Paul was helpful and efficient. He was kind and assisted me through things I had no previous…read moreknowledge of. He and his team were great.

I highly recommend Attorney Paul Campo! He understood all of my needs with regards to my Trust…read more He was very kind and a great listener.

Richard's expertise on his areas of specialty is deep and wide. He fairly assesses the strengths…read moreand weaknesses of a case, he shows you all of the angles and likely pitfalls of the less wise courses of action, and explains his reasoning clearly. What more can you ask of an attorney on a civil matter? But wait, there's more: He's amazingly level headed and calm, always totally professional. These traits are essential when it is easy to get distracted by your own emotions on a potential legal case. I can't recommend him highly enough, and I would certainly ask for his services in the future.

Although I have engaged the professional services of Richard for years, it never occurred to me to…read morewrite a review, until today. Richard has expertly handled our requests for services ranging from real estate to contracts and more. His knowledge of the law is unquestionably solid. His pricing is especially fair. His response times are fast. Richard is one of the best listeners I've ever met. Small wonder that he's my go-to guy. I'm stingy with recommendations, but I have no hesitation with this one.

Larry Lushanko and his daughter Brittney represented me in an ugly dispute with a neighbor…read moreregarding easement access to my property. They are both extremely knowledgable in this field and treated me like family. I was not the easiest client and after more than 4 years of litigation and settling out of court, I walked away extremely pleased with the outcome. These are top notch real estate attorneys and went over and above at a reasonable rate. Forever grateful for this father and daughter dynamic duo!

this attorney gives even the worst of attorneys a bad name. he cares only about your paying…read morehim..not representing your interests. he is ill versed in the law but thinks he has godly powers he will promise you anything and not deliver

*AI SLOP* DO NOT HIRE…read more I hired Kayla and her firm to review a commercial lease and advise me on a minor billing dispute with my landlord (a $15 administrative fee on a third party bill). From the start, I made it clear that this wasn't about the amount, but about standing up for what was right under the terms of my lease. They said they could help. What I received in return for roughly six hours of billed time (around $2,400) was a memorandum that read exactly like what people call "AI slop" generic, repetitive, and almost entirely restating what I had already written in my own intake summary email. There was no meaningful legal analysis or application of the lease provisions, and several of my questions were completely ignored or misunderstood. It was exactly as if I just copied and pasted the email I sent to them and generated a "lease review". I went and tried it myself and got almost EXACTLY the same "lease review". It really missed the human element. An entire paragraph was dedicated to how if it wasn't a third party bill then they are correct in charging me this. This paragraph was the most obvious giveaway as I made it clear by uploading the bill and stating it on the phone this is a third party bill. This didn't make it to the AI slop "lease review" they generated because in my email text it wasn't specified, and typical of AI responses, they touch all the bases. When I followed up to clarify, the responses continued to miss the point. It felt like a mix of human element with AI assistance even with my communications with Kayla, so it caused a few email back and forths. I raised concern that the memo appeared to have been prepared using AI or some automated drafting tool, since it lacked the depth and reasoning expected of an attorney. That question was never addressed. To make matters worse, after taking on my case fully aware of the limited monetary value of the dispute, I was told only after the bill was run up that the issue was too small for the firm to pursue -- and that I should handle it myself in small claims court. This experience felt unprofessional, ethically questionable, and entirely inconsistent with the transparency expected under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. I do not recommend this firm for anyone expecting a genuine attorney review or personalized legal work. Furthermore I stand by my claim that what I received was AI slop, and am happy to share with anyone what I received so they can see it for themselves. Email me at boba29428@gmail.com if you're interested. As far as I'm concerned I paid $2400 for AI slop and a few back and forth emails to clarify AI slop.

I know the reason why people hate attorneys. And the way this firm works is one reason behind it. I…read morespend $10,000 to resolve Absolutely nothing they led me in the wrong direction. They had all of the information and for two months we're trying to go after an individual that I believe was wrong and it took him two months to tell me oh we can't go after him. It has to be this other person total waste of time total waste of money and on top of that I get my last invoice and which they charge me just to talk to me about canceling my counsel. In order to save you guys money don't go here. Total fraud waste of freaking time..

Even though I was facing felony charges Stephen helped me to get those charges dropped and saved me…read morefrom jail time along with other consequences that would have changed my life and my family's life drastically. I have learned so much by being a client of Stephen's. I will always call him whenever I am in any kind of legal trouble with the law. He went above and beyond the call of duty on the case. I am forever grateful. He is an answer to my prayers. I would definitely recommend him to a friend in need of legal counsel. Stephen R. Brodsky is an angel.

I was unfortunate enough to find myself and my family used by Stephen and his associates almost…read moresixteen years ago. I was by all means no angel growing up as a teen. But as I came of age I knew that I could no longer afford to get into trouble, as I'd see the big house. Being from southern California, gangs within the minority community was the norm. I had a few run ins in the juvenile court system because of my affiliation, mainly high-school fist fights. In my last year of high-school right after turning eighteen my found myself the victim of gang violence. I was stabbed and jumped while bleeding at a house party. After the altercation, having grown in gang culture, I did not believe in calling law enforcement. I went and called my family to pick me up. Naturally, I told members of my gang about the incident, and within hours they went back to the home where I was stabbed and fought the assailants. After police reports were taken it was clear that I was initially stabbed as my assailants admitted to attacking me, as was the knife found. When we went to court I refused to testify that my assailants had stabbed me nor did I mention who of my gang that I had contacted following the stabbing. Because of the severity of my wounds and the amount of blood lost, medical experts agreed that had I participated in the fighting, my blood would have been everywhere within the home. They were also informing the DA and Stephen that I would probably not have been conscious with the amount of fluid that I had lost. Stephen asked If I was willing to make some kind of a deal with the DA and I agreed, wanting to hear what they had to offer. To this day, this still haunts my mother; Stephen and the DA informed us that they knew that I was not at the home during the fighting, but that since I was stabbed it was clear that it was a retaliatory attacked. I was given the opportunity to naming those members of my gang that I had spoken to or I could testify against them. As I was initially a victim due to the stabbing, I was upset that I was charged for the fighting within the home, which was charged as a home invasion, when not only was I not there, but that I was stabbed by the friends of the home owners children. It amazed me at how quickly things turned for me just because of my stance of not wanting to testify against both those that stabbed myself and my friends for going back. Stephen kept asking my mother for more money for my legal fees, and after realizing overtime that she had no more money, he passed her over to one of his associates. In the end Stephen and the DA made a deal which I regretfully took at eighteen, to have the home invasion charges dropped to a burglary in the first degree, SEVEN YEARS in prison, and restitution for the stolen vehicle. Stephen said that, because I had trouble growing up, that my case would have been too difficult to prove to a jury's eyes that I was not innocent. I always wondered that wasn't it the DA's responsibility to prove that I had done the crime not for the jury to judge my character, and that my legal representative was to prove that I wasn't there? Being young, and with my mother barely speaking English, I accepted the deal with regret. I managed to parole early with good behavior , after four years, and I was even recommended by my parole agent an early parole release, but due to the nature of the crime it could not be granted. Since I couldn't find any job with a record on my name I went and finished college. Now, after so many years my record is no-longer a factor and I now work in the engineering field for the DOD as a sub contractor through a contracted engineering firm. I'm doing well now, but with no help from Stephen. I would advise all who would listen not to seek assistance with this man. One other thing that I'll always remember was my mother telling me how, after the case and the sentencing, Stephen was in front of the courtroom, speaking with the deputy DA, making arrangements for Christmas and their families. I felt like my case was traded as a mere social pleasantry.

I'm incredibly proud of what we have built at Thompson & Belnap…read more From the beginning, our goal has been to create a law firm where people receive not only excellent legal representation, but also genuine care, honesty, and personal attention during some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives. What makes me most proud of Thompson & Belnap is our team. We have an exceptional group of attorneys and staff who truly care about the people we represent. We work hard, communicate with our clients, and aren't afraid to take on difficult or complicated cases. Whether we are helping build a family through adoption, guiding someone through a challenging family law matter, or any civil litigation matter, we understand how much is at stake for the people who trust us. After years of practicing law, I still consider it a privilege when someone chooses our firm to represent them. We have had the opportunity to help thousands of families, and many of our clients come to us through referrals from former clients, attorneys, agencies, and other professionals. That trust means more to me than any award or recognition ever could. I'm extremely proud to be an owner of Thompson & Belnap, proud of the people I get to work alongside, and grateful for every client who has trusted our firm with their family and their future. -- Peter W. Thompson Founding Partner, Thompson & Belnap

Going through a family law case can be extremely stressful, and I can genuinely say that choosing…read moreThompson and Belnap was one of the best decisions I could have made. From the beginning, I've never felt like I was just another case or another client. My attorney has been communicative, honest, and willing to take the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and explain things when I didn't understand them. Most importantly, I've always felt like they genuinely care about me, my case, and what I'm fighting for. There's a big difference between simply hiring an attorney and actually feeling like you have someone in your corner fighting alongside you, and that's exactly how this firm has made me feel. They've worked with me, supported me through some very stressful moments, and made me feel like my case truly matters to them. When you're dealing with something involving your family and your child, that means more than I can put into words. I'm extremely grateful for everything they've done for me and would absolutely recommend Thompson and Belnap to anyone looking for a firm that will listen, communicate, and genuinely fight for their clients.

I cannot recommend Josh and his team highly enough…read more In 2022, I was searching for a divorce attorney and consulted with several attorneys before I was referred to Josh. During our very first conversation, he asked me a question that no one else had asked: "Did something happen?" That simple question changed the course of my life. At the time, I was trying to figure out how to safely leave my marriage and protect my children. While other attorneys focused primarily on the divorce itself, Josh immediately recognized that my safety and my children's safety needed to be addressed first. He was the one who suggested pursuing a restraining order and explained my options. Looking back, that conversation completely changed the direction of my case. Unfortunately, I could not afford to hire him right away and ended up hiring two less expensive attorneys. There were also periods where I found myself trying to navigate the legal system on my own. Throughout that time, Josh continued to show genuine concern for my case. More than once, he told me he wished he had my case because he believed he could help. About a year later, I was finally able to hire Josh right before my restraining order trial. Because he had already been following my case, he stepped in fully prepared and immediately took a tremendous amount of stress off my shoulders. Josh and his team handled the legal paperwork, court filings, and procedural requirements that had previously felt overwhelming, allowing me to focus on my children and my case. Josh successfully helped me obtain a three-year restraining order, permanent full custody of my children, supervised visitation orders, restoration of my maiden name, settlement agreements, and assistance with spousal support matters. He consistently worked to move my case forward despite delays and lack of cooperation from my ex-husband. I also appreciated the support of the entire firm. During one hearing, Josh brought a colleague who took the time to explain what was happening and help calm my nerves. Every interaction I have had with his staff has been positive. They are always kind, responsive, professional, and genuinely caring. What impressed me most was not only Josh's legal skill but his compassion. As a single mother facing financial hardship, he significantly reduced what I owed and allowed me to make affordable monthly payments. He has always treated me with patience, respect, and understanding. Josh didn't just handle my legal case--he helped restore stability during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I am incredibly grateful for everything he and his team have done for my family, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled attorney who genuinely cares about his clients.

Very expensive for work I didn't approve of or ask for. Would not recommend. They did not ask if I…read morewanted certain things done but went ahead and reviewed items and charged me. I wish I had not called them.

I have used the services of Jack B. Friedell for both my mothers trust and mine. I highly recommend…read morehim to anyone who needs this type of service. He is highly skilled and makes you feel at comfortable and at home while discussing difficult things.

I called and set-up a preliminary meeting for a trust package with Jack in 2017. Jack followed up…read morewith a single e-mail with instructions on how to get the ball rolling. He also included paperwork for the deposit required. I delayed my response for literally one year. I sent the deposit (via CC authorization) and provided the information he requested. Jack honored the original price and gladly started the work on my trust. My trust was somewhat complex and I approached the project methodically and thoroughly. We did most communication via e-mail with the exception of one conference call. Jack fully answered all of my questions and provided guidance where I asked for changes that were not in my best interest. I do believe that Jack understands his business well and I was not disappointed (which I often am) with the quality if his work. The process did take many weeks to complete, but we both had vacations and were not is a rush. We wanted it done right. In the end, Jack provided a very nice binder with tabs and other information that will be very helpful. He also provided a soft copy of the trust that I can use for many purposes. I would recommend Jack for your Estate Planning needs.