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08 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Helped me through one of the free virtual legal services programs he runs and have found him to be very very helpful and knowledgeable in all civil matters. He consistently goes out of his way to answer any questions. Highly recommend him not only for his skills but great attitude to help. I am keeping my name anonymous as my case is ongoing but will reveal my name once I am done. Thanks Cameron for your services to the people in need. Sand....M
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30 Oct, 2015 by Johanna
It was a pleasure working with Cameron. Before hiring him, I called around to 10 different attorneys and got the run around. Most didn't answer their phone or have time to talk with me since it was a Friday afternoon, others told me "Please bring in a $5,000 retainer and then we'll talk." Finally, I came across Cameron Day. He actually answered his phone (the only attorney out of 10) and made time to talk with me and answer my questions right then and there. He also scheduled for us to meet on the following Monday, and after meeting with Cameron I was sure he is the person that I want on my side as I go through this financially and emotionally stressful phase of my life i.e. child support and child custody. Cameron is extremely knowledgeable and easy to communicate with, bills fairly and reasonably and responds quickly to call and emails. To make a long story short, we ended up winning everything we were asking for. I would highly recommend Cameron. Don't do it alone, he is the best man for the job!!!
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26 Aug, 2015 by Jason
Cameron has represented me for just a little while and he has made significant strides in helping me modify my child support and visitation. More than previous representation.
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10 Jul, 2019 by Scott
Gleb worked for my company, Edges Electrical Group, LLC, for over six years in a General Counsel capacity. He has been diligent, responsive, knowledgeable, and extremely business minded. Gleb has good integrity and is a pleasure to work with. His legal services come with my highest recommendation.
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02 Jul, 2019 by Bob
Gleb has worked as our legal counsel for 4 years and always contributed his excellent qualities: Trustworthy, reliability, proficiency, accuracy, communication skills...and much more. Whoever enlists his help will be receiving a valuable asset.
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02 May, 2013 by Steve
Gleb did a great job advising me about contract terms for employment and incentive agreements in a new venture. His response was efficient and his language recommendations amidst complicated relationships was both sensitive and precise.
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05 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
As an immigrant, he has first hand experience with the system and how to navigate it. Has a passion for immigration law. Definitely worthy of your consideration if you have an immigration issue.
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20 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
My wife and I had great experience working with Sewnet Degu for the entire green card process. Everything was so well organized and he is so knowledgeable and professional that we felt secure and confident from the first to the last step.
We got to work with him and were amazed by his professional attitude, responsiveness, support, empathy and more than anything, the level of knowledge about the immigration law.
Thank you again!
Edward
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29 Mar, 2017 by Misrak
My niece and I choosing the law offices of Sewnet to represent my niece was the best decision that we could have taken.
Sewnet is a warm and nice person . He is highly talented and very good lawyer. We are truly grateful for his hard work and guidance . He is also well-versed in U.S Immigration policy, and keeps up with the latest trends in immigration law. From my first conversion with him, I immediately become aware of his integrity and commitment and moreover the passion he has for his work. God sends angels in different forms for my family. and attorney Sewnet is one of them. He is an awesome person who is always willing to go extra mile, he is always supportive, caring and understanding. He is an excellent lawyer, very professional and knowledgeable.
He always return my calls or emails whenever I had a question or concern, even when I had to talk to him during his days off. It is so nice to be able to express your concerns to an attorney and have things explained to you without being rushed or bombarded with terms you don’t understand. My family is very pleased with Sewnet. I highly recommended the law offices of Sewnet for all immigration issues.
SEWNET IS SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!
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14 May, 2019 by Adi
I worked with Andrew on a case for a good 18 months. After working with him for extended period of time, I have a very clear idea about Andrew and here is a summary of what I found:
1) Extremely strong lawyer: his work including is simply unbelievable; to say the least. He is very knowledgably about everything has to do with law and legal matters. He never failed to impress me every time he drafts some paperwork and never failed to impress me on phone calls. The advice you get from Andrew are extremely valuable.
2) Very honest person: Andrew’s is extremely honest and he never ever tried to do work (like many other lawyers) that has little value to me even though he could benefit from it. He was always putting my interests before his interests, and this happened in dozens of scenarios.
3) Unbelievable writing skills: it is well-known that lawyers’ writings and choice of words are excellent, but Andrew is at a different level. I was employed for many companies in the last 10 years and I worked with many lawyers on various contracts. Andrew is way better than anyone I worked with by a massive margin.
4) Hardworking: he is always available, and always respond within a very short period of time. He replies to emails after hours, and even after midnight.
5) Very nice person: I met Andrew couple of times in person and I had a great time with him. This is a person you would live to spend time with, and you would definitely like to work with him on anything.
6) Very smart: he is very intelligent, and has a wide understanding of modern technologies. I have met lawyers that you need to explain to them terms from my industry. In Andrew’s case, he was so aware of our industry thoroughly and we did not need to spend time to educate him on anything. Furthermore, he has deep analytical skills that came handy in many situations. It is critical to work with a highly intelligent lawyer, and Andrew has that in him. It would have been so counterproductive to spend time explaining every detail to him, he knew everything.
I highly recommend working with Andrew, he is unbelievable lawyer. I think I was very lucky to work with him, and I recommend anyone to hire Andrew. He has it all given my experience.
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15 Jun, 2016 by Tae bum
My company, a Fortune 200 biotech company, hired Andrew not only for his specialized expertise in both patent litigation and patent procurement, but also for his advanced technical knowledge. After retaining him, Andrew quickly and thoroughly grasped our complex technology that combined life sciences, engineering, and material sciences. He then analyzed multiple competitor patents and evaluated their potential impact on this technology. We were pleased when Andrew provided us with clear, detailed, and useful opinions on these patents, thus providing guidance for our future research and business efforts. Importantly, Andrew delivered these opinions within a tight budget and time-frame, all without compromising quality.
As in-house counsel, I was Andrew’s primary client for this matter. I believe Andrew’s experience, skill, and knowledge, both in the technical and legal domains, were critical in delivering this high quality of work product. Moreover, Andrew was able to work seamlessly with members of the legal team at various levels, as well as with the responsible business executive. Our team was very impressed with Andrew’s work, and I would unequivocally recommend Andrew to others for all manner of patent-related work.
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08 Jun, 2016 by Shane
I worked with Andrew on patent litigation defending several large well-known companies. I found Andrew’s work to be efficient and effective. Plus, he is a pleasure to work with. Now, I am in-house intellectual property counsel. I have recommended that we hire Andrew for at least one litigation matter and would not hesitate to recommend him to my company or other companies looking to hire an intellectual property litigator.
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02 Feb, 2024 by Tiffany
Mr. Rose represented me on a property issue during my divorce that was quite stressful. He is extremely professional, respectful of my time and budget, and went above and beyond representing me in this matter. Mr. Rose is honest, straightforward, and passionate. Not only an exceptional attorney, but person as well. He is a man of integrity, and I felt extremely fortunate to have him as my representation. I highly recommend Mr. Rose! I cannot say enough good things about him.
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31 Jan, 2024 by Nick
Mr Rose has provided me with service on numerous occasions and I am satisfied to a point where he is my go to lawyer for any legal needs. He will help you feel confident and guides the case well in letagating the best outcome. Phillip Rose has made me feel confident in being a landlord foe over a decade. I would highly recommend him everyone who's looking to hire a lawyer. Honest professional that's easy to work with. Thank you Mr Rose
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02 Apr, 2013 by Jona
I am writing this review in lieu of my positive experience in retaining Attorney Phillip B. Rose. I have a most recent Unlawful Detainer Case as a Home Owner that was scheduled for Trial. I made all efforts necessary in searching for an eviction attorney who could take on my case. Among the long list of attorneys and after so many phone calls I found Atty. Phillip Rose through his interaction on legal issues panel on AVVO. I checked his company website to find out more information on what he can do for his clients. His LinkedIn profile also exhibits outstanding Curriculum Vitae and therefore I have every confidence in hiring him as my attorney. He has proven expertise in eviction defense and has gained successful Trials in a variety of high-profile cases.
Unlike many other attorney offices where it is hard to get hold of the attorney himself, Mr. Phillip Rose was actually the one who answered my phone call on a late Friday afternoon. He took the time in listening as I explained my case in details. He is not like other attorneys who would immediately say “Sorry, I can’t help you”. In a world we live in where kindness, humility, and virtue are often taken for granted it is hard to find one like Atty. Phillip Rose who is willing to go an extra mile in helping out a client. As I journey through life’s challenges I have learned from this latin word SINE ARS SCIENTIA NIHIL EST meaning “Knowledge without humanism is nothing”. Atty. Phillip Rose has shown that he has a good heart and a compassionate nature for his client. Even when I told him that my finances are limited he showed eagerness to help without hesitation. Among numerous positive attributes of Atty. Phillip Rose he is also very comfortable to work with. He is confident, dependable, resourceful, and possess great professionalism in developing factual information and in presenting my case to Court. Besides providing expedite client service while having a sound judgment he always responds in a timely manner. Through Atty. Phillip Rose’s successful negotiation with the Plaintiff my case did not have to go to Trial and thereby giving me a more favorable outcome. He always looks out for his client’s best interest.
I am pleased and very satisfied in retaining Atty. Phillip B. Rose and therefore I highly recommend him and his law firm PBR Legal.
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06 Jun, 2013 by Ryan
As a founder and working VP of a small high tech company, I have been working with the law offices of Joseph Durante since 2004. My involvement with Mr. Durante has been in the area of business contract, software licenses agreement both domestically and internationally. Mr. Durante’s vast knowledge of business and international law has been instrumental in our day-to-day business. Also his wisdom and advice has helped us with shaping our strategy and decision making process. I am grateful for Mr. Durante’s services.
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05 Jun, 2013 by St
Mr. Durante has represented my company and myself for the last 25 years on many cases regarding our real estate transactions. He has negotiated many complex CMBS loans and bank loans as well as corporate and land development for us. He always provide superior and unprecedented client service from start to finish. During the course
of working with Mr. Durante, I always feel as though my matter is
being treated as a priority. He promptly responds to my
communications, even outside normal business hours. And he goes the
extra mile to help me obtain a positive resolution.
He has excellent communication and
people abilities and he can handle
anything and quite brilliantly too. He's very secure and very
knowledgeable in many aspects of law.
He has always offered me unparalleled support during what most people would consider
to be a stressful landlord/tenant dispute. I love how Mr. Durante goes out of his way
to explain the legal stuff so that I can provide the correct
information to them. I also love how he keeps me informed and go
beyond fair when it comes to billing. I am extremely
impressed with the level of competency he has shown me.
I would confidently refer colleagues, friends, and family to Mr. Durante
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05 Jun, 2013 by Henry
Joseph is the best. Joseph has a vast working knowledge of the Law, more specifically in Real Estate and Business Law. For someone who is as unfamiliar with the law as I, Joseph is a blessing, because he is able to walk you through the entire process and to explain it in a way to make it understandable to the average person. Joseph clearly explains your options and is able to provide a road map of how he believes a case will go, from there you can intelligently make your decision. He is also not afraid to tell you when he thinks you're making a bad decision.
Joseph is one of the most honest and genuine people I know.
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16 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Daniel is a good listener, and understands law very well. He is friendly, and takes the time to understand what you're saying. He is the real deal.
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27 Dec, 2020 by Vyagale
Excellent Attorney. He is extremely helpful and goes beyond the call of duty to help his clients. He has been instrumental in helping me establish my production company. He also helps me with any and all of my contracts negotiations as needed for various projects.
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10 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I had a contract question to consult with a lawyer to see if it can be brought to court, so I came to Avvo to see if I can find a local lawyer who has practice in this area. I called Daniel Shafer and asked my question. He was very patient and lay down all possibilities he thought it could be. He suggested me to first work out other ways before bringing it to the court, and explained the reasons for each of the choices clearly. I'll try the other ways he suggested and if not working and need to go to court, I'll have him as my first choice of lawyer I'm going to hire.
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26 Jun, 2017 by Rob
Consulted with Josh on a business transaction and he provided succinct, spot-on advice. As it turns out, Josh's advice was so good that I decided that I didn't need to hire an attorney. But that just goes to show that Josh is not out take your money; he is really interested in helping you out. So if you need a transaction or litigation attorney, I would recommend talking to Josh before you hand your money over to someone else.
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14 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Borger has been our corporate attorney since 2012. He has been helping us with all client and employment contracts. His expertise in numerous areas of our business has been extremely valuable to our organization. In addition, his sincere care and attention has been exceptional!
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12 Jun, 2017 by Janet
Josh provided me with great insight that helped me move forward with a tricky employment situation. He is smart, thorough, and very well-informed.
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13 Apr, 2015 by Michael
I am a business owner and I have worked with Mark for the several years. We have a complex business model and he has helped talk us through many scenarios impacting our company. Mark is able to explain the intricacy and complexity of the law and make it understandable and actionable. Mark is extremely personable and is always very patient in walking us through his thoughts on how to help us. Whenever we reach out to Mark, we know we are receiving the best legal advice possible.
Mark is always very responsive and his team is very helpful as well. Mark is one the of the best investments we have made in helping our business!
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02 Mar, 2015 by Vijay
Mark is a very experienced and capable corporate attorney who has helped our company greatly by quickly understanding conflicts and bringing people with competing interests together to resolve them. He was able to quickly understand the goals of each individual involved, their common and differing interests with the rest of the team and accordingly maneuver the discussions to a amicable conclusion. I high recommend him for any company seeking to engage a good corporate attorney to guide it through corporate and legal commitments and issues.
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02 Mar, 2015 by Vijay
Mark is a very experienced and capable corporate attorney who has helped our company greatly by quickly understanding conflicts and bringing people with competing interests together to resolve them. He was able to understand the goals of each individual involved, their common and differing interests with the rest of the team and accordingly maneuver the discussions to an amicable conclusion. I high recommend him for any company seeking to engage a good corporate attorney to guide it through corporate and legal commitments and issues.
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29 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
I have worked with Derryl Molina with numerous clients. All of them are very happy with her knowledge, patience, compassion and responsiveness. I have always found her to really care for her clients and will go the extra mile to make sure they are taken care of.
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24 Oct, 2013 by Diane
Derryl is one of the most efficient and trustworthy lawyers out there. She asks great questions, is organized, is well-versed in her field, priced very reasonably, is thorough, is friendly and compassionate. If there is anything that Derryl was not sure of, she always researched it thoroughly instead of doing what other lawyers tended to do; "make up" the answer. I have worked with many lawyers over the years for various reasons and I have to say, honestly, she is one of the best! She handled my prenuptial agreement, my living trust, my health care directive, my power of attorney, my will etc. and I highly recommend her to people who need these type of services. I have had nothing but positive experiences with Derryl and I am grateful for her services and expertise.
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24 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Derryl Molina did a terrific job preparing a living trust for our family. She explained complicated concepts and answered our questions thoroughly in terms we could understand. Derryl is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares about her clients. She is very dedicated to doing the best for her clients and is willing to go the extra mile for them. Our Family highly recommends Derrly Molina to anyone seeking help with wills and trusts.
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10 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous
Tim and his staff were very helpful and informative with helping me set-up my trust
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03 Apr, 2012 by Tim
Tim demonstrated excellent knowledge of the law’s requirements regarding our project, including contract issues, design and, construction aspects, delineating scope of work and additional services, invoicing, and documentation. The judgment was completely in our favor, with all requested compensation granted, and no appeals.
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02 Apr, 2012 by Lynda
Tim helped us to resolve an issue regarding my parents trust. I was very happy with the outcome and always felt comfortable with advice he gave us to help resolve this issue. In my opinion Tim was always fair and honest with us.
If I am ever in need of any legal help in the future I would most definitely consult with Tim again.
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30 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
John Daley assisted me twice. Once with my mother's estate after the estate attorney who wrote her trust said she no longer took on new clients. Mr. Daley resolved the issues with one visit. I later used him to write a trust for my wife and I. It was very thorough and we were very satisfied.
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24 Mar, 2016 by Bernie
He worked with me to make a trust for me as my previous trust was made in Idaho and did not work here in CA. He gave me as must time as I needed and make sure I understood all of the legalese terms and that my trust was exactly what I wanted.
I highly recommend Mr.John Daly.
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01 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
John took care of both my and my wife's living trusts. He was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to us as we went through the process. John is very knowledgable and it was great to have him to guide us through
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30 Oct, 2018 by Russell
I have hired Ferguson Law Group several times over the past 10 years, for tasks ranging from contract review, general estate planning consultations, to the preparation of my family's estate planning documents. Others that I have referred to Ferguson Law Group have engaged them for help with probate, tenants-in-common agreements, and trust and estate planning issues.
Adam and his associates have always provided expert advice for a reasonable fee. When I initially engaged with this practice I was looking for help with a trust and he tried to talk me into a (much less expensive) will because he didn't think I needed a trust at that time. I know that I can always trust Adam to provide me with the most cost effective solution.
I have also referred family members and many clients to Adam for assistance, and have always heard back that their experience was consistent with mine. I consider Adam and his team to be a valuable asset to myself, my family, and my tax firm.
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18 May, 2017 by David
Adam helped our mother set up her trust, though we had very little involvement during the process, when she passed away is was very apparent why she selected Adam as her attorney. She had numerous properties and complicated dealings, things she was passionate about but none of her children were. She knew this about us, and from our experience with Adam she made sure to convey to him exactly how she wanted things handled. It was easy for all of us, and if your personal goal is to show your family how much you care about them, hire Adam and his team. Thank you Adam, John and Janelle, you were wonderful.
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10 May, 2017 by Joanna
Extremely knowledgeable, patient, respectful and absolutely brilliant at composing legal correspondence. Adam is an excellent attorney at both preparing legal documents to avoid complications and litigating to help resolve complications.
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26 Jul, 2014 by Chris neumeyer
When I was in-house with a major global tech firm, I was often in charge of retaining and supervising outside counsel and I repeatedly retained Ron's firm and worked closely with him on various lawsuits concerning contracts, patents and other matters. Ron's extremely bright, understands the client's objectives and skillful at achieving them in the most effective manner. I look forward to working with him in the future.
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20 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Ron and his team did a fantastic job for us in a patent litigation lawsuit. He worked hard, had great strategies and communicated with the team throughout the process.
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11 Feb, 2016 by Bryan
Britten is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful patent lawyers I have ever encountered. I've found that he has a knack for looking at a complex idea and extracting what can be the basis for a patent. But what sets him apart form the rest is his sensitivity to the budget. He'll get you just what you need for the job - no more no less.
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01 Feb, 2016 by Rohit
It all started back in December 2013 when I filed a Provisional Patent. I worked on the project and planned to file a Utility Patent before the Provisional Patent expired in December 2014. Due to the complexity and amount of work needed to file a Utility Patent and no prior experience, I started to look for someone who could help me complete the filing process. The cost of filing patent is generally very high for an individual inventor.
I read an article in San Jose Mercury news describing Lincoln Law School of San Jose that helps out people like me. I immediately contacted them and they accepted helping me out. I was in touch with an outstanding individual, Mr. Britten Sessions who undertook the responsibility of filing a Utility Patent on my behalf. The deadline for filing was almost on us and I had serious doubts if things could be done in a couple of weeks time. I was expecting that my Provisional Patent will expire and I shall have a new filing date with the Utility Patent.
To my surprise, Britten Session and his team pulled off the filing ON TIME, including digitally redrawing all my diagrams! Since then I have been in constant contact with Britten Sessions as the patent process has been progressing. The application got allowance in mid 2015, and a continuation of claims. The paperwork for both allowance and continuation of claims was done shortly afterwards. Now I am waiting for the final outcome!
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24 Aug, 2014 by Richard
Attorney Sharmi Shah is extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable in legal matters. She was able to analyze my legal situation and was able to explain, in layman terms, the ramifications and options during each step. Her advice was always well thought out and designed to minimize any potential issues. She was ardent and authoritative in representing me. I firmly believe that with Ms. Shah's help, I was able to achieve the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Ms. Shah when you're in need of legal representation.
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20 Aug, 2014 by John
Ms. Sharmi Shah is an Amazing Attorney!
She is ever so conscientious, hardworking, understanding, professional, quick, powerful and passionate for justice and all things fair. Expert and strong in her legal knowledge, she does not back down to anyone while defending my rights and protecting me.
I highly recommend Sharmi to anyone looking for the very best legal representative possible. She represents me at all times with care and dedication and goes above and beyond to protect me in one of the most difficult times of my life involving family, real estate and litigation.
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10 Mar, 2015 by Chad
I have worked with Summer on several Real Estate transactions and she does a wonderful job of listening to the objective and laying out a game plan moving forward. Always quick to respond and very informative on the objective at hand. I would definitely recommend Summer again.
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24 Feb, 2015 by Jamey robinson
Summer was instrumental in the purchase of a small CA Card Room in 2010. There were both local and government agencies (CA DOJ, CA Gaming Commission, City Counsel, ABC, Local Police Department, City Planning, etc) to work with to ensure a smooth transition for the purchase of the highly governed industry. The Purchase Contracts Summer put in place added extra protection from a seller that was not 100% forthcoming in financial obligations associated with the business. Although Summer was not initially up to speed on all the rules and regulations associated with CA Gaming Laws and purchasing and existing license, she was an expert in no time. With the help of Summer, we were approved in record time and our new business was up and running within 10 months (in a standard 18 month approval process).
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09 Jun, 2023 by Velda lovato
Excellent Attorney who really cares about his clients
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11 Dec, 2018 by Noah ethan pilkerton
Mr. Zuchowski was a kind and courteous person as my mother and I arrived (my mother wanted someone qualified to read a legal statement and explain it to her) and she came back and said he was "very nice.. he told me everything I needed to know. [Mr. Zuchowski] led me through the document and now I know [what to do with the document]."
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08 Jan, 2021 by Pat
Michael Shea, Jr was referred to me by one of his happy clients; since then, I've referred friends and family to him. His ilk is from another era—the advice, direction, and professionalism are reminiscent of The Greatest Generation. There is not a higher compliment than that!
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02 May, 2019 by Nancy
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Shea & Shea on two separate car accident cases. The entire team, including Michael Shea Jr., are incredibly professional, knowledgeable, respectful, easily accessible, and always quick to respond to any and every question. They regularly go above and beyond to help with all of your legal needs, and they’re also very kind, empathetic people who understand the stress, pain, and trauma you’re dealing with. They handle serious/catastrophic injury cases, and have bent over backwards to help me at every turn - both times! I can’t recommend Shea & Shea highly enough. I’m more than pleased with their help and thrilled with the outcome of my cases.
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03 Jan, 2024 by Stuart
A few years ago, my wife and I came to Attorney Vincent Tran’s Office for the preparation of an Estate Planning Portfolio. With an impressive knowledge, dedication, and professionalism, Attorney Tran explained all details of the contents of this portfolio in simple terms for us to understand before signatures. All necessary documents were then successfully submitted to the Santa Clara County Recorder. We fully recommend Attorney Tran to anyone who needs an outstanding expert in Estate Planning.
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27 Feb, 2013 by Michael
I met Attorney Tran to do my living trust. I was a bit nervous because I have never been to a law office before, but Attorney Tran turned out to be super friendly; down to earth, and knows the law very well. He bought up issues I never thought could be possible.
His fees were much more reasonable than I expected. Even after everything was done; literally months later, I called up to ask for clarification, and Attorney Tran contacted me immediately and responded to answer my questions. What a professional!
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11 May, 2018 by Lisa
I hired Harmony to advise me on a new business venture. We focused our initial work on contract terms, IP protection, and overall business structure. She was insightful. I really appreciated when she shared many perspectives and options for me to consider - some that I had not been privy to prior to working with her. She was open minded to my need to be creative, and always direct on what option would be best for me given my goals. She has a great sense of humor and a deep drive to help women be at the top of their game in business and in life. She takes the client relationship very seriously, is honest about turnaround time, is a great communicator (email and phone as well as in person), and overall a great partner. I will be hiring her again for more consultation and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a passionate, honest, ethical and super smart lawyer!
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04 May, 2018 by Rhonda
Ms. Oswald helped me convert my LLC to a corporation, handling all the documentation and walking me through my responsibilities as a CEO. She is competent, communicative, prompt and friendly. It was a great experience and I highly recommend her.
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02 Jan, 2014 by Chris neumeyer
I have known Alfredo for over a decade and worked with him many times. When I served as Director of the Legal Dept at a global tech company, we retained Alfredo repeatedly as outside counsel to assist us with patent litigation, AR collection, bankruptcy and other matters and he, and his colleagues, consistently provided us with excellent work product and outstanding client service. He knows the law, is very careful, attentive and responsive. I recommend him without reservations.
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14 Nov, 2014 by Ann
We feel so grateful and lucky to find Justine Lescoart to help us on a dispute, which eventually developed into a legal suit against us with a contractor, who's very difficult and unreasonable to deal with. There are a lot of interactions between us and the contractor before we brought Justine on board and the issue was tricky. Justine is very sharp and smart, and works with us with great patience and efficiency. At the later stage of the dispute, the contractor even suited us and trying to cost us a fortune. Justine treats our case as if she's fighting for her own and always puts our best interest into the first priority throughout the case, and always be thoughtful and persistent to find the most cost-efficient way to get us out of the case at each step of the stage, with this super non-cooperative counterparty. In the end, thanks to Justine - she helped us close the case clean and tidy with a satisfactory result. We are forever thankful to Justine!
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01 May, 2013 by Shawn
jimmy was recommended to me by my bail bondsman, and though i could not afford to hire a lawyer he contacted the court to help get some information i could not, and he gave me advice about showing up to my trial. thanks jimmy!
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26 Apr, 2013 by Jennifer
Damian has represented me on 2 very different cases. I find his writing to be superb, and since he used to have a law appearance business, he knows everyone down at the courthouse. Consequently, he often has a good feel for how a judge is going to decide on a particular motion.
One of my cases was a fairly routine car accident case (this was before he streamlined his practice to primarily civil litigation). He brought the matter to a swift conclusion, and I got a settlement check for my troubles.
The other case was a HUGE employment case with a Fortune 500 Company in Silicon Valley. While I cannot discuss the case details, I was very pleased with the outcome.
Damian is a master at finding obscure bits of law that other lawyers overlook. This, along with his brilliant writing, gives him an edge.
I highly recommend him for all your civil litigation matters.
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04 Jan, 2012 by Ruben
Very helpful service by Robert Browning helped me to solve some of my most crucial probems.
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25 Jul, 2013 by Sheila
Our family is involved in many different business aspects. David fits into all of them. He is easy to talk to. He gets things done quickly. He always returns call in a very timely matter, sometimes even on his vacation. David has introduced us to other professionals and has a great networking team. He can take the frustration away from complicated situations by being creative and positive. On the personal side, he is compassionate and has a sense of humor. Let's just say, he gets it.
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12 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
If you've ever talked or had any interaction with attorney Shen, you will know how nice, patient and professional she is. I'm so gratefully that she handled my case. She's very smart and her logic is so clear, which made the case end up smoothly. Her charges are minimum compared to the high quality work she achieved. Ms. Shen is an attorney with outstanding professional skills, clear logic and high EQ, and like a friend you can communicate with and learn from. All of these points make her really stand out. Thus I highly recommend her if you are searching for an attorney you can rely on, she's the top choice! :)
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21 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Cathy was our company attorney for many years. She prepared and handled our SEC filings with timeliness and complete accuracy. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a business attorney.
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08 Aug, 2013 by Chris n
I think the world of her ,Amanda is very cool and calm when you talk with her she really listened to the facts in the case and i feel like she put 110% into my case when she was representing me she made me feel like every thing was going to come out excellent or she would fight to get the best sentence she could for me she can be trusted and you can believe in her I think she is the best lawyer in San Jose and one day she is going to be recognized for it as well I would recommend her to anyone that wants to have a good shot in your case
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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:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
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. -
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.
