Jannik Catalano and his wonderful assistant Jen provided my wife and myself with immediate and thorough attention to my case. I was doored by a car and Jannik met with us to discuss what to do next. I'm happy to say we had a positive resolution to my case. I highly recommend Catalano Law Group if you need legal help. Thoughtful and caring with attention to detail! read more

This updated review is overdue. I bookmarked this place to remind myself and I finally take the time... As the legal assistant was helpful, the lawyer was rude and short. As he was talking to me, pretending he was reading the paperwork, and told me I am better off to do it myself all at the same time. Well, I dealt with it myself but wasted my time here. To be fair, I did have a free consultation, just a terrible consultation. read more

I highly recommend Catalano Law Group. I was introduced to Jannik through a co-worker after I was in a Hit & Run Scooter Accident and in need of a lawyer. I wash't sure the person would be found or whether there would be a settlement. Jannik took my case and was up front with me on all logistics and details. He was easy to work with, easy to talk to and worked hard to get me something when I thought there was nothing to be settled. If you are looking for someone who will get the job done and is not a shady lawyer- contact them. You won't be sorry . Thanks to Jannik and his staff I was able to handle some hospital bills, and get some closure. read more

Reading Jannik Catalono's other reviews everyone has exactly the same experience with the Catalano Law Group. I found Jannik while in the middle of a complete nightmare property dispute that gave a new meaning to nasty when you are dealing with well connected sociopaths who are intent on ruining your life and will stop at nothing. Jannik is an exceptional human being on many fronts. He will tell you point blank to your face what you do not want to hear and give you the reality of your case, good or bad, in our case horribly bad after terrible prior representation. He will not waste your time or money and manages to brilliantly walk the very fine line of being on your side, managing your case, but keeping a professional distance that is critical in someone overseeing a case. The gentlemen will lean on the side of settlement especially when it is in your long term interest. You, should I say "I", did not see it and wanted to fight the case to the death. His advice & direction turned out to be 100% correct, and mine 100% wrong, multiple times, and if you are hard headed, I am , he manages you well and you realize how skilled he is as an attorney. Coming from hell and back we got our lives back, settled when we should have settled, and carried on where we should have based on his perfect advice and representation. Our situation went on for 5 years, 3 miserable, to get our lives back to a better place than we started, no greater part thanks to Jannik. Honesty, integrity, intelligence and compassion are words that come to mind. Had we gone to Jannik in the first place we would have made our lives very much easier. I would not go to any other law firm following our experience His staff are superb as well, another comment I read in a couple of reviews, thank you Jennifer! Another reviewer stated that Jannik is contrary to perceptions, very well said and we owe him the world for getting us to focus on getting our lives back, which we did. An excellent attorney and even better human being. read more

Best law firm ive encountered. Jannick Catalano isnt just a great professional lawyer, he is a easy going guy, very easy to talk to..just a great human being overall. His staff, especially Richard...whom I havent got to meet in person...seems like a genius...very well organized. Great person to have on any team. I had a case that many other lawyers didnt think will be worth their time, but Catlano law group took it..and had my case settled very quickly. I wouldnt go to any other lawyer...Catalano law group is the best around!! read more

An update to my earlier post...Jannik is always available to answer all my questions. He returns my call promptly and makes me feel like one of his top clients when it comes to his attentiveness to my situation. I trust his expertise and advice 100% I contacted Jannik because I had a close friend who was injured in an car accident and needed to try and reach a settlement for her injuries. Even though Jannik did not take on the case, he really listened, and gave me advice on what steps to take to protect her in dealing with the insurance company. His advice helped give us peace of mind. I highly recommend Jannik for any case where someone is injured and needs compensation. read more

Jannik has represented me on several cases, a personal injury case and a business/contract dispute case. In both instances, Jannik was incredibly dedicated, professional, and focused on representing my best interests in the litigation. He was a pleasure to work with in every respect and I would highly recommend him as a competent, qualified, and committed attorney. My personal injury case involved assault/battery, premises liability issues, and a set of very difficult facts. Even so, Jannik stayed committed and diligently worked the case through to a very fair and equitable settlement. It's worth noting, this was not an easy case and I spoke to 5 different attorneys before retaining Jannik. I was having a hard time finding legal counsel, and before meeting Jannik, I was basically talking to a bunch of disinterested and distracted attorneys; I was getting nowhere until Mr. Catalano stepped up for me. Jannik was excited to take on my case and immediately started working on my behalf. Needless to say, he brought this to the finish line for me and generated a solid settlement to compensate me for my injuries. I never once doubted Jannik's ability and advice. I would definitely work with him again. Considering my first very positive experience working with Jannik, I decided to retain him a second time when I was dealing with a major business and contract dispute. Once again, Jannik's performance exceeded my expectations and he effectively handled my very challenging and difficult case with skill, class, and even the occasional sense of humor (which is much needed in my opinion when you're dealing with difficult and challenging situations like litigation). Similar to my first case, Jannik worked very hard and brought this case to a positive and equitable resolution. In sum, I highly recommend working with Jannik; he has a very diverse legal skill set and a ton of experience litigating in the San Francisco Bay Area, and so you cannot go wrong. He's also a very stand-up guy, straight forward, honest, and genuine, all very rare qualities in attorneys these days. Jannik - keep up the great work and all the best in 2017! Thank you!!! read more

This firm is amazing! Legal issues can put any person into panic mode, and I am not an exception. After receiving treatment at a medical facility in Los Angeles, I started getting harassed by their office about my insurance billing. Long story short, this facility was insisting that I owed them almost $5000 for a simple procedure that should have been covered by my insurance. I tried appeals, contacting medical boards, all of it. But this doctor would not budge. That's when I turned to Catalano Law Group. The staff here was responsive to my concerns about my case and how unlucky I had been trying to work this out through other routes, and provided me with guidance and help every step of the way. Incredibly communicative and approachable -- two things you absolutely want in a law firm. After reviewing my problem, they provided me with very helpful next steps in hopes of avoiding going to court, which considering my appeals process did not look favorable for me. BUT I was able to negotiate my bill down to only a fraction that the medical facility was asking, thanks to Catalano. My dispute was resolved, and all it took was their expertise and no court date! Considering how many panic attacks and breakdowns this situation caused me over 8 months, the fact that within a few weeks time of working with Catalano, it was all resolved was worth it, in and of itself. Such a great team! And so happy that I found them! read more

"A yellow cab hit your car." That was the note that was left on my boyfriend's car. While I'm thankful for this Good Samaritan letting us know that the car didn't spontaneously implode on itself, a license plate number would have been helpful! We weren't sure what to do next, or even if there was something we COULD do. So I called up Jen to see if this was something Catalano Law Group could help with since they normally deal with personal injury cases, like car accidents or trip and falls. But sure enough, over the next few weeks, Jannik and Jen assisted me with an investigation that led me and my boyfriend to surrounding businesses, a yellow cab company in SF, and ultimately ended with a pretty nice settlement check from the insurance company for the driver that hit his car! It was great to have a team like this to get me and my boyfriend through a situation that seemed helpless. My boyfriend really thought it was over when we didn't get a license plate number, and the cops even laughed at the note, but Jannik and Jen knew the process inside and out and really cared about getting us the help and information we needed to make a claim. Always straightforward and honest with what we should expect from the insurance company, and we actually ended up with a settlement a LOT higher than we expected. Not only that, but they encouraged us not to give up hope--it was their persistence and positivity that wound up paying off. Thanks guys!!!! read more

This review is so late, I hope Jannick forgives me. This review is of a case from 2014. The statuate of limitations was almost up and he was able to file my case in time... worth 10 stars. Jannick got it done!!!!!!! My case settled without going to trial, and based on the facts he was given, he worked nothing short of a miracle. I highly recommend him, I also recommend that after your case has been won you post to yelp much sooner than I did. Thanks Jannick!!! read more

I had to talk to a lawyer for a real estate purchase issue. I had access to two attorneys. I talked to Jannik at Catalano and another attorney. As a comparison, the other attorney didn't seem to listen and consider all aspects of my case and gave a very black and white assessment of my chances for success. Jannik on the other hand listened carefully, was proactive, showed compassion for my situation and gave a very different assessment. Jannik's assessment was the one that prevailed in the end. If I went with the other attorneys advice we'd been out 15k. Instead we negotiated and our real estate agents took on the costs. Janniks advice was always grounded in practicality and focused on the best outcome for us not just a black and white reading of the law. I'd recommend him and would work with him again. read more

Best. Ever. All business and great to work with, couldn't have asked for more. Jannik never leaves a guy behind. Highly recommend him for any of your legal needs. read more

Jannik helped me settle with AAA Insurance after I was doored by one of their insureds while riding my bike. He is no-nonsense, but also human and a good guy. His father is a longtime San Francisco attorney. Very trustworthy. Mine was a small case, but he didn't treat it as such. Yannik's assistant, Richard, is sharp as a tack. read more

We needed some legal advice on appealing a permit denial to remove a tree outside our house. Jannik responded to my call right away and gave me some advice over the phone, providing us several options for resolution. I appreciate his candid approach and solid advice. We'll definitely reach out to him again in the future. read more

I was seeking real estate help for an out of state property and Jannik quickly let me know that he wouldn't be able to represent me (due to the property not being in CA - different laws, etc.), but nonetheless was more than happy to walk through my issue on a call to provide some general direction/guidance. He was easy to talk with, approachable and super helpful. While we weren't able to work together on this one, I'd certainly consider Jannik again. read more

Not many attorneys are open to hearing a potential case unless you first make an appointment and discuss the associated fees. Jannick was contrary to all the perceptions I have had of attorneys, especially the ones you see advertising on TV. A friend of mine was in an accident, and has been suffering from back pains since being rear ended 6 months ago. She resides in Southern California, and Jannick offered to have a discussion with her to determine if he would be able to assist her in pursuing a case, and if he couldn't provide quality service to her because of the time and travel involved, he would at least give her helpful hints on finding a good attorney, and what key questions to ask and what documentation she needed to pursue her case. Jannick was patient, empathetic, and a true professional. read more

After I was in an accident, Mr. Catalano gave me some great advice about how to protect myself and deal with insurance and other parties. He was very knowledgeable, and I would definitely recommend him if you are in an accident! read more

I just had Jannik handle a medical issue with one of my doctors. He was able to handle the issue in just a few weeks. He saved me thousands of dollars on a medical bill. Not only is Jannik a smart attorney, he is patience and professional. I would recommend him any day! read more

Jannik and his paralegal Jennifer were fantastic. I'm a lawyer and was thinking of handling my personal injury case myself, and I'm SO glad I didn't - Jannik knows the landscape of handling this type of case inside and out, and we ended up with a better settlement than I EVER would have on my own. They are professional, responsive, and most important to me, knowledgable and realistic about evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a case. The best type of lawyer is one who underpromises and over-delivers, which is exactly what he did in my case. read more

I was between a rock and a hard place in a real estate dispute, and was looking for a good lawyer...found Jannik on Yelp, and couldn't be happier. He listened to me about how to negotiate with the other side to resolve the issue, and came up with a bunch of ideas that helped get the situation settled quickly. I highly recommend Jannik, and would refer people to him if they need assistance with real estate (I understand he also helps people settle cases when they are injured in car accidents, etc.) or other types of cases he can handle. I know if I send anyone to him, that he will take time to listen, and come up with the best solution for them, and highly recommend him. read more

So I had a unique situation where the duplex I was living in was being sold and the new owner was requesting to live in my unit. This is called an owner occupier move in. My wife and my 6 month old had no previous plans to move so it wasn't an ideal situation for us. I heard that Oakland tenants were protected with the 'Just Cause' laws and so I began my research. Its extremely hard to find current information on tenant's rights and everyone I spoke with gave me conflicting information. So i ventured out on my own and decided to try and negotiate a "buy out" from the selling owner before the deal went though. I got caught up and required some assistance and let me tell you that Jannik Catalano is a really super guy. After coaching me and putting my situation into easy to understand language I was able to negotiate $14,596 upon moving out. Thank you Jannik, I hope that people see my review and know that they shouldn't hesitate calling you. I'm a guy that simply wants to be treated fairly. Here's some tips for others who might be facing the same situation (its hard to sort it all out): - Find out if your city has a 'just cause' law protecting you. heres Oakland's law in PDF: http://goo.gl/tZVGq5 (current to today date 4/3/14) - Contact the housing authority for your city and request a copy to review. Speak with them about your situation. - Don't listen to just anyone, you'll look bad if you have misinformation. - Get some advice from a lawyer! Good Luck read more

Jannik took over a personal litigation from another lawyer that had been ongoing for 2 years. I was in a civil litigation with a former employee for a previous business I owned and Jannik helped me close the case and reach a settlement. Throughout the litigation, Jannik had consistent communication and was very easy to work with. He is very reliable and I highly recommend his services. I even recommended him to my brother for a personal injury settlement and he was able to successfully settle his case as well. read more

Catalono Law Group took my personal injury matter into their competent hands and put me at ease. They have been great to work with, professional, and very knowledgeable of the law. Having worked with Jannik Catalono on two cases, I would't hesitate to consult him in the future and to refer my friends. Action he suggested for my personal injury cases was far beyond my own knowledge of what to do. It was a such a relief to benefit from his expert legal representation and take the stress off me as an individual. Catalono's dependable, friendly and thorough handing of these complicated issues made me realize that I should have contacted him even earlier. It was an easy call that made all the difference and produced results. Thank you Jannik and Jennifer. read more

I recently had an issue come up with my condo; I received notice that there was going to be a lawsuit about some construction issues. I contacted the Catalano Law Group based on his reviews. Jannik was very helpful, able to answer all my questions, and let me know what to expect. He seemed to really care about my concerns. He was prompt in getting back to me. If I have anything come up in the future, I'll make sure to contact him for help! read more

On a bike and got hit by a dumb driver. They said it was my fault but I was the one with the green light and the one racking up the doctor bills. When they started waffling on paying my bills I started looking for a personal injury attorney. I picked Jannik out of the 1000's of attys in SF because he looked honest and frankly he had a bunch of great reviews on Yelp. I wanted someone that would take my case seriously and get it handled quickly. I'm glad I got him, I don't know how he did it, but he got something on the guy showing he shouldn't have been driving in the first place. After that, they came to the table fast. We settled for more than I ever expected and the whole thing only took about 7 months. I'm hoping I won't need a PI attorney again, but if I do and and if Its in San Francisco, I'm calling the Catalano Law Group. Jannik, keep doing what you're doing and when anyone asks me, I'm referring them to you. read more

I have known Jannik for almost 2 decades and he has always provided me and my family with excellent results. He has covered an array of issues for us, balancing our many needs legally with poise and confidence. Any issue that we have brought to him has been resolved expediently (as much possible that is, with our law system!) and has had only positive outcomes. He's a straight shooter and I feel comfortable leaving our legalities to his abilities. I recommend him highly for all of your needs as well, and if he is unable to accommodate you, he'll point you in the right direction! Five out of Stars!! (offices in SF & Oak) read more

Jannik has been helping us with a case where our wedding videographer failed to complete his contract. While the first lawyer we contacted basically dismissed us as a Small Claims case, Jannik was immediately attentive to our cause and helped us explore all options. His office diligently reviewed all our materials and explained our options, and guided us through pursuing other means of resolution before considering Small Claims. They were very responsive to our feedback, and consistently kept our interests as the top priority, while checking in periodically with status updates. We have moved on to pursuing Small Claims, and we feel well supported in that process, as his office is providing clear guidance about the steps to take and what to expect. We highly recommend Catalano Law Group to anyone who seeking high quality, client-focused legal counsel. read more

Jannik took over my personal injury case from another lawyer. I wish I had worked with him from the first! He was professional, compassionate, gave great advice, and communicated with me every step of the way. I was happy both with the settlement, and with the quick and efficient way he handled it. I felt like he worked hard for me and truly wanted a good outcome. I highly recommend working with him! read more

Great law firm to have on your side. Mr. Catalano is simply the best, he and his team will go the extra mile to give you the best advice and service. I recommend all my business associates and family to him!! read more

Well I have to say Mr. Jannik Castiano Legal services are by far spectacular. I truly feel that he and his staff (Richard especially) have gone above and beyond to assist me. His reassurance, expertise, and efficiency was very impressive. They made me feel comfortable and worry free throughout the process. I would recommend him and would definitely ask that he represent me for future incident's. Feel free to message me if I could be of assistance. read more

Jannik was very prompt in responding to a tenant landlord situation for us. He was cool, calm & collected and guided us in the right direction. I liked the fact that he was not over-litigious in his approach and actually provided us humane advice. read more

I hope this data helps your own personal decision. My own interaction with Atty Jannik in late 2012 was positive, and has revealed these qualities that I like in lawyer: [1] Wise and proactive advice; patient and clear explanations that demystify the jargon [2] A down-to-earth and friendly style that lowers your stress level (a big help because you're probably already stressed by the time you have to call a lawyer) [3] Multiple areas of expertise and a good network [4] Integrity plus advocacy for my interests [5] Sincere concern: he called back just to check up on me (he didn't have to because our interaction was officially complete and his part was done). To me as a client, that was a Wow moment. read more

Jannik is a very practical guy, easy to talk to and a good listener. I used him for advice on how to deal with a contractor who wasn't living up to his agreement. Jannik's good advice on how to not get too entangled in a legal dispute was really helpful. I really liked him, especially since he seemed more interested in helping me settle my dispute amicably and without legal rigamarole. read more

A friend referred me to Jannik after I was rear-ended on the freeway. Jannik was completely honest and straight-forward from the beginning, in order for me not to be surprised with the end result. Jannik took the time to listen to me and showed real concern for my injuries and how it affected my every day living. It seemed to me that Jannik was more concerned with my well-being than a quick check. He took his time with the case, which I greatly appreciated. He fought for my interests and was honest with all my options. I was happy with the settlement. I also want to note that I spoke to others in the office and they professional as well. Jannik is friendly, professional, and takes the time to know the person he is representing. I highly recommend Jannik for any legal issues one may have. read more

Jannik has helped me with multiple legal issues and I've been very satisfied with his services. I highly recommend giving him a call if you need a lawyer who is fair, honest, and easy to work with. read more

I was hit by a drunk driver in June 2013. The impact of the accident caused one of my back discs to protrude, resulting in excruciating pain throughout my back and legs. After undergoing such a traumatic experience, I sought out the highest reviewed attorney who I believed could help bring justice to my case. Reading through Jannik's Yelp reviews, I was confident that through his client's positive experiences, he would be the ideal attorney for my case. This was the worst mistake I could have made. Jannik turned out to be disingenuous, deceitful attorney who had no sincere interest in my case other than to get a paycheck at the end. Jannik embodied the stereotypical deceitful, manipulative attorney that many of us fear to hire. I hired Jannik because of his initial seriousness and concern to seek justice for my injury, to realize over two years was only a facade. Over the course of two years that I worked with Jannik, it often took him weeks or months to respond to my inquiries about wanting an update on my case. When I finally did hear back, I would be surprised to hear that there had been updates, but Jannik didn't find it necessary to communicate those updates to me in a timely fashion. I constantly felt like if anything was going to get done, it would be as a result of my stern tone with Jannik to find a resolve to my case. It felt like I was pulling teeth each time I spoke with Jannik and never got a straight-forward answer on how things were moving forward. Knowing that settlement cases take time, I was willing to be patient but Jannik exponentially pushed the boundary to the point where I can confidently say that he exemplified the most disingenuous customer service I have ever experienced in my life. Here, I thought this person was supposed to be taking care of me and my severe medical condition as a result of a drunk driving accident, which was in no way my fault, and two years later, my case has finally been settled only to have experienced deceit from this person who had been stringing me along for two years. Our agreement included a 33% cut for Jannik, but since my case had drawn out for so long he urged me to settle rather than go through arbitration. As part of this agreement, he told me if I settled he would take 10% less on his fees, leading me to believe he was going to receive 23% instead of 33%. To ensure I was understanding this agreement accurately, I setup an in-person meeting with Jannik where I stated that the only reason why I was willing to settle my case was due to the 10% reduction he had promised. Thus, we made an agreement to settle my case. Lo-and-behold, I receive a settlement with Jannik's fees totaling 30%, which was not what we discussed. After nearly three years after my accident, the quality of my life has been seriously deteriorated due to the medical repercussions of this accident, to have further been screwed over, for lack of better words, by an attorney who in my opinion was the most deceitful, slimy, disingenuous human being I have ever encountered in my life. Only after receiving my significantly decreased settlement, did Jannik clarify the way in which he calculated the 10% reduction, which resulted in a 30% cut for him. Convenient and so slimy. By reading this review, I hope you strongly reconsider your decision to consider hiring Jannik as your attorney. I wouldn't want anyone to experience the level of uncertainty, disingenuity, and outright hell that Jannik put me through. read more

I had a really frustrating experience working with Jannik on my settlement case. I feel like he didn't sincerely believe in my case and felt like he treated it as if it were an after thought. There would go months where I wouldn't hear from him and when I would reach out, it would take weeks to hear back. The lack of timely communication and lack of communicating pertinent updates was a concerning frustration that I dealt with over a two year period. If I was going to receive an update it would be a result of me reaching out. To make matters worse, my case went on for over two years and once it finally came to an end, he ended up increasing his cut by 8%, with additional charges that had not been priorly discussed. I didn't even find out until I received my settlement check. So shady!! After dealing with such a frustrating car accident that messed my back up, dealing with an uncommunicative, scheming attorney who ended up taking more money than initially was discussed, was the last thing I ever wanted to experience. I was not only screwed over by an accident that wasn't my fault, impacting my back for the rest of my life, but also by an attorney who had "raving" Yelp reviews when in reality, after the smoke and mirrors of the 5 star ratings dissipated, was nothing more than a deceitful person with no genuine interest in me or my case. I would never recommend this attorney to anyone! He's the worst professional I have ever worked with and I cannot express how much of a terrible and disappointing experience it was working with Jannik after undergoing such a horrific accident. If you're looking for honest communication and a trustworthy, mutual relationship with an attorney, look elsewhere. This is not the place. read more

The buyers of our former home sued us for allegedly not disclosing information regarding the house. This being the first time ever being sued, we were a little rattled by this. After consulting with Jannik, we felt a lot better about the case and about going to court. The court decided in our favor and we thank Jannik for his knowledge about these types of cases. read more

I can't thank Jannik and Jennifer at Catalano Law Group enough for taking my case and the great job they did with my case. I was rear ended two years ago, and after almost a year seeing doctors and being in pain due to the injuries sustained in the accident, the other insurance company offered me $1,200 to settle. Their offer didn't even cover the repairs for my SUV let alone the doctor bills. After trying to work with the other insurance company on my own for several months, and getting nothing but frustrated, I realized I needed an Attorney. I first spoke with Jennifer who was so easy to talk to and so comforting. I then spoke with Jannik, who was just as easy and comforting to talk to as Jennifer. Jannik was honest and straight forward, and explained everything step by step up front. It was great to have two people with so much knowledge and professionalism on my side. Over the next several months, Jennifer kept me updated, answered all my questions (and there were many) and put my mind at ease as my case progressed. I could not have asked for a better team to handle my case, and all my questions. They were able to settle my case for 100 times what the other insurance company first offered me! Thank you so much Jennifer and Jannik! read more

Looking for a good lawyer is never easy. Unless someone recommends one for you or you happen to know someone, you pretty much have to rely on sites like yelp. Which is what I did and I definitely lucked out with Catalano Law Group. I was injured in a motorcycle accident and I was really worried about the medical bills, loss of wages from not being able to work and the like. Jannik took care of everything and kept me in the loop the whole time. I really took my time in searching for the right attorney and saw he had a perfect 5 star rating so I decided to meet him in person and all the reviews were spot on. Jannik sat down and explained the entire process and never pressured me into hiring him. I had so many questions and Jannik was more than happy to answer them for me. It was nice to know someone was looking out for my best interest in a very uncertain time. My injuries aside the entire process went very smoothly thanks to Jannik. I'd regularly receive an update on any kind of development with my case and he always asked for my input. I highly recommend Jannik Catalano, you won't be disappointed. read more