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

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

In my first contact with Denise Leadbetter she was labile and tangential,not able to focus…read moreclearly.Some of her suggestions seemed sketchy and unethical.I asked around the legal community about her.She bribed a former client to delete a negative review. I was uncomfortable with information she had given me.I went to another attorney and my instincts were correct that she had given me wrong information that if I had acted on would have costed me a lot of time and money.

I scheduled a consultation with one of their attorneys to discuss a potential case, but the intake…read moreprocess was cumbersome. It took me most of the morning to assemble all of the information they were requesting, even though it was stated that the questionnaire likely wouldn't be referred to during the consultation. It seemed like an unnecessary exercise, given the informality of the consultation. Add to it that the the intake specialist had a generally unaccommodating and dismissive demeanor, and just gave the general impression that my business was unimportant. It caused me to question whether or not I'd even want to work with them, but I figured I should still take the consultation since I'd come that far. Luckily, the attorney I spoke with was professional, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He seemed to think we had a viable case, so I followed up again a few months later once we were ready to proceed. When I called back to schedule another appointment, I got the same stern and one-sided communication from the intake specialist again, and it raised the same red flag that I'd felt before. This may be a great firm for all I know, but communication style matters heading into a legal proceeding, and I just have to trust my instinct on this. It's very frustrating to have to start over from scratch after paying $500+ for a consultation and wasting all that time on the intake questionnaire, but I don't feel comfortable proceeding.

Very happy with the work done by the Shepherd Law Group. The matter was settled within a short time…read moreand we were satified with the results. A special shoutout to Elidia, the paralegal who was quick to answer all of our questions. Would definitely recomend to all landlords in the area with tenant issues.

Top notch service.. Mr James Shepherded and staff were more…read morethan helpful. Always returning our calls and explaining everything step by step.. I really recommend them

I had a Zoom consult with McLaughlin & Sanchez and was really impressed…read more Andres Sanchez knows San Francisco landlord-tenant law inside and out. SF regulations are layered and highly technical, but he broke everything down clearly and gave very pragmatic advice -- not just what the law says in theory, but what actually makes sense in practice. He was straightforward, thoughtful, and realistic about options and potential outcomes. I especially appreciated that he focused on practical next steps instead of overcomplicating things. It felt strategic and grounded, not alarmist. If you're dealing with a landlord-tenant issue in San Francisco and want clear, practical guidance, this firm is a solid choice.

It is insane that this law firm (specifically McLaughlin) is still in business. They rip off…read morecustomers over and over again, ignore your calls and bill you over nothing every chance they get. And no I wont send you any referrals so stop asking

One of the best lawyer I ever had He's very patient and…read moreprompt on answering your inquiries He's been helping me on my case diligently I highly recommend him

I had a quick legal question regarding a non-profit organization that I am assisting, and after…read moremuch research and searching the net, an answer was just as out of my reach as it was in the beginning. I found Methven & Associates online and on a whim, decided to give them a call and see if one of their attorneys could point me in the right direction. I left a message for a Bruce Methven. Some time later, I received a call from Mr. Methven. He gave me very thoughtful advice, listened patiently to my questions, and explained a few legal distinctions to me. I was very, very impressed by how invested he seemed in helping me help the non-profit find the right answer for it's situation. He was extremely generous with his time and kindly shared his expertise. Mr Methven clearly knew what he was talking about, and seemed eager to help. He spent over fifteen minutes of his own time on the phone with me - what a mensch! Finally, he explained the services his firm offers and how they could help us further. He also gave me some pointers on how to handle the issue myself. It was obvious he returned my call in order to help, not just to retain new clients. He was very honest about the types of matters that require legal expertise. He displayed the best attributes of the legal profession: integrity, fairness, and community service. Because of this experience with Mr. Methven, I would not hesitate to hire his firm.

Referred to Mr. Larsen, real estate attorney in an eviction case. Met with him once. Had…read moredifficulty paying him fee. worked through his wife. Almost impossible to reach. three different phone numbers. doesn't specify which to call. Never returns requested calls. Finally got him to write a 3,day notice. eventually tenant leaves after being jailed. Larsen said any unspent funds could be,returned. asked if there were any funds. Larsen said he would ask his wife. Never heard back in spite of numerous inquiries. Standard of conduct which I had not encountered before. Would not recommend his services.

Tim was instrumental in helping me resolve a difficult real estate issue by navigating through some…read morecomplex landscape.  I recommend Tim and would personally reengage him for real estate related matters.

I made the mistake of not choosing Bornstein Law from the start. My sister, who works in the Civil…read moreSection of the Sheriff's Office, spoke highly of Attorney Bornstein and his team's high volume of successful eviction cases. Unfortunately, I let the negative reviews in here influence my decision and hired another attorney instead and it cost us valuable time. What immediately stood out to us was Bornstein Law's transparency. Their terms and fees are clearly listed on their website. That was a big relief after the other attorney was trying to get us to sign with their firm and start an eviction over a small issue (Bornstein Law's fees are more affordable vs the other attorney we talked to). During our consultation, we didn't have to spend a long time explaining every detail of our situation and Attorney Bornstein had already identified the issue and presented several options to resolve our tenant issue. He was direct, practical, and didn't sugarcoat anything. I can see how some people might interpret that as feeling unheard, but in our case, we appreciated his efficiency. He was also considerate enough to recommend options that would cost us less because our matter was not an eviction case. After the call, I realized why some reviews mention communication issues. At the end of our consultation, he accidentally placed us on hold, apparently thinking the call had already ended. Should we be upset about it? Maybe. But compared to finally having a clear path forward for our tenant issue, it felt like a minor mistake. We left the consultation relieved and confident about our next steps.

Cannot get the administrative assistant to contact me and answer my question before making an…read moreappointment? I need to have my question answered before deciding if I'm going to make the appointment. Left phone message never had a reply?? After reading the reviews and especially negative comments about scrupulous activities by the lawyer?? I decided not to use them at all. Beware!

While I ended up using a different lawyer, I really appreciated his quick and thorough response to…read moremy inquiry. I'm unclear about the allegations of his legal standing, but he seemed knowledgeable and responsive so I thought I'd toss him a decent review.

Run, don't walk. I hired him for a Marvin Claim. He did nothing but take my money, give me horrible…read moreadvice, was unlicensed for a period of time while under hire, for which the poured honey slow system is investigating him, destroyed my case that I now have under appeal. Upon paying money for him to represent me in court, he "shows up" on a zoom link that did not even work, for a judge who does not do zoom meetings. That he is still in business is unreal.