Unfortunately, Zak did not come prepared for our paid online consultation. He had not looked…read morethrough my documentation in advance, which I spent a lot of time compiling. He did not know basic things pertaining to LA Public Housing Records. He did not seem to have a lot of experience with landlord/tenant matters, let alone complex ones, which was concerning - especially given the online advertising and marketing that suggest otherwise. I wasted money that could've been spent elsewhere. P.S the office manager, Elena Stevens, is extremely rude. I had called at roughly 10:20am politely asking if my email had been received, to which she snapped - saying "it's the start of my day, how dare you ask me that when I've barely started my day?!" etc. Don't let the shiny website reel you in. I really do not understand the high reviews on Google. I should've checked Yelp instead.

I'll give you the pros and cons before giving you my overall recommendation…read more Pros: He seemed like a nice guy He knows the laws and can rattle them off to you in your consultation which will put you at ease. He has an admin which is helpful so that there is always someone who will get back to you when Zak is unavailable. Cons: He's only been a lawyer for a little over 4 years. He snapped at me because he was having a hard day, presumably, with a different case and then proceeded to become impatient with me after rattling off more legal jargon that I was trying to process into layman's terms. To the point where I had to snap back and tell him NOT to get testy with me. He doesn't know how to explain the legal terminology into plain language. Instead he'll just keep repeating the legal terms and you'll have to look them up later even if you ask him what that means. His flat fee for me and my case with the "discount" was $4200. So he's a quite pricey compared to more experienced lawyers that I had called. You can NEVER go to his office because you have to be "buzzed in" or have an appointment in order for them to let you in. Either way there's ALWAYS a reason given as to why you cannot go to his office. Which made me wonder if the address location was even real or just for website purposes. The biggest CON: Was that my case ended in a wash. Obviously not the legal term, but despite there being no winner or loser, I felt as though I had lost because I had spent a lot of money ($4200) on a lawyer, only for my landlords lawyer to voluntarily dismiss the case because Zak let him know why he was going to lose, leaving me open to my landlord serving me AGAIN. And for me having to spend MORE MONEY on another lawyer. So Zak gets to keep my $4200, gets to go back east on vacation, and my case is "technically" resolved.... Even though it's NOT because I now have the same problem as I did before hiring him! Learn from my very costly lesson: Find yourself a lawyer with more years of experience under their belt. If you do go with Zak, do NOT do a flat fee. Pay by the hour and make sure he gives you an itemized listing of everything he's done with all his time accounted for. Remember: You're hiring a lawyer so you don't have to go to law school just to get justice you deserve.

I had the unfortunate experience of litigating against this attorney in a lengthy domestic violence…read morerestraining order case while I was postpartum and caring for an infant. I was the abused party. My experience was that the litigation became significantly longer and more expensive than it needed to be because serious factual allegations were made that were later disproven by documentary evidence and testimony (she even accidentally impeached her own client). In more than one instance, the evidence presented by her own client contradicted earlier claims. From my perspective, it appeared that key factual assertions had not been carefully vetted before they were presented to the court-specifically in an effort to confuse the Court. Whether that was strategy or simply inadequate preparation, the result for me was months of additional legal fees, stress, and emotional strain while recovering from an abusive relationship. I had to hire experts including a domestic violence expert and a forensic accountant to disprove many of her false allegations. If you find yourself on the opposing side of this attorney, my advice is simple: stay calm, organize every document, preserve every text message, email, photograph, and recording, and work with an attorney who is meticulous about timelines and evidence. Do not assume that obviously false statements will correct themselves: you should be prepared to document and disprove them. it is DRAINING but I have to give Cathleen two stars because she really did go hard for that guy in the face of insurmountable evidence! This attorney projects an aggressive litigation style, and the repeated warnings about the cost and length of litigation were intimidating. In my case, however, I found that careful documentation and consistent evidence ultimately mattered more than aggressive rhetoric. If you know the facts are on your side, don't let the pressure alone convince you to give up. I did come out ahead - or as ahead as you can be when in the depths of this sort of hell. I did gain my life back despite their attempts to block it. I can't recommend this attorney based on my experience. The process was unnecessarily expensive, emotionally exhausting, and far more prolonged than I believe it needed to be.

Thank you Cathleen for all your support throughout the years! After working with multiple different…read moredivorce attorneys spending thousands of dollars with poor results, Cathleen was a breath of fresh air! The divorce and custody matters (18 years!) had been very stressful! Cathleen consulted with me about options and delivered as promised! She also has fantastic staff, such as Heidi and Albertine! I highly recommend Cathleen and have done so in person on numerous occasions!

Barbara Youngman is by far the best family law attorney I've dealt with and believe me I've dealt…read morewith many over this very long divorce process. Not only has she picked up the phone when I called or wrote an email back almost immediately, she has given me information that has propelled me to a place I never thought I could be in my divorce. She's intelligent, a phenomenal listener and always gives me very pertinent information to get through this awful emotional process. Her experience and advice has literally saved my children and I time and money and my sanity no less. Barbara is a no nonsense type of attorney that will knock your socks off and give you the appropriate ammunition to get exactly what you want. There's no way I could have gone through this divorce with the success I've had without her. Please don't hesitate to use her for your divorce. I promise, you won't be disappointed, in fact I fear for the opposing side with her in your corner. Thank you Barbara for saving my children and I, and giving me more than I ever thought possible.

Top notch!! Imagine!! An attorney that hears you and executes the advice in a timely manner.read more

Simply the best. Rita is approachable, knowledgeable, collaborative, fairly priced. She met me…read morewhere I was in a low stakes, but highly drawn out, divorce, and guided me to a great outcome. When I gave in on certain items, she explained the law but respected my decisions. Couldn't be happier with her counsel. Thanks, Rita! You're simply the best. Better than all the rest. Better than anyone. Anyone I've ever met with (in regard to this family law case).

I called Marat Law seeking advice on a specific tenant/eviction situation, & Marat personally took…read morethe time to speak with me not once, but twice. He was patient, transparent, & genuinely helpful in explaining the laws as they applied to my situation. I even called back after realizing I forgot to ask something, & he again took the time to answer my questions without rushing me or pushing me into anything. That level of professionalism & willingness to help really stood out. I truly appreciated the guidance & would absolutely recommend Marat Law.

A few months ago, my In-Laws had a Tenant that did not pay rent (or apply for COVID assistance) for…read moreyears. So my wife interviewed a few attorneys we found on Yelp and Marat stood out by far with his excellent Customer Service, so she retained Marat. Had the Eviction gone to trial, the Tenant would have still been evicted, but the Legal Fees would have been remarkably higher. Thankfully Marat handled the entire situation, kept my wife informed, and in short-time got the results my In-Laws wanted without an endles$ trial. Thank you Yelp and thank you Marat.

Hossein and Anthony are absolutely incredible and trusted counsel. Very responsive, incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and fight for the best results. I couldn't be more appreciative for all the support they provided and how hard they fought for our case with exceptional results. I would highly recommend Berenji & Associates particularly for any complex matters. Thank you!

Berenji and Associates were amazing to work with. They really took the time to explain every part…read moreof my case to me. They were knowledgeable and most importantly, very communicative. I always felt like I was kept in the loop and understood what was going on every step of the way. I highly recommend their services.

Farzad was professional and very helpful throughout the entire process. He was very attentive and…read moreresponsive. Always answering my questions and concerns. Did the right decision on choosing the best attorney, highly recommend farzad. he did a terrific job representing my family and I.

Attorney Farzad, is well adversed and knowledgeable litigator. I recommend considering Farzad for…read moreany cilvil dispute. He is honest, compassionate, and hardworking. The experience we have had with him have left us with a high level of satisfaction. Attorney Farzad is able to clearly articulate a clients stance while also representing his clients best interests. We strongly recommend his law office. His legal representation in addressing our matter was A+. Thank you to Farzad and his team.

Poor referral, seemed too busy, organized a plan over the phone, including this alleged co counsel…read more Willam Block, forgot the info, made me work for 2 days, then decided he had to decline due to his caseload. Gee, assuming he could have said this before wasting valuable time. Not a reliable firm.

Matthew received my referral from bigger law firm who thought that he would be a good fit for me…read moredue to my case. Never reached out to me. I left a voicemail. Sent an email via their website. Still nothing.