Theyve been there many years, now it's come time to return and ask about things in the archives . I'm sure we will come up with something . The Buchanan's have been family friends for years . I will be back you'll here this story on its entirety . What motivated me to return was a little pretty gal . Or else I would be a sitting duck . read more

Josh was amazing from the start to finish. My husband is on probation and owes restitution he pays monthly. His last PO only asked him to let him know where he was going he never stated any knowledge about a travel permit. So when we moved my husband got a new PO. at this point we wanted to go to Disney then the outer banks for our honeymoon and when my husband advised the new PO it took her months to get back to us which she denied because of his restitution. By this point it was August, everything was paid for, and we were getting married 9/15/2023. We were both completely panicked as i spent a lot of money booking this honeymoon for us. We were introduced to Josh through a friend and he couldn't have been more amazing. I gave him details and documents showing this was paid by me so my husband could continue paying his restitution but time was of the essence. josh was able to get us into see a judge and plead our case a week before the wedding. He presented him with all details and we were granted a travel permit. We will forever be grateful to Josh as he was able to allow us to celebrate our marriage on a honeymoon. He calmed my nerves and was so knowledgeable we would not use another lawyer after dealing with Josh and we could not be more grateful for all he did for us. read more

Bob helped me form a partnership LLC in 2016 and has supported us in various organizational structural questions along the way. He is incredibly generous and thoughtful, and I always feel like we are important clients, no matter how small the issue is. After working with several attorneys and accountants who always seemed to be annoyed when we contacted them, Bob was a breath of fresh air, and I highly recommend him. read more

Bob Buchanan is an amazing attorney, very sharp, very helpful. I'd recommend him to any small business without hesitation.

I have used Mr. Buchanan for business contracts in the past and have been very pleased with his services. Recently, I hired him for an elder law issue and while it was outside of his normal realm of expertise, he took the project on and was extremely helpful and thorough. Because of his diligent research and attention to detail along with an eloquent letter, he allowed us to receive a sizable refund that was a welcome financial relief to my parents. Thank you, Bob! read more

Bob Buchanan has been a huge help to me this past year. He was recommended to me by three different people when I was out looking for an honest, smart, hard-working, straightforward attorney with experience setting up and managing the legal aspects of a small business. I hired Bob to represent my business in October of 2007 and have continued to work closely with him since then. Bob and his team were very helpful walking me through the process of putting my new business together and has been the voice of reason on several occasions and topics ranging from choosing between LLC or Corporation, structuring partnerships, and making sure that I'm operating my business according to State and City regulations. The advice he has given me has been sound and his turnaround time on work has been quick. I give him top marks all around. read more

I have worked with Bob for several years now. His advice on corporate structure, contract documents, partnerships and so much more has been invaluable. Above all I admire his honesty and integrity. I know that I can count on Bob to keep me protected and secure in all of my business dealings. I would recommend Bob to anyone looking for a business attorney. read more

Bob Buchanan represented my business partner and me in the sale of our restaurant and catering company and had a fantastic experience. He was professional, friendly, attentive, responsive, and easy to talk to. He listens well and addressed our litany of concerns. It was a difficult transaction that was heading towards litigation, and Bob clearly outlined our options in easy to understand terms. He kept us out of the potential lawsuit, and was extremely skilled in the negotiations with opposing counsel. His associate attorney and assistant were both wonderful to work with as well. I very highly recommend Buchanan Law Group to SF businesses. They worked hard for us, and we found them to be honest and fair with regard to the hours billed. read more

I've been a client of Bob's since about 2010. Simply put, he's the best. Always easy to work with, always responsive, and alway helpful! Over the years he's helped me solve problems with the California FTB, advised me as I navigated an unusual immigration situation, and most recently helped me reclaim a Domain Name that got caught up in a TRO. I'm amazed at his depth and breadth of knowledge, delighted by his willingness to dive in and help, and grateful to have had him on my side so many times. Simply put, I can not recommend Bob highly enough! read more

I worked with Bob during the start-up phase of my retail venture, and I can't recommend him highly enough. He educated me on how best to minimize my risks and helped me to understand and navigate incorporation, trademarks and contracts. Bob is above all a business partner and friend, who operates with tremendous integrity and is meticulous in his approach to work. read more

I met Bob several years ago, about a year after I'd started my business here in the Financial District. Prior to that, I had had to consult an attorney in SF only once, and it was very expensive, very impersonal, and frankly, he was not very helpful in the end, nor was he friendly-- he refused to meet me face to face, and insisted on working over the phone and via email. As a result of that, I feel lucky to have met Bob, because he and his staff (Thank you too, Bina!) have helped me through at least 3 or 4 different legal/business/personal situations since I've known him. His bottom line is integrity, and while he is extremely professional, smart, considerate, and straightforward, he is also friendly and has a sense of humor. Buchanan Law Group is highly recommended to anyone seeking an experienced business attorney who is dedicated to your current and future needs. Call Bob before you even think about seeking help from a very large law firm, and you'll be glad that you did! You will be treated as a valued client as opposed to a 15 minute billing increment! read more

I'm still figuring out the whole working with lawyers thing, and in my blind flailing attempts to reach out for legal help, I called Bob Buchanan, just going by his Yelp reviews. Bob spent a good half hour with me over the phone, listening to my case, asking intelligent questions, and giving me excellent advice. Although he did not think my particular case was an ideal match for his specialty, business tax law, he laid out for me a range of strategies for proceeding forward, and established that I had excellent legal grounds to build a case should it go to court. I appreciated his entire approach with me: his careful listening, his helpful tone, his intelligence, sense of humor, and his legal counsel. Now I know who to turn to in the Bay Area when I need for a lawyer for my own small business. I'm definitely going to ask Bob Buchanan first. Thanks, Bob, for the great assistance you gave me today. read more

I have worked with Bob for a little over two years now. Bob initially helped me in the acquisition of a small, local business. During the acquisition itself, he was instrumental in negotiating the terms and finding middle ground at moments of difficulty. Since the acquisition, he has served as the company's primary counsel, helping with everything from general business advice to more mundane issues such as contracts and collections. Throughout, he has been an invaluable partner and has demonstrated a wide range of legal skills apropos to any small or medium-sized business. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone who needs seasoned, reliable legal guidance. read more

Bob has helped me out on a few items - including a trademark filing and a difficult situation I was in with the IRS. In both cases, Bob and his team were exceedingly professional, honest and diligent. Prior to meeting Bob, my accountant and then later I tried to interface with the IRS, all to no avail. I was looking at nearly $6000 in penalties and interest -- for 2 years worth of back and forth. After one well-researched and written letter from Bob the entire matter was dropped. I highly recommend working with him! read more

Bob is very informative and helpful when it comes to the issue of business law.

I needed guidance on tax issues surrounding the reclassification of a multi member LLC to a single member LLC after I purchased my former partner's interest. Also the tax reporting of this transaction. After speaking with two CPAs and an EA (enrolled agent), who gave me conflicting information and did not provide clear guidance, I contacted Buchanan Law Group. Bob explained all of the tax issues in a 30 minute phone call, provided clear and simple information, and gave me a referral to a CPA Firm who could assist me in completing my tax returns. I recommend Buchanan Law Group to anyone who may have a more complex tax situation than most CPAs and EAs are equipped to deal with. read more