Richard was very accomodating in talking to us about our son's case. He advised us that we were…read moreat a stage where it did not make sense to retain legal counsel (having just filed our appeal on our own.) So, we did not engage Richard's services this time around, but if our appeal hits a snag, we would definitely do so. He was super helpful.

Richard A. Gutstadt did an excellent job handling my Social Security Disability case. After two…read moreprior denials, he successfully got my claim approved. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and professional throughout the process. I strongly recommend him to anyone needing disability representation.

Kevin LaPorte is hands down the top SSDI attorney in the Bay Area. I highly recommend his…read moreservices. He's knowledgeable. Not only about the law, but the psychology and logistics of it all. He's thorough. The measure of a good attorney is how well they handle the details. He's on the ball with the minutia. He's straightforward. He'll give you an honest assessment of your case and the potential pitfalls. There really is no sales pitch. If you have a more complicated or marginal disability case, you would be crazy not to have a consultation with him. He doesn't take every case, but he'll give you some straight-up feedback on the potential of your case for success.

After being denied SS disability, I reached out to LaPorte Law Firm for help. Mr. Kevin LaPorte was…read morevery helpful & knowledgeable & made the whole process easy. After my case was approved, it was then subsequently denied by the appeals committee. Mr. LaPorte once again helped me with the appeals process, providing me with full support. After a very lengthy period, I was finally approved & it would not have been possible without Mr. LaPorte's expertise. Anytime I had any concerns/questions, making an appointment was always very easy. He explains everything thoroughly & doesn't rush you. And I can't end this raving review without giving Sylvia a huge shoutout. Even on her lunch break (which I have been guilty of interrupting on more than one occasion) she will answer the phone & tell you she'll call you right back after she's done. And she really does! And her email response time is lightning fast. The whole team at LaPorte Law Firm are the BEST!!! I cannot thank them enough!

Steve Chabre ruined my life as I knew it. I was, and am, neurologically impaired: unable to speak…read moreover 50% of the time, very slow processing speed and executive functioning - once in the upper 3% of the population. I had, and long paid for, a $10,000/month long-term disability policy . A mediating judge who knew both sides of the contested claim instructed Chabre NOT to settle for the flat $300. Since 2008, when this occurred, I've been unable to work or function in any way normally - Disabled. Marin Center for Disability had referred me to Chabre. I've lived on $1,500/ month social security disability (poverty level) since then. If Chabre couldn't represent a neurologically disabled person he certainly had a responsibility to refer me to someone else. He had a full UCSF description of my sudden impairments. The insurance company had paid the previous three- month short term policy. My life truly has been difficult: food, housing, healthcare, you all know what it takes. There was nothing I could do as I was so disabled, I had no one else to support me as I was unable to communicate well, and he was representing me.

Mr. Chabre handled my long term disability claim with a very favorable result. Throughout the whole…read moreprocess, he was very quick to respond and clearly explained everything that was happening. Even after the case was settled and he was paid, he offered additional help to make sure my interests were protected in a related case. I highly recommend him.

Steven provided me with a thorough, quick, and empathetic free consultation. Highly recommend for…read moreanyone looking for an attorney pertaining to employee rights!

It took me many phone calls to find an attorney who could handle my discrimination claim (or even…read moredo intake), and I'm so glad Steven picked up the phone. His empathy stood out immediately, and over the course the year it took to reach a resolution, his thoughtfulness and expertise stood out every time we interacted. Steven's genuine compassion for my situation was remarkable. He understood how painful it would be to go to court and was clear with me about the weaknesses in my case (simply due to lack of clear evidence, much as there was no question I'd been discriminated against). Thanks to his persistence and guidance, we reached a settlement.

SHE'S GOT GRIT!…read more She got us our SSDI settlement! She's thorough, and non-relenting while still being empathetic. We had a great experience with Jennifer. We would not have been able to navigate the system by ourselves. She took care of the vast majority of the paperwork and responses to SS and the courts while we concentrated on my health. I would recommend her to anyone Pat Armstrong

We are so thankful to Attorney Jennifer R Solomon for her representation with our SSI case. Her…read morequick response, listening and communication skills immediately put us at ease. Without a doubt she is a professional Attorney who cares about her clients. Jennifer was always on top of our case dotting all i's and crossing every t. Throughout our case it was a comforting relief having been kept well informed. Due to Jennifer's thorough preparation and diligence we won our case. Jennifer is a reliable Attorney offering much experience and expertise to her clients. We were in good hands with Attorney Jennifer's representation. Than you Jennifer for taking us under your wing.

It's finally over! I was involved in a motorcycle accident a little over a year ago and decided to…read moreseek legal help. I came across Michael's team based on a google search and I took a plunge. The team was professional and informative from the start. As you can imagine, dealing with insurance companies is no walk in the park, but Michael and his team new exactly how to address the task. I'm very happy with the results and glad I can finally move forward. Hopefully I'll never need to seek Michael's help in the future ;)

My car was rear-ended at a signal light. The impact broke the rear window leaving a shard of glass…read moreimbedded in the top of my head immediately resulting in traumatic brain injury and unconsciousness. Mike Padway quickly identified the seriousness of my head injury and did not hesitate to have a host of expert doctors examine me. Mike was readily available by phone throughout the case. He dedicated long hours of work on the case and showed determination and focus on the issues bringing them to the forefront. He invested unlimited amounts of money to give me the best experts. He was honest setting my expectations and worked under a tight preset court schedule. Farmers Insurance was slow by several months to even admit fault in the accident and would not pursue the case without suing them in court. Farmer's attorneys gave us a tough time throughout, but Mike Padway was not dissuaded. Mike's extensive career and experience met all challenges and the case concluded on schedule. Mike is honest and follows up with your case or concerns very promptly. You can count on excellent representation that wins over the big giants in the insurance industry. I can't thank Mike Padway and his staff enough for all they did for me.

I highly recommend Larry Padway. He knows the law and fights for his clients. He recently navigated…read morethe COVID court system for me and helped me out of a difficult situation.

If you are ever in need of an ERISA and employee benefits attorney, go to Larry Padway. He is…read morewell-versed in ERISA laws, an obscure area of employee benefits law which very few attorneys really know well. You would be in good hands. He is also reasonably-priced, and easy to work with. Earlier this year I unexpectedly got into a medical insurance dispute with my employer, for a treatment that was very important to me. The new administrator of my insurance plan had wrongfully denied my claims. In the process of appealing the denials, I realized that the health plans were self-insured by my company. This was the first time I heard about this thing called "ERISA". I called around several attorneys in California for help, and Mr. Padway struck me as the most knowledgeable, who patiently explained the laws to me and looked at my case in detail before charging me. He accepted my case even though it was for health insurance, rather than a more lucrative disability case. His service in the ensuing months was critical for my case from a legal point of view. It was also invaluable emotionally, as I no longer had to fight the frustrating battle alone while going through the treatment at the same time and worrying about repercussions on my employment (as I'd have to sue my own employer if disagreement persisted). In the end, the company offered to settle, and Mr. Padway became my negotiator. He looked out for my best interest and pursued the best deal, balancing my legal rights in a very strong case, and my desire to get the matter behind me sooner rather than later. Eventually we came to a deal with the company that was a win-win for all involved. I hope you never get into a situation like mine, but if you do find yourself in an unfortunate dispute with your employer over benefits, especially involving ERISA, I highly recommend Mr. Larry Padway!

I've shared quite a few reviews over the years, but this one feels deeply personal. It's from a…read moresituation that struck close to home, and I'm truly grateful to these lawyers for being there when I needed help the most. SERVICE REQUESTED A driver ran a red light and smashed into my vehicle, causing my airbags to deploy. The driver fled the scene, but a good Samaritan snapped a photo of their license plate and gave it to me before I was transported by ambulance. The police followed up and made contact with the driver. Justice was served. After I was released from the hospital, I went on Yelp and submitted a quote request for an Accident Attorney because I knew the medical bills would pile up. Within 5 minutes, I received calls from 15 different firms. I listened to each voicemail and looked up reviews for each one. Reviews for The Accident Guys stood out, so I returned their call. I spoke with Sara Chou, who made me feel so at ease during a stressful time. I vividly remember the emotions I experienced after being concussed in the accident. The pain was overwhelming, and the thought of what could have happened if my kids had been in the car brought me to tears on the phone, feeling utterly vulnerable. She was gracious and comforting, offering me reassurance and warmth. It was her empathy and understanding that made me choose The Accident Guys. QUALITY A meeting was set up with Margarita, a kind and accommodating person who picked a time that worked for me and met with me near my home to go over the paperwork and evidence I collected. She was very professional, and I felt that I was in good hands. My "hand-off" to the next person in the sequence of handling my case was seamless. Claudys Carlos was my case manager, and all I can think to describe her contribution was "responsive" and "helpful". She was such a patient and kind person who accepted my calls and communicated via text, which I, as a millennial, loved. I cannot say enough about the doctor assigned to my case, Dr. Shahrouz Dadfarin, MD. Our interactions were over the phone, and he paid special attention to my test results, listened to my feedback, and gave accurate and helpful recommendations. There were moments when he provided emotional support because he could sense I needed it as I talked about what I was going through. When the Bible says "[God's] grace is sufficient for you, for [God's] power is made perfect in weakness," I know that God does this by using people. And Dr. Dadfarin was willing to be God's instrument of grace in my life at some of those moments. VALUE In the final phase of my case, Miosha Jackson was INSTRUMENTAL in handling the compensation phase and negotiating with the insurance companies and medical providers. What I loved is that any time I needed to sign something, she would call ahead of time to let me know an email or DocuSign was incoming so we could handle it without delay. I really appreciated this level of communication as someone who can easily miss an email. The cherry on top was Miosha's positive, approachable demeanor and professionalism, which made this final phase feel like such a smooth process and conclusion. SECOND CASE SUCCESS 366 days later, I was rear-ended by a distracted driver. The amazing Sara Chou from the Accident Guys took my call and accepted the case. They fought for me and resolved that case to my benefit, as well. Throughout BOTH cases, The Accident Guys' team made me feel respected and looked after. Since then, I have referred a close friend to The Accident Guys, who accepted their injury case and are currently working on moving my friend to wholeness again. I know I can trust them with my loved ones and family, and I am proud to put my name behind them on Yelp!

I'd look around before signing anything with these people...... They are understaffed and never…read moreknow what's going on. I didn't talk to an actual lawyer until I left a bad review. He called me in less than one minute asking if I could delete it. After that they dropped me and swore I didn't need them for this case and that they wouldn't charge anything. I went to my own doctor and physical therapist but for some reason their doctor (that I've never seen wants to bill me) They want money, even if they didn't work for it. Find someone else. They take every single case that calls, even if they don't have room for it. Update: I can't reply but I notice they are claiming I was disrespectful. No, I had to constantly correct everything they did wrong and then told them I wanted to hire another lawyer. They wrote down my name wrong, the wrong phone number, the wrong license plate number and the wrong insurance claim number as well, I had to call in and correct everything. After doing that I told them I wanted to hire another lawyer and asked how splitting the fees would work. They called me the next day and dropped me before I could drop them.