I consulted Jenkins & Jenkins to discuss a trust for my elderly mother, as a local bank had made it…read moresound like she needed one. It was very easy to schedule online a free initial consult. It was a no-brainer to schedule this free first 15 min call, because I wasn't even sure my mom needed a trust. We were nearly going to schedule with a bilingual estate lawyer who would charge an initial fee of $250/hr. Right on scheduled time Michael Jenkins gave me a call, and we were able to determine very quickly that my mother's situation wouldn't benefit from a trust after all. They could have easily pressured me to do it anyway, so I really appreciated their honesty and legal knowledge. Just from this experience, I would go back to them when I actually need to do some estate planning. Thank you!

I can't say enough good things about working with Michael and his team. From the very first call…read morethrough the delivery of our completed trust, the entire process was smooth and stress free. Everything was clearly explained, well organized, and easy to move through, which made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel very manageable. Michael was thoughtful and thorough in helping us think through what we actually needed for our trust, not just pushing a one size fits all solution. He took the time to answer our questions, flag things we hadn't considered, and explain the reasoning behind different options so we felt confident in every decision. Communication was excellent throughout. We always knew what the next step was, timelines were clear, and responses were prompt. It genuinely felt like we were in good hands the entire time. We're extremely happy we chose to work with Jenkins & Jenkins and would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for an estate attorney who is professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.

I'm writing this review at the close of a long probate. After my mother passed, it became apparent…read morethat she had left quite a mess. I wish I could have handed Ms Battiest a textbook will and probate but unfortunately she was handed quite a challenging tangle. And add to all that, everything was handled completely long distance. But throughout the long probate process Ms Battiest and her team were always available for everything from simple questions to complex legal DocuSign documents to the maze of California/San Diego probate laws and processes. Dani Battiest and her team showed compassion for my situation and at every step of the long process, led me to feel complete confidence in their knowledge and professionalism. Of all my choices to manage my probate, I feel extraordinarily fortunate to have been referred to Ms Battiest's law firm. I heartily and without reservation recommend this law firm.

Ms. Battiest is amazing. We did a Zoom meeting to discuss the legal matters, and she was quick and…read moreefficient at getting everything done and to me. I would use her again in a heartbeat!

I had never needed to hire a lawyer prior to contacting Good Hemme, but we had an incredibly…read moredifficult situation arise with an unruly and unstable neighbor whose sewer mainline runs underneath our back and front yard. It had been leaking and she was unwilling to fix it, and the county was doing nothing to help push her into doing the correct and neighborly thing. Enter Kevin Bond, the lawyer we were assigned after discussing the situation briefly with a friendly and helpful secretary. Kevin took the information I gave him regarding the case and was able to pinpoint exactly what we needed to do to let her know we were ready to play hardball. While most of our exchanges with the ornery neighbor were made via email, he made each one hit hard. In no time the lady realized she couldn't manipulate us or the county any longer, and she forked out the cash to take care of the sewer break (as she should have when it was initially discovered 4 months prior). Without the patient guidance of Kevin Bond, we would have probably lost our minds dealing with the situation/individual. Even though the price we paid for his services was expensive, it was well worth the cost. The value of being done with the situation and coming out in front of the whole situation was inestimable. Thank you Kevin Bond, for your professionalism and assistance!

I hired attorney Jerry Hemme of Goode | Hemme to help me deal with an aggressive neighbor who was…read moreupset, threatening to sue us over a retaining wall that we were building on our own property. Jerry was a staid, methodical, reassuring expert in the context of the neighbor's lawyer who was insulting and seemingly uninformed about the relevant property law. I highly recommend Jerry Hemme.

Kris is everything you need in a lawyer (especially if 'legal' is not your thing). He was patient,…read moreknowledgeable and made the whole trust process seamless. We had lots of questions and he was sure to answer all of them. He was recommended to us from a coworker and we are so thankful he was. If you are looking for a lawyer, look no further. Thanks so much Kris!

Working with Kris was such a pleasure. He distilled complex information in a digestible manner…read more He outlined a clear plan and consulted me on my options along the way. I so appreciate his expertise!

This review is, I'm embarrassed to say, several years overdue. I meant to submit the half written…read morereview that'd been waiting for me to finish, but I honestly never made the time, and then I forgot for a long timing after. I reached out to Matt by phone in 2020(?). It was right when all the craziness was coming down. Matt was very easy to reach by phone, and he and his wife even came out to my mom's house for the consult and subsequent signing (his wife is a notary). He made the whole process as painless as possible, for all of us. My mom is very elderly and sometimes not a walk in the park. He also e charged us a LOT less than we'd have paid for the exact same service elsewhere. I highly recommend Matt for his legal estate planning expertise. I'll use him again if/when the time comes.

Matt was very through in creating a complete estate plan with a trust, will, etc. He explained our…read moreoptions and customized the plan to exactly what we wanted. He took the time to understand the nuances of how we wanted to help grandkids with college and to share our estate with other heirs. He was also very responsive to emails during the editing/review stage. We highly recommend him - you won't be disappointed.

Lucas Woodward was immensely helpful. He was both personable, knowledgeable and wonderful to deal…read morewith. He provided me with a wealth of information and helped me immensely. I would gladly use him in the future and he will certainly be the only estate attorney I use moving forward. Thank you Lucas.

Dear Lucas Woodward, ESQ,…read more It is my desire, to express, my most sincere respectful gratitude, for your adept, magnanimous virtue; diligence professionalism understanding in our Probate representation in our most dark and spiraling difficult hardship. Lucas, you provided us closure and protected our self-dignity; instilled a sense of life management and resilience. Lucas, you are a prodigious Attorney, with recommendations without reservation. Respectfully, Dominic, N. Angela, S. San Diego, CA

Thomas Marsh has been my personal attorney for 20 years. I have the utmost respect for his…read morethoroughness, effectiveness, and fairness. A contentious divorce was managed with all opportunity to resolve in best interests of the children, and also safety nets, and legal advice given in case of non compliance. Thomas Marshall could not change the circumstances, or other parties choices, but he empowered me with knowledge on how to navigate the brutal realities of the situation. Kids have grown up mostly sheltered from the dysfunction. Thomas Marshal's advice, and documentation, enabled me to stabilize, and focus on the children. The other party has been exceedingly consistent in the behaviors that caused separation prior to birth of youngest. He's been missing in action her whole life, and has invested much energy and expense to dodge child support also. He was a nightmare, but we got through it. Meanwhile, kids are grown, functional and doing well. I owe Thomas Marshall genuine gratitude forever for his getting things on track. I learned to not be a victim because of him.

Tom is an outstanding, caring, and fair attorney who approaches family law in a holistic way that…read moreincludes the best interest of his clients and their children. He has represented two generations of my family and I would not hesitant to recommend him to anyone. He has never once been difficult to get a hold of, never padded a bill, and never made me feel anything but comfortable. His fees, in relation to his skill and knowledge, are a bargain. He's worth at least twice his hourly rate, if not more. There has not been a single moment where I felt like he approached me as a simple "client," and quite frankly makes me feel more like a human being than anyone in the legal (or psychological) profession. This is a man of integrity who has found a calling.