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14 Sep, 2024 by Bhimsen oli
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29 Jun, 2024 by Khushjeet singh
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13 Jun, 2024 by Fadi sulioa
My asylum case was granted today. I don't think it would've been possible without Attorney Sam's help. I have had previous experiences with other attorneys. But the calm, the confidence, the level of organization this man have is unbeatable. He was able to pick up case after I was referred to court, and win it easily. I would highly recommend him for all of your immigration purposes.
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15 Jul, 2024 by Tito gutierrez
I had the pleasure of being represented by Gold, Hahn, & Reinhardt in a case involving my license. Their teams thorough understanding of CSLB procedures was evident throughout my case. They kept me well informed at every stage, ensuring I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. Their attention to detail and commitment to following up made me feel like I was always well supported. I'm extremely satisfied with their work, grateful for their excellent counsel, and would highly recommend them for their legal services.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Tito
I had the pleasure of being represented by Jake Reinhardt in a case involving my license. Jake's thorough understanding of CSLB procedures was evident throughout my case. He kept me well informed at every stage, ensuring I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. His attention to detail and commitment to following up made me feel like I was always well supported. I'm extremely satisfied with his work, grateful for his excellent counsel, and would highly recommend him for his legal services.
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26 Apr, 2023 by Stephanie
Jake was very helpful and explained the process in a way that made it easy for me to understand. I appreciated how responsive he was, especially since I was facing a tight deadline. He is honest and approachable and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
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02 Jan, 2015 by Kathleen smith
I have been looking for an eviction lawyer, and receive E.L. Blum's name as a respected lawyer. I wrote to him, explaining our challenge in an eviction for non-payment of rent issue. Within 30 minutes, Mr. Blum responded that he did not do eviction cases, BUT he gave me an email address that allowed me to view By Area lawyers who do handle eviction cases, and at Mr. Blum's suggestion and guidance, I was able to check out Oakland lawyers both by peer review and reviews by customers. Mr. Blum's response and suggestions have been much appreciated, and shows what a good lawyer he is - no wonder he is held in such high esteem. (Now if only he handled eviction cases......) Thanks, Mr. Blum
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18 Nov, 2014 by Scott
Ed was referred to me via one of the best real estate agents in Sonoma County, Peg King. I tried to find someone in Sonoma County, but I was not impressed with the referrals. Ed turned out to be a great find. He was straight forward, helped me with selling my house to my tenant. I was impressed with how quickly he responded to my questions and promptly stepped me through the process. Best of all, his billing made sense without trying to rack up the bill. The transaction was completed quickly and at a fair cost.
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11 Oct, 2013 by Paul
We needed an attorney in the bay area for a real estate matter, but don't live there so we were unsure where to turn. We received a very positive referral from someone in the area to Ed. From the beginning he was very professional and attentive. Phone calls and emails were always returned quicker than expected. He was also VERY knowledgeable on the law relating to the issues involved in the dispute - hours of research were not necessary, which we really appreciated. He gave sound, objective advice and was very fair with his billing practices. I would absolutely reach out to Ed should I need further representation in the bay area in the future. Thank you Ed.
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17 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
I am an attorney with nearly a decade of litigation experience. In a recent case I was confronted with an unusual anti-SLAPP motion and asked the most experienced, well-respected attorney I know how she would handle it. She told me to hire Mark. Smartest thing I've ever done. He knows everything there is to know about anti-SLAPPs and gave me great advice. His strategy had the other side almost literally kicking themselves for filing the anti-SLAPP motion in the first place. Thanks to Mark, I got a great settlement for the client. I'd use him any time there's a high-stakes anti-SLAPP motion to make sure my client was protected - it was money well spent.
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20 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
He got me out of an unfair law suite from a lawyer, all it took was one letter.
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09 Jun, 2011 by Jb
I am eternally grateful for the representation I received from CASP. After a horrible experience with a dentist, I wrote a review on Yelp! so that other patients could avoid what I went through. Unfortunately, the dentist filed a SLAPP against me and claimed my review had caused her to suffer economic losses. I was terrified at the thought of being punished financially for simply posting my opinion online, but after thoroughly researching my options, it was clear that CASP had the greatest expertise and success record with this type of case. The attorneys at CASP were wonderful to work with and succeeded in having the SLAPP dismissed.
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24 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Greg's cease and desist letter, and his clear and firm communication with my opponent, brought a swift end to my defamation dispute! I'm so relieved that I didn't have to take my opponent to court for a lengthy and stressful battle. I *highly* recommend Greg to anyone being defamed in whatever medium.
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25 Jan, 2021 by Ronald
Mr. Michael became very knowledgeable about my specific circumstances in a time-sensitive environment and indicated to me continuously my options in regards to my situation. I appreciated the time that he took to explain the possible consequences at various stages which greatly alleviated my concern with the situation coming to a relatively quick resolution. I was very impressed at the options afforded to me with my perspective being paramount within the confines of the law. I would absolutely recommend, and if needed in the future, he will be my first contact.
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03 Mar, 2020 by Zheng
I appreciate very much Gregory for his help with the class sue of the GFDP case. It lasts for more than two years!
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22 Feb, 2022 by William d. robbins
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15 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
I contacted Cassidy Toles to first consult and take my case in a legal matter that honestly had me up at night for weeks. He broke it down for me, giving me the reasons why it was happening the way it was, potential outcomes, the course of action to take, and that while he was willing to take the case, he strongly recommended another lawyer that he "would call upon himself" if he got into trouble. The other lawyer was great, the matter resolved itself exactly as Cassidy felt it would (while still hedging as nothing is guaranteed) and any future legal issue, he's my first contact and the first I'd recommend others to talk to if it's in his sphere.
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20 Sep, 2021 by Marc carway
Cassady was very thorough and knowledgeable in providing counsel toward the issues and questions I had in my SBA EIDL loan. I would recommend working with him as you can tell he cares and has your best interest in mind to help achieve whatever result you are looking for.
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01 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
After a relationship ended, I found myself in litigation -- a situation I would not willingly choose. Dividing property became impossible when my former partner adopted an extreme position and doubled down on it. Sunena helped me defend myself through many steps of the legal process. Over time, both the facts and the law came out. Although the adversarial nature of the legal system made that a slow and painful process, and I felt overburdened at times, at heart I felt confident because I had a good lawyer and the truth on my side. Sunena is very busy, but knew how best to employ her time and skill to resolve the matter, and where to place both our energy. She understood my situation, the outcome I needed, and demonstrated when it counted that her commitment to advocacy, safety and integrity on behalf of her clients is real. On top of that, she's a fun and interesting person with fighting spirit. In the end, Sunena was able to avoid trial and achieve a financial outcome for me that was significantly more than I originally envisioned. Given the circumstances, that felt very just, and I am grateful.
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20 Dec, 2021 by Reet m singh
A close friend of mine hired Sunena in his divorce case. He was highly impressed by her Honesty, Ethics, Hard work and Professionalism. Very few attorneys are respected the way she gets respect from her clients.
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24 Aug, 2016 by Donald
I am currently represented by Sunena in a family law matter and I am extremely impressed with her substantive knowledge, strategic ability and the deep compassion that she holds for her clients. Although Sunena is extremely busy, she somehow manages to make sure she is on top of all things related to her client's cases. Moreover, I appreciate the fact that she definitely tries to address issues with honey, before vinegar, so to say, which is extremely helpful given the naturally contentious nature of family law. Without reservation, I would recommend Sunena for any family law matter in the Bay Area counties. I am currently represented by Sunena and I've been extremely happy with her work. I am also an attorney and I can professionally attest to the quality of her legal skills and knowledge, as well as her high level of compassion and care that she has for her clients. I strongly recommend her.
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26 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
As a startup and venture capital executive, I've sometimes found it difficult to find attorneys that appreciate the San Francisco startup culture. That's not the case with Antone - he gets the dynamic nature of the investor/startup/executive relationship. He's responsive, smart, and communicates clearly.
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31 Jan, 2010 by Kevin
I've been working with Antone on setting up my web start-up and have found his knowledge, guidance, and support invaluable. He's a great resource for any entrepreneur who wants to get it right out of the gate and have peace of mind on all of the legal aspects of starting and operating and internet business. Highly recommend.
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28 Dec, 2009 by Lisa
I worked with Antone for years when he was General Counsel of eHarmony. Antone is a highly experienced and talented attorney. I can't say enough good things about him. He is a very quick study in the very few areas he does not have deep experience in. He has an amazing business sense that he mixes with all practical, legal advice. He knows how to handle disputes in a highly strategic and cost efficient manner. And, to top it off, Antone is a delight to work with and a genuinely nice guy that you will learn to trust as your advocate in no time at all.
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08 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
I was referred to Mr. Henry by a defense employment litigation attorney, and my experience with Mr. Henry has been nothing but excellent. From our initial interaction over the phone, I believed Mr. Henry would represent my case better than the 5 other attorneys I was considering. After 2 years of working with Mr. Henry, I can express complete satisfaction in his engagement and performance on my case. I approached Mr. Henry with very little knowledge of the options available of the legal process, and only a gut feeling that my case was worthy of prosecution. After just a couple meetings, Mr. Henry was able to confidently express to me the steps in the path of this case, and possible outcomes. He effectively communicated the costs and risks associated with each phase of the process, and gave clear and consistent direction for me to make very well educated decisions along each step of the way. His engagement with my case came with high confidence, and I had no worry of his ability to execute on each critical critical decision. I believe Mr. Henry has a wealth of knowledge in employment law, and a method of engagement that allows him to attain results. I am completely satisfied with my experience with Mr. Henry.
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02 Dec, 2013 by Iris
I met Mr. Stephen Henry at a moment when I thought my case was over before it began. At the time, I was under the misconception that my case was too weak to pursue until I met Mr. Henry. From the start, Stephen was patient, considerate, straight-forward and reassuring. After hearing my story, asking some pointed questions and reading my collected documents, we met to discuss the nuances, challenges and potential of supporting my case. Conveying a calm demeanor and his legal acumen, he set me at ease immediately. He answered all of my questions at our meeting and over email to my satisfaction. While preparing my case, he welcomed and promptly responded to all of my requests for additional information and for legal advice. Over the course of the case, I looked to Stephen for perspective, insight and guidance. When it mattered most, his encouragement helped me reach a resolution that was appropriate, fair and meaningful. If you ever need legal representation, you cannot do better than Stephen Henry.
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25 Nov, 2013 by Richard
Stephen is an excellent lawyer who helped me tremendously in representing my interests when negotiating with a former employer. He took the time to understand all of the background information so that we could make a strong case and he was very good during the negotiation phase with that employer as well. I strongly recommend Stephen and would hire him again if circumstances warrant.
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15 May, 2014 by Sarah
Matt is incredibly smart. But beyond being knowledgeable about the law, Matt is generous with his time and really cares. He's helped me through several real estate and landlord issues, and with complex trust structuring with my family. In all cases, Matt took the time to understand what I was thinking and what caused me concern. He was respectful of my feelings and opinions, but also guided me and helped me make solid choices for my family. I can't say enough to recommend Matt. He is the best attorney I know.
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09 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
I contacted this law firm through a referral after a wrongful dismissal. Dorothy was personable, caring, thorough, and patient. No matter how many times I phoned her, she always listened, she was never rushed, explained everything very well, and never acted like I was calling her too often. She is someone that you would love to have as a friend as well as a lawyer! She was thoroughly professional, and got the best deal for me under the circumstances (difficult employer). I would strongly recommend her as a lawyer!
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21 Oct, 2011 by Omar
So far, mr. Gordon has given me excellent advise and I am totally relying on him to resolve my tax issues.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Guilherme sttellet
I first worked with Cara Jobson when she helped me successfully obtain asylum, and I’m back now to update my review with more good news: I just received my green card, asylum-based, in the mail! I arrived in this country facing many challenges, but Cara gave me hope from the moment she accepted my case. Throughout the entire process, I never felt alone, and she provided me with unwavering support. If you’re reading this and searching for an immigration lawyer, Cara Jobson is absolutely the one you want by your side. Thank you Cara, for everything!
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31 Aug, 2024 by Shinwari sab
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24 Jul, 2024 by Kendrick garcía dirkzwager
Cara Jobson is an extraordinary immigration attorney. My wife and I were facing a complex situation involving our asylum case. From the beginning, Cara was incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. Her compassion and professionalism made an immense difference during a stressful time. Thanks to her expertise, I was granted asylum, and she successfully guided me and my wife through the process of obtaining a green card and travel document. I am eternally grateful for her guidance and support.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Guilherme sttellet
I first worked with Cara Jobson when she helped me successfully obtain asylum, and I’m back now to update my review with more good news: I just received my green card, asylum-based, in the mail! I arrived in this country facing many challenges, but Cara gave me hope from the moment she accepted my case. Throughout the entire process, I never felt alone, and she provided me with unwavering support. If you’re reading this and searching for an immigration lawyer, Cara Jobson is absolutely the one you want by your side. Thank you Cara, for everything!
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31 Aug, 2024 by Shinwari sab
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24 Jul, 2024 by Kendrick garcía dirkzwager
Cara Jobson is an extraordinary immigration attorney. My wife and I were facing a complex situation involving our asylum case. From the beginning, Cara was incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. Her compassion and professionalism made an immense difference during a stressful time. Thanks to her expertise, I was granted asylum, and she successfully guided me and my wife through the process of obtaining a green card and travel document. I am eternally grateful for her guidance and support.
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03 May, 2024 by Hyeong suk yoon
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20 Sep, 2023 by Tamara
Mr. Kim is a superb immigration lawyer. He is very detail-oriented, analytical and explains every possible scenario that may arise throughout the case. He caught couple particular details in our case that another attorney totally missed. Mr. Kim is very generous with his time and his pricing is flexible to save client's time and money. Needless to say, we sailed through the case, thanks to his attention to every little detail in the documents that we were submitting. I am very glad we found him.
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14 Jul, 2023 by Moldover
Jin was incredibly helpful throughout every step of this long and complicated process, exceeded all of our highest expectations for this kind of work. His attention to detail, quick response times, and deep knowledge of this very complex and constantly shifting system are all outstanding. Before hiring him we were very dispirited by bad advice from outside sources and many complications resulting from the pandemic. With his support we are now on the other side of the whole greencard ordeal, and are leading the happy and peaceful life we have been looking forward to for so long! Thank you Jin!
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22 Feb, 2022 by William d. robbins
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20 Sep, 2021 by Marc carway
Cassady was very thorough and knowledgeable in providing counsel toward the issues and questions I had in my SBA EIDL loan. I would recommend working with him as you can tell he cares and has your best interest in mind to help achieve whatever result you are looking for.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Tonda s.
Cassady was absolutely amazing, and I feel lucky to have had him work with me through some difficult employment issues. He’s knowledgeable, effective, and incredibly supportive - couldn’t recommend more highly.
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16 Feb, 2020 by Troy helming (solarninjatroy)
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22 Oct, 2023 by Amber
Mr. Sperber is one of the most skilled and intelligent attorneys in the industry. I spoke with several attorneys initially. However, I was deeply impressed by his overall knowledge and perspective of what I was facing. I was grateful he agreed to help me. It initially seemed intimidating to pursue a case against my very large employer, but Mr. Sperber gave me the confidence to pursue it. He was very honest, patient, attentive and forthcoming throughout the entire process, which was a rather long one. I was very happy with the outcome, and appreciated all of his persistence in pursuing justice for my case. If you are looking for an attorney who has both brilliance and integrity, Mr. Sperber is that diamond in the rough. He will also make you laugh, which I appreciated given the nature of most legal situations.
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29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis
I had an excellent experience with Arthur who has guided me through the process and successfully completing the re-purchase of my leased vehicle under CA lemon law. I do highly recommended Arthur's business for his straightforward and efficient service.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding
Lemon Law Partners, Arthur Obolsky was terrific. No nonsense, get the job done, swift transaction, down to earth attorney. I contacted Arthur after experiencing significant push back from GMC after several failed attempts to repair my truck. He was very knowledgeable and acted promptly and got my case resolved quickly with GMC with 100% buy back. Highly recommended!!!
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29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis
I had an excellent experience with Arthur who has guided me through the process and successfully completing the re-purchase of my leased vehicle under CA lemon law. I do highly recommended Arthur's business for his straightforward and efficient service.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding
Lemon Law Partners, Arthur Obolsky was terrific. No nonsense, get the job done, swift transaction, down to earth attorney. I contacted Arthur after experiencing significant push back from GMC after several failed attempts to repair my truck. He was very knowledgeable and acted promptly and got my case resolved quickly with GMC with 100% buy back. Highly recommended!!!
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29 Jun, 2023 by Jessica o'dea
I talked to Arthur about my car, he was able to talk me through exactly what options I had, and when legal intervention will be needed. Answered all my questions. One of the only people I had talked to about this experience that listened to me with empathy and care. Will definitely be using this firm in the future if needed!
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29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis
I had an excellent experience with Arthur who has guided me through the process and successfully completing the re-purchase of my leased vehicle under CA lemon law. I do highly recommended Arthur's business for his straightforward and efficient service.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding
Lemon Law Partners, Arthur Obolsky was terrific. No nonsense, get the job done, swift transaction, down to earth attorney. I contacted Arthur after experiencing significant push back from GMC after several failed attempts to repair my truck. He was very knowledgeable and acted promptly and got my case resolved quickly with GMC with 100% buy back. Highly recommended!!!
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29 Jun, 2023 by Jessica o'dea
I talked to Arthur about my car, he was able to talk me through exactly what options I had, and when legal intervention will be needed. Answered all my questions. One of the only people I had talked to about this experience that listened to me with empathy and care. Will definitely be using this firm in the future if needed!
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05 Sep, 2024 by Yves g
Imagine opening a mail from the IRS stating that you owe several thousand dollars in taxes because you did not properly report your cryptocurrency. My partner and my heart's jumped into a panic! We knew Prerna also does tax law in addition to being an excellent immigration attorney, so we reached out to them. Prerna got back to us ASAP, and helped us file an amended tax return while running up against a tight deadline from the IRS. Prerna so skillfully and patiently walked me through how to properly document my cryptocurrency, with the appropriate cost bases! About a month after filing our amended return through Prerna, we actually got a nice return on our taxes instead of owing the nightmarish several thousand dollars to the IRS. Prerna also gave us tips of what to do better for our next years tax return so we do not make the same mistakes again. I highly recommend Prerna for taxes and immigration. Their knowledge, service, attention to detail and care is unmatched!
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18 Nov, 2023 by Tania arellano correa
Prerna is hands down one of the best immigration attorneys out there!! We are so glad we chose Prerna to helps us with my immigration case. She is very professional, kind, she’s quick to respond, she knows the laws, and she’s very straightforward so everything is easy to understand. We loved working with her and we 100% recommend her firm!!!
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14 Aug, 2023 by Sunny
I live in the Chicago area, and the little time she's been helping me. It has been the most help I've had in years. She gives me hope! Thank you!
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05 Sep, 2024 by Yves g
Imagine opening a mail from the IRS stating that you owe several thousand dollars in taxes because you did not properly report your cryptocurrency. My partner and my heart's jumped into a panic! We knew Prerna also does tax law in addition to being an excellent immigration attorney, so we reached out to them. Prerna got back to us ASAP, and helped us file an amended tax return while running up against a tight deadline from the IRS. Prerna so skillfully and patiently walked me through how to properly document my cryptocurrency, with the appropriate cost bases! About a month after filing our amended return through Prerna, we actually got a nice return on our taxes instead of owing the nightmarish several thousand dollars to the IRS. Prerna also gave us tips of what to do better for our next years tax return so we do not make the same mistakes again. I highly recommend Prerna for taxes and immigration. Their knowledge, service, attention to detail and care is unmatched!
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18 Nov, 2023 by Tania arellano correa
Prerna is hands down one of the best immigration attorneys out there!! We are so glad we chose Prerna to helps us with my immigration case. She is very professional, kind, she’s quick to respond, she knows the laws, and she’s very straightforward so everything is easy to understand. We loved working with her and we 100% recommend her firm!!!
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14 Aug, 2023 by Sunny
I live in the Chicago area, and the little time she's been helping me. It has been the most help I've had in years. She gives me hope! Thank you!
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29 Sep, 2023 by Konstadinos hatzianestis
I had an excellent experience with Arthur who has guided me through the process and successfully completing the re-purchase of my leased vehicle under CA lemon law. I do highly recommended Arthur's business for his straightforward and efficient service.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Philip ding
Lemon Law Partners, Arthur Obolsky was terrific. No nonsense, get the job done, swift transaction, down to earth attorney. I contacted Arthur after experiencing significant push back from GMC after several failed attempts to repair my truck. He was very knowledgeable and acted promptly and got my case resolved quickly with GMC with 100% buy back. Highly recommended!!!
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29 Jun, 2023 by Jessica o'dea
I talked to Arthur about my car, he was able to talk me through exactly what options I had, and when legal intervention will be needed. Answered all my questions. One of the only people I had talked to about this experience that listened to me with empathy and care. Will definitely be using this firm in the future if needed!
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09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah jardine
I found Meakins Law to help guide me through my divorce and I’m so pleased with the services I received. I felt very overwhelmed and frustrated but had so much stress taken off when I started working with David to help me finish my case. Everyone I dealt with at Meakins Law was very communicative, transparent, and took away any intimidating feelings I had (especially during an emotionally difficult time!) I would highly recommend David/ Meakins Law to anyone in the Oakland- Berkeley area who needs a trusting divorce lawyer.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Haben ghermazien
I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with Brook Meakins. She has helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. In addition to being kind and understanding, she is incredibly professional and excellent at what she does. She guided me through each step of the process and made me feel safe every step of the way. I will continue to use her services whenever I can.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Alberto beltran
Brooke was very helpful and honest about my case.
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09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah jardine
I found Meakins Law to help guide me through my divorce and I’m so pleased with the services I received. I felt very overwhelmed and frustrated but had so much stress taken off when I started working with David to help me finish my case. Everyone I dealt with at Meakins Law was very communicative, transparent, and took away any intimidating feelings I had (especially during an emotionally difficult time!) I would highly recommend David/ Meakins Law to anyone in the Oakland- Berkeley area who needs a trusting divorce lawyer.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Haben ghermazien
I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with Brook Meakins. She has helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. In addition to being kind and understanding, she is incredibly professional and excellent at what she does. She guided me through each step of the process and made me feel safe every step of the way. I will continue to use her services whenever I can.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Alberto beltran
Brooke was very helpful and honest about my case.
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09 Aug, 2024 by Sarah jardine
I found Meakins Law to help guide me through my divorce and I’m so pleased with the services I received. I felt very overwhelmed and frustrated but had so much stress taken off when I started working with David to help me finish my case. Everyone I dealt with at Meakins Law was very communicative, transparent, and took away any intimidating feelings I had (especially during an emotionally difficult time!) I would highly recommend David/ Meakins Law to anyone in the Oakland- Berkeley area who needs a trusting divorce lawyer.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Haben ghermazien
I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with Brook Meakins. She has helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. In addition to being kind and understanding, she is incredibly professional and excellent at what she does. She guided me through each step of the process and made me feel safe every step of the way. I will continue to use her services whenever I can.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Alberto beltran
Brooke was very helpful and honest about my case.
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19 Feb, 2023 by Yash b
I had a great experience. These people are very highly professional. Highly recommended.
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05 Jul, 2022 by Amy pyle
My very elderly parents and I had a long meeting with Linda about updating their living trust, which went well (aside from her double booking the time and having to turn someone away). Then they waited months and months with no communication, only to finally hear that she was just too busy to get to it. Unacceptable and unprofessional.
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31 Dec, 2020 by Rita rodriguez
I was recommend to call Linda by a good family friend who is an expert attorney in another field of law regarding a troublesome estate issue. Although she couldn't take my case directly, she went the extra mile and helped me to sort through some of the red tape around California law by explaining how inheritance law works. In addition, she was able to find some background information on my very complex family estate issue. I plan to have her complete my own personal trust and I highly recommend Linda for estate planning!
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29 Aug, 2024 by Alltalk noaction
I wanted to share my honest opinion about my interaction with James Chanin. I called in with a Police Misconduct case and immediately while speaking I kept getting interrupted and was unable to clearly explain what happened. Mr Chanin repeatedly talked over me and then placed me on hold. Once he came back to the phone I tried to continue on with my story but it was very hard knowing that this attorney is basically telling your story for you by interrupting every sentence I made which made it very hard and confusing. The case I have is with a former Stockton police officer who robbed me off some cash. This same officer has already been found guilty and also admitted guilt in another case just last year. I was unable to relay all the facts because I was being talked over and put on hold. Mr Chanin eventually stated that he can not represent me because it’s going to take $5,000 to 10,000 to take on my case. With that said I believe that number is a bunch of bull crap because for one this case is already in the hands of the District Attorney as well as Internal Affairs. All the evidence and paperwork leading to this officers wrongdoings are available. I have been tirelessly searching for an attorney that will represent me. I had high hopes for James Chanin since I looked up his information and seen that he does handles police misconduct cases and also his mission statement says that he became an attorney to help people. He also stated that he is not satisfied until he knows that he has done everything possible to help people. He also stated that he strives to do an exemplary and professional job with minimal costs to clients and that he is not afraid to try a case. All of this I found to be not true he was definitely afraid to take on my case and he didn’t do anything to help me when he has years of experience in police misconduct cases. I am very disappointed because it seems like attorneys are looking for the dollar sign and media coverage in order to take on a case. The mission definitely is not to help people the mission is to see who has the most money in a case. Knowing that these attorneys spend years in school and working hard just to end up not helping and being the voice for the people who don’t have the help is very disheartening and disappointing.
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01 Dec, 2017 by Sandra
After he represented me in a litigation matter, I have a very low opinion of Jamin Price Horn (i.e. Jamin Horn ). On multiple occasions his representation was below substandard in my opinion. For example, Mr. Horn didn't show up for a critical court hearing, which cost me thousands of dollars. On another occasion he didn't file a motion we spent weeks working on. Moreover, he lost supporting documents I gave to him. He told me "the court lost the paperwork". On yet another occasion, Jamin Horn didn't follow through with discovery requests. These are just a few examples. It is my opinion that Jamin Horn appeared to have problems with organization, follow-through and meeting deadlines. My new attorney suggested filing a report against Jamin Horn with the state bar. During the time Jamin Horn represented me he worked for Methven and Associates. I have documentation that supports the above facts.
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01 Dec, 2016 by Jeremy
I was battling with a contract that seemed much scarier than it actually was. Jamin was very helpful explaining what my true risks were along with a very level headed recommendation. He was also very pleasant to speak with and took the time to make sure I understood what he was telling me. I would happily hire him if the need arose.
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06 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
I thank my lucky stars I found this man. He is patient, thorough, and was on my case for the duration. I know I am not the easiest client, I am ignorant to the law, but he always made me feel informed and at ease. He gave me realistic expectations and I respect him wholeheartedly.
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30 Aug, 2023 by Claudia
BEWARE WORST ATTORNEY EVER!!!!! If you’re interested in an attorney that “ghosts” you this is the guy! Four months into a very sensitive case involving a dementia elder parent and this attorney disappears. This is after disclosing personal information, many documents being completed I have been unable to reach this attorney by email, phone messages and texts. I will say this attorney has no empathy no compassion and clearly does not care about his clients. The lack of communication throughout this entire case has been completely unacceptable. AND if you want to work with an attorney has no regard for safeguarding confidential information and doesn’t accept encrypted emails he again is your guy!! This attorney has no integrity and I hope no one goes through what I’ve gone through. It’s already been a tough situation and now to have to start all over is just devastating. If you’re shopping for an attorney KEEP SHOPPING you DO NOT want Darryl Yorkey!!!!!
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13 Dec, 2022 by El
I have been working with Darryl for 8 months now and he has been hyper responsive and AMAZING to work with. He is helping me with my immigration paperwork and his light hearted attitude and willingness to go above and beyond has made the painful experience of applying much more enjoyable. I highly recommend him as he knows how to get it done when other attorneys were not so helpful and had discouraging attitudes. He takes a "nothing is going to get in the way of getting this done" approach which you need when hiring legal counsel.
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20 Oct, 2020 by Kris
Mr Yorkey just stood me up for a document signing meeting. I drove an hour to Berkeley and waiting an hour for him. He never showed up and never phoned nor emailed. Emailing with him up to this point has also been a bit difficult: It seemed difficult to get concrete answers from him for my questions. Do NOT use this guy.
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