Attorney Jonathan is very patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and honest. He took the time to explain things clearly, which reassured me and gave me peace of mind. I truly appreciate his guidance. read more

Very patient, knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the different options. Solid with great experience!

My family and I came to the Bornstein Law Group after dealing with former landlords who kept us living in unsafe and uninhabitable conditions. We were physically sick and mentally drained, and reaching out for legal guidance felt overwhelming. From the start, Erika and Jonathan made us feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. They walked us through every step with patience and clarity, always putting our entire family's wellbeing first. Their empathy, strong communication, and dedication stood out, and we truly felt supported the entire way. Thanks to their hard work, we were able to settle outside of court and finally move forward. I'm extremely impressed with this law group and would highly recommend them !10/10 read more

We hired Jonathan Bornstein to assist with an eviction in Berkeley. It started off rocky as we were dealing with the tenant being unreasonable, unresponsive, terrorizing our other tenants. We had no room for a trial. We adamantly opposed to move into a Trial and Jonathan stood his ground. He was able to advocate for the tenant to move out and included the tenant to keep the peace during the period of waiting. His team was professional, responsive and patient. Although we had some apprehension about Jonathan's methods he remained calm and advocated appropriately. We appreciate his professionalism. We are Grateful! read more

Mr. Bornstein has been very helpful explaining the legal process necessary to recoup lost rents, etc from a deadbeat tenant. He has consulted with me twice for no charge. We will move forward with their practice as soon as I have finalized details necessary to do so read more

I'm currently dealing with a personal injury legal defense issue and I reached out to Bornstein and Bornstein for an initial consult. The attorney I spoke with was very knowledgeable and put my situation in perspective regarding my exposure to potential litigation. He was reassuring that my insurance coverage, most likely will keep me from suffering, a judgment against me for damages. He also strongly recommended that I increase my level of insurance to protect my assets. This was all very helpful and if I am in need of legal defense, as this case continues, Bornstein and Bornstein would be an excellent choice in my defense. read more

Working with Jonathon was great! Was super professional about my scenario and even through he couldn't directly support my issue, gave me great advice and next steps that were within my control. Will absolutely seek his advice/council again if I find myself in a situation. Thank you again Jonathon and team! read more

Hired them to help with fire liability when I was displaced for two years from my home due to a fire and delays with construction. Excellent service and fought for fairness. Highly recommend them if you're in need of legal services. read more

I obtained Bornstein and Bornstein Law for a Personal Injury. I was very anxious about the process. It was a very long process, but Bornstein seemed to keep us in the loop about what and when things were happening. The defendants didn't make it easy and put up a fight, but Bornstein fought back for my family, for a long time. I appreciate the work put in by The Bornstein Law Group and I would recommend them. Thank you, again. read more

Look no further for an exceptional Real Estate Attorney than Jonathan at Bornstein & Bornstein Law Group @ 2701 Telegraph, Oak., 1-510: 901-0010. His 30-year experience allowed Jonathan to navigate through our landlord / tenant issues--making the journey from beginning to end painless, targeted and beautifully resolved. Thank you, Jonathan, for getting our house back. read more

I called for a consult regarding a property issue in San Francisco that required thinking out of the box. Jonathan was up to the task and gave me some relevant ideas and solid direction. He did not rush, was caring, and made me feel comfortable and heard. I look forward to using him for any applicable aspect of my situation possible. I highly recommend calling for a consultation and using the firm. read more

While it took a while to get the initial consultation, it was worth the wait. Mr. Bornstein was very helpful in answering all the questions. He was very courteous and accommodating. read more

I had a FREE consultation with Jonathan, who was patient going through different options I could have with a difficult tenant situation. I found Jonathan super helpful, and would definitely find him to represent me if I proceed to the next step! read more

Simply the best. Erika Bornstein is top-notch - she knows her stuff, patiently walks you through options and how best to proceed, and very personable. Highly recommend for real estate law and landlord/tenant items. read more

Jonathan was persistent and unrelenting at getting me the best settlement when my renters turned into squatters. Jonathan provided calm, wise advice when I was reacting emotionally and impulsively. He navigated the confusing and inconsistent court system and sheriff's eviction process with finesse. At the end of it all, he got my property back and got as much compensation as we could get from the deadbeats. read more

I called this law firm and spoke with Jonathan. He said I should pay him 10k and leave all my tenant worries to him. This man is a heartless money grabber. Thank God I only paid him 5k. It cost me 5K and the only thing he did was send a letter. I left messages for him or someone to return my calls, they never returned my calls. His associate said if the tenant complies, I should offer several months of free rent and pay 10k for keys. I paid 5k for this. read more

I am updating my review for the Bornstein team as we worked with them recently: Jonathan helped us with a multiple-tenant issue quickly and without much hassle or expense. They took care of all negotiations along the way, without requiring us to put in court or other in-person appearances. When one tenant tried to pull surprise last-minute shenanigans, we just let Bornstein's office know, and they had it resolved within the hour. We are grateful for their help in navigating this process, and consider this to be a solid investment. read more

Jonathan Bornstein @ Bornstein Law (2701 Telegraph, Oakland) is a 5-star real estate attorney servicing SF / Oakland and resolved our tenant issues with a minimum of grief. Should we need legal representation again, we will go to no one else. Jonathan Bornstein is the best!!! read more

November 30,2020 Jonathan saved me and my Husband from having to pay 2 months penalty rent for breaking the lease. He does his homework and he knows how to best articulate the legal ways appropriate for our case. I enjoyed him as a human being with an excellent sense of humor, for being direct with us and we so appreciate his knowledge and talent as a real estate attorney. He is worth having in your contacts! We love him and wish him and his staff the best! read more

we were greatly assisted by Erika Bornstein. we had a rental house in San Francisco that we wanted to sell. I was distressed to learn what hoops we had to jump through to sell the house without tenants. Erika guided us through the buy out process so we have been able to sell the house. if you need an attorney to guide you in this process, I can highly recommend Erika Bornstein. read more

The firm is large with two locations, so the frustrating thing is that all calls go through a call center first. The admins are not all friendly either. However, the lawyer we got assigned, Jonathan, was great. With his years of experience in dealing in the specific city our issues are in, he was able to give insight into our questions, instead of responding with the generic, "I don't know, I would need to do more research." Their retainer is on the high side though, but with his level of expertise, we would feel more comfortable choosing Bornstein over another firm. We're really glad we found Bornstein. read more

Don't believe all the good reviews - they spam you pressuring you to leave them good reviews after THE FREE CONSULTATION. After you get tricked into hiring them they turn a different face. Complete scam artists, never resolved my accident case after years. They have so many State Bar complaints, not just mine. read more

I would not recommend this service. I had scheduled a consultation two weeks in advance but did not receive the call as planned. Upon contacting their office, an operator took down my information after I explained that I had a scheduled consultation, and assured me she would relay the message. However, I never received any follow-up. This experience was unprofessional and a waste of time. Thanks Bornstein! read more

Jonathan was extremely responsive and generous with his time. We spoke with him the following morning after first reaching out, which was much appreciated given the timeliness of our issue. He provided with his honest opinion about our real estate transaction, and assessment of likely outcomes. Thank you! read more

Jonathan and Erica did a great job preparing my contract documentation with a prospective tenant and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. They were prompt, responsible and professional, following up to make sure the documentation was precisely what was needed for the situation. Unfortunately the tenant situation did not go my way, but I did not go out of pocket because of their expertise. Definitely hit up Bornstein and Bornstein for your tenant landlord issues read more

The biggest liar in the business. I was completely blown off after paying this guy. He doesn't return phone calls, didn't file papers when promised, was sanctioned by the court for not showing up, and didn't pay the fines to the court for abandoning his client. Case # RG20078529. I was promised lot's of results and got nothing but more legal trouble and tenants who stayed for a year of hell, and no eviction. I finally got rid of them without his help, and had to hire another lawyer clean up his mess! Hire someone honest! read more

Jonathan Bornstein was very helpful with our property questions. I would definitely recommend him and work with him in the future on any real estate related issue. Jonathan was prepared for our consultation and easy to work with. read more

Jonathan Bornstein is such a liar. We were so disappointed by the law firm to be so unprofessional. We paid dearly for the service which was not rendered. After a couple of months the attitude changed . He stopped returning email, phone calls and even missed conference calls. He filed a case and we were hoping to get result soon. That is what he promised us that case would be over by the year end. Then later on we found out that he was a no show for the case but we were kept in dark. He never told us the reason.He told us the case was over in Dec 2022 and he was to send us some documentation to sign so he could submitted to the court to finalized the case. To our surprise he lied to us.When we question him his response was I thought the case was over. ?? Now after a year of hassle, expenses, and emotional stress he put us thorugh we have to look around for another attorney to take over and clean up his mess. We heard many excuses from him ,not enough staff, being busy with jury trail, was out for action, was out for religious holiday, staff called sick etc. He pick and choose who to response to. We filled a complaint with State Bar associate to investigate him. Please stay away from this office for your own good. read more

Jonathan gave me some great advice navigating the murky and confusing real estate purchasing process. Super friendly and knowledgeable!

I contacted Bornstein & Bornstein yesterday regarding a tenant matter. I was able to speak with someone on the phone and they scheduled an appointment for Jonathan Bornstein to speak with me the following morning. I had a phone conversation with Jonathan Bornstein this morning. I found Jonathan l personable, knowledgeable and he helped with solutions to my tenant issues. I would highly recommend his law office! I will use him in the future or refer him to friends and family. read more

Jonathan saved my ass. I was in contract to buy a single-family home that looked like a good deal on the surface, but once Jonathan and I dug into the details, it turned out to that I could have been open to losing a lot of money due to a number of rent control, eviction, and other laws that applied. He definitely helped me dodge a bullet, and did so on a tight timeline while being super responsive by phone, text, and email. Before talking to Jonathan, I had consulted with 2 other lawyers who were both far less knowledgeable and meticulous than Jonathan. You want this guy in your corner! read more

Jonathan was really patient with me, told him about the issue I have with a guy I brought a house with that wasn't trying to be fair. he was real about my situation he didn't sugar coat anything for me he told me the bad and the Good. He was genuine about my problem, He Told me what he would do, he put my mind to rest. read more

I called several law firms in 10/12/2020 regarding issues with a landlord. Anel, Jonathan Bornstein's executive assistant was extremely helpful and professional. She set up a consultation for the next day, requested all necessary documents and sent a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of all documents and confirming the appointment information. Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable . He engaged us in the conversation and listened to our questions and concerns. He explains his thoughts, the law and answer's your questions. In developing a plan of action and making recommendations he not only looked at the best outcome but the cost to us in obtaining them. I must admit in the past I have dealt with attorney's, on both sides of the aisle in many roles as a client, a consultant and as part of my work and haven't always had good experiences or impressions of them. Jonathan Bornstein is by far one of the best. I would highly recommend him. read more

Called into the law firm to get legal advice, Jonathan called back and spent an hour on my case, reviewing my entire case during the free consultation. I sure did not expect that!! He's very funny and smart. I highly recommend him :) read more

Jonathan Bornstein was opposing counsel in one of my cases. He was a formidable opponent. When my family had issues with a tenant, the first lawyer I called was Jonathan Bornstein. He was great and my family was very satisfied with the services his law firm provided. He and his team are true assets to the community. read more

Jonathan eased my mind after the very first call. He is knowledgeable and trustworthy. Highly recommend!

Although I have not worked officially with the B&B law practice yet, I likely will soon. Mr. Bornstein very graciously gave me an initial consultation, on my potential tenant eviction, that was informative, candid and professional. They properly encouraged me to pursue a mutually agreeable solution with the tenant first, which I will try; barring that, I have every expectation that this practice will represent me effectively in the legal process. read more

I hired Jonathan Bornstein in March of 2022 to help me evict my brother and sister-in-law. Jonathan Bornstein did a great job helping me get possession of my house back. I highly recommend Jonathan Bornstein to anyone who needs an eviction lawyer. There is no better lawyer than Jonathan Borstein. read more

Jonathan's dedication and hard work made a very big difference for my family. He was persistent and did what was best for us in the long run, not quick to settle and move on. read more

This is a really great Law Group. They took my case when they didn't have to. Not only, do they fully understand the Law, but They also know, and want to do what's right. Much Love to Jonathan and his team. One Love Cheers ... read more