It was unfortunate that Mr. Drew wasn't able to take on my case, but I truly appreciated the…read moreexperience. While many attorneys tell you what you want to hear, Drew spoke to me honestly and treated me like family. Good lawyers are easy to find, but genuine ones are not--I wish more were like him. If you're on the fence, I'd absolutely recommend giving him a call. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and most importantly, for taking the time to truly listen. Thank you Drew Lewis

Protects and advocates for women. Very helpful and understanding. It is nice to see people doing…read moregood things.

I feel good with the advice I received from Laura and it helped me move forward in my life with…read moremore confidence and understanding. I came to her during a difficult time and needed clear, honest guidance. She was incredibly responsive and took the time to do a thorough review of my situation and the employment contracts and agreements I sent over prior to our meeting. She asked thoughtful questions, walked through the details, and helped me understand my options. I got strong expertise, relatable examples and not just generic legal advice. What stood out was how she was helpful after the meeting. She followed up with clear emails, practical advice, helpful next steps, and made herself available when additional questions came up. If you're dealing with an employment issue and want someone who is sharp, responsive, and genuinely interested in helping empower you with the knowledge you need to navigate your situation well, I'd highly recommend Laura. If a situation arises in the future where I need advice again, I know where to find it.

Katie was responsive and answered all my questions in evaluating a new employee agreement. She…read morecalled out transparently what is out of her scope. Fees were communicated upfront which was helpful when compared other businesses. I recommend this firm.

Yes James, as I told you, you were a great attorney at the start!…read more Too bad you compromised and did not use all the evidence like you said you were going to. So, yes, was disappointing in the end, as you have such potential, but you did not show all the evidence. Aargh. But, typical with most attorneys, the only money we got was to get you paid.

I had this initial consultation with James Dalbow at The Wisdom Law Group in San Jose and was very…read moreimpressed. James was extremely helpful, informative, and professional throughout the entire conversation. Even though the consultation was free, James took the time to clearly explain my options and answer all my questions. I truly appreciate his honesty and guidance. Highly recommended.

I was very pleased with the services of Jonathan Jackel of Rousso & Jackel. Without too much…read moredetail, I was employed for many years by a large out-of-state corporation who forfeited my unused vacation hours each year. When I resigned from the company I requested payment of my forfeited hours of vacation but was rebuffed. I retained Jonathan Jackel after interviewing several other law firms. I hope he is not offended by my comments, but I choose Jonathan because he was the most down-to-earth individual of all the attorney's interviewed. He didn't appear to have a huge ego and he came across as genuine and trustworthy. Also, in my opinion it is important in wage claims cases, particularly in front of the DLSE, to have an attorney who knows the system and who doesn't come off as a slick corporate attorney. On to my story, the company fought my claim and at a DLSE hearing Jonathan represented me while a large corporate law firm attorney from Los Angeles represented the employer. The result was a victory in the DLSE hearing for $33K. But all was not over. Of course my former employer appealed the case to the Superior Court of CA. This meant we started all over again and it eventually ends up with a trial. Although the process took about 3-years due to the court system, we eventually went to trial in front of a Judge, known as a "De Novo" or "bench trial." Again, the slick corporate attorney from LA representing my former employer and Jonathan Jackel representing me. We met beforehand to prepare, even meeting on a Sunday for several hours (wow). Jonathan was well prepared with a trial binder with all exhibits numbered, organized and easy to find. He encourages his client to participate and read all of the materials. Come Monday we start trial, Jonathan makes his opening statement and then I take the stand for the next 4 1/2 hours. Just like the movies, the defense attorney tries to get me to slip up on the witness stand, Jonathan does what he needs to do when appropriate and by the end of the day the judge said she was ready to give us her verdict. Despite the tactics of the defense attorney and their witness who lied, Jonathan stuck to our case and we were victorious, winning a judgement of $48K plus attorney's fees which I am guessing will be about another $17K back to me, for a total of approximately $65K. I highly recommend Jonathan, he is ethical, intelligent, witty and most of all, effective. He knows labor law and how to present an argument on behalf of a plaintiff.

I highly recommend both Nora and Jonathan. From my first meeting with them I knew that they would…read morebe keeping my best interests at hand. I worked predominantly with Jonathan over the course of several months and his perspective was always transparent and encouraging. It's not often that you find yourself in the position of 'taking on' a former employer, and from personal experience, that feeling can be overwhelming. Should you find yourself in a similar situation, do not hesitate to give Nora or Jonathan a call.

Overall I was unhappy with my experience with Rukin Hyland & Riggin. I found the strategy to be…read morereactive and passive and the legal knowledge to be limited. Also was pushed to take a deal that did not make any sense for my situation because Jessica stopped being willing to take on more risk without considering how that deal might affect my outcome/goals. When I expressed unhappiness about this situation, I was met with defensiveness. Having legal counsel from Rukin Hyland & Riggin made me feel more exposed/uncertain in my situation.

Valerie and Jessica were both incredible to work with! Valerie answered all my legal questions,…read morehelped me strategize, and identify issues at my work place. Her expertise in the subject matter informed my decisions and pushed my case forward. After meeting her and Jessica, I felt intellectually empowered to address other illegal work conditions. I highly recommend the firm Rukin Hyland & Riggin.

I am truly blown away by Attorney Gina Szeto-Wong's professionalism, dedication, and passion. From…read morethe very beginning, she has gone above and beyond in handling my case. She took the time to thoroughly explain the possible outcomes, walked me through each step, and offered thoughtful, strategic advice on what would be in my best interest. After speaking with more than ten different law firms, Gina stood out--not only for her legal expertise but also for her genuine care. This is the only firm where I truly felt that the client's well-being came first. Gina made me feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Gina to anyone in need of legal representation. I trust her professionalism, knowledge, and sincere commitment to her clients.

I worked with Szeto-Wong Law for my religious and disability discrimination employment case. When I…read morewas initially searching for a lawyer, Szeto-Wong Law was one of the fastest offices to respond to my inquiry. They were very thorough in examining my case and quick to follow up. I knew this team would be the right one for me. I predominantly worked with Dean, who is very calm and communicative. Dean was always transparent about where we were in the process and what to expect next. Both Dean and Gina were very understanding and supportive during this stressful time. They were happy to jump on a call if I had any questions or concerns. Anytime I emailed the team, I would always get a prompt response within normal business hours. Dean and Gina are very knowledgeable about employment law, which gave me peace of mind. They helped explain the more complicated parts of the litigation in layman's terms, which allowed me to make the best decisions for myself. Dean and Gina always advocated for the best case outcome for me. I highly recommend Szeto-Wong Law for anyone looking for litigation support!

Navruz is truly a gem of an attorney and I'm honored to have had her by my side representing me in…read morea wrongful termination lawsuit. From the very first phone consultation I had with Navruz, I immediately knew she was who I wanted to represent me. She was extremely sharp, honest, responsive, all while at the same time, compassionate and empathetic. What differentiated Navruz from all the other attorneys I had spoken with was that I felt like she truly believed in me and my story- a sentiment that never wavered with her as our lawsuit progressed. Also, while other attorneys seemed to emphasize the lawsuit as the utmost priority in my life, Navruz's main focus was always to prioritize my wellbeing and future first. Throughout the lawsuit, I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge, work ethic, effective communication, and unwavering patience in educating me about the law and each step of the lawsuit. I always felt I was part of the process in every way. Though I knew I was in good hands throughout the process, it wasn't until I saw her in action that affirmed for me she was definitely the right choice. Though kind and compassionate with me, Navruz was a force to be reckoned with the other side. She was prepared, strategic, relentless, quick thinking, assertive, and never wavered in ensuring the best possible outcome for me. In the end, we were able to successfully resolve the case, and I was able to finally close this chapter of my life. Words cannot even begin to describe the amount of gratitude I have for Navruz, and it truly is an honor to have her by your side!

This is long overdue. Where do I even begin? Navruz is truly God-sent. Imagine "Doctors Without…read moreBorders," who serve selflessly out of belief and calling, without discrimination ,Navruz is the lawyer's version of that. She fights passionately for justice wherever there is injustice. Honest, compassionate, and remarkably dedicated, she genuinely cares for her clients. You won't find a better lawyer ,she's deeply knowledgeable, transparent about your options, and steadfast in her support. I feel truly blessed to have known her.

A couple of weeks after my house was on the market, I was happy to receive an offer from a couple…read more As per standard practice, 3% of the agreed price was wired by the buyers to the title company handling the escrow. The buyers then proceeded to do their due diligence with various inspections, etc. Once the buyers were totally satisfied, they then removed all contingencies. I thought the rest of the process would be straightforward as we counted down towards the mutually agreed close-of-escrow date. But it turned out that the buyers' lending bank, which had earlier preapproved the buyers, decided at the last minute to back out, so the escrow fell through. I then had to go through the process of putting my house on the market again. Two months after that failed escrow, I received a letter from an attorney representing the unsuccessful buyers who argued that these buyers should get all their initial Ernest Money Deposit (EMD) back (this EMD was still being held by the title company). It was then that I contacted Cary Kletter's office to see if they would represent me in dealing with the buyers' attorney. Upon learning the key facts of this aborted escrow, Cary believed that I had a good case and agreed to represent me. So Cary wrote a very firm letter to the buyers' attorney. By first reminding the buyers the salient facts of this case, and why the escrow failed, Cary easily dismissed any basis the buyers might have for laying claim to the EMD. Nonetheless, Cary offered the buyers a small percentage of the EMD to settle the matter; the alternative being to go to mediation. Cary made it very clear to the buyers that should they lose in mediation, they would be responsible for all associated costs, including attorney fees. Thus with this one well-articulated and forceful letter, Cary was able to gain the upper hand in the negotiation that followed. This negotiation in fact went on for two more rounds. With each round, the buyers' attorney showed that they were willing to take a smaller and smaller percentage of the EMD. With the buyers evidently in retreat, Cary then issued a very strong 'take-it-or-go-mediation' final offer. The buyers' had little choice but to accede. Even though I did not get all the EMD and was quite sure that I would win in mediation, I was very happy with the final settlement. I was most relieved that we managed to avoid all the time and hassle of the mediation process. So I have to say Cary really knows his stuff when it comes to such negotiations! I was very impressed by Cary's negotiating style and tactics, and I am most grateful that he represented me.

I was hoping this firm would help me with a potential employment law case, but they charge a…read moreridiculous consultation fee. What's more shady is that the phone receptionist couldn't even give me a solid price when I asked, just "it can range anywhere in the hundreds. Beware.