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Daniel S. Gruber, experienced Insurance, Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 34 reviews
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16 Sep, 2024 by Dawn garcia
I can’t say enough good things about Okhovat Law Firm and the incredible job they did on my personal injury case. From the very beginning, they were professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to getting the best possible outcome for me. They took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions, and kept me updated throughout. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of my case, and they fought tirelessly to ensure I received the compensation I deserved. I felt supported and confident knowing I had such a skilled team on my side. If you’re looking for a law firm that genuinely cares and delivers exceptional results, I highly recommend Okhovat Law Firm!
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17 Jul, 2024 by Alejandro lopez
What a great team to work with! They were all very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. Kudos to Steven for getting the job done!
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Viet Xuan, experienced Tax attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 8 reviews
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03 Feb, 2023 by Angela yepremian
Very knowledgeable attorney who took my case when another attorney said it’s likely my fault. He filed a lawsuit instead of taking a lowball offer and was able to secure an amazing settlement.
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12 Apr, 2021 by Tracy gonzales
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Neal C. Tenen, experienced Child Support, Family Law attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 8 reviews
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03 Feb, 2023 by Angela yepremian
Very knowledgeable attorney who took my case when another attorney said it’s likely my fault. He filed a lawsuit instead of taking a lowball offer and was able to secure an amazing settlement.
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12 Apr, 2021 by Tracy gonzales
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Fredric Jay Greenblatt, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 8 reviews
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03 Feb, 2023 by Angela yepremian
Very knowledgeable attorney who took my case when another attorney said it’s likely my fault. He filed a lawsuit instead of taking a lowball offer and was able to secure an amazing settlement.
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12 Apr, 2021 by Tracy gonzales
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Ani Shagvaladyan, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 8 reviews
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03 Feb, 2023 by Angela yepremian
Very knowledgeable attorney who took my case when another attorney said it’s likely my fault. He filed a lawsuit instead of taking a lowball offer and was able to secure an amazing settlement.
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12 Apr, 2021 by Tracy gonzales
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Simon Young Song, experienced Business attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 387 reviews
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11 Feb, 2025 by David bradshaw
The Law Offices of Burg & Brock provided exceptional service from start to finish. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and always kept me informed, making the entire process stress-free. They paid close attention to detail and truly fought to get the best results for my case. What stood out most was their genuine care—I never felt like just another client. If you need dedicated and trustworthy legal representation, I highly recommend them!
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11 Feb, 2025 by Vincent urzua
The Law Offices of Burg & Brock truly go above and beyond for their clients. From the moment I reached out, their team was professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They handled my case with great care, keeping me informed every step of the way and making the entire process as smooth as possible. Their expertise in personal injury law is evident, and they fought hard to ensure the best possible outcome for me. I felt supported and confident in their ability to handle my case. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a dedicated and trustworthy legal team!
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10 Feb, 2025 by Frankie padilla
Dealing with the aftermath of my slip and fall was incredibly stressful, but the Law Offices of Burg and Brock were a lifesaver. They immediately took charge of my case, explaining everything clearly and patiently. I was impressed by their professionalism and how they genuinely cared about my well-being. They handled all the insurance paperwork and negotiations, which was a huge relief. The settlement they secured for me was far beyond what I anticipated. I highly recommend Burg and Brock – they're excellent lawyers who truly advocate for their clients.
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Rebecca Shirin Forouzesh, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 101 reviews
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08 Jan, 2025 by Rafael gonzalez
La verdad es muy buen abogado y muy a tantos en mi caso yo los recomiendo 👍
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08 Jan, 2025 by Miguel ayala
Son muy guenos megusto como yebaron micaso los recomiendo Dan muy bien servicio doy un 10
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07 Jan, 2025 by Derian perez
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Lorraine Susan Decristo, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 101 reviews
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08 Jan, 2025 by Rafael gonzalez
La verdad es muy buen abogado y muy a tantos en mi caso yo los recomiendo 👍
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08 Jan, 2025 by Miguel ayala
Son muy guenos megusto como yebaron micaso los recomiendo Dan muy bien servicio doy un 10
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07 Jan, 2025 by Derian perez
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Raphael Benjamin Hedwat, experienced Car Accident attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 101 reviews
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08 Jan, 2025 by Rafael gonzalez
La verdad es muy buen abogado y muy a tantos en mi caso yo los recomiendo 👍
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08 Jan, 2025 by Miguel ayala
Son muy guenos megusto como yebaron micaso los recomiendo Dan muy bien servicio doy un 10
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07 Jan, 2025 by Derian perez
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Ashot Manukyan, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 7 reviews
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15 Dec, 2024 by Alejandro nava
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06 Dec, 2024 by Arsen avagyan
BMS was professional,responsive and effective. Highly recommend thejr services!
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05 Dec, 2024 by Maria van
Very reliable and professional team. They handled my case smoothly and provided clear guidance throughout.
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Olivia Narges Soofi, experienced Immigration attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 4 reviews
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28 Oct, 2024 by Mahshid
Throughout my time working with Olivia Narges Soofi, I experienced a lack of responsiveness and unavailability. She failed to properly handle or submit important documents for my case, leading to delays. I felt unprepared for my interview as a key document was missing from the file. These issues significantly delayed my immigration process and caused me additional stress.
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10 Oct, 2022 by Ali
I highly recommend Olivia for immigration matters,specially naturalization process. Without her help ,I wasn’t able to do it. So professional and helpful.
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30 Apr, 2022 by Christopher
I was having trouble on renewing my DACA and was running out of time. I came here and and in no time they worked hard on approving my application. I’m so happy I found them, they are very professional and provide fast service.
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Nima Farahani, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 10 reviews
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19 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Worked primarily with his partner, but had the misfortune of having Mr. Farahani be part of the deal. Obsequious at the initial client meeting. During the litigation, condescending and dismissive. When a mild difference of opinion arose, became petulant, dishonest, and ultimately, enraged. I've seldom encountered such a lack of professionalism anywhere in my professional life. Avoid.
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14 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
I was not impressed with his knowledge of the law regarding my situation and his lack of cooperation and willingness to work with me
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22 Sep, 2012 by L. petrey
Mr. Farahani is an excellent attorney who I strongly recommend. He was very responsive and provided thorough answers to all of my questions. He is very knowledgable , professional yet very personable. If you want an attorney who will be in your corner and fight for your rights, Mr Farahani is your man.
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Joseph S Fogel, experienced Trusts attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 7 reviews
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27 Mar, 2018 by Tom
Mr. Fogel has handled all of our family and business legal needs for years and years. From family and business to employment resolution law aspects . His professionalism and exceptional customer service has always exceeded our expectations and having the peace of mind of having such an amazing knowledge of professional as our attorney is priceless. Couldn't be happier.
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20 Oct, 2017 by Melissa p
Great start from beginning to end. Joseph always kept me updated with my case, handled all repairs, set up all of the appointments, and made sure I was fully recovered. He took the time to explain to me how the case would develop and it would take considerable time to complete. The attorney answered all of my questions too and was super knowledgeable!
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13 Jan, 2017 by Rick
With all my stock loses , Joeseph helped me to recover back more then I expected. Strange about negative comments from some previous clients. He deserves a six stars. Thank you!
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Elon Berk, experienced Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 17 reviews
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25 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
I was introduced to Elon Burk by a trusted attorney in the industry, so despite seeing reviews online about issues with refunds, I chose to trust the referral. Unfortunately, my experience with Mr. Burk was extremely disappointing and has left me questioning his professionalism and integrity. Mr.Burk requested a substantial retainer up front, but as soon as my case concluded, he became completely unresponsive. He stopped returning my calls, and despite multiple phone calls and emails to his office, I received no reply. It’s astonishing to think that an attorney could treat a client this way—taking financial advantage without any apparent accountability. Given my experience, I strongly urge others to reconsider before choosing Mr. Burk for their legal needs. It’s essential to work with professionals who are transparent, responsive, and truly committed to their clients. Unfortunately, Mr. Burk does not meet these standards, and I would not recommend his services to anyone.
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23 Jul, 2023 by Dalit
Elon Berk was just amazing at everything. He kept everything so simple even though it wasn’t. He was always there to answer questions and the end result was better than expected. We highly recommend using him.
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27 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
I hired Mr Burke for a simple investigation after he scared me into the idea of being in trouble when really nothing was there. After I paid him It was almost impossible to get a hold of him. I asked him for updates numerous times to which he never responded. Terrible customer service, and a terrible experience. Still can't believe I was charged for nothing. Mr Berk has never bothered to refund unused retainer while having ignored e -mails and phone calls. Dishonesty at its worst. Just a bunch of "con-artist". I've never heard that a Legal professional can charge large amount of money in Retainer, do absolutely nothing about the case and after all ignoring request for a refund. I would never recommend anyone to retain Mr. Berk's services.
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David Howard Pierce, experienced Personal Injury, Real Estate attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 3 reviews
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21 May, 2021 by Anonymous
David seems like and probably is a decent guy outside of the profession...but made erros and 1) tried to charge me to fix an error for a fling that was rejected to not understanding local rules 2)Made a verbal deal with the opposing who took advantage of the deal not being in writing which resulted in my being deposed twice and NEVER LANDING A DEPOSITION FROM OPPOSING. The error was compounded with a last-minute attempt for a reprieve that the court rejected and blamed be for not having more diligent counsel..they would not move the schedule. I think people dealing with serious ($$$) cases and especially federal should do their research.
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23 Dec, 2018 by Rongwu
I rented a place for massage this February, but the premises, I found latter, was too bad -- the neighbors of this place constantly make much noise. I decided to end the lease, but my building owner didn't want to do so. I had to ask for help from David . In less than two months David told me that the lease is successfully terminated and we can just leave it behind. David is very professional in the stuff he does, therefore I highly recommend him.
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20 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
David, Richard, and the rest of his staff have been invaluable in assisting with numerous facets of my complicated legal issues. They seamlessly work to ensure my personal and business issues are addressed as professionally as possible. They speak to my other attorneys and business associates to gather not only the content, but also the context that can only be garnered personally. I owe them everything and sincerely appreciate their care! I recommend David Pierce, JD, Richard Stinstrom and his staff without reservation!
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Jacob Sverdlov, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 4 reviews
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04 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
i had a terribel expierence with mr. sverdlov, his lack of knowledge and expierence i lost my case, lied to me and very rude towards the end when he knew it was his fault
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27 Oct, 2017 by Juan
I wasn't even going to hire a lawyer because the property owner said they would take care of everything but my friend insisted I go see Jacob. After just a few minutes speaking with him I knew he was a pro and fast forward 3 months later now I have way more money than I know what to do with.
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04 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Jacob got me good money on my property damage, while I waited he helped me out with a rental car he set me up with a great doctor who helped me recover from my injuries. If you get into an accident hire Jacob beautiful pent house office and keeps you update thank Jacob
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Stacey Rae Cutting, experienced Class Action, Consumer Protection attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 3 reviews
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31 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Stacey is very professional. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of legal help.
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31 Mar, 2017 by Christina
Stacey has been amazing at working on my case! She is so sweet and nice. It is always a pleasure speaking with her and her team when i call about my case. She has proven to be so trustworthy and reliable that goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. I have had a great experience working with Stacey Cutting at Bish Law!!!!
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27 Mar, 2017 by Sheri
She is the most unprofessional little person I have ever spoken to. An employee in Mindy Bish's office confirmed with me that she screams at everyone, belittles her clients, drops cases is mean etc. I personally believe Mindy Bish is emotionally and metally ill. She has major anger issues. My case was let go for long periods of time. I would call with no calls back from Stacey Cutter. I asked numerous times for my case to be settled. Stacey never contacted State Farm to ask. Stacey would text me and call me that we need to get together and discuss case. She never did. I was told by both my case is worth $100,000.00. And they dropped it? Lawyers are given scores reflecting their work. Stacey Cutter have a 6, and that is a very low score. I would never hire any Lawyer below 9.0. Always ck their reviews. I have been asking since last year for my paper files and my deposition that they are refusing to send me.6 or more months after begging for my deposition they sent me someone elese. I confirmed with Stacey Cutter office that Stacey Cutter would be bringing my paper file and my deposition with her to court. STACEY RAE CUTTER NEVER SHOWED UP TO COURT.
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Haik Armen Beloryan, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 6 reviews
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15 Dec, 2024 by Alejandro nava
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06 Dec, 2024 by Arsen avagyan
BMS was professional,responsive and effective. Highly recommend thejr services!
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05 Dec, 2024 by Maria van
Very reliable and professional team. They handled my case smoothly and provided clear guidance throughout.
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Frederick Lynn Spinrad, experienced Real Estate attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 3 reviews
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07 Mar, 2022 by Cary
I've known Fred for many years, although we are not friends and I haven't spoken with him in decades. I represent non-profit landlords. Fred is one of a few attorneys I refer both landlords and tenants to for assistance. He is quite competent and ethical.
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11 Sep, 2017 by Jay
Mr Spinrad started representing myself and my firm in 1978., representing us in unlawful detainer actions where we sought possession of our apartments due to failure of the tenant to pay rent or for non rent related issues. Prior to that itime we had used other firms butwe weren't fully satisfied until Fred did our u.d.s. It is now 39 years later and he is still the first one I call. He is great. He returns calls, the clock does not start when i answer or he does. It has to be hard on him and his staff to get nasty calls from people being evicted and when they are writing reviews of an attorney who represents the other side. I will say one more thing- maybe two lol- Fred volunteered to teach a class every year to train my resident managers. Made my life easier. AND while i cant write about or comment on reviews I have read I am curious as to which buildings were given to someone who supposedly got them in a court settlement. There is no mention of this with State Bsr Association etc . Fred Spinrad is an amazing attorney, as are the newer attorneys in the office!!!!
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21 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
The only reason I haven't sued him for Abuse of Process is because I can't afford the retainer to secure legal representation which was intentionally created by his actions. He fraudulently filed a lawsuit against me, solely for the purpose of obtaining a default judgment in effort to destroy my credit and obtain monetary gains for his and his client's benefit. I was intentionally, never served either. I HAVE SOLID PROOF OF HIS WRONG DOING WHICH HEAVILY CONTRADICTED WHAT HIS CLIENT REPORTED TO ME WHILE TO TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS AFTER I BECAME AWARE OF IT, 10 MONTHS AFTER.
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Erik F Harper, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 2 reviews
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08 May, 2024 by Anonymous
I had a poor experience working with Mr. Harper. He was unorganized and unprofessional and not very dependable, and did not make me feel comfortable.
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15 Oct, 2015 by Shahbaz
Eric Harper was recommended to me by Scott Miller who I found on avvo.com I wasn't too sure if he would be able to understand my case and get me out of this mess. I have to tell you guys, Erik is one of the best Lawyers I have ever met. He goes an extra mile to help out and give advises. He is very friendly and always follows up with you on your case and give updates if anything comes up. I am so glad I met him. I highly recommend him if anyone wants to hire a lawyer in his field.
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David German, experienced Civil Rights, Education Law attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 0 reviews
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Mitchell Sperling, experienced Family Law attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 5 reviews
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10 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
We lost our battle in court and he didn't really do much. He was always late in court and would not answer his phone a lot of times. Very unprofessional.
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02 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
What a mistake it was hiring this firm. They claim to work as a group but when it came to my case they sent an Associate who had no idea what she was doing in court. Of course, I lost the case and wasted all my money. I regret ever hiring these people.
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11 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Mr Sperling as a self-proclaimed aggressive litigator to set safe custody boundaries in a matter involving documented domestic violence, child abuse and substance abuse. That one of his first consult questions was about ex's $$ resources should have been a warning but I was focused on securing safety for my children. His representation consisted of dramatic posturing and expensive weekly 'ex parte' hearings that accomplished nothing. The writing and client contact was assigned to his overburdened legal assistant. The three times he returned my calls, his demeanor was dismissive and it was evident they were not taking place in a professional setting. He showed up to court unfocused, clearly not even having read what was in the documents produced by his office, and opposing counsel capitalized. Five weeks into representation, at 4:30 p.m. the day before the 8 a.m. trial that should have secured our safety, reasonable child support, and full custody, he informed me the 15k retainer was gone (that's $3,000/ week he spent with no benefit) and demanded another $15k to show up for the trial the next morning. When I couldn't raise that much with less than 24 hours notice, he subbed himself out, leaving me unprepared to represent myself or find anyone else to. The result was devastating, requiring significant legal effort by others to rectify, but most heartbreaking is the additional physical and emotional damage to the children that therapeutic support can't undo.
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Lawrence P Slade, experienced Business attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 2 reviews
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10 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
Nice guy, but I can’t say much for him as an attorney. He goes through the motions, but was completely passive in court — offering no suggestions, advice or pushback against the opposing side. Several years later, I needed a copy of my judgement that I couldn’t locate so that I could work out a modification. Larry didn’t have a copy filed himself, but offered to get a copy through a “court service” for a fee — which I agreed. He instead called the opposing attorneys office and requested a copy, ultimately alerting the other party. So he decided to save a few bucks and take the lazy route at my expense. Keep looking... and don’t settle unless the attorney is highly reviewed.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
efficient. larry did project work for us and handled a personal thing for me. highly reccomend him
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Steven Wayne Murray, experienced Appeals, Insurance attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 3 reviews
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14 Jan, 2024 by Arthur arabchyan
Don’t be afraid of this attorney if he tries to intimidate you by calling and claiming that he represents someone and you can’t be in touch with that person and you have to call him only that’s a scam. Don’t ever let him get to you. He thinks he’s a hotshot yahhhhh right.
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19 Sep, 2022 by Sarah h.
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Lee Michael Mendelson, experienced Debt Collection, Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 198 reviews
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05 Jan, 2025 by Amy hedges
They stole my money and never returned it. I switched banks and missed one payment to them without realizing. As soon as I found out I paid the missing payment. I declined auto pay as I only owed them one payment; they stole a second. The only way we could ensure they didn’t take more was to cancel my card as compromised. I worked with Hal who then assigned Chris as my worker. I think I still have the texts in case they ever start that class action against them that I have been waiting to join. Steer VERY far away from this company!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Ashley l.
They just pay anything for a debt that was never verified. I signed a retainer and they came after me for imaginary money.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Adriana rodriguez
I have a collection and iv tried to call and pay it numerous times and they hang up every time , then they keep calling me and leave voicemails all with someone different name every time .
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Marc A. Schwarz, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 198 reviews
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05 Jan, 2025 by Amy hedges
They stole my money and never returned it. I switched banks and missed one payment to them without realizing. As soon as I found out I paid the missing payment. I declined auto pay as I only owed them one payment; they stole a second. The only way we could ensure they didn’t take more was to cancel my card as compromised. I worked with Hal who then assigned Chris as my worker. I think I still have the texts in case they ever start that class action against them that I have been waiting to join. Steer VERY far away from this company!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Ashley l.
They just pay anything for a debt that was never verified. I signed a retainer and they came after me for imaginary money.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Adriana rodriguez
I have a collection and iv tried to call and pay it numerous times and they hang up every time , then they keep calling me and leave voicemails all with someone different name every time .
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Shawn Shahin Sedaghat, experienced  attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 0 reviews
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Jeremy Ian Lessem, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 0 reviews
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Shawn Shahin Sedaghat, experienced Immigration attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 0 reviews
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Stacey R. Cutting, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA with 0 reviews
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