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    I utilized the services of Scott Cole & Associates ("SCA") for a class action suit against a large financial services firm.

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    Working with Amber was one of the best decisions I made. She is an exceptional attorney -- sharp,…read morecompassionate, and incredibly thorough. She not only handled my case with skill and professionalism, but also took the time to ensure I understood my rights and options throughout the entire process. I always felt heard, respected, and well-advocated for. Beyond her legal expertise, Amber is deeply client-centered and genuinely cares about the people she represents. She is strategic, thoughtful, and calm under pressure -- exactly the kind of advocate you want in a stressful situation. Thanks to her guidance, the outcome of my case was better than I could have imagined. I'm extremely grateful for her support and would recommend her without hesitation.

    Super unprofessional... entirely spoke over me and handled the consultation poorly. Invalidated my…read moreexperience wholly. Better lawyers out there, have spoken to others in the Bay who gave truly nuanced consultations and offered solutions that made sense. She felt very inexperienced, relying on "what the law says" versus negotiation nuance. She frames it as an "intake call" in her response but she was offering me guidance on what to do even though I kept saying I didn't think her guidance made sense in my situation. Update: she just viewed my LinkedIn in response to this review and has not sent a letter to state she is not my attorney. Update: the non-attorney letter did go to my spam but it was wholly unprofessional as well. She was defensive for our conversation, blaming the "short nature" of it and "my timeline" and said "I believe you just posted a Yelp review and I am sorry that you felt the need to post that. It is your prerogative. I wish you the best and I hope you are able to find a satisfactory resolution." So, she was more focused on defending herself and arguing she was "right" than my case. I am greatly concerned about the ethics of this practitioner who prioritizes her own 5-star rating over reflecting on how she communicates with prospective clients. Employment law is a highly sensitive area, I hope people are able to find compassionate and knowledgeable individuals to serve them, not ones who are defensive and operate in an ethical gray area.

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    Almost 2 years ago I was on a walk with my dog when an Amazon employee almost ran the both of us…read moredown. I called out to the Amazon driver and this man opened his window and called me the N-word in front of several of my neighbors. As a black American, I have experienced racism far too many times to count. I was overcome by several emotions. Rage, frustration, fatigue. Fatigue at having to deal with this sort of sickness, cancer. Saddened that so many of us have to deal with it. I decided not to lash out and set out on a mission to search for an attorney who handles such cases. I was very fortunate because it did not take me long to find attorney Devin Coyle. Attorney Coyle worked for months locating the parties he needed to locate. He genuinely cared about my case and was troubled by my story. I felt extremely relieved that my case was being handled by this particular attorney. This is why I know for a fact that if you find yourself in a situation where you've been harassed for racial, political or for some other reason listed under protected class, you should definitely reach out to Attorney Devin Coyle. I hope to never find myself needing an attorney for this purpose again but if I do ever find myself dealing with something similar or some of the same old thing, this is the Attorney I will be reaching out to.

    Devin was a increbile attorney from the time I hired him I knew I picked the right person. I cant…read morethank him enough he explained every step clearly and helped me through a traumatic time with my former employer staff. Honest, thorough, and genuinely cared about getting me justice. My lawyer has a thorough knowledge of the law and defended my case with determination. I always felt like a top priority, and I'm so happy with the results. Devin was extremely professional and always went the extra mile to support me in my case.With his help we won the lawsuit and I received more than I expected. I am forever grateful for his hard work and for getting me the justice I deserved. I walked away feeling stronger and with a sense of closure. I highly recommend Devin if you need a employment attorney. If you need an attorney who truly cares about his clients, look no further!

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    Lemmon Employment Law & Conflict Resolution

    4.7
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    Review of Tracy Lemmon -- Lemmon Employment Law & Conflict Resolution…read moreI was terminated by a major technology company while on protected medical leave, with active internal complaints and external agency filings pending. The company had locked me out of all systems within hours of my filing complaints, and opposing counsel was running out the clock while offering nothing substantive. I needed someone who could force a real conversation. Tracy did that. She engaged opposing counsel directly and didn't let mischaracterizations stand -- she quoted their own words back to them in writing and held the line. When the other side tried to reframe the narrative, Tracy kept the record clean and the pressure consistent. She coordinated strategy across multiple state and federal agencies simultaneously, which created the kind of leverage that actually moves a large employer off its default position of silence. The monetary result was strong -- meaningfully above what I expected going in, and well beyond the company's initial posture. But Tracy didn't stop at the headline number. She optimized the tax structure of the settlement in a way that materially increased what I actually took home, secured employment record protections that matter for future background checks, and ensured that every internal investigation was formally closed. Those details compound long after the check clears, and she understood that from the start. She's also genuinely collaborative. She kept me copied on everything, ran drafts past me before sending, and respected the documentation I brought to the table rather than sidelining it. If you show up organized and prepared, she'll put your evidence to work. I'd strongly recommend Tracy for anyone facing a California employment dispute against a well-resourced employer. She got me to a pre-litigation resolution that I didn't think was possible when I first engaged her.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    I reached out several times regarding a potential case but never received a call or email. Totally…read moreUnresponsive. You'd think the firm would at least acknowledge receiving the emails and calls. I also submitted a questionnaire through their website. Other law firms responded and we selected one and moved forward.

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    4.4
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    Had an extensive intake with a receptionist and a cold, mass produced rejection email. Never spoke…read moreto a lawyer, wasn't even given the opportunity to. Ghosted when I asked for the reason. They seemed really interested about me finding another job, but wouldn't explain why. Also, they do not respect your privacy. I got a rejection email meant for another person. They are sending out so many they can't even keep their email addresses straight.

    I got a reply from a Diane R. on 4/28/21, a year after my review:…read more "An experienced Lawyer reviewed your inquiry then chose to decline your matter. There are some times when due to the details initially provided, one of our attorneys makes the decision not to engage further with an inquiry due to a variety of reasons such as being out of our area of legal practice or not providing legal advice to a nonclient. However, we do formally notify those who ask for legal advice when we are not able to assist them with their particular inquiry, hence your receiving the written notification you mention. You informed us that you had already "contacted a good deal of attorneys and they've all rejected my case..." This information led us to believe that you were already engaging with a variety of law offices." My current dealings with lawyers lately has definitely made me question their experience as well as their professionalism and customer service. I'm finding they contradict themselves or their thinking process is that they don't make sense. In the case of Diane: The firm saw my case was being rejected by other offices, so that bit of obvious information led them to believe I was 'engaging' with other offices...which supported their decision to 'ghost'me...save for the 4/28/21 response. I mean: Why wouldn't I be 'engaging' with other offices? When one needs a second opinion of a medical issue or legal matter or how to go about an important matter one doesn't just stop at one source. I'm reminded again and again why there is (rightfully) a stigma against lawyers. There is a bit of dialogue in the 2002 movie "Blade II" between the title vampire character portrayed by Wesley Snipes and another named Kounan: Blade: "You're human." Kounen: "Barely. I'm a lawyer."

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