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27 Jan, 2020 by Aurelie normand
25 Aug, 2023 by Jyc kadlec-rivera
Trustworthy, thorough, easy to work with, and with very reasonable fees.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Adriana navarro
I have had the pleasure of working with K&G For over five years on and off. Christopher Kerosky (Adjustment of status after being on DACA and advanced parole), Jose Caetano De Castro Hecht (for my N400 citizenship interview and oath!) and the office staff have been amazing. I am grateful to call this beautiful country my home after 24 years! 🇺🇸 Thank you K&G. I will continue to send my family and friends here.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Amelia aragon
26 Nov, 2024 by Manuel torres
Muy amable excelente trabajo el de Cristian Razo me ayuda mucho al contestar todas mis dudas muy agradecido en verdad 🙏🏼👌🏼
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19 Dec, 2024 by Adriana navarro
I have had the pleasure of working with K&G For over five years on and off. Christopher Kerosky (Adjustment of status after being on DACA and advanced parole), Jose Caetano De Castro Hecht (for my N400 citizenship interview and oath!) and the office staff have been amazing. I am grateful to call this beautiful country my home after 24 years! 🇺🇸 Thank you K&G. I will continue to send my family and friends here.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Amelia aragon
26 Nov, 2024 by Manuel torres
Muy amable excelente trabajo el de Cristian Razo me ayuda mucho al contestar todas mis dudas muy agradecido en verdad 🙏🏼👌🏼
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25 Feb, 2024 by Bill uriarte
Extremely knowledgeable lady Attorney that have known known for over 30 years. Highly recommend in her area of the Law.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Jesse lehmann (jesse lehmann)
There is no more effective or trustworthy legal team in Sonoma. Excellent folks.
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24 Apr, 2020 by Fancy flush now the posh privy
We love working with the Fritz's, both Teresa and Bill are a wonderful duo that have helped us out tremendously over the years. Always around if I have a quick question, and they have even referred us to some of their clients as well!
They are a green company like us and use solar power in their office as well as electric vehicles as well
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31 Jan, 2025 by Remon tawasha
I just would like to say that I did not have a pleasant experience with the law offices of J Chrisp at all. The reason why for that is after a year of J Chrisp law firm accepting my case, they finally tell me again after a year later, that there is nothing we can do for you that we have no case at all just by looking at the police report.
I asked the law offices of J Chrisp law firm What was on the police report that made us have no case at all to go after the insurance? Officer Schwartz of the Santa Rosa Police department stated in his statement that he cannot determine who was out fault at the accident, which is complete bullshit. I explained exactly how she was at fault for merging onto our lane. Not only at the time of the accident that he let the old lady who was at fault to leave the accident scene without even providing me her insurance information But Officer Schwartz of the Santa Rosa Police Department only stated this false information on the statement because he is white and the old lady is white and I am tan color skin.
I could tell you the whole story but it’ll take too long. All I know is the other party was at fault she merged onto my lane Sent me my wife and my kid to the emergency room. We have been doing physical therapy for almost a year now and we are still not getting better And I’ve been paying everything out of my own expense to get from supposedly an almost 5 star law firm office telling me that at the beginning you have a great case to all of a sudden zero case.
People please do not be deceived. The law offices of J Chrisp is the worst law firms I have ever experienced in my entire existence. do not be deceived of the almost 5 star reviews. It’s ridiculous if they really claim to be an almost really 5 star review law firm they would have told me last year when my accident first happened to inform me that we have no case here instead of them telling me we have such a great case here and getting my hopes up.
They have so many clientele that they can’t even start your case until probably eight months later or more is what it looks like to me.
Did you know not once have I ever spoken to an actual attorney at this law firm but all paralegals which is ridiculous
Jesus Christ, my God is my witness that’s all it matters at the end of the day. My wife knows, my infant baby knows that the lady was at fault.
I forgive you law offices of J Chrisp, I forgive you, Officer Schwartz of the Santa Rosa Police Department for falsifying your report because I’m not white, and I also forgive you old lady for crashing into our vehicle though you know deep down from your heart old lady that you were at fault
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25 Nov, 2024 by Maisy de leon
I highly recommend the Law Offices of J.Chrisp to anyone who has received even the smallest injuries in a car accident. He was able to get me over 3x the amount of money that I had originally hoped for. Getting in a car accident can be stressful and traumatic but he helped my family get the best out of an awful situation.
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30 Oct, 2024 by Veronica lawrence
Do you need a Barracuda? Then she is your best bet.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Simon raya
Needed help with cyber and direct harassment for my online profile. Davin and his team are fantastic. I feel good that I have connected with them. I have also used Davin and Jeff in the past for suit to quiet title actions in the past. These gentleman can help with disputes and litigation. 5/5
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08 Apr, 2024 by Austin locke
Kim Marois is the best! She told me I was incapable of taking care of a pet. Now there are several and Chippy just had five kittens. They are 1/2 leopard and 1/2 tabby. They go purr 😸 all day long and bite everybody else and their pets, except me. Chippy's labor was extremely difficult, she took a 24 hour break but still accepted food. Well, it seems that my pets are weird but controllable. It would be my honor to offer one to Kim, only after teaching it to only piss on the floor. And other things. Because Kim is so great she deserves this. A nice kitten. 🐱
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08 Sep, 2019 by Stephen zang
08 Nov, 2024 by Jeannine sheppard
I can’t say enough about the kindness and compassion shown by Erika as she helped me get my affairs in order. I’d been putting it off for years, honestly out of superstition—I kept thinking that once I had everything in place, something bad might happen to me. But Erika truly put my mind at ease, never rushing me, always understanding, and guiding me every step of the way. Now, instead of fear, I feel peace knowing that my loved ones won’t have to wonder or guess about my wishes. If you’re hesitant or nervous, trust me, Erika is the person to help you through it.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Bruce hoberg
Excellent law firm, we had our family trust updated from 2002.
It is amazing how much had in 20 years. I have referred family and friends and they were all happy
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19 Aug, 2024 by Gary foss
Skilled, professional legal services/advice, good follow up by staff
and easy to work with as changes occur during the life of the trust
and related legal documents.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Jm miller
One’s own death is the most personal thing of all, yet there are legal requirements, financial consequences, and medical decisions one had best consider in advance.
I’ve worked with two other estate planners, compared to whom Roy Johnston has clearly superior skills, experience, and temperament.
Now, following several meetings, and at very reasonable cost, I’ve got a reliable plan for dealing with both the uncertainties and inevitabilities in my future.
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03 Aug, 2024 by Mrmediatoday
The best knowledge able and honest attorney l
Deal with in my life.
Big thanks 🙏
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30 Jul, 2024 by Kim hardisty good
Roy is wonderful! He walked me through a very hard decision process step by step and I feel very good about the decisions I made. I would highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation!
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24 Mar, 2022 by Lisa poore
27 Oct, 2021 by Jeni hough
22 Jul, 2021 by Colleen heinrich
Always professional, supportive and knowledgable. Thank you for your time in helping to sort out all the chaos making it smooth and painless...
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29 Nov, 2024 by Jeneane wagner
Scott was very professional, he was able to handle my case with efficiency and years of knowledge. I highly recommend hiring Scott Lewis.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Jan tyler
Scott Lewis is an excellent attorney and helped us to favorably settle our lawsuit.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Jon schutz
This firm was great at getting me through a rough divorce, Marla and her team kept me focused in a very emotional divorce. I highly recommend them for a divorce attorney and many other services they can provide. I got exactly what I paid for and understood most of the process, but I am far from an attorney. I believe I would have paid a lot more if not for the hard working team there and would like to thank all of them all over again! Thank you everyone that helped me through this difficult process.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
He is by far no 5 star lawyer,, that is false. Richard Sax is nothing but a crook,, who overcharges his clients for things he doesn't do to defend you. My experience with this man was embarrassing when it came time to defend me. He babbled about taking the deal I was offered and in front of everyone he raised his voice telling me I was a drug abuser and put me down suggesting I was at fault when he was suppose to be defending me. He was fired directly after our conference with the other attorney wasting a year of my time making false statements to me saying how he would fight for me when he does nothing but get red in the face and flustered when put on the spot. He will not defend you,, he pushes off court dates and drags it on and on,, to make money off his clients. He is an embarrassment to have as your lawyer. I don't think he is capable of doing his job. You van do better defending yourself as he does nothing you ask,, always disagrees and does only what he wants n does not care about his clients at all. He will charge you for many things and then lose your case that's the truth. Stay away from this crook. I've never had a lawyer who is so stupid. I've watched him do the same thing to peeps I've net n known for years as he ripped them off and lost each case I've heard of threw his clients. Somebody should stop him from cheating people out of their money and time. He can't even defend himself for his lame actions. Dirtbag lawyer in my opinion. Fact
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12 Nov, 2020 by Scott
Richard may have been a good attorney once - I now think he doesn’t care about his clients. Everything here is my opinion, personal feelings or facts of the case.
A person is using restraining orders to stalk me. Desperate to recover my life, I reluctantly sought a protective order. I told Richard I only want to proceed if he was certain we’d win; he was pretty sure we could. After 2 years extreme PTSD, I gathered up last savings, paid his retainer. A huge step for me just to be in the courtroom with my abuser.
We agreed to hiring a process server. His office called, insisted I find a friend to serve process or we’d miss filing date. High anxiety for me, never did get her served. I informed Richard, he said I’d wanted to be “near her.” First red flag for sure. Should have fired him then and there.
He refused to become familiar with the prior case, could not convince him to be prepared. He not being conversant cost us dearly. In the courtroom, he was a complete greenhorn.
My stalker took my claims and filed her own restraining order. Richard was unreachable - even his office doesn’t know how to reach him. When he finally responded, he said nothing new here - of course, it was my exact language!
My stalker charged at me on the beach screaming and cussing. I couldn’t prove it, then lo, she brought in video which did. The video showed she lay in wait and images further contradicted her own Declaration. She lied 2x. Richard couldn’t win with that.
My own witness described being harassed by my stalker 2x, followed out of the market by my ex with fists raised, spittle flying. She feared for her own safety and underwent six weeks of panic attacks. A County Supervisor’s wife, no less! Richard couldn’t win with that.
My ex’s argument for running a stop sign to hit me was there were places I could have pulled over. I said I did pull over, her fool attorney just repeated himself. She did not deny the violent attack with a motor vehicle.
Richard told me he’d won restraining orders just because someone gave someone the “bird”. I personally find it aggressive and yet my stalker proudly admitted it. Richard did not win.
Richard presented his bill as if he’d won the case, a full 25% over his rate. The whole courtroom seem embarrassed as this doddering man was fully out of step with the proceedings.
Ex and I were in the same restaurant together, no restraining orders issued. I never approached her, I never saw her. Oddly, my ex describes her own fixated behavior taking photos of me backwards over her shoulder, which photos contradict her own claims. Judge said ex gasped when she saw me, therefore deserves a 5 year restraining order against me, even though her testimony and declarations contradicted! I’m further entrapped by this person I only dated 1.5 years and want nothing more than to be left alone, worse off than before I’d met Richard.
He failed to object, despite being asked, to the other attorney’s highly inflated fees, costing me an additional $5,000. I was suffering from PTSD so badly I couldn’t earn income. One word, object, would have done it.
Richard’s invoice came in 3x over his quote, though no change in scope, venue, or the anticipated contention of opposing party, less work than promised, was unconversant.
Entitled to copies of exhibits, Richard failed to request real-time, then refused to get them for me. Basic stuff. I feared I may have to move from my home. Richard quipped, “I think we did a pretty good job.” Really?
She continues to stalk me. There’s nothing I can do, I’m disabled, terrorized, afraid to go out. COVID may have a single upside - I’ve been left alone more, and can finally get my head around what happened and write this review.
It is my view that Richard Sax does not care about his clients, cases, profession. He struck me as lazy, uninformed, unresourceful, unskilled. He got me into far worse territory than I was. I highly recommend avoiding -
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22 Apr, 2018 by Melissa
After fighting foreclosure on my own for years by raising legal challenges it was time to turn it over to a professional. Knowing that most homeowners lose I needed the best attorney possible because I couldn't lose my home of thirty years. After much research on Google scholar it was narrowed down to three or four attorneys or law firms in Northern California based on repeated success for homeowners against the banks. One stood out not only for having a published opinion but also because I'd hired him years earlier to successfully represent me in a partnership dispute and that was Richard Sax.
He has all the qualities that you want in an attorney. He's a sharp and experienced litigator who's driven to win and respected by the courts and the opposition. He's also honest and wants the best result for his clients. His communication skills are excellent, he listens and works with the client and always promptly responds to emails which I understand is kind of unusual.
There aren't that many attorneys willing to go up against big business and the banks on the behalf of the little guy but this is something at which Sax excels. Foreclosure litigation is complex involving multiple areas of the law and he is experienced in them all.
Making his representation even more effective his practice includes highly regarded real estate attorney, William Matz. His paralegals and staff are always cordial and helpful and this means a lot in something as nerve wracking as fighting a financial institution trying to take your home.
His successful representation has prevented my home from being foreclosed on and I give him the highest possible recommendation.
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20 Oct, 2024 by Steven
Anthony has been advising my business for almost five years now and I cannot recommend him enough. Anthony is responsive and, even though I use him on an hourly basis, is as available as a salaried employee. He has revised contracts, advised on their terms, and resolved disputes before they get out of hand. Above all else, Anthony always addresses what’s best for my business. This guy is an asset to have. I’m proud to recommend him and his services to any other small business owner.
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24 Mar, 2022 by Lisa poore
21 Jun, 2021 by Russ bowden
Friendly competent staff.
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05 Sep, 2021 by Ann marie
I hired Mr. Grattan on advice from my divorce lawyer, who assured me that he would efficiently work through my case and get the results I wanted. Mr. Grattan was very attentive to the case, which was resolved through a deposition and one meeting with my ex and his attorney. I felt well-represented and supported during the process and recommend him unequivocally.
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24 May, 2011 by Michael
This attorney will cost you a ton of money as he is slow and submissive in the court room and the opposing counsel will walk all over him. Was not forceful in fighting for my case and my needs, but very good at sending out the bills. I am stuck with a steep alimony for years to come because this lawyer was so ineffective in representing my case.
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30 Oct, 2010 by Kathleen
Mr. Grattan was understanding, efficient and tough. He saved me money and got the result I wanted. cannot say enough about his competence.
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24 Mar, 2022 by Lisa poore
21 Jun, 2021 by Russ bowden
Friendly competent staff.
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24 Nov, 2023 by Doug
No details provided. Hard to respond to this one anonymous review in 45 years of successful practice as hospital and personal injury attorney.
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14 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
Douglas Fladseth is very untrustworthy. Doug ignores his fiduciary duty to his clients whom place their utmost trust and confidence in him to manage their legal actions. He intentionally damaged my case by not following court rules, such as providing sealed records to the court.
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03 Nov, 2018 by Sylvia laura
I hired Brian A. Noble back into 2015, I did not know he wasn’t a man of his word. After he took on my case I thought I was in good hands. I come to find out he was lying to me constantly. He told me he was going to take the plaintiffs deposition but never did nor did he do any kind of discovery.
I had my evidence which I shared with him and access to all my files. In which I found out later he never reviewed. He filed my lawsuit 18 days late the statue limitations on a Oral Verbal Agreement is two years. Dropped my case less than five months before my trial. Brian said, he was getting a divorce and that his wife hired the same law firm of the plaintiff I was suing. Said it would be a conflict of interest, I found out he was never getting a divorce another lie. I couldn’t hire another attorneys because no deposition nor discovery was taken and because he filed my lawsuit late, this is what each attorneys conveyed to me when I tried to hire them. I had no choice but to represent myself in court on July 10, 2018 and lost my case. I lost a $2 million case.
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09 Aug, 2015 by Dr. j
I hired Brian Noble because I needed to transfer my business from a sole proprietorship to an S-corp. He assured me this was a simple process and he would handle all the paperwork so everything would go smoothly. He also required $800 up front for his service. It’s almost a year later and to date he has presented me with nothing but a boilerplate CD which was only partially complete and those parts contained errors. He failed to follow up on getting the State and Federal paperwork in a timely fashion which looks like it is going to cost me around $5,000 in additional taxes, misinformed me re tax requirements and deadlines, charged me for sending in paperwork that he admitted he forgot to send, and when I asked him what he was planning to do to follow up on getting the paperwork he told me that he was busy with more important cases and quote “You have to understand, in my practice you are not exactly the squeaky wheel.”
I have no problem with a lawyer being too busy to help me, but I have a BIG problem with him taking my money and then doing nothing for it. Since I had to pay my two bookkeepers to do the work he was paid to do as well as paying thousands in unnecessary taxes, I think he should give me my $800 back.
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25 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
I asked the help of this Attorney and he rejected my case because I am not from the U.S. Totally unprofessional ethic by this guy who thinks he is an Attorney. No he is not. Less than zero attitude. He made his opinion and sorry I have to grade his awful professionalism.
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