David is an exceptional human being and attorney. I had several legal questions regarding our real…read moreestate transfer and purchase, and he took the time to answer every single one of them with incredible patience and care--without asking for any payment, which is truly rare and deeply appreciated. He is extremely knowledgeable and guided us thoughtfully through our situation, helping us understand our options and find the best path forward. We are very grateful for his generosity, expertise, and kindness. Thank you so much, David!

Very responsive and helpful. Thank you for being awesome and available, great resource.read more

I hired Michael Notaro last November for an eviction case in Oakland. He was effective and helped…read moreus successfully regain possession of the property. Throughout the entire process, Michael communicated clearly, kept us updated, and explained our options. He also went above and beyond by offering practical advice and recommendations to help prevent similar issues with future tenants. I truly appreciated his professionalism and guidance. I would work with Michael again if I needed legal representation as a landlord.

Michael is really great mediator. He is really good at what he is doing, with professionalism,…read morefinesse and very good interpersonal skills in loaded situations. He assisted me with landlord-tenants issue. The mediation went for several hours non stop but he persisted through lunch break until he was able to achieve an agreement. I think he is good also and pointing the risks and benefits for each side and helpful in weighing in a decision. He is also very knowledgeable about the subject matter and you can see this right away. I really liked his style and would recommend him full-heartedly.

Very informative and provided different options to think about. She called me back and provided…read moreuseful information.

I contacted Damien regarding a sale of my property and he picked up my phone. He is so easy to talk…read moreto. I was looking to get a quiet title action and he explained to me why me request was an uncommon one. He directed me to the right person and helped avoid paid consultation by using his network power. I liked the fact he was genuine. I would definitely recommend him to other folks.

Damian was quick to respond to my inquiry, and while he was upfront about not specializing in the…read moreparticular kind of law I needed assistance with, he immediately introduced me to a firm that did. Thank you, Damian!

My family and I came to the Bornstein Law Group after dealing with former landlords who kept us…read moreliving in unsafe and uninhabitable conditions. We were physically sick and mentally drained, and reaching out for legal guidance felt overwhelming. From the start, Erika and Jonathan made us feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. They walked us through every step with patience and clarity, always putting our entire family's wellbeing first. Their empathy, strong communication, and dedication stood out, and we truly felt supported the entire way. Thanks to their hard work, we were able to settle outside of court and finally move forward. I'm extremely impressed with this law group and would highly recommend them !10/10

Mr. Bornstein has been very helpful explaining the legal process necessary to recoup lost rents,…read moreetc from a deadbeat tenant. He has consulted with me twice for no charge. We will move forward with their practice as soon as I have finalized details necessary to do so

Very happy with the work done by the Shepherd Law Group. The matter was settled within a short time…read moreand we were satified with the results. A special shoutout to Elidia, the paralegal who was quick to answer all of our questions. Would definitely recomend to all landlords in the area with tenant issues.

I would advise caution when considering lawyer Michael Shepard. Based on my honest opinion, I feel…read morehe seems overly driven by money and greed, which worries me. Please be careful and make sure to choose someone who genuinely cares about your best interests.

I almost didn't reach out because I was scared of all that would be involved in the lawsuit. But we…read morewere so frustrated with the wrongful eviction our landlord did (claiming he was moving back in so he could kick us out) that we decided to pursue legal action. I'm so glad we did. Allyson and the team were so great to work with. And we won more money than expected! I've already referred a few folks to Tobener Ravenscroft who are having landlord issues.

I've dealt with this law firm twice in three years. The same intake specialist questioned me both…read moretimes over the phone, sometimes asking me in the interview what I thought were irrelevant questions while also conveying the impression of an authoritarian who would reject me instantly if I did not answer her questions with the requisite politeness and subservience she demanded since she balked palpably when I questioned her about the appropriateness of some of her questions. Based on her responses to my questions and the clinical way in which she asked her questions, I felt this intake specialist was going to reject my plea for help -- before the law firm had made any final determination. And on both occasions, it turned out that my intuition proved correct. On my second call to this law firm last month, the intake specialist asked in a decisively clinical and less-than-friendly manner, "What makes you call us back a second time after you had already been rejected by our firm the first time? Has anything significantly changed?" This same intake specialist, on both occasions, when it was decided the law firm would not take up my case and would not provide me with legal assistance, emailed me my rejection but gave me no reason whatsoever why my petition or inquiry was rejected. None, on either occasion. On both of my inquiries seeking legal help, I was seeking legal defense as a tenant from chronic noise nuisance by an upstairs neighbor my landlord enabled as a noise-maker and refused to warn. On both occasions, the one question the intake specialist asked me and that I had deemed totally irrelevant was: do I want to move out of my apartment? What had my desire (or no) to continue to live in my apartment have to do with seeking justice for my right to quiet enjoyment or the harassment and nuisance as a tenant I was receiving from my landlord? Without, as I've already stated, the law firm once ever stating its real reason for its decline to help me, it later became clear to me that this law firm, which pretends to represent tenants, only wants to help tenants who are willing to move out of their apartment since the firm is able to make a decent profit thereby and only with this particular strategy in mind. It judges that it cannot make money simply by doing the right thing, defending a tenant's legal right to quiet enjoyment of one's rented abode. This firm isn't interested in justice or rights for the tenant. It is interested only in its means of making a profit.

They composed legal documents, that assisted me with a Landlord/ Tenant agreement. The tenant…read moreagreed to vacate

I have attended several of Mr Bornstein's workshop in Oakland and now webnars . . . and I have…read morealways found the to be VERY helpful and right non target. I just wish he would talk a tiny bit slower . .BUT - hey, I'll just have to figure out where the replay is and listen AGAIN!!!! If you are a rental property owner and in the BAY Area especially check out Mr. Bornsteins' presentations!!!!! Beverly Potter \aka Docpotter

Referred to Mr. Larsen, real estate attorney in an eviction case. Met with him once. Had…read moredifficulty paying him fee. worked through his wife. Almost impossible to reach. three different phone numbers. doesn't specify which to call. Never returns requested calls. Finally got him to write a 3,day notice. eventually tenant leaves after being jailed. Larsen said any unspent funds could be,returned. asked if there were any funds. Larsen said he would ask his wife. Never heard back in spite of numerous inquiries. Standard of conduct which I had not encountered before. Would not recommend his services.

Tim was instrumental in helping me resolve a difficult real estate issue by navigating through some…read morecomplex landscape.  I recommend Tim and would personally reengage him for real estate related matters.

Best attorney I spoke to. Other lawyers weren't as detailed. After speaking with the team and…read moregoing over my case I knew I was in good hands.

I came across Lamano Law Office while searching for legal support during a difficult chapter in my…read morelife. I was on disability, with no income and limited resources, and hesitant to pay a consultation fee. But after speaking directly with Givelle, her clarity, compassion, and genuine care made me feel safe enough to invest in myself--despite how vulnerable I felt. She asked if I wanted to fight the DMV hearing to keep my license, explaining the cost and the low odds. I said yes--because I knew I was telling the truth and had advocated for myself at the time of the accident, even though I was terrified of the police. Her team, Manjula and Shawn, uncovered key evidence that validated my experience. Lamano Law Office won the DMV hearing. When it came time for court, Manjula and Justine were responsive, thorough, and deeply invested. They treated me like a person, not a case file--explaining every option, answering every question, and honoring my circumstances with care. Now that my case has come to a close, I can say the outcome surpassed anything I expected, especially after all the research I did and stories I'd heard from others. Manjula was a driving force in bringing it to that powerful close! Her dedication, clarity, and care made me feel supported every step of the way. I keep telling my friends and family: hiring Lamano Law Office was the best decision I made for myself. Even though I didn't have extra money to hire an attorney, I found a way and they worked with me every step of the way. If you're someone who's on the fence about seeking legal support, I hope my experience offers the reassurance you've been looking for. Lamano Law Office will always have my support, and I wish them continued success. To Givelle and the entire Lamano Law Office team--thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your belief in me, your fierce advocacy, and your unwavering care changed the course of my life. I'll never forget it.