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23 May, 2023 by Donna duchai
I would recommend Attorney Christopher C Vader for your legal needs in the Palm Springs area.
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23 May, 2023 by Nancy pavao
23 May, 2023 by Dave sperry
First, my sincerest apologies to Chris, Pam, and all the staff for my complete negligence and selfish tardiness in posting these reviews of our experience. My only excuse and defense is that I have been having way too much fun these past few months with the toys I have always hoped for in my “Golden Years” of retirement. I.e. Kubota Tractor, hydraulic dump, flat bed, and now constructing a pole barn to store it.
My wife, I, and our Minnie Aussie departed our Olympia, WA home on the start of a month long retirement “road trip of a lifetime.” On day two we were hit by a drunk driver in Joshua Tree, CA. While we were all relatively unharmed our brand new (3,500 miles) GMC truck was totaled. We returned back to Olympia six days later and asked ourselves, “what the heck just happened and now what?” I sat down and composed a six page narrative of what happened describing what was going on in our lives before, at the time, and after, this horrific incident. At the same time, Leta was searching for a personal injury lawyer. After much debate and settling on two, we flipped a coin and Leta won. I am SO glad she did.
I am confident that this narrative assisted Chris greatly in determining the value of our case and, more importantly, who we are, our history, feelings, dreams, etc. And he was able to achieve this without us ever having hade face to face communication. We did, however, enjoy many hours on the phone at both the beginning and at the end of our near 18 month association. And none of that time on the phone was created for “billing hours.” It was all on Chris’s dime.
Chris worked tirelessly in communication with both the defendant’s insurance company, as well as ours to obtain the maximum “underinsured motorist” coverage we carry. Ultimately, we were awarded the maximum limits allowable on both policies. We each received two checks, one from the drunk drivers insurance, and one from ours. We just renewed with our insurance and I have not noticed any increase in premium. The only way we could have received more money would have been to go to court with a jury trial. Given our Covid-19 environment and the snail’s pace the court is moving, I believe Chris advised us correctly in accepting the full limit offer. I can never thank this firm enough and would, without hesitancy, recommend them to anyone who has been wrongly injured in the Palm Springs area. I’m still looking forward to footing the bill for a meal at Elmer’s.
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01 Jun, 2017 by Morgan
Mr. Klatchko came highly recommended through another law firm to assist in estate probate matters in the greater Palm Springs area of Riverside County. His firm is efficient and gets the job done, with clear communication to the client along the way. I recommend Klatchko without hesitation.
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03 Mar, 2017 by Cynthia and sara
The 5 star rating for Attorney Philip Klatchko (and also his assistant Jolene) is richly deserved. I would have given him a 10 on a 10 point scale, based on interactions to date.
In our case, the actual client was an elderly parent whose mental abilities have been fading. He functioned adeptly as part lawyer and part psychologist and seemed to understand the innuendos of dealing with this category of client and their families. The presentation of all legal documents appeared immaculate. He (and Jolene) responded to and initiated communications in a timely and proactive manner - especially with regards to setting up appointments and replies to emails and "requests." While his services are not cheap, we believe (and have been told by others) that his fees are "well worth it." In our specific case we can highly recommend Attorney Klatchko for estate and trust-related matters of an aging or elderly clientele and their families.
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12 Jun, 2016 by Kerri
Philip Klatchko was my mother's attorney. He managed all arrangements for her Estate and drew her Will. He was incredibly thorough and easy for her to work with.
After my mom passed away, I was appointed Executrix of her Estate. I turned to Philip to help me through this murky process... a job one can't possibly prepare for. Philip was patient, kind, supportive, trustworthy, available and always willing to educate when I needed it. He held my hand through this very confusing and emotional process to the very end.
When the time came to purchase my own home in Los Angeles, Philip assisted me in buying the home from directly from the owner.
I have also consulted Philip on a number of occasions for miscellaneous legal advice. I would recommend him to anyone wholeheartedly.
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18 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
Alan Cohen is the type of attorney that is very refreshing in this day and age. He talks to you about the law but not at you. He was and is very committed to overall best options for my life, utilizing the law for big picture life, family and business strategizing. I highly recommend Alan Cohen as a lawyer for any needs.
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15 Dec, 2018 by Ernesto
"Mr Allan Cohen was a light of hope in one of the darkest times my family has ever experienced. When our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed almost impossible, not only was he able to defend us from an unjust accusation but his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional support to us.
My wife and I are eternally grateful for his service and I hereby recommend Mr Allan Cohen without reservation.”
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15 Dec, 2018 by Lidia
Alan Cohen provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details of our Family Trust, Power of Attorney and Will.
Alan gave us the right advice in every step of the process to prevent any future problems. Alan was also available for questions over the phone after the documents were completed. We are very happy with Alan Cohen's job and will recommend his services to our family and friends.
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26 Apr, 2018 by Gerald
We brought an interesting case to Mr. Darrin that required him to be extremely methodical and creative throughout the process. Mr. Darrin navigated the complexity of the case as a seasoned professional. Not only did we prevent the defendant from walking away with all of our money, we controlled the disbursement of funds that were held in escrow until we came to a full and mutually beneficial resolution. I’d highly recommend Mr. Darrin for Real Estate and Business matters.
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28 Sep, 2014 by Jack
I am currently working with Mr. Darrin on a case where locating a participating partner has been very difficult. Although we have not made definitive contact yet, we are working on several excellent leads thanks to the work of Mr. Darrin and his supporting team of experts. I am optimistic we will reach a satisfactory conclusion to this case very soon. Regardless of the eventual outcome, the process of working with Mr. Darrin has been delightful, very professional, and most congenial with excellent progress to date. I recommend Mr. Darrin very highly and would work with him without hesitation should the need arise.
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12 Jun, 2013 by Jack
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My sister and I were very interested in starting our own restaurant. The idea of setting up the business was intimidating to say the least. After retaining David as our attorney all of our apprehension disappeared. He covered the different ways of setting up our business explaining the advantages of going with a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in easy to understand terms, keeping us informed every step of the way. I’m very impressed with his accessibility; I can contact him any time, either by phone or email. David handles himself in a very professional manner, always giving sound advice. And his services are very reasonably priced. Moving forward, I will continue to seek David’s legal advice.
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20 May, 2015 by Marc
Orlando Gotay patiently, and step by step, went through the FTB formulas and made it all comprehensible.
He is personable and understanding and very generous with his time. And we met the deadline.
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30 Jan, 2015 by Jimmy
In life there are NO coincidences. Having been at the right place and at the right time is how I was introduced to Orlando Gotay.
He is by definition to me: humble, hardworking, dedicated, thee most social & critical thinking attorney I've know thus far in my lifetime. He made himself available when needed and always provided me with straightforward answers regarding my case, but always allowed me to make the final decisions myself.
Personally he assisted through what was years of taxes and simplified the matter in layman's terms so that I could grasp. When it comes to dealing with State & Federal tax issues its Orlando!
I personally feel very fortunate to have worked and continue to work with him.
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01 Aug, 2017 by Ramez
Jim Deen is not just a knowledgeable and effective attorney, he's a caring and sympathetic human being. As a small business owner, I need to focus on my core business and not worry about the occasional petty legal dispute that may infrequently arise. As such, it was refreshing to have someone, Mr. Deen, who was perfectly capable and able to extinguish and make go away, in very short order, a small legal dispute I encountered.
I received practical and realistic legal advise from Mr. Deen. He then allowed me to make the business decision on how to proceed. Once we agreed on a direction, he went to work right away to bring immediate closure to the matter.
I highly recommend James Deen to anyone seeking the help of a knowledgeable and very effective business attorney.
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27 Feb, 2017 by Gorden
As a Californian business owner I need to have a good corporate lawyer. James Deen has been that lawyer for me. Together we have purchased businesses, created new entities and even have had a bit of fun along the way. His work is impeccable and timely.
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27 Nov, 2013 by Kurt
I am a retired English teacher on a pension. Accordingly, I was also an estate document do-it-yourselfer. I thought that after spending many hours carefully researching and writing my documents, that it would be an easy matter to find an estate attorney to vet them and pay a consult fee for this service.
I was mistaken. The first attorney I spoke to, one with superior ratings, said that if I paid $1.00, he risked liability. Attorney after attorney, likewise, did not offer assistance, essentially ignoring my do-it-yourselfer status and, instead, offering exorbitant services. Needless to say, being made to feel like a pariah was not the expected outcome for my self-reliance!
After attorney number eight, in steps Attorney O'Kane, the first person sympathetic to my predicament. She confirmed that, in general, attorneys would be reluctant to take my case “as is” because the practice of estate law is rife with malpractice lawsuits.
Yet, she was concerned and agreed to help me. We made an appointment for a consult, free of charge. She made sure I understood that she would examine my documents but that she would not warrant them. She would then offer a price for re-doing my documents according to California law and that I could accept or reject that price without obligation.
She spent at least one hour carefully reading, taking notes and asking questions. The price she offered was more than reasonable. Through the process, we communicated easily via email. Her office staff were very helpful.
I am now finished with my bona fide documents, the time I spent as a do-it-yourselfer was not wasted, and I'm very happy.
Attorney O'Kane is to be commended not only for her astuteness and workmanship but, moreover, for her warmth, caring and integrity. She therefore receives five stars.
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17 Jun, 2015 by Dennis
Maureen has prepared loan documentation involving some of the most complex real estate secured, franchise based loans. She is exceptional at spotting title issues and potential issues that may arise in collateral foreclosures or borrower bankruptcy filings. I have personally worked with attorneys at prominent San Francisco and Silicon Valley law firms on complicated creditor and real property issues. Maureen takes a back seat to none.
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15 Apr, 2016 by David
Brent handled my mediation regarding a real estate dispute. Even though an attorney is not required at mediation I was very pleased at his due diligence. If he was not involved I do not feel the result would have been favorable. I would definitely recommend Brent Clemmer as he is one great attorney!
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18 Oct, 2024 by Lauren bates
My experience using Kayway Attorney Services as a process server was great. Kayla is very responsive and made everything simple and easy. I will definitely use her company again!
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16 Oct, 2024 by Ashley gonzales
We needed to find a process server fast as time was running out. We found KayWay services and everything was taken care of right away. She let us know when the defendants were served and even took the Proof of Service forms to the court to file for us afterwards. Thank you, Kayla! This really saved us time and stress.
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14 Sep, 2024 by Brenda lopez
Kayla was great! Fast responses and got the job done!
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24 Aug, 2024 by Jennifer coyne
Jeff Yoss was recommended to be by another attorney. He and his staff were clear and helpful during all phases of my case and we were able to reach a very agreeable settlement.
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14 Aug, 2024 by Kelly morgan
Jeff Yoss is a great attorney. Very skilled and professional. I would highly recommend working with Jeff.
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15 Jul, 2024 by Mirna arely castro martinez
12 Aug, 2024 by Allen balle
Excellent service from start to finish! The team at Cortright Law Center was always available to answer my questions and provide updates on my case. I was impressed with their dedication and attention to detail. Thanks to their hard work, I received the compensation I needed to cover my medical expenses and lost wages. Definitely the best workers' compensation attorney in Palm Springs!
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21 Jul, 2024 by Harry wirtz
Just want to give a shoutout to Kevin for his awesome work on my case in Palm Desert. Not only did he help me understand all the legal jargon, but he also made sure I got the compensation I deserved. It's not every day you find a lawyer who's actually got your back!
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05 Jul, 2024 by Megan strawn
Kevin made finding a reliable workers compensation attorney in Coachella less daunting. His clear expertise in workers compensation law and approachable demeanor provided the reassurance I needed. The result? Peace of mind and a successful claim.
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21 May, 2024 by Kevin abrams
Unacceptable experience. See my feedback below to the firm after having an awful experience on what was a very simple request.
"The manner in which your firm has been communicating with me is bizarre and almost robotic...On top of that, there was no material explanation as to why such fees would be necessary. For your reference, I reached out to two of your competitors, all of which promptly responded to me via email with a normal conversation and discussion that involved a human back and forth with questions, and elaboration on my request. It was refreshing. Secondly, the potential fees of up to 4 hours for $550/hour for a reaffirmation were referred to as "ridiculous" not only by your competitors, but from other out-of-state counsel that I have worked with in the past. On top of that, some of which offered alternatives that require no fees whatsoever. In conclusion, the manner in which you conduct business and communicate is not only seemingly fee-driven instead of sincerely helping the needs of a potential client, but also not a fit for me."
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04 Apr, 2024 by Judy garcia
My husband and myself had a great experience with SBEMP, they are very professional and helpful. We had some legal documents taken care of with them and couldn’t have been more pleased. Highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Charlie calhoun
So, I have a very challenging case. It spans two states and two different courts in Riverside County. Did I mention a very challenging Ex? Long story short, Valarie (probate area of practice) and Carolyn (family law) are amazing. They have fought tooth and nail for me. Let me be clear….this is not a “discount” law firm. The old adage, you get what you pay for. I needed competent hard working lawyers. Lawyers who knew the ins and out of each issue. That is what I got. Their guidance was/is worth every penny. These two women are amazing and I am so thankful for finding them. I can’t speak for anything outside of family law or probate, but I can tell you if you have an issue in these two areas, use them.
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21 May, 2024 by Kevin abrams
Unacceptable experience. See my feedback below to the firm after having an awful experience on what was a very simple request.
"The manner in which your firm has been communicating with me is bizarre and almost robotic...On top of that, there was no material explanation as to why such fees would be necessary. For your reference, I reached out to two of your competitors, all of which promptly responded to me via email with a normal conversation and discussion that involved a human back and forth with questions, and elaboration on my request. It was refreshing. Secondly, the potential fees of up to 4 hours for $550/hour for a reaffirmation were referred to as "ridiculous" not only by your competitors, but from other out-of-state counsel that I have worked with in the past. On top of that, some of which offered alternatives that require no fees whatsoever. In conclusion, the manner in which you conduct business and communicate is not only seemingly fee-driven instead of sincerely helping the needs of a potential client, but also not a fit for me."
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04 Apr, 2024 by Judy garcia
My husband and myself had a great experience with SBEMP, they are very professional and helpful. We had some legal documents taken care of with them and couldn’t have been more pleased. Highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Charlie calhoun
So, I have a very challenging case. It spans two states and two different courts in Riverside County. Did I mention a very challenging Ex? Long story short, Valarie (probate area of practice) and Carolyn (family law) are amazing. They have fought tooth and nail for me. Let me be clear….this is not a “discount” law firm. The old adage, you get what you pay for. I needed competent hard working lawyers. Lawyers who knew the ins and out of each issue. That is what I got. Their guidance was/is worth every penny. These two women are amazing and I am so thankful for finding them. I can’t speak for anything outside of family law or probate, but I can tell you if you have an issue in these two areas, use them.
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21 May, 2024 by Kevin abrams
Unacceptable experience. See my feedback below to the firm after having an awful experience on what was a very simple request.
"The manner in which your firm has been communicating with me is bizarre and almost robotic...On top of that, there was no material explanation as to why such fees would be necessary. For your reference, I reached out to two of your competitors, all of which promptly responded to me via email with a normal conversation and discussion that involved a human back and forth with questions, and elaboration on my request. It was refreshing. Secondly, the potential fees of up to 4 hours for $550/hour for a reaffirmation were referred to as "ridiculous" not only by your competitors, but from other out-of-state counsel that I have worked with in the past. On top of that, some of which offered alternatives that require no fees whatsoever. In conclusion, the manner in which you conduct business and communicate is not only seemingly fee-driven instead of sincerely helping the needs of a potential client, but also not a fit for me."
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04 Apr, 2024 by Judy garcia
My husband and myself had a great experience with SBEMP, they are very professional and helpful. We had some legal documents taken care of with them and couldn’t have been more pleased. Highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Charlie calhoun
So, I have a very challenging case. It spans two states and two different courts in Riverside County. Did I mention a very challenging Ex? Long story short, Valarie (probate area of practice) and Carolyn (family law) are amazing. They have fought tooth and nail for me. Let me be clear….this is not a “discount” law firm. The old adage, you get what you pay for. I needed competent hard working lawyers. Lawyers who knew the ins and out of each issue. That is what I got. Their guidance was/is worth every penny. These two women are amazing and I am so thankful for finding them. I can’t speak for anything outside of family law or probate, but I can tell you if you have an issue in these two areas, use them.
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21 May, 2024 by Kevin abrams
Unacceptable experience. See my feedback below to the firm after having an awful experience on what was a very simple request.
"The manner in which your firm has been communicating with me is bizarre and almost robotic...On top of that, there was no material explanation as to why such fees would be necessary. For your reference, I reached out to two of your competitors, all of which promptly responded to me via email with a normal conversation and discussion that involved a human back and forth with questions, and elaboration on my request. It was refreshing. Secondly, the potential fees of up to 4 hours for $550/hour for a reaffirmation were referred to as "ridiculous" not only by your competitors, but from other out-of-state counsel that I have worked with in the past. On top of that, some of which offered alternatives that require no fees whatsoever. In conclusion, the manner in which you conduct business and communicate is not only seemingly fee-driven instead of sincerely helping the needs of a potential client, but also not a fit for me."
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04 Apr, 2024 by Judy garcia
My husband and myself had a great experience with SBEMP, they are very professional and helpful. We had some legal documents taken care of with them and couldn’t have been more pleased. Highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Charlie calhoun
So, I have a very challenging case. It spans two states and two different courts in Riverside County. Did I mention a very challenging Ex? Long story short, Valarie (probate area of practice) and Carolyn (family law) are amazing. They have fought tooth and nail for me. Let me be clear….this is not a “discount” law firm. The old adage, you get what you pay for. I needed competent hard working lawyers. Lawyers who knew the ins and out of each issue. That is what I got. Their guidance was/is worth every penny. These two women are amazing and I am so thankful for finding them. I can’t speak for anything outside of family law or probate, but I can tell you if you have an issue in these two areas, use them.
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21 May, 2024 by Kevin abrams
Unacceptable experience. See my feedback below to the firm after having an awful experience on what was a very simple request.
"The manner in which your firm has been communicating with me is bizarre and almost robotic...On top of that, there was no material explanation as to why such fees would be necessary. For your reference, I reached out to two of your competitors, all of which promptly responded to me via email with a normal conversation and discussion that involved a human back and forth with questions, and elaboration on my request. It was refreshing. Secondly, the potential fees of up to 4 hours for $550/hour for a reaffirmation were referred to as "ridiculous" not only by your competitors, but from other out-of-state counsel that I have worked with in the past. On top of that, some of which offered alternatives that require no fees whatsoever. In conclusion, the manner in which you conduct business and communicate is not only seemingly fee-driven instead of sincerely helping the needs of a potential client, but also not a fit for me."
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04 Apr, 2024 by Judy garcia
My husband and myself had a great experience with SBEMP, they are very professional and helpful. We had some legal documents taken care of with them and couldn’t have been more pleased. Highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Charlie calhoun
So, I have a very challenging case. It spans two states and two different courts in Riverside County. Did I mention a very challenging Ex? Long story short, Valarie (probate area of practice) and Carolyn (family law) are amazing. They have fought tooth and nail for me. Let me be clear….this is not a “discount” law firm. The old adage, you get what you pay for. I needed competent hard working lawyers. Lawyers who knew the ins and out of each issue. That is what I got. Their guidance was/is worth every penny. These two women are amazing and I am so thankful for finding them. I can’t speak for anything outside of family law or probate, but I can tell you if you have an issue in these two areas, use them.
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06 Mar, 2023 by Mark
I came to Michael Kaiser after a bad auto accident in which I suffered a traumatic brain injury. Thinking I'd never be able to recover, Mike assured me that he could send me to the best doctors in the area. Because of him, I was able to make a truly miraculous recovery and hold the other party accountable. I honestly don't know what I would have done without him. My family and I are forever grateful for him and his terrific family-run office.
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17 Jun, 2015 by David
Before hiring the Kaiser law firm, we spent months and thousands of dollars carefully interviewing many of the highest rated attorneys in California including some of the premiere firms on Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles. Out of the vast array of talent we were pleased to find Michael Kaiser locally in Palm Springs. Honestly we were a bit suspicious because of his Palm Springs location and because his hourly fee was one half to one third what the most prestigious firms charged. (Most of the prestigious lawyers charge for the first visit. Mr. Kaiser said "you don't own me anything, I haven't done anything for you yet.")
Instead of claiming "to fight for his clients," he provided us with a list of over 100 cases that he had actually taken to trial. Instead of promising results, he gave a reasonable assessment of the risks and advantages of various stratgies. Instead of claiming that he "won" all his cases, he explained that for trial lawyers a "win" is getting a better result in court than in the best settlement offer, then he made the cases available so we could check for ourselves.
Knowing that our company was cash strapped due to the lawsuits, he helped us keep the fees down by letting our company staff do as much of the grunt work as possible, such as copying, Bates Stamping, investigating and research. As our case progressed, we remained concerned that we get the best possible representation. Mr. Kaiser did not object to us retaining one of the prestigious Avenue of the Star specialist attorneys to provide second opinions and consult on our case, and he cooperated fully with the "second opinion" attorney.
Mr. Kaiser handled most of the important work himself, but saved us money by using lower paid attorney associates to do some of the work. He supervised their work and ensured that it was up to par. As trial neared, Mr. Kaiser encouraged our primary witnesses to observe another case which he was trying in Riverside. I personally watched the entire trial and saw that Mike Kaiser speaks well, is clear headed, stays focused, objects promptly and maintains a pleasant demeanor with the jury and the judge. Nothing flustered him.
Our case involved extensive travel for depositions. Mr. Kaiser allowed us to save money by booking lodging on Priceline for him and driving him ourselves rather than flying him to the various locations. During some very long trips we were able to observe him interacting by phone with other clients. He appeared to treat all of them with the same diligence and attention that we got. He billed the travel time fairly and used our trips to coach us in preparation for trial. That way we didn't have to pay double, once for travel time and again for coaching time. Also, to the extent he used travel time to attend to other clients' work, he did not bill us for the travel.
Due to his extensive, careful, preparation and some skillful motions in limine, Mr. Kaiser won a stipulated judgement in our favor on the eve of trial. Even if we had lost, I would say that Mr. Kaiser went above and beyond what was expected and that he gave us his full attention and charged very fairly. Let's face it, you can't win them all . . . although I sure was happy to win.
Since that time, Mr. Kaiser has handled a number of other matters, both major and petty for us. He's written effective letters to deal with neighbor nuisance issues like barking dogs, and he used an anti-SLAP motion to quickly end a defamation lawsuit against me. On top of that, he's provided reasonably priced coaching to help me self-represent myself in cases which don't require his full attention.
Lots of people claim to be tough. Most of them roll over pretty quickly. Mr. Kaiser doesn't say or promise
much. He just performs.
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23 Mar, 2012 by Marty
I am a client of Mr Kaisers. He has not done his job to the best of his ability in my opinion in my case. He was very deceptive in his fees. He did not get the results he said that he would. Mr Kaiser has 1 goal. taking your money.
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04 Jul, 2024 by Austin basford 760-272-3839
I gave Ford Dent Munn a $10,000.00 retainer and after I fired him for incompetence he never gave me an accounting of his fees. He did not make an offer to the complainant that I instructed him to do forcing me to go to trial. I believe he did this to continue dragging this case out. He told me numerous times that business was slow so I suspect this is why he attempted to drag this case out. . He works out of a small one room office in an office for lease building.
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21 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
These people help me fill out my eviction form 3 months ago. Because of the new Covid laws, he said I had to fill out the form as I was selling the house. The Squaters, not tenants, have been in the house for 18 month. So 3 months passed and I ask him to call me and send him an email he ask me for proof of service. I sent him back the email I sent him in July. He did not return my call and sent me an email asking me the same questions as he did when he first took the case. Answered his email and offered to send him zelle payment. At 5:30 on a Friday this guy sends me an email, NEVER A RETURN CALL,and tells me he is not going to follow through with the case! I would recommend you not to call!!!! The most unprofessional experience I have had in 35 years of business
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15 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
I had difficult tenants who either needed to be caught up on their arrears or evicted. Mr Munn and his partner Mr. Casey took on my difficult situation and dealt with it swiftly and to my total satisfaction. I would recommend them to other landlords with touchy tenants.
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A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
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Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
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The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
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Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
