I worked with her in 2022. I don't know how much she's changed but she was amazing. A true…read morelitigator who knows her way around court. Needless to say we won, and she helped enormously with things. Granted, she can be a typical lawyer that you have to keep your eye on at all times and monitor everything she does but that's the price we pay for suing other people: lawyers take advantage and always have, she's no exception. That being the standard she's great. I think the recent news and reviews reflects something else (I think its just start up phase "businesses grow through that kind of thing all the time). I'm about to try her on something new; we'll see how it goes.

Very rude and very disrespectful for other people's time. She will talk to you in a very…read morecondescending tone and will hang up on you if she doesn't know the answers. She will not return calls or answer emails. Very very rude person

My experience with Mr. Anthony Kerin…read more For the first time in my life, I found myself interviewing attorneys and navigating the overwhelming world of legal services. A dear long-time friend of mine recommended Mr. Anthony Kerin in Menlo Park. After our first meeting, he shook my hand, looked me in the eyes and declared, "Now, what you want matters." From the moment I had stepped into that office, I knew he was the one I needed to trust with my case. I hired the professional, personal Mr. Anthony Kerin right then and there. As time passed the needs of my family, my case, and my overall situation became more clear. A very knowledgeable Mr. Kerin educated and guided me through many major decisions. He treated me with respect, attended to every detail of my case, kept me informed, and, when needed, Mr. Kerin "took the gloves off", no holds barred. With his support during this difficult time, I was able to better make sound, thoughtful, realistic decisions rooted in our best current and future interest. Mr. Kerin is an excellent attorney with high standards and impeccable ethics. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

I paid an exorbitant fee for a family law consultation expecting legal insight, guidance, and at…read moreleast some willingness to discuss potential options. Instead, I left feeling like I had paid hundreds of dollars simply to be told that nothing could be done unless I retained the firm. I presented evidence of financial abuse and explained the circumstances surrounding my case, hoping for meaningful advice or direction. Rather than receiving any substantive assistance, I was met with what felt like indifference and a sales pitch for additional legal fees. The message was clear: unless I was prepared to spend even more money, my concerns were not worth addressing. I understand that attorneys are not obligated to represent every client, but charging premium consultation rates while offering virtually no practical guidance is difficult to justify. What made the experience particularly disappointing was the complete lack of empathy. Family law clients are often facing some of the most stressful and financially devastating situations of their lives. A little compassion and professionalism would go a long way. This consultation felt less like a legal service and more like an expensive screening process designed to determine whether additional fees could be collected. I left feeling dismissed, frustrated, and no closer to understanding my legal options than when I arrived. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this firm to ask exactly what they will receive during a paid consultation before spending their money. My experience was that the cost far exceeded the value provided. Better yet just ask CHATGPT yourself save your money.

Total waste of time and money, over charging for everything even a simple phone call. And after all…read morethey sent me an invoice with $800 less than what i paid, and when i asked for the right invoice they never got back to me. They asked me questions that shows they never read any of the papers i sent them, just charged me for the time consumed for reading them.

Pretty bad experience. Broken promises, self-serving attitude, unresponsiveness…read more Sadly the games around personal life issue to justify slow responses were also played on me. Also inflated billing in retrospect. Don't recommend.

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

Lauren is great to work with - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, organized and communicative…read more She did an excellent job shepherding us through the very detailed process of estate planning. We highly recommend her.

My housemates and I were seeking legal advice regarding a dispute we've had with the…read morelandlord/property management team. Nicholas was patient in fully hearing out my situation before providing me with extremely helpful advice. He was easy to talk to and made sure explain concepts I wasn't familiar with. It's easy to tell that this is a capable attorney that truly cares about others. I'm grateful to them and would highly recommend The Jellins Group to anyone for their legal matters.

Nicholas was very helpful during a phone consultation. When I had a real estate issue I had message…read morehim over Yelp. He not only responded promptly, but also spent over 20 mins on a weekend to understand my issue and gave me very good advice.

I consider Scott and Stacy to be two of the most ethical and authentic attorneys that I've ever…read morebeen lucky enough to work with. Scott has been a trusted professional friend of mine for 6 years as well as dependable employment legal counsel in both good and bad situations. Listening is such a crucial process when determining legal courses of action. Scott and Stacy are both impeccable listeners. Their ability to gather all the pertinent details, as well as their ability to provide objective and mature soundboarding enable them to be at the top of their industry. The outcome of their efforts has been 100% positive for me. Once you have engaged with this legal team, you will not only sleep better; but, you will quickly begin to feel confident in making better decisions about your legal employment decisions. Scot and Stacy are equally effective in helping professionals like me before we enter into employment agreements. Imagine the hours and dollars saved by entering into healthy and legal agreements, versus having to fight for past wages? This is well worth the effort to engage Scott and Stacy during an employment offer period. I highly recommend Berman North to any California employees and employers who want to be protected by the best of the best in California employment law.

Stacy was incredible! I was in a difficult and frustrating situation when I connected with her. I…read morecould not have asked for a better person to represent me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, understanding to my situation, responsive, and calculated in her positioning of arguments. Would recommend her highly!

Mark Ruiz is incredible! He helped my mom with her Living Trust, and from the very first meeting,…read moreit was clear how much he genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to explain everything in plain language, patiently answered all our questions, and made a process that can feel overwhelming completely manageable. Beyond being knowledgeable and professional, he's kind, approachable, and truly puts people at ease. We're so grateful to have worked with him...he's simply the best!

Navigating through a messy divorce is never easy, but having Mark by our side made all the…read moredifference. He's fluent in Spanish so it made it easy for my parents to understand the legal process! From the very beginning, he was more than just a legal advisor--he was a compassionate guide, ensuring that our family understood every step of the process. He kept his communication channel open to us and responded to all of our concerns during a difficult time for us. Mark helped us with several different matters, including estate planning, living trusts, and family wills. If you're looking for a family attorney who will not only fight for your best interests but also provide the guidance and care you need during a difficult time, I cannot recommend Mark enough. He truly made a difference in our lives and will always be our go-to in the future.

I reached out to five different law firms regarding my case, and Matt Davega was the first to…read morerespond. After consulting with the other firms, Matt was also the only attorney who truly took the time to understand the details of my situation rather than giving a one-size-fits-all response. I'm glad I chose to move forward with Matt and his team. They have been excellent to work with throughout the process. I especially appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and PROMPT communication. Matt is incredibly responsive, which gave me peace of mind whenever questions or concerns came up. I highly recommend Matt and his firm to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and client-focused legal counsel.

I had my first free consultation with this attorney, and he was very thorough in analyzing all the…read moredata, including my personal information and the events of the case. His advice clearly showed that he was interested in the best outcome for me and not necessarily eager to sell me services I might or might not need. I was surprised by the level of honesty and the clear assessment of the actual situation. Highly recommended.