I am a fellow attorney in San Diego, with just over 4 years of experience. I have looked up to Mr…read more Harold Thompson ever since he represented my father many years ago (before I became an attorney). He did a great job on my father's case, and whenever I need guidance on one of my own cases, or I need to refer someone to a litigation attorney, I call him. Recently, Mr. Thompson represented my uncle. Once more he proved why he is, in my opinion, one of the best attorneys in San Diego. If you have a difficult case, or if you think your case may go to trial, hire an experienced attorney like Harold Thompson. My first year of practice, I had a very difficult eviction case and I called Steve Wedeking to help me. The "tenant" was actually a woman who was leasing a horse stall in my client's ranch. She acted like she owned the place and caused a lot of trouble with actual tenants and workers that lived on the property, so the landlord gave her 60 days' notice to leave as a courtesy (60 days' notice was not required for a horse stall). She filed so many frivolous motions to delay the case and each time the judge ruled in my client's favor but she kept harassing my client. Steve substituted in (at my request) and he got her out quickly. He made some recommendations based on his years of experience representing only landlords, and my client has not had any trouble with tenants ever since. If you are a landlord and need to hire an attorney for an eviction case, I highly recommend Steve.

Unprofessional, dismissive, and completely disconnected from the complex toxic tort claims he…read moreadvertises. Intake is handled by an untrained third-party answering service with zero understanding of bio-toxicology. When I declined to share sensitive personal details with a call center and requested to speak directly with counsel, Anthony sent a condescending email criticizing me for prioritizing privacy. He refused a brief phone call and summarily dismissed a high-liability claim based on surface-level assumptions--without reviewing a single line of objective diagnostic data. Despite marketing himself as an "environmental trial attorney," his practice lacks demonstrable depth; his site relies on boilerplate copy rather than specialized domain expertise. Other public reviews (such as Dan's from March 4) reflect a clear pattern: a volume-driven approach where client communication is outsourced and fee collection takes priority over client advocacy. If you have a serious bodily injury or complex CIRS claim, bypass this firm for true trial counsel.

I am so happy with my experience at Phillips & Associates. Patrick answered all of my questions…read morethoroughly and was always quick to respond to emails and calls. It's very important to be treated as a person and not as just a "case"; Phillips & Associates genuinely care for their clients. I highly recommend this firm.

Whether you need some advise, a well written letter or representation, Phillips and Associates is…read morethe best out there. Why? Quite simply because they listen, they respect their clients. Sadly, these are two qualities that are in short supply out in the legal community. If you are in need of legal services, the last thing you need is a heartless lawyer who won't take the time to listen. John Phillips listens. He is patient. Because he takes time to listen, he is better able to represent you. My family has gone to John for several years now and we are never disappointed in the services he provides to us. We are grateful he is still out there advocating for us and we are happy that his son has joined him! If you are in need of a lawyer, John Phillips is the best.

We met with Mr Lickel for help with our landlord. He is a horrible attorney, we signed a contract…read moreand he offered to take the case with no money unless we win, and he dropped the ball over and over and then finally told us a year later that he was dropping and closing the case. This guy is a hack at best. Find your self a better attorney, you will absolutely regret using this joke of an attorney. He never held up his end of the deal, he never did anything for us and was a complete waste of time.

I visited his office last year and explained a serious problem I had with a landlord who had been…read morebreaking g in and entering my place at whim. Lickel showed no interest whatsoever and did not hear me out. He drew his own pre-conceived notions. He appeared to be in a hurry to get to his next client. I was not impressed.

I cannot say enough great things about Attorney Garrison ("Bud") Klueck. He was absolutely amazing…read moreand helped me tremendously during a very stressful situation. What stood out most was not just his knowledge and professionalism, but his willingness to go above and beyond when it truly mattered. Bud stayed on the phone with me late on a Friday evening to make sure I fully understood my situation, my options, and the best path forward. That level of dedication is rare. He didn't rush the conversation, didn't make me feel like "just another case," and took the time to walk through everything clearly and strategically. His communication is direct, honest, and extremely effective. He has a strong command of the law and knows how to apply it in a practical way that actually helps you move forward. I felt confident knowing I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared about the outcome and was willing to put in the time to get it right. If you are looking for an attorney who is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly committed to helping you, I highly recommend Bud Klueck. He exceeded my expectations in every way and made a difficult situation much more manageable.

If you look at their ratings there is a reason they have tanked lately. Bud is no longer handling…read morecases himself and essentially acts as a referral service to VERY INEXPERIENCED lawyers. I went through two different attorneys. The first had just come out of retirement after several years and the second was essentially brand new. Neither of them was familiar with the current judges and both made serious errors that cost me time and money. The routine would go like this: request a meeting with Bud who would then call in the paralegal or attorney actually handling my case. Abundant promises of immediate action would ensue, but 3 weeks later we'd be in there again because nothing had been followed through with. If you decide to go with this firm, take notes at every meeting and ask the attorney to sign them as far as what they are doing and when. They delayed so long in filing my financials that the judge fined ME $5000 and then FLSD refused to reimburse despite it being their error.

My company has been working with Kriger & Schuber for many years on HOA collection matters…read more Everyone is so knowledgeable and professional, and they are always very quick to respond. Their billing is also much clearer than any of the other law firms we use. We always recommend them to our HOAs who are looking to change firms. They are truly top-notch.

I've worked with Kriger & Schuber for a long time on collection and HOA legal matters. They are…read morefantastic to work with. Their collections team delivers exceptional results. We really enjoy working with the whole team!

My experience with this firm is terrible…read more Excessive Charge: A simple Demand Letter, typically cost $300 costed me over $1,700, Do not expect the Attorney to advise you about the potential cost of the upcoming legal task, they rather stiff the client and use the Wear down and surrender technique. Incompetence: a Sr. Attorney should be able to compose a simple Demand letter, Not her, the Sr. Attorney has to run it by the owner Steve Blake. Scope of representation calls for the attorney to abide by the client's objective. Not here, my objective to enforce a mechanic's lien and keep the cost low since the disputed amount is relatively low was clearly stated, and, in fact was acknowledged by the Sr. attorney who verbally promised to follow. needless to say that verbal promise was never held. This is my experience stated as objectively as I can.

I called several times about a question about the CCRs for my condominium complex because they were…read moretrying to enforce rules against me after fining me. My calls went to voicemail 3-4 times. I tried again for a final time, and someone finally answered. They weren't able to explain my options, so I can't recommend them for any condominium or home legal problems.

Excellent law firm. Michael handled my case very professionally…read more He kept me informed during my legal proceedings. He always responded in a timely matter. I highly recommend this firm.

Michael has represented me a few times in the past few years and he's been an outstanding attorney…read morefor my needs. Highly recommended to consult their law firm if you need help.

Working with Hoffman & Forde -- specifically Mike Dicks -- was one of the most frustrating…read moreprofessional experiences I've ever had. My sister and I hired the firm to represent us in a construction defect case involving our home. At first, our case was assigned to a junior attorney. When that attorney left the firm, Mike Dicks took over. From that point on, the entire process became far more stressful and chaotic than it needed to be. Instead of feeling like our attorney was advocating for us, it constantly felt like we were being pressured, dismissed, or talked down to. Any time we asked questions or pushed back on changes, we were treated as if we were the problem. One of the most maddening patterns was being told that parts of the settlement agreement were "final." We were repeatedly told we could not make further changes. Then the defense would make additional changes anyway, and suddenly those changes were allowed. When we asked questions about those changes, we were told we were jeopardizing the deal. This happened over and over again and created constant confusion about what was actually finalized and what wasn't. Another major issue was the lack of attention to detail. We provided extensive documentation of the problems with our house, including photos and written descriptions. Despite that, several critical issues were not properly addressed in the settlement scope. My sister repeatedly had to review and redline documents herself just to correct errors or omissions that should have been caught by our attorney. A perfect example involves two large floor-to-ceiling windows. Multiple experts who walked through the house suspected those windows were leaking, but we did not yet have clear documentation of water intrusion. Then, right around the time we were being pushed to sign earlier versions of the settlement agreement, a storm came through. During that storm my sister was able to record water visibly running down the inside of one of the windows. Despite that evidence, those windows were still not included in the final settlement scope, even though they were clearly part of the water intrusion issues affecting the property. The office also seemed extremely disorganized. We were asked multiple times for documents we had already provided. Outdated versions of the settlement agreement were circulated and referred to as the final version. At times it genuinely felt like no one was carefully reviewing the documents being sent to us. We were also repeatedly told the defendants were essentially insolvent and that we needed to accept the settlement because there was no money to pursue. When we asked how that determination had been made, the only documentation referenced was a financial disclosure sheet completed by the defendant himself listing limited assets. We were never informed if the actual business's financial records had been reviewed. Throughout all of this, the firm's partner, Daniel Forde, was copied on many of the communications but never stepped in to address the obvious problems. To be clear, the construction work that is now being completed at the property has addressed many of the defects. In fact, the damage turned out to be so extensive that the contractors ultimately ended up doing far more work than what was originally contemplated in the settlement. But that outcome came despite the legal representation, not because of it. What should have been professional legal guidance instead turned into months of unnecessary stress, confusion, and frustration. Far too often it felt like we were the ones doing the detailed review work while also paying legal fees. If you are considering hiring Hoffman & Forde, I strongly recommend asking very direct questions about who will actually handle your case and how closely documents will be reviewed before anything is finalized. Our experience with Mike Dicks was chaotic, exhausting, and deeply disappointing.

We hired Hoffman & Forde to represent us in a construction defect case involving our home…read more Initially, we were assigned a junior attorney. After that attorney left the firm, the senior attorney on the case, Mike Dicks, took over. From that point forward, the experience deteriorated significantly. My sister and I genuinely dreaded seeing Mike's name appear in our inbox. Interactions with him were consistently stressful, confusing, and unproductive. Instead of feeling like our attorney was advocating for us, we often felt pressured, dismissed, or talked down to. One of the biggest problems was communication and consistency. Mike frequently declared things "final" instead of asking for our input. Later, the defense would make additional changes and those changes would suddenly be allowed. When we asked questions or pushed back, we were told we were jeopardizing the deal or creating problems. This happened repeatedly and made an already stressful legal process even more frustrating. Another major issue was the lack of attention to detail and organization. Despite providing extensive documentation and photos of the defects in our home, several important items were not properly addressed in the settlement scope. We repeatedly had to review and redline documents ourselves to correct errors or omissions that should have been caught by our attorney. At one point, outdated versions of the settlement agreement kept being circulated and referred to as the final version. Despite raising concerns, the version that ultimately ended up executed still reflected earlier drafts that had known issues. In addition, two large floor-to-ceiling windows that we had documented leaking with video evidence were not included in the settlement scope. Repairing those windows could cost tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket, despite being verbally agreed upon during mediation. Another troubling issue involved the claim that the defendants were essentially insolvent. When we asked how that conclusion was reached, we were told that the defense provided a financial disclosure sheet completed by the defendant himself listing a house owned by his wife. Despite the defendant owning a construction business, our attorneys did not obtain the financial records or tax returns of the business owned by the defendant. That left us with serious questions about how the insolvency conclusion was reached. The office also appeared extremely disorganized. We were asked multiple times for documents we had already provided, including basic tax information, and there were frequent email exchanges correcting mistakes or clarifying issues that should have been handled internally. What made the experience especially concerning was that the firm's partner, Daniel Forde, was copied on many of these communications but never stepped in to address the issues. To be clear, the construction work that is now being completed at our house has ultimately addressed many of the defects. In fact, because the damage to the house turned out to be more extensive than anticipated, the defendants ended up doing significantly more work than what was originally contemplated in the settlement. That is one of the few silver linings in an otherwise extremely frustrating process. However, the legal representation itself was disappointing. We expected an attorney who would carefully review documents, communicate clearly, and advocate for our interests. Instead, we often felt like we were the ones doing the detailed review work ourselves while also paying for legal services. If you are considering hiring Hoffman & Forde, I would strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions about who will actually handle your case and how closely documents and settlement terms will be reviewed before anything is finalized. Our experience with Mike Dicks was disorganized, stressful, and far below the level of professionalism we expected when hiring legal counsel.