionalism and condescending treatment of Mr. David Grant Geffern! Be forewarned!
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26 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
Failed to completely understand my case, and proceeded unsuccessfully by not conducting a through investigation which would have resulted in a favorable ruling. He lacked the proper knowledge of a case where he should have made himself completely familiar with before proceeding. It's a no brainer! Perhaps his workload prohibits him the time getting to discover all the facts beneficial to his client(s).
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