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07 Apr, 2016 by David
We have been a client of Scott for many years and have been extremely satisfied. Scott has defended us in many different cases. He has been able to achieve the results that we anticipated. As an attorney he has been on top of him game with being very informative with us and presenting us with all our options. We highly recommend Scott. You will not be disappointed with his services as we are completely happy with all he has done for company.
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07 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Scott has help me out on many occasions. The one that matter the most to me was he won us a case on an unlawful detainer case. That case was a nightmare, where the tenants won't pay and wouldn't leave the property. Worst part was the tenants were someone close to me and my wife, so it was a very emotional case. Scott was well prepared, organized, and present our case to the court with confident, and we won! My wife and I couldn't thank him enough! He also gave me great advices regarding my business as well. It has been a pleasure knowing Scott Zeidman.
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06 Apr, 2016 by Alan
He was well prepared. His council was accurate and concise. He knew the situation and my level of angst. I could not have asked for anything else in a lawyer. I hope not to need a lawyer in the future but if I do I want Zeidman!
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26 Oct, 2016 by Kenia
My husband abdondedmyself and the kids after 23 years of being married. I was recommended to Mr. Pritchard by a friend he was very compassionate and gave me some advice without charging me. He spent more than an hour and half talking with me and gave me advice on what I need to look out for in order to protect myself when I am a mess on not what to do. My husband leaving was completely unexpected not just by myself but the kids. I have two older sons and a 12 year old daughter.
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12 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
Charlie Simonetti is very hard-working, and dependable. He is a very honest person, and is well worth the money. Charlie always picks up his phone, or returns my calls immediately (a rarity in that profession), and is very knowledgeable in real estate matters. Charlie just seems to want to help people. I would strongly recommend this attorney!
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25 Jun, 2010 by Don
We are developers of retail real estate; a long established family business that builds for its own account. Trudi does ALL of our purchase and sale transactions, construction and permanent financings, leases, license agreements, basically all documentation having to do with our real estate activity. We have followed her as she changed firms and we are thrilled that she now has her own practice.
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10 Jul, 2024 by Mike sunny
I needed legal help when my mom lived in a board and care facility, and I'm so grateful for Mrs. Geffen's help. She was incredibly knowledgeable about elder law and patient with all my questions (and there were a lot!). Susan took the time to explain everything clearly and helped me navigate the process smoothly.
Susan truly advocated for my mom's needs and made sure everything was handled in her best interest. Her expertise gave me peace of mind during a stressful time. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Susan B. Geffen to anyone needing elder law assistance.
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04 Jul, 2024 by Thomas ohanlon
Susan has been a bright light of wisdom that has come into our lives. With her hard work ethic, detailed knowledge, and caring compassion Susan has been there for us. We eagerly look forward to continuing our journey with such a wonderful person.
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11 Jan, 2024 by Robert holder
Susan Geffen came to bat for my family and myself. Never having to deal with this situation before created something we don't realize happens until the loved one has moved on. Living out of state made this even more of a challenge to get the estate taken care of without a will. Susan made the Probate process more digestible and understandable. Knowing how difficult the system can be, Susan guided me thru the process. Susan Geffen 2 thumbs up and I will recommend her services to any one seeking this type of service.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Jason crowley
My wife and I had a wonderful experience setting up our estate plan with Masumi. She is knowledgable, professional, and personable. We have total peace of mind knowing that our estate plan is set up appropriately. Thank you Masumi!
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16 Jun, 2024 by Lynn xie
Even though we had a tight timeline given we were purchasing a home, Masumi was able to set up all of our estate planning within 2 months. We were successfully able to put the house under our trust thanks to Masumi's help.
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01 Jun, 2024 by David ruddick
We worked with Masumi in establishing an estate plan for her family and found her most informative, professional, and timely. We did speak to other estate planning agencies, we greatly appreciated her knowledge and efficiency in making the choice to engage her.
We highly recommend you consider Masumi in catering for estate, planning an excellent advice
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02 Sep, 2022 by Jose marquez
Richard Raynor is the Best!!! Highly recommended.
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12 Apr, 2020 by Tiffany wilson
Was my first case and didn’t know much about being in trouble. Long story short ask before jury selection if I could just accept the plea deal to avoid doing so much time and I was told no. Learned later that was an absolute lie and I did 2 1/2 more years than I would have😤😠
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26 Apr, 2016 by Joel koury
I have worked with Richard Raynor representing defendants in a number of serious federal cases. He is a dedicated, smart and hard working attorney that really cares about his clients.
He has great insight and is an extremely effective advocate. In one case his client was charged in federal court with narcotic trafficking. Richard's cross examination destroyed the credibility of the confidential informant and the jury found his client not guilty. If someone I cared about needed to be defended on a state or federal case, I would not hesitate to refer them to attorney Richard Raynor.
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31 Aug, 2023 by T.d.
Mr. Bowman's office contacted me via a LegalMatch search. Initially, I was impressed by Jennifer and her assurances, and paid $400.00 for a legal letter to be sent within a few days due to time-sensitivity. I requested specific information from him via email and phone messages, requested that he look over previous correspondence to understand the case, and never heard back. A week later I finally received a rough draft on a Friday, meaning that even if I approved it, it would be going out 11 days after retaining him, far too late already. The letter seemed to be a form letter with a few personal details thrown in, including details I requested he NOT include. I immediately wrote back about how ineffectual the letter was and suggested we part ways. I heard nothing back from him. To this day, I still have never spoken to Mr. Bowman. After a few more emails, phone calls, and phone messages requesting a refund, today I was told point-blank that I would not receive one because they wrote a letter - a completely ineffectual letter that still has not been sent two weeks later. Jennifer made excuses about Mr. Bowman being in a jury trial. Don't take a time sensitive case if you cannot meet the deadline, and don't hold on to money when you don't earn it, Mr. Bowman. I have reported Mr. Bowman to LegalMatch and opened a dispute with my credit card company.
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24 Mar, 2020 by Ryan p.
5 stars is not enough to begin to describe the feeling that Stanley Bowman made my wife, and I feel. If you have ever had an important court date coming up, and you had been looking for an attorney, you know what feeling i'm talking about. Especially if your married, and your slumlord landlord all of a sudden had their agent file a restraining order against your wife, its's not a pleasant feeling, AT ALL!. My wife and I finally found Stanley about 1 week before my wife's restraining order court date. Stanley not only completely prevailed in court, but he was able to bring my wife some peace before the day in court. I love my wife, but she doesn't always handle stressful situations very calmly. Just last night she could barely make it through, "The Walking Dead" episode, so you can imagine how it must of been leading up to her day in court. Stanley went into the courtroom, and completely made our landlords agent look like a complete fool, and the judge didn't buy any of his lies. Stanley practices multiple areas of law, he is currently working on a Unlawful Detainer, Personal Injury, and another Temporary Restraining Order for us. His rates are the fairest out of every other attorney that my wife, and I spoke with. Not to sound lame but, “STAN IS THE MAN”
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18 May, 2015 by Orlando
I was recommended to Stanley Bowman and paid him $15,000 to begin a chapter 11 bankruptcy for a business. I quickly came to find out that he is quite disorganized and puts his trust in underpaid paralegals. Sadly he is so very smart and knows the law but he has no follow through and no consistency. I soon found out that in a bankruptcy timing is everything and it is a federal case so everything he does wrong you will be liable for if you agree and even if you do not understand. Stanley Bowman allows paralegal and non paralegals to file and do work on bankruptcies I have found out that the this type of behavior is not allowed by the bankruptcy court. So if you are going to do a bankruptcy be careful if you find yourself going to him, get a contract and make sure he is giving you what you are paying for.
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06 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Ok, so I only decided years later to write this review because I was looking for a Real Estate attorney in the South Bay and Bill Clark in Redondo Beach came up.
PLEASE TAKE HEED TO MY WARNING DO NOT USE THIS AGENT FOR CONSTRUCTION. He absolutely does not know anything about construction law.
We had to take our contractor back in 2005 to court for abandoning our construction, stealing, he had specific city engineers working with him to break certain city regulations that were in place through the city of Redondo Beach.
The contractor had a Vice President of the bank who financed our construction project she financed the project without the contractor having to sign the contact.
All the research and investigation that was done myself personally and proof we had so that Bill Clark can without a doubt open and shut our case. Instead an attorney who was a seasoned attorney in knowing contact law made Bill Clark look like an attorney that just graduated the bar exam.
I am not saying this to be hateful this is the truth. He is not a lawyer who is about watching the clients money but is about unending lunch meetings with the opposing attorney. In addition to trying cases where he feels just because he has a title attorney he can specialize in all areas of law.
We should of went with Mr. Burton in Hermosa Beach just the first consultation with Mr. Burton, I remember him pointing out certain construction law facts.
Don't get me started on Mr. Clarks so called forensic expert chasing down a rabbit hole on something that was not there and and Mr. Clark not stopping him and sticking to the facts of the hard evidence in the case. Unless he changed his field as an attorney he used to specialize in Real Estate law. Either way after all these years I would never recommend him.
If you want specific details I would be happy to tell you more. Contact me only through Avvo.
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22 Aug, 2010 by Anonymous
William Foster Clark represented our HOA association in fighting a building-defect lawsuit with the builder. He led us in a path that he can make huge living from us but yielding very disappointing result. At the end we have paid him more than $400,000. We only received a settlement of $850,000 not the $2 million that he made us believing at the first place. After we take a deep look into the case, this whole thing can be done within ~$100,000 if he led us in a reasonable way as ointed out by our legal consultant. We stop using him. We wrote our own statement of the work and repair contract. This way we kept him from leading us to a wrong direction again.
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What a Real Estate Lawyer Can Do for You
A real estate lawyer provides legal assistance in transactions and disputes involving property, including residential and commercial real estate. Whether you're buying, selling, leasing, or developing property, a real estate attorney can help ensure that your transactions are legally sound and your rights are protected. They review contracts, perform due diligence, resolve disputes, and provide legal representation in negotiations and litigation involving property matters.
Real estate lawyers are crucial in safeguarding your investment by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws, as well as protecting you from potential legal pitfalls related to property ownership and transactions.
When Should I Hire a Real Estate Lawyer?
Hiring a real estate lawyer is beneficial in various scenarios, including:
- Buying or selling property: When navigating complex real estate contracts, it’s advisable to have a lawyer review and ensure that the terms are favorable and legal.
- Commercial property transactions: For leasing, purchasing, or selling commercial properties, a lawyer can help manage the intricate legal aspects of such transactions.
- Zoning or land use issues: If you're planning to develop property or change its use, a real estate lawyer can guide you through zoning laws and land use regulations.
- Resolving property disputes: For boundary disputes, title issues, or disagreements over property rights, a lawyer can help mediate or litigate the matter.
- Foreclosures or evictions: If you're dealing with foreclosure or managing a tenant eviction, legal representation ensures that the process adheres to local laws and protects your interests.
- Title and deed issues: Lawyers can help clear title disputes, ensure the legitimacy of property deeds, and handle transfers of ownership.
What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?
A real estate lawyer provides a range of services to help with property transactions and disputes, including:
- Contract drafting and review: Ensuring that purchase agreements, leases, and other contracts are legally binding, fair, and protect your interests.
- Title search and clearance: Conducting a thorough title search to ensure that the property has no legal claims or liens that could affect ownership.
- Facilitate closing: Managing the closing process in real estate transactions, including reviewing final documents and ensuring that everything is in order before the transfer of ownership.
- Resolve disputes: Handling legal disputes related to property ownership, boundaries, zoning, or tenants.
- Assist in financing: Reviewing loan agreements and mortgage documents to ensure the terms are fair and legally sound.
- Zoning and land use advice: Guiding clients through the complexities of zoning laws and building regulations for property development or renovation projects.
How Are Real Estate Lawyers Paid?
Real estate lawyers typically charge for their services in the following ways:
- Flat fee: Many real estate transactions, such as reviewing a sales contract or assisting with a closing, are charged on a flat-fee basis.
- Hourly rates: If a lawyer is handling complex disputes or litigation, they may charge by the hour. Hourly rates can vary significantly based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Contingency fees: In rare cases, such as property disputes or claims for damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win or settle the case.
- Retainer: For ongoing legal support, some clients may pay a retainer, which is an upfront fee used as a deposit for future legal services.
It's important to clarify the fee structure with your attorney before hiring them to avoid any surprises.
How Much Does a Real Estate Lawyer Cost?
The cost of a real estate lawyer varies based on the complexity of the matter, the location of the property, and the lawyer’s experience. Key factors that affect pricing include:
- Type of transaction or issue: Simple tasks, like contract reviews, typically cost less than handling a complex property dispute or litigation.
- Experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in high-demand areas, like urban centers, often charge higher rates.
- Billing structure: Lawyers may charge a flat fee for basic services like document review or hourly for more time-intensive work such as disputes or litigation.
Flat fees for straightforward services like closing assistance may range from $500 to $1,500.
Hourly rates can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on the attorney’s experience and location.
Always discuss fees upfront to understand the overall cost of the legal service you're receiving.
Top Questions to Ask a Real Estate Lawyer
Before hiring a real estate lawyer, ask the following questions to ensure they are the right fit for your legal needs:
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What experience do you have with real estate law?
Ensure the lawyer has experience in the type of real estate transaction or dispute you’re facing, whether residential, commercial, or development-related. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for services - whether it's a flat fee, hourly rate, or retainer - so there are no surprises later on. -
How long will the process take?
Especially important for real estate transactions or disputes with deadlines, ask for a general estimate of how long the process will last. -
Have you handled cases similar to mine?
Experience with similar transactions or disputes can give you confidence that the lawyer knows how to handle your case. -
Will you handle my case personally, or will it be passed to another attorney?
Confirm who will be handling the bulk of your case work, especially in larger firms where junior lawyers may take on some responsibilities. -
Can you provide references?
Speaking with past clients can give you insight into the lawyer's experience and how they handle cases.
How to Check the Credibility of a Real Estate Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a reputable real estate lawyer, take these steps:
- Check with the state bar association: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with no disciplinary actions on their record.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on legal directories and platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell to see what past clients have said.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have past clients willing to share their experiences.
- Review their track record and expertise: Look at the lawyer’s website or LinkedIn profile for information about their experience in real estate law and any relevant cases they’ve handled.
- Membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of respected legal or real estate organizations, like the American Bar Association’s Real Property Division, often signal credibility and expertise.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make your first meeting with a real estate lawyer productive, you should prepare the following materials:
- Relevant property documents: Bring purchase agreements, lease contracts, mortgage documents, zoning permits, or any other paperwork related to your case.
- A summary of the issue or transaction: Be ready to explain the situation, whether it's a property dispute, contract negotiation, or development issue.
- Questions about the legal process: Prepare a list of questions about how the lawyer will handle your case and what steps are involved.
- Financial documents or loan agreements: If the case involves financing or a mortgage, bring any related documents for the lawyer to review.
- Your goals and timeline: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, and if there are any deadlines that need to be considered, such as closing dates or legal filings.
By coming prepared, you can ensure that your consultation is efficient and informative, allowing you to assess whether the lawyer is the right fit for your real estate needs.
