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19 Mar, 2024 by Bikram
We reached out to Josh looking for a local lawyer who understood real estate law in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Furthermore, his understanding of both tent and landlord rights was instrumental in our decisions on how to proceed as we were concerned with our liability as we had documented everything to the best of our abilities and never thought we would be in this predicament fighting to keep what was ours. With Josh services and persistence we were able to avoid a lengthy and draining legal battle due to Josh through review of our case and his outline of approaches available to us (each with pros and cons detailed), reminding us that all of these options will result in justice and fairness but all with various timelines and costs. As we prepared for a lengthy battle Josh persisted to communicate with the other party convincing them that it was in their favor to resolve the issue quickly and justly.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Fred
Josh has handled business matters for my partnership as well as personal matters. He's been very constructive and provided valuable advice. And, notably, he listened to our needs and worked with us to find workable solutions.
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14 Nov, 2023 by Raquel b
He was so very helpful! He is not your typical lawyer, he's very personable and very kind! I appreciated him very much.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Leah perez
Archana Srivastava, Esq. is a wonderful lawyer. She has helped me navigate custody issues with a difficult ex husband. I wish I had taken the advice she gave me in several instances. I should have listened to her because she was trying to guide me to compromising on things instead of fighting my ex. I regret not listening to her more because she knew what she was talking about. She wanted to resolve things in a constructive way which is one of the many reasons why I think Archana is a great lawyer.
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30 Aug, 2024 by Casey
When I contacted Kristen, she was very prompt and thorough. I worked with Hilary and she was able to handle everything I needed for my businesses. They are both very professional and are a pleasure to work with. I recommend contacting Integrated General Counsel for all your business needs!
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21 Jun, 2024 by Faye guarienti
We feel so happy have met Brian Quall when we needed to update our living Trust. We are elderly, but never felt the least bit condescended to. Brian was so kind and clear about the process and answered any and all questions that we had. He informed us of all that was required from us and what his role and responsibilities were. After signing the final document we breathed a sigh of relief and realized just how easy and painless the process was for us thanks to Brian's expertise.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Leah perez
Archana Srivastava, Esq. is a wonderful lawyer. She has helped me navigate custody issues with a difficult ex husband. I wish I had taken the advice she gave me in several instances. I should have listened to her because she was trying to guide me to compromising on things instead of fighting my ex. I regret not listening to her more because she knew what she was talking about. She wanted to resolve things in a constructive way which is one of the many reasons why I think Archana is a great lawyer.
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21 Jun, 2024 by Faye guarienti
We feel so happy have met Brian Quall when we needed to update our living Trust. We are elderly, but never felt the least bit condescended to. Brian was so kind and clear about the process and answered any and all questions that we had. He informed us of all that was required from us and what his role and responsibilities were. After signing the final document we breathed a sigh of relief and realized just how easy and painless the process was for us thanks to Brian's expertise.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Sharon lundin
After years of putting off doing our family living trust because we thought it would be a long, expensive & difficult process we finally got it done with Brian Qualls. We chose him because of all of his excellent reviews and he didn't disappoint. The process was so quick & easy and any questions we had were promptly answered in clear and understandable terms. What a relief to finally get this accomplished. Thank you Brian for making this so easy!
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27 Jul, 2024 by Nelson grave
It was a pleasure to work with John, Rocky and the rest of the team. John is very knowledgeable and helped us to understand what we had with our previous trust. He helped us to redo the trust to correct errors that previous amendments had introduced. Due to his knowledge we were saved from future problems. Thank you!
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29 May, 2024 by Tierza c
John Park, Rocky, Casey, and Ran had all been so helpful throughout the probate process for my mother and helping my father with setting up a living trust. They all took their time and made sure we understood the process. You cannot find a more trustworthy team who genuinely wants the best for your family.
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26 Apr, 2024 by Dub factor
We had a great experience with John Park and Ran! We needed help figuring out a trust, and John and his team were super helpful. They broke everything down for us, answered all our questions quickly, and really took the stress off, especially for my Mom. She feels much relieved now that she gets it all. Definitely recommend them if you need some help with any Trust matters
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24 Oct, 2018 by Clint
Simply the best in this area, from his knowledge to his professionalism could not be more pleased. He explained everything clearly & in detail from the process to his fees and answered all of my questions. I have not met a more patient lawyer, he kept answering & explaining my repeating questions & concerns, he made me feel as if I was a long time friend. His staff are absolutely professional and prompt to return calls and emails. It was great to just relax knowing that I was in good hands. Tom is a straight shooter & go directly to the point of intent. additionally, he helped me organized all required docs and necessary steps to have the best outcome from my case (BK). Appreciate Tom and I definitely recommend his services if you want to get your case done in a professional & correct manner. He is your guy. - Truly a happy client :)
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06 Apr, 2018 by Maria martinez
No words to explain how good Tom is he is very professional and educated. He has a lot of experience for his age and very intelligent he is different then other lawyers he cares more about your case then he will care about the money. We had a case for more then 2 years about how my daughters dad was lying about his income Tom brought the truth to light. I never had to tell him what to do in never had to worry about anything he always worried about me and my daughters best, he resolved my case in the best way for us and at a good price. If you need legal help call Tom
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07 Sep, 2016 by Alejandra
Tom Kurta is an amazing lawyer, he is smart and efficient. He was easy to talk to not like other lawyers that I have dealt with in the past, that were always 'too busy or too good' to return my phone calls. He was down to earth and easy and pleasant to talk to and so was his entire staff. Kurta Law guided me step by step through my bankruptcy case. They were very professional and understanding of my particular situation, to the point where they gave me payment arrangements. I would recommend Tom Kurta to anyone that is experiencing a financial crisis and needs a solution.
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31 Mar, 2021 by Mary
Ms. Garcia helped me with a delicate personnel issue. She was professional, knowledgeable and worked with me to find the right solutions to protect me and my company. She works well with her team of paraprofessionals and ensures that the issue is resolved in a timely manner. Her attention to detail and genuine sense of humor make getting through challenging problems easier.
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18 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I was in need of urgent help with an employment matter and Melinda came through for me the same day. She fit me in for a consultation within hours of my call and read my documents prior to our meeting. She was thorough, attentive to my needs, knowledgeable, professional and above all very comforting.
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26 Jun, 2012 by Carol
Melinda provided me excellent advice in resolving an employment agreement related to an acquisition of the company I worked for. She is very knowledgeable, asked me what I wanted to achieve with her services, provided excellent service to achieve those goals, and was very cognizant of fees. I recommend her for employment related services.
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19 Oct, 2022 by Gustavo orozco
Excellent experience from start to finish with the Hall Law Group. I received very thoughtful and forthright service. I would HIGHLY recommend them to friends and family. I would not HESITATE to employ their services in the future.
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13 Oct, 2022 by Elena temples
I had spent a week calling law firms all over the east bay, needing assistance with a trust. I hit one roadblock after another. Either the firms didn't return calls, wouldn't even give me a consult for 6 weeks, or reviewed the paperwork and just didn't want to be bothered. And then some were just flat out not nice. I was trying to sell property and I was working under some time constraints. I had zero expectations when I called Hall Law Group. They were probably my 20th phone call. Imagine my surprise when they put me right through to Angie their paralegal. I explained what I was trying to do. Right out of the gate, she said absolutely they could help. I sent over some paperwork that she requested. Before the day was over, she had advised me of the path forward, what they would be doing on their end, and scheduled a phone consultation with Attorney Mike Hall. I couldn't believe how quickly she had the process moving forward. Mike, as well as everyone on his team, have been just a breeze to work with. They are all genuinely nice people who are all great at what they do. They had our trust issue handled and it was so painless and hassle free. After reviewing some of our other trust documents, Mike had the foresight to advise that we handle some items now, that we would have had to return to complete later down the line. I highly recommend them for Trust and Probate help. Thank you to everyone at Hall Law Group for all of your help.
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12 Oct, 2022 by Amalia davila
They’ve been my go to attorneys for years and do a great job!
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05 Oct, 2011 by Nancy
Mahsa Gholami was part of the team that worked on my case, She kept me informed at all times and knew everything about my case. Between her and Mr Bonjour my case was a great success . I would recommend her if ever in need of legal representation.
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02 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I am so pleased to write this review for Tod. I was recommended to Garcia & Gurney by a friend of mine. I was in need of a lawyer and had exhausted all viable lawfirms that were on my list. I'm so happy to have found Tod. He was exactly what I was looking for and needed. He was so kind, thorough and patient with me. Having never been in a situation such as this, I did not know what to expect. Tod and his teams meticulous preparation enabled me to move forward with my suit with confidence and certainty. The result was more than I had expected and I am thrilled. I would recommend Tod and his firm to those who are unfortunate enough to be in this situation. He truly cares, knows the law and will get you the help you need.
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07 Nov, 2011 by Nandini chakravarti
I am from Delhi, India and would like to get in touch with Anoop Judge.Would appreciate if any contact telephone numer or email adress can be shared. my name in Nandini (Chankravarti) Ghosh and we studied in college together. I am reachable at +91.98106.33174 and email
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03 Oct, 2013 by Jay
I had a complex third party assignment case, and Phillip really came up with good solutions. I rate attorneys on knowledge, responsiveness, integrity, and the ability to think on their feet, and Phillip possesses all of these qualities. I will definitely hire him in the future, if the need arises.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Xuming fan
It’s a miracle! I was pulled over and charged with DUI in my personal car on July 23rd, even worse is I am a CDL driver. The very probable outcome would be CDL suspension, tough DMV hearing, IID installed, SR22 insurance pay, DUI Fine, and the worst, unemployment and get stuck in the miserable condition for a couple of years. Thanks be to God, I came across those real comments and cases like what I am writing down here and the details and descriptions convinced me. I did only one correct thing the next day: call Gorelick Law Office. It turns out a surprise conviction: wet reckless driving, no CDL suspension, no DMV hearing, no IID, no SR 22 insurance… I am wondering now maybe Lynn and Teresa could possibly have been able to dismiss my case if I had tried all my best. Reach out to Gorelick office, talk to Teresa, 100% trust Lynn, follow the advice and try your best, you will make it! Never drink and drive again!
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14 May, 2024 by William ulmer
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24 Apr, 2024 by Jorge rivas
I am extremely grateful for Lynn’s exceptional representation in my second DUI case. Lynn’s expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Their strategic approach and attention to detail resulted in a successful outcome for me. I highly recommend Lynn to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable lawyer. Thank you Lynn for your outstanding work!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Xuming fan
It’s a miracle! I was pulled over and charged with DUI in my personal car on July 23rd, even worse is I am a CDL driver. The very probable outcome would be CDL suspension, tough DMV hearing, IID installed, SR22 insurance pay, DUI Fine, and the worst, unemployment and get stuck in the miserable condition for a couple of years. Thanks be to God, I came across those real comments and cases like what I am writing down here and the details and descriptions convinced me. I did only one correct thing the next day: call Gorelick Law Office. It turns out a surprise conviction: wet reckless driving, no CDL suspension, no DMV hearing, no IID, no SR 22 insurance… I am wondering now maybe Lynn and Teresa could possibly have been able to dismiss my case if I had tried all my best. Reach out to Gorelick office, talk to Teresa, 100% trust Lynn, follow the advice and try your best, you will make it! Never drink and drive again!
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16 Aug, 2024 by Mike larry
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22 Aug, 2024 by Damon m
Jessie is amazing avoid Austin tho
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17 Jul, 2024 by Belinda david
I'm so grateful to have had Caroline and her associates support me with a challenging divorce and child custody agreements. Caroline Ham is the fierce lawyer you want on your side!
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12 Jul, 2024 by Octavio vera alvarez
El mentado garcia muy prepotente piensa que todos los casos va a agarrar. Todos tenemos derecho de ver con quien nos convienen hacer un trato. Dice tener más de 40 años de experiencia y no saber dar precios eso de dame 5 mil dolares y luego te pediré más.. No te desesperes busca información sobre tu caso así como lo hice yo no tube que regalarle el dinero a ese garcia. Será muy bueno o no pero yo no ago tratos con ese tipo de jente. Thomsom muy profesional y paciente. Fui con otro abogado y trabaja en la fiscalia y me dijo que el iba a ser honesto qué yo no ocupaba de regalar dinero que con un defensor público era más que suficiente. para arreglar mi caso y así fue el caso fue anulado.
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30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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30 Mar, 2019 by Kristen koeller
Nick Tooliatos and his team have been beyond supportive with my father's conservatorship. They are caring, precise, and have helped to keep me on track with my dad's care and support. Nick has been mindful to minimize unnecessary costs and offered expert advice that has lessened the stress on my family and me. For years, as my dad declined, I was told that it was nearly impossible to get conservatorship for a loved one, but Nick and his team made it happen. Thank God they did because my dad is in a much better place now. I highly recommend Nick and am grateful for his support and expertise.
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22 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
I was excited to start working with Kelly about adjusting my immigration status, however; very soon I realized that everything is handled in a not professional way. She barely responded to my emails and we had to nag her to check my emails. As an immigrant struggling with status adjustment process in COVID times, this was a very unpleasant and stressful situation for me. Please save your time and find a responsive lawyer that will handle you and your case seriously.
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11 Jul, 2018 by Arun
I stepped into Kelly’s Pleasanton office with my family without an appointment and she was kind enough to advice on the duration of stay legally possible in the United States. Her expertise to quickly analyze the facts and give an expert recommendation is awesome. Once again thank you Kelly and Team!
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07 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
I got Kelly's information from my friend. Kelly is very knowledgeable on green card process. She is very patient and explained to me with options and recommendations in a professional and efficient way. She helped my mom to enter US successfully. Highly recommend her.
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You

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.

Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.

When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?

Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:

  • Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
  • Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
  • Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
  • Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
  • Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.

What Does a Business Lawyer Do?

Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:

  • Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
  • Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
  • Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
  • Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
  • Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.

How Are Business Lawyers Paid?

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:

  • Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
  • Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
  • Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.

The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.

How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:

  • The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
  • The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
  • The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.

It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.

Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer

Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:

  1. What is your experience with businesses like mine?
    Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry.
  2. What services do you offer?
    Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution.
  3. What are your fees, and how do you bill?
    Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer.
  4. How do you handle conflicts of interest?
    Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business.
  5. Can you provide references from other business clients?
    Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism.
  6. 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.

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