They say a good lawyer is worth it's weight in gold! That couldn't be more true. Well first I…read moretalked to Andrew and set up a consultation. Which was very easy to do. Had a court date in three weeks and I needed a good lawyer for my arraignment date. I knew that this was only arraignment. And usually nothing happens except pleading guilty or not guilty. Well long story short. Andrew didn't just sit around and wait while the other lawyers would try and cut in front of him. The San Francisco court house is chaos! He made sure we were heard as soon as possibly. And I didn't have to wait for hrs. Like I would have had to do if I had a public defender. Well the case got dismissed. And Andrew is going to help do the expulsion also. Totally a class act lawyer! Thank you Andrew!

As much as I always liked and relied on Yelp, apparently in a situation where both your wellbeing…read moreand your future depends on skills, dedication, and honesty of that one professional who will help you getting your life back to normal - Yelp stars might be misleading here and there. Long story short - got the temporary restraining order back in December 2024, wonderful choice of direction some people choose to solve business disputes. I looked around and picked Andrew as my counsel. Nice and friendly interview, practicing family/civil law, plus more than a hundred 5-star reviews (for an attorney) -- what else do you need, right? Besides, having backups of texts, emails, paperwork going back for more than three years and reading through utterly ridiculous affidavit filed against me, I haven't had a single worry on my mind. Until the final hearing 15 months later. and... The most disappointing, hurtful, and insufferable element in the outcome of this case is not the adjudication but rather - Andrew's covert yet egregious abuse of my trust - "I really want you win. I'm doing my best to make it happen. I know you are the good guy here" yadayadayada. - his persistent lying and gaslighting about pretty much everything case-related. "Did you read my email? - Yes, sure! - Ok, which point do you prefer? - Oh, I don't know yet, I'll read it again later". Of course he didn't read it because Mailtrack (the email tracking addon which shows whether an you sent got read or an attachment got opened, etc) I finally installed in Gmail just to see what's going on, it showed "not read yet" - he would open an email in question five to ten minutes after a nudge yet pay no attention to the attachments as if the evidence documents attached were the least of your concern (that turned to be the case after all). - his flagrant lack of even a modicum of professional integrity - he didn't pay attention to anything happening with my case, facing a rather aggressive counsel on the opposite side who's been bombarding me with the delays, contempts, motions this and motions that - he just attended hearings and gaslighted me about "there's nothing we can do here" - he constantly failed to even let me know about the new court documents filed by the opposing party - I had to set a reminder/alarm for myself to check the case log via court's website on a daily basis just to make sure I won't miss the new filings. - he picked twelve pieces of evidence (primarily business convos related) out of more than 70 available (one-on-one communications disproving each allegation one after another), told me I don't need witnesses, disregarded testimonies of witnesses on the opposite side, yeah.... - his lack of responsibility and preparedness illustrated by "I have no idea what's going on here" conduct in the courtroom where the commissioner felt compelled to raise a few objections herself to stop opposing counsel's inappropriate line of questioning. He was peacefully staring at the ceiling meanwhile. - his lack of self-reflection in regard to his mistakes or mostly shortcomings - he prefers to blame it all on everybody else around: petitioner, opposing counsel, judge, weather, and me of course (apparently I was too nervous and yet he had full list of my medical conditions and medications but didn't bother informing the commissioner about it). - his "it's your problem" attitude which became clearly evident when you failed to mumble out a single word to explain the reasoning for my remote participation (which has angered the judge beyond belief) at first evidentiary hearing, My mother had a stroke two days prior and after spending ~ 40 sleepless hours sitting in some waiting room at the CPMC Van Ness while she's been going through three separate cranial/brain surgeries. I kept him aware of each and every development, even the minor ones, sent him doctors' correspondence to show to the judge - he didn't bother until the hearing started and judge began yelling. - his complete obliviousness to opposing counsel's conduct and her complete disregard to attorney's candor rules. He hasn't even bothered to react to her literally screaming some despicable bs at the judge like "respondent's lying! He's not at any hospital! I know it because his car didn't leave the driveway in the last five days". Well, my car hasn't left the driveway for more than seven months - the battery's been dead ever since but.... rejoice! There's Uber and I did send even the freaking trips receipts. Nah, he didn't even bother to raise the question the source of info re: where my car is (not geoloc for sure, battery's _dead_ dead) - his unprofessional, childish tantrums where he would let himself to literally yell at me or ask me questions like "are you bipolar or is it OCD?" - and so on. To sum it up - if you are determined to snatch a life-destroying defeat from the jaws of victory (for the lack of better words) and pay a ton of $$$ for it, then Andrew is your top choice.

Updating my estate plan had been on my To Do list for over 10 years! My original estate planning…read moreattorney retired several years ago and I just kept procrastinating until I finally committed myself to this important task in early 2026. I scanned through Yelp and discovered Blacksburg Law and found the reviews very encouraging, and appreciated how robust and informative the firm's website was. I submitted an inquiry via Yelp and we were off to the races! The entire process was excellent and seamless, from first contact to final delivery of my estate plan. The team was incredible - professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. I greatly appreciated the team's use of technology -- from the intake questionnaire, Zoom meetings, client workspace portal, and remote notary. These tools made the entire process frictionless and allowed me to complete my "homework" even while traveling. I highly recommend Blacksburg Law for either creating your first estate plan or updating one that is overdue for a revision. Thank you Michael and Team!

I highly recommend Michael Blacksburg and the entire Blacksburg Law team for estate planning. I…read morefirst worked with them to create my original living trust and recently returned to complete a comprehensive restatement of my trust. Michael, Natalie Carrera, and the entire team were knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough throughout both processes. Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but they took the time to explain everything clearly, answer all of my questions, and ensure that every detail reflected my wishes. The final documents were exceptionally well organized, and I left with complete confidence that my estate plan is exactly what I wanted. Their attention to detail and commitment to their clients really stood out. If you're looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and caring estate planning law firm, I would not hesitate to recommend Michael Blacksburg, Natalie Carrera, and the Blacksburg Law team.

Although I did not retain Attorney Ashley Pellouchoud for my employment case, I was very impressed…read morewith her professionalism and expertise during our consultation. She listened carefully, spoke in clear, straightforward language, and was both transparent and empathetic. Her experience and successful track record speak for themselves. I would gladly contact her again and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable employment attorney. ~Kimberly Williams ~

So far, I am completely appreciative and impressed by the time Salma Suleyman of Gomerman | Bourn &…read moreAssociates responded to my inquiry. Salma was full of information about what to do, expect, and how to proceed was terrific. She wasn't pushing any agenda and asked some great questions. She felt my pains and was matter of fact. She spent a good amount of time talking me through processes. I feel good about this women run law firm.

I'm very grateful, and humbled by the help I received from Kristin Kemnitzer. Thank god for lawyers…read morelike her. She went out her way to help me, when no one else would. Very Professional, and knowledgeable at her profession. I know have this law firm saved in my contact for any future legal issue! Thanks, Kristin Robert Smith

I am so grateful that I found Kemnitzer, Barron & Krieg - and I recommend them to anyone with…read moreConsumer Law issues! I worked with Kristin on a solar panel sales issue that took advantage of a family member and could have been financially devastating. Kristin listened to my case and provided excellent guidance to me during the entire process. She answered calls & emails in a timely manner, provided thorough instructions and information to me, and provided strong legal support to resolve the issue. Kristin helped me navigate to a successful cancellation of the entire transaction. I was impressed with her knowledge and professionalism, and I would give 10 STARS if I could. I had never been involved in a legal matter before, but it's nice to know there are attorneys out there that care about their clients and work toward a outcome that is in the best interest of their client. Thank you Kemnitzer, Barron & Krieg

I'm Daniel Garcia and I want testify the I was an a horrible housing situation and I look for help…read more Fortunately I found this Attorney that helped me to win my case So We are very satisfied with his work and professionalism I would recommend it to anyone that needs help

Same thing has happened to me as with other potential clients?? I provided the information for them…read moreto verify no conflict of interest. Then I spent a lot of time preparing a summary of my case and then they decide not to take on the case based on being too busy? All attorneys caseloads full?? You'd think they would've told you that in the beginning that they can't take on new cases? This has happened with a couple of other law firms as well. And they won't give an answer Why?? This is very unprofessional. I asked if they could put me on a waitlist and they said no once they've not taken the case they don't take it in the future?? So there's some ulterior motive here? Then they referred me to a few people that left their firm and formed their own firm and they did the same thing?

Bill is currently assisting me with an ongoing case. We had wrapped it up years ago, but new…read morethings have come up and I can confidently say he continues to be incredibly thorough, professional, and supportive every step of the way. From the beginning, he brought clarity and structure to a very difficult situation, and he hasn't missed a beat since. He's patient, detail-oriented, and truly listens -- which is rare to find. Having someone like Bill in your corner during a stressful legal process makes all the difference. I continue to be grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone needing strong, compassionate legal representation.

I am grateful to have found Bill Parks to assist me with the legal family process. I tried 2 other…read morefamily attorneys prior to Bill and was extremely disappointed and almost lost hope in finding an attorney whom I can trust. Bill is extremely attentive and promptly answered all of my questions, both via email and phone. He even explained to me some court systems used in the process. He was patient to hear my concerns and worries and even provide some emotional support. If you are looking for a family attorney, Bill is the one. His professionalism and competency make him stand out.

I was very happy to find Josh Ridless. He helped me collect money for unpaid work…read more He accurately understood my case and how it fit into the legal system. . He was extremely quick and efficient. Examples include composing a letter while on the phone and taking next actions immediately afterwards. I appreciated his client centered approach. He advocated for me throughout and managed my expectations. It was always clear he had my best interest in mind.

There are few compliments that I can bestow upon any individual that meet the criteria of MENSCH…read morebut Josh is one of them. I say this because he took time out of his busy day to speak with me over the phone (for free) and listen to the predicament that I found myself in having to do with my organization. Joshua asked me to forward my email communications and after he reviewed them, knew exactly how to respond. He resolved the matter (within 48 hours) and saved my organization lots of undue stress and potential liability. What matters here is that Josh LISTENED to me and provided solid expertise and advice. In my case, my organization was dealing with a nasty and threatening letter related to possible copyright infringement. But as I learned, this accuser was highly unethical and Josh made it abundantly clear that their tactics were not to be directed at our organization. I want to say out loud, THANK YOU, JOSH. You were the fourth law firm I contacted and you picked up the phone. The other firms placed me in "waiting" limbo. I recommend Josh wholeheartedly if you are looking for legal advice and potential representation. You will get first class treatment!

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.