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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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17 Jul, 2024 by Carlos chavez
Carmen Rosas is an incredible professional attorney. I was blessed and fortunate to have found her to prepare our family Living Trust, not only is she an experienced, effective legal expert but a caring warm person, sensitive to her clients needs.
I felt as if I was talking to a friend. Carmen walked me through the process, and more than met all my expectations.
I also interacted with her office staff and was impressed by their courtesy and quick response.
Being bilingual and bicultural her services are valuable and important to our community. I am referring her to family and friends. May God continue blessing Carmen, her staff and family.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Lazandra dial
I used Carmen Rosas for my estate planning. She made the process very easy. I appreciated her taking the extra time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend!!!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Prescilla young
Carmen makes the "impossible" happen! A few years back, I needed to legally take over a family responsibility from my mom to give her peace of mind. I Googled and hunted for a lawyer who could help me with this request. Finally, I found Carmen, who was able to bring a speedy resolution to our family estate. Carmen is knowledgeable, easy to work with, asks the right questions, then she makes magic happen! Thank you Carmen for resolving our case and giving my mom the best gift of all, peace of mind! I continue to refer my family and friends to Carmen. She is the best at what she does!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Abigail karver
I cannot express enough gratitude for Ilya Frangos at Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP. He was my lawyer during one of the most difficult times in my life after I suffered a dog bite to my lip. What started as a traumatic and painful experience was made bearable thanks to Ilya's unwavering support, guidance, and compassion.
From our very first meeting, I knew I was in the right hands. Ilya was not just a lawyer; he became a trusted ally and someone I could truly rely on. He listened with empathy, treated me with kindness, and never once made me feel like just another client. Every time I felt overwhelmed by the legal process, llya was there to reassure me and walk me through each step, with patience and clarity. His dedication was deeply moving, he truly cared about my well-being, both emotionally and physically.
Thanks to Ilya's expertise and relentless effort, we were able to reach a resolution that brought me a sense of justice and closure. I am forever grateful to him for turning such a painful situation into one where I felt empowered and heard.
If you're looking for someone who will fight for you with heart and skill, I wholeheartedly recommend llya Frangos. He is an incredible attorney and an even better human being.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Grkvzla
From start to finish, Constantine Tsagaris provided incredible support and expertise in the handling my personal injury claim. His genuine care for my wellbeing and that of my family was evident throughout our case. He navigated us through a complex legal process with skill and clarity, making sure we felt informed and empowered every step of the way. Constantine’s dedication and thoughtful guidance made a challenging situation so much more manageable. I am deeply grateful for all that he did for me and my family. If you’re in need of a compassionate and highly skilled attorney, Constantine is the one to trust.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Emily andrews
Chantel and the entire team at GFF&F are fantastic advocates and fighters. I am so grateful for their hard work, clear communication, and support which ended in a positive outcome for me and my auto accident case. No matter how big or small your case is, they put everything into honoring their clients and getting results! I would highly recommend GFF&F for any of your needs.
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24 Aug, 2024 by Ms latina
Steve Franco and his team were amazing! They communicated with me every step of the way. I never had to reach out to check on the status of my case. Plus he got me more than what I expected.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Eduardo alvarez
Excelente servicio y atención, son muy profesionales en lo qué hacen
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21 Aug, 2024 by Carmen hernandez
Muy eficientes amables , gracias por su ayuda .
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15 Oct, 2024 by Clyde weissman
10 Sep, 2024 by James bryant
08 Jul, 2024 by Sahil dhingra
Philip has all the qualities you would look for before hiring an Attorney. I have consulted other lawyers but Philip was the best one I ever came across.
Knowledge - 5 stars
Fee - 5 stars (very reasonable - won't rip you off like other lawyers)
Communication - 5 stars (Would listen and communicate in simple language so normal people can understand)
Getting a hold - 5 stars (He gave me his cell phone no and would always answer my call, You wouldn't want to hire a lawyer whom it would take a whole business day to reach)
Hope I would never have to hire a lawyer again but if I did, I would definitely go for Philip Barnett.
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17 Jul, 2024 by Carlos chavez
Carmen Rosas is an incredible professional attorney. I was blessed and fortunate to have found her to prepare our family Living Trust, not only is she an experienced, effective legal expert but a caring warm person, sensitive to her clients needs.
I felt as if I was talking to a friend. Carmen walked me through the process, and more than met all my expectations.
I also interacted with her office staff and was impressed by their courtesy and quick response.
Being bilingual and bicultural her services are valuable and important to our community. I am referring her to family and friends. May God continue blessing Carmen, her staff and family.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Lazandra dial
I used Carmen Rosas for my estate planning. She made the process very easy. I appreciated her taking the extra time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend!!!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Prescilla young
Carmen makes the "impossible" happen! A few years back, I needed to legally take over a family responsibility from my mom to give her peace of mind. I Googled and hunted for a lawyer who could help me with this request. Finally, I found Carmen, who was able to bring a speedy resolution to our family estate. Carmen is knowledgeable, easy to work with, asks the right questions, then she makes magic happen! Thank you Carmen for resolving our case and giving my mom the best gift of all, peace of mind! I continue to refer my family and friends to Carmen. She is the best at what she does!
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17 Jul, 2024 by Carlos chavez
Carmen Rosas is an incredible professional attorney. I was blessed and fortunate to have found her to prepare our family Living Trust, not only is she an experienced, effective legal expert but a caring warm person, sensitive to her clients needs.
I felt as if I was talking to a friend. Carmen walked me through the process, and more than met all my expectations.
I also interacted with her office staff and was impressed by their courtesy and quick response.
Being bilingual and bicultural her services are valuable and important to our community. I am referring her to family and friends. May God continue blessing Carmen, her staff and family.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Lazandra dial
I used Carmen Rosas for my estate planning. She made the process very easy. I appreciated her taking the extra time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend!!!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Prescilla young
Carmen makes the "impossible" happen! A few years back, I needed to legally take over a family responsibility from my mom to give her peace of mind. I Googled and hunted for a lawyer who could help me with this request. Finally, I found Carmen, who was able to bring a speedy resolution to our family estate. Carmen is knowledgeable, easy to work with, asks the right questions, then she makes magic happen! Thank you Carmen for resolving our case and giving my mom the best gift of all, peace of mind! I continue to refer my family and friends to Carmen. She is the best at what she does!
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17 Jul, 2024 by Carlos chavez
Carmen Rosas is an incredible professional attorney. I was blessed and fortunate to have found her to prepare our family Living Trust, not only is she an experienced, effective legal expert but a caring warm person, sensitive to her clients needs.
I felt as if I was talking to a friend. Carmen walked me through the process, and more than met all my expectations.
I also interacted with her office staff and was impressed by their courtesy and quick response.
Being bilingual and bicultural her services are valuable and important to our community. I am referring her to family and friends. May God continue blessing Carmen, her staff and family.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Lazandra dial
I used Carmen Rosas for my estate planning. She made the process very easy. I appreciated her taking the extra time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend!!!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Prescilla young
Carmen makes the "impossible" happen! A few years back, I needed to legally take over a family responsibility from my mom to give her peace of mind. I Googled and hunted for a lawyer who could help me with this request. Finally, I found Carmen, who was able to bring a speedy resolution to our family estate. Carmen is knowledgeable, easy to work with, asks the right questions, then she makes magic happen! Thank you Carmen for resolving our case and giving my mom the best gift of all, peace of mind! I continue to refer my family and friends to Carmen. She is the best at what she does!
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17 Jul, 2024 by Carlos chavez
Carmen Rosas is an incredible professional attorney. I was blessed and fortunate to have found her to prepare our family Living Trust, not only is she an experienced, effective legal expert but a caring warm person, sensitive to her clients needs.
I felt as if I was talking to a friend. Carmen walked me through the process, and more than met all my expectations.
I also interacted with her office staff and was impressed by their courtesy and quick response.
Being bilingual and bicultural her services are valuable and important to our community. I am referring her to family and friends. May God continue blessing Carmen, her staff and family.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Lazandra dial
I used Carmen Rosas for my estate planning. She made the process very easy. I appreciated her taking the extra time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend!!!
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06 Jan, 2024 by Prescilla young
Carmen makes the "impossible" happen! A few years back, I needed to legally take over a family responsibility from my mom to give her peace of mind. I Googled and hunted for a lawyer who could help me with this request. Finally, I found Carmen, who was able to bring a speedy resolution to our family estate. Carmen is knowledgeable, easy to work with, asks the right questions, then she makes magic happen! Thank you Carmen for resolving our case and giving my mom the best gift of all, peace of mind! I continue to refer my family and friends to Carmen. She is the best at what she does!
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07 Feb, 2016 by Robert case
I will hire on 2/8/16. Stay tuned...
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02 Oct, 2014 by Rich
I was in urgent need of an attorney to file a summons and complaint on my behalf in order for me to receive some unclaimed funds that I was entitled to being held in the Superior Court of Contra Costa County.
Paul was referred to me by a friend. I contacted Paul, he was on vacation but still handled my case that I consider over and above the call of duty. We communicated telephonically, by email and by fax and my lawsuit was submitted on time.. I left the country for a month and Paul continued to act on my behalf with the Court. When I returned Paul had it all in place for me to sign a Release and to receive the entire amount of unclaimed funds that I was entitled to.
I highly recommend Paul. He is knowledgeable, dependable and cost effective.
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01 Feb, 2012 by Anthony
Paul was a very knowledgeable attorney when he handled my manufactured home lawsuit. He is a man who puts his all into supporting and helping his clients with all sorts of useful information and directions to proceed in. He methodically investigates all existing material and info.
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18 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
After talking with Roxanne and another legal firm about my estate planning needs, I selected Roxanne because of the referral I received for her, her knowledge, her genuine and friendly rapport, and focus on getting the plan done. She did not make it a drawn out, rigorous process. She clearly presented my options in straightforward terms and kept the process moving. Her flat-rate was competitive. I enjoyed working with Roxanne and am happy to have her as a legal resource going forward. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again or refer her.
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31 Dec, 2015 by Alexander
Roxanne is great to work with. Not only does she know her stuff legally/technically, she has a wonderful way of working with you on this rather macabre topics. I mean who wants to talk about what happens after we get too sick or even pass away?! The process is clear and my responsibilities were easy to complete. We talked through various scenarios and options and I felt very comfortable and supported all the way. And everything is documented and memorialized in a binder so it's at hand when the time comes!
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17 Dec, 2015 by Vickie
Roxanne Jen was intelligent, informed, detail oriented, personable, and efficient. I ended up with a complete estate plan. I have since recommended her to others, and would definitely use her again myself.
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11 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Kathleen was very helpful during a very new experience. She helped me understand what was happening during my claim and kept me informed of all of my options. She did her homework and was completely prepared. Kathleen made a very stressful time less terrible. I would recommend Kathleen Panek and her firm, Knapp and Viola, to anyone who needs a guiding light through an unfortunate time.
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03 Dec, 2008 by Anonymous
Kathleen was very knowledgeable and great to work with.She took her time answering all my questions and kept me informed on everthing that was going on.I highly recommend her.She is the best and I promise you will not be dissapointed.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Maria teixeira
05 Oct, 2011 by Liza
I have dealt with Mr. Vale on many occasions and have found him to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, reliable and down to earth. He truly knows his stuff and has a real gift of being able to explain the complicated avenues of estate planning and trust execution in a way that anyone can understand. As a real estate professional, it is very important for me to know that who I refer my clients to will be well taken care of with the utmost professionalism & knowledge. Bob is all that and more. Personally, Bob has helped my family with our complicated estate plan and I would have no one else besides Bob handle it. Bob is a rare find and you will be lucky to have him as your lawyer. I highly recommend Robert Vale and his staff...they are the best!
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12 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
He clarified every aspect of the case and left nothing to chance.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Maria teixeira
15 Feb, 2024 by Y a
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05 Feb, 2024 by Michael w
Due to various changes in our life and laws, to update our living trust and will had been way overdue. We didn’t want to go back to the original attorney for updating. And didn’t know who the right attorney for us is, was the main reason of delay. Changing the attorney triggered a need to create RESTATEMENT of our existing living trust. We believe it is well worth the efforts.
After a long research, we chose attorney Ms. Yuka Merritt at Merritt Law. She did great services and job, provided us a very thorough and organized package with very fair fee.
She would accommodate the client wishes for the interface. In our case, we chose the most efficient way. All interfaces were through Zoom meeting, email and secured portal, except the final document signing at her office.
She explained all the pros and cons on the relevant living trust options based on the current laws and tax regulations in details; narrowed down the best options for us to choose. Since she charges on hourly basis, to minimize unnecessary chatting and do the homework certainly would help saving.
She was very efficient, and yet a very friendly, considerate and caring person. Even though we only knew two attorneys, it has been quite a different experience from our previous one. We are very thankful and happy with her work. We did sleep much better.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Eiko kanzaki
We cannot praise more highly our deep appreciation and praise for the excellent professional work of Yuka Ohashi Merritt. We were privileged to have her professional expertise and guidance as we needed to revise our estate plan that had not been revised since 1997. The process is complicated and requires much legal knowledge. Yuka is an excellent listener and patiently answered all of our questions and guided us through the process. It gives us great peace knowing that when the time comes when we will need this information that our affairs have been so brilliantly compiled and organized. We appreciate Yuka's humility, warmth, punctuality, organization, professional legal competence and intelligence.
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01 Aug, 2024 by Garrett kelly
Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough!
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29 Jul, 2024 by Kimberly chavez
Very helpful would definitely recommend attorney Cary Kletter.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Robin goh
I was mentally exhausted for one year and want to warn anyone who will be bothered by noise and cold & unresponsive landlord. This is a review for an apartment at 148 Southwood Ctr Apt 4, South San Francisco, rented from Cary Kletter of Kletter Law.
However, to be fair, here are some good things about the apartment.
The pros:
* lots of sunlight during the day and the whole house is well-lit with ceiling lights during the night.
* Washer/dryer is one of the best compared to other places. (Samsung front-load large size)
* Nice wood flooring throughout.
* Nice floor plan with no waste of space
* Tons of kitchen cabinets for storage
* Double-paned glasses cuts outs voices. (*but the building structure itself allows all kind of low-frequency sounds to pass through the walls)
* Good ventilation due to having a relatively stronger kitchen vent than normal and lots of windows
* Rent is relatively cheaper than the surrounding managed apartment considering its square footage and number of bedrooms
Here are the downsides of it that made me moved after living for a year
Unresponsive, unfriendly and very cold landlord (Cary Kletter, from Kletter Law)
* Always ignored my first few message inquiries and only responded after subsequent attempts days apart.
* Asked about electric car charging in garage, give an estimated cost of $400 and refused to give how he got the estimate. He falsely and unfriendly assumed I don’t want to pay for charging
* Complained to the landlord regarding the garage noise issue and he just acknowledged with a single cold sentence.
* Request for maintenance on dishwasher, team came once and said to order for parts and no follow up afterwards.
* Quoted $900 to $1600 deductions from security deposits for what should have been considered normal wear and tear for a few patched drilled holes.
* Sid the leasing agent was nice and courteous when helping us moving in but the landlord Cary, who handles any issue/inquiry during the lease, is not a nice person.
* In addition, beware as this landlord did not return the security deposit within 21 days after move-out and only mail the check one day late when a demand letter is sent.
Extremely poor noise insulation. I constantly have panic attacks for the past year and didn’t have good sleep on most nights. These are some of the example instances of noise I observed.
* People shouting on the street at 11 PM
* Garage downstairs vibrating the floor at 12 PM when neighbors get home
* The unit is on the path of airplane runways, and thus airplanes rumbles all day until 2 AM
* Car speeding with loud engine at 2 AM that awaken me
* Trash pickup truck beeping and making loud noise at 6 AM
* Cars alarm beeping every now and then
* Will hear any non-electric car passing by
* Washer regular draining cycle shake the whole house like it might fall apart.
* Hear every movement from neighbors next door despite them walking just normally.
* Hear cabinet slamming from next door despite they’re being closed normally.
* Music from neighbors downstairs and one-unit-away vibrates the floors and shared walls.
* Hear ravens fighting from the ceiling/rooftop
Other cons:
* Moldy smell that will not go away despite a dehumidifier and air purifiers running every day for the past year.
* It’s super cold most of the times as the thermal insulation is bad
* Strong jet fuel smell on non-windy days (about 4 weeks in total last year)
* Bathroom tap water occasionally flows reddish brown water every month. It happens during the first few minutes of turning on the tap and becomes clear afterwards.
* Marijuana smell that leaks through the building seams despite all windows closed
* 7-eleven truck unloading engine noise for an hour every 3 days
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01 Aug, 2024 by Garrett kelly
Cary is by far the most thorough, thoughtful, knowledgable, professional, and ethical lawyer I've ever worked with. With how expensive hiring legal representation can sometimes be, I always want to feel that my lawyer cares about me as a client and that I'm getting exceptional value. From day one I've always felt both from Cary. If you find yourself in need of legal support, I couldn't recommend Cary and his team enough!
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29 Jul, 2024 by Kimberly chavez
Very helpful would definitely recommend attorney Cary Kletter.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Robin goh
I was mentally exhausted for one year and want to warn anyone who will be bothered by noise and cold & unresponsive landlord. This is a review for an apartment at 148 Southwood Ctr Apt 4, South San Francisco, rented from Cary Kletter of Kletter Law.
However, to be fair, here are some good things about the apartment.
The pros:
* lots of sunlight during the day and the whole house is well-lit with ceiling lights during the night.
* Washer/dryer is one of the best compared to other places. (Samsung front-load large size)
* Nice wood flooring throughout.
* Nice floor plan with no waste of space
* Tons of kitchen cabinets for storage
* Double-paned glasses cuts outs voices. (*but the building structure itself allows all kind of low-frequency sounds to pass through the walls)
* Good ventilation due to having a relatively stronger kitchen vent than normal and lots of windows
* Rent is relatively cheaper than the surrounding managed apartment considering its square footage and number of bedrooms
Here are the downsides of it that made me moved after living for a year
Unresponsive, unfriendly and very cold landlord (Cary Kletter, from Kletter Law)
* Always ignored my first few message inquiries and only responded after subsequent attempts days apart.
* Asked about electric car charging in garage, give an estimated cost of $400 and refused to give how he got the estimate. He falsely and unfriendly assumed I don’t want to pay for charging
* Complained to the landlord regarding the garage noise issue and he just acknowledged with a single cold sentence.
* Request for maintenance on dishwasher, team came once and said to order for parts and no follow up afterwards.
* Quoted $900 to $1600 deductions from security deposits for what should have been considered normal wear and tear for a few patched drilled holes.
* Sid the leasing agent was nice and courteous when helping us moving in but the landlord Cary, who handles any issue/inquiry during the lease, is not a nice person.
* In addition, beware as this landlord did not return the security deposit within 21 days after move-out and only mail the check one day late when a demand letter is sent.
Extremely poor noise insulation. I constantly have panic attacks for the past year and didn’t have good sleep on most nights. These are some of the example instances of noise I observed.
* People shouting on the street at 11 PM
* Garage downstairs vibrating the floor at 12 PM when neighbors get home
* The unit is on the path of airplane runways, and thus airplanes rumbles all day until 2 AM
* Car speeding with loud engine at 2 AM that awaken me
* Trash pickup truck beeping and making loud noise at 6 AM
* Cars alarm beeping every now and then
* Will hear any non-electric car passing by
* Washer regular draining cycle shake the whole house like it might fall apart.
* Hear every movement from neighbors next door despite them walking just normally.
* Hear cabinet slamming from next door despite they’re being closed normally.
* Music from neighbors downstairs and one-unit-away vibrates the floors and shared walls.
* Hear ravens fighting from the ceiling/rooftop
Other cons:
* Moldy smell that will not go away despite a dehumidifier and air purifiers running every day for the past year.
* It’s super cold most of the times as the thermal insulation is bad
* Strong jet fuel smell on non-windy days (about 4 weeks in total last year)
* Bathroom tap water occasionally flows reddish brown water every month. It happens during the first few minutes of turning on the tap and becomes clear afterwards.
* Marijuana smell that leaks through the building seams despite all windows closed
* 7-eleven truck unloading engine noise for an hour every 3 days
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04 Mar, 2024 by Abdellah moukhlis
Front desk totally unprofessional,and unethical. .
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23 Jan, 2024 by Cheryl cj javier
I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for Allister R. Liao, Esq., and his personal injury law firm. I had the privilege of working with Allister, and his dedication, expertise, and professionalism truly distinguish him.
In times of legal need, Allister’s firm served as a beacon of support, providing excellent guidance and achieving outstanding results. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident, and I wholeheartedly endorse them.
I encourage anyone seeking legal assistance to consider Allister R. Liao’s services. Your trust will be well-placed in the hands of a competent and compassionate professional.
With much appreciation, Cheryl Javier
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11 Jan, 2024 by Zm _7
Very helpful for my accident case, Allister did a good job with his team
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26 Apr, 2024 by Jewlz kiid
27 Sep, 2023 by Avinash
Very communicative and expert, he tried to get the best possible outcome.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Mark shellenberger
Mark seemingly seems to be a professional at his job with a pleasant voice. The problem is an assistant of his by the name of David. After contacting his office and trying to leave a message for Mark to return my call David said he was his assistant and i needed to talk with him. I tried to tell him it didn't need to be today and his reply was "Buddy" he's in court all day and you need to talk to me. I let him know i was 66 and not his buddy for which his reply was that he didn't think i would be a good fit. Mark called me some hours and after a short conversation agreed to part ways. I believe he thinks he was trying to babysit me thru my case a little to much and wasn't worth it. He wished me luck and i do as well
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29 Sep, 2022 by Kelly
Absolute professional! Knowledgeable, kind, personable, and able to handle the legal judo with skill and expertise. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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26 Jun, 2021 by Abraham
Michael and Marvin Firestone helped me secure my medical license in the state of California after past difficulties with my residency program director led the California Medical Board to initially deny my medical license application when I moved to California after my residency training. I could not have overcome the initial denial of my medical license application without their help. They are knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and kind. They are very familiar with medical license regulations and medical board conflicts. I would strongly recommend them to other health care professionals who need help dealing with the California Medical Board. Thank you Firestone Law Firm for helping me get my career back! Sincerely, -Abraham
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25 Mar, 2021 by Hoa
I definitely would recommend Michael A. Firestone to everyone I know! Michael is very knowledgeable about medical law. I reached out to Michael regarding my situation at the lowest point of my life, and Michael did not hesitate to learn about my case and helped me with my appeal process. Michael dedicated time and wrote one of the greatest and amazing appeal papers that is like a book. Also, Michael prepared very well for the hearing with fantastic questions. Michael is not only a great lawyer but also a kind hearted person! He cares for me as a person and always quickly responds to any questions or concerns I have during the most difficult time of my life. Due to Michael’s dedication and hard work on my case, I prevailed in the appeal and have the opportunity to return to the residency program to complete training. In addition, Michael helped me successfully obtain my California postgraduate training license to resume training. I am so thankful and grateful to Michael, Dr. Firestone, and the staff at their law firm for being there for me when I needed help most.
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09 Mar, 2024 by Vishal gupta
I just talked to Steven about a case I wanted to pursue, and his honesty was quite refreshing. I will be recommending Steve to friends and coworkers. And, if I ever have to work with a lawyer in the future, I know who to reach out to.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Sushant raj
01 Aug, 2023 by Jared
Jon was very knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. Angela, his assistant was also very patient with us through the whole process. From our first initial phone call, to finally helping my wife obtain her green card, we are grateful to have met Jon and worked with him and his team.
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03 Sep, 2023 by Mercedes galloso
Very good!
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15 Feb, 2023 by Rex baird
As the second attorney I've had I'll say Attorney David Lowe helped me feel more like a human than I have since the beginning of my injury. With his help I got doctors that spend more time examining me than I spend in the waiting room trying to make myself comfortable. I don't know what I would have done if my girlfriend didn't recommend this attorney.
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25 Sep, 2020 by Stella miranda
David Lowe is very knowledgeable and always very helpful. I recommend this law office to many potential clients because I know they are in good hands. You can always count on Wendy and Laura to help when David is unavailable. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. If they can’t answer the question ( which is very rare). They find the answer and get right back to you the same day.
They are the best.......
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01 Jul, 2024 by Mohammad super
Overcharging. Not working on your case
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01 Jul, 2024 by Nader sadegh
Be careful, this place is a Scam. They will over charge you and they promise they going to win the case and they will leave you in the middle of the case. So shady business.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Pamela sandhu
Mr. Assad Stephan is an excellent attorney that I have trusted with my clients and my own family. He has a wealth of knowledge of property law, provides expert contract reviews and advice and is the attorney you can trust if you have a legal dispute. I highly recommend Allen Stephan and Baker for property related legal services.
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18 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
BEWARE, Mike Prozan is a HORRIBLE and DISHONEST attorney!!!!! I do NOT recommend him. He is the WORST attorney I have ever had.
Mike Prozan does NOT care about your case details nor does he care about you. I paid him a lot of money yet he did very little work and did a TERRIBLE job. He did NOT even know the basic case details. He also overcharged me, and he is extremely RUDE. He will charge you huge amounts of money while doing the LEAST amount of work possible!!!
Mike Prozan is a HORRIBLE and DISHONEST attorney!!!!!
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13 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Mike was extremely responsive and went out of his way to consult with me on contract issues I had. He provided examples of other cases and shared his recommendations. He is willing to communicate effeciently and not waste anybody's time. If I ever need assistance again he is my top choice.
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21 May, 2021 by Oz
Mr. Prozan was very honest, professional, and knowledgeable in answering LLC formation questions I had. I look forward to working with him in future opportunities!
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14 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Paul Barulich represented me through one of the most complex, high-stakes probate situations in the history of San Mateo County, and in the process became my trusted advisor and advocate. The litigation was resolved successfully due to Paul's excellent guidance, and he continued to offer strategic input afterwards to the great benefit of myself and my family. I highly recommend him and his firm.
Paul's deep knowledge of the law and workings of the local court system, along with his sharp strategic guidance, creative thinking and consistently thoughtful response to my many questions along the way were invaluable to me. He treated me with the respect of an esteemed colleague while guiding me wisely past my occasionally impetuous tendencies or naive suggestions. He was adept at keeping things calm and steady in the potentially charged emotional situations that can come up in litigation.
Paul and his team were confident, assertive and bold on my behalf, but never overly aggressive. They followed my requests and concerns closely. Their counsel was based in reason and balance, and always with the highest professionalism, integrity and respectful treatment of all involved. They never lost sight of the higher, long term goals we were striving to achieve in planning for the estate and trust.
Paul brings the true meaning of "advocate" to the term. More than just representing me, he and his staff had my and my family's best interests at heart at every turn, and in the process earned my deepest gratitude.
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11 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
was referred to this firm and met with him and another attorney...paul is very intelligent and knows what he's doing but also arrogant and condescending and didn't feel comfortable with him. on the other hand, if you want a shark on your side, he's the man. he doesn't come cheap though...$565/hr! yikes...
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19 Nov, 2022 by Manu gujrati
Richard is exceptional — a fast worker, a stickler for detail, a legal nerd like no other and supremely practical. I was stuck in a protracted divorce proceeding in which my ex (from a short lived marriage) was insisting on going to trial. Richard talked her and her lawyer off the cliff. In a heroic twist of events, he got them to agree to a reasonable settlement. Acting against his own financial incentives, he saved me tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Divorce is a very emotional, expensive journey. You want a strategic thinker who can reduce the pain of it all. That’s Richard. Hire him. You chose the wrong partner. Now choose the right lawyer.
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02 Dec, 2020 by Emil varona
Richard is an excellent attorney. He's very professional, courteous, and responsive. He's also a decent human being, which is not always the case with family law attorneys.
If your case is in San Mateo county, you should consider hiring Richard.
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