I took some time selecting an attorney. I carefully vetted my short list. And I felt comfortable…read moreretaining Attorney Reznik. I really liked him and his staff. And then we almost missed our deadline to file a response when one of his staff went on vacation and nobody else seemed to be aware of the mandatory filing. A couple of weeks later I spoke with Mr. Reznik. That conversation led me to expect receiving a draft of our Demand Letter for review. I waited a week, but didn't receive anything. Then I sent an email requesting a draft of the Demand Letter, or at least a status. That email went unacknowledged. Again, I waited a week, still nothing, so I called the office. I was told Attorney Reznik was busy with his other clients, but would be available to speak with me the following week. I replied that I didn't necessarily need to speak with him, but was looking for a response to my inquiries about the Demand Letter and the status of my case. His staff m member repeated that he would be available to speak with me the following week. 18 days and counting and I still had no current information about my case. I complained, they released me as a client and refunded the balance of my retainer.

Reznik Law Group is very professional and willing to guide you every step of the way. They don't…read moretry to over-promise and set expectations and are true to their word and service. They make everything easy to understand and explain everything fully. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone who is looking to get set up properly in the US. I would recommend them to anyone who is needing help with starting their business or unsure of the paperwork aspect of things. Thank you Reznik Law Group!

* We contacted Michael Buscemi of Buscemi Hallett LLP to guide us through a dispute we were having…read morewith our home insurance company following a significant water leak. When Michael first became involved our carrier was refusing to pay certain benefits under our policy causing significant delays in our reconstruction. Michael aggressively prosecuted our rights and forced our insurance company to live up to its obligations under the policy. In the end all of our reconstruction costs and additional living expenses were paid for by the insurance company. We would recommend this firm to anyone having issues with their insurance company. Thank you for all your help. Jeff & Stella

After my home was seriously damaged, David and his associates protected my interests and fought…read moretirelessly to get a favorable settlement. David was always very responsive and informative, and I would recommend him for any legal matter.

My husband and I recommend Jack Stephens enthusiastically as an experienced, knowledgeable and very…read morecapable trust attorney. We spent a couple of years looking for an attorney to update our 20 year-old trust, interviewing several possible attorneys along the way. This wasn't an easy search. Not every attorney has the ability to provide legal provisions that are finely tailored to protect a particular client's interests. Jack Stephens understood what we needed and created for us a collection of trust documents that will cover a host of contingencies and will help us avoid probate. He is a good listener, a good communicator and a very personable individual. \}His work is top notch. -

Jack's webinar on Proposition 19 was excellent. As always, he explained a rather complicated…read moreprocess in a way that was understandable. We also appreciated the information about signing up for Owner's Alert to protect our property from scams. Everyone should do this, but we wouldn't have known about it if we hadn't signed up for this webinar. Looking forward to future webinars! Cynthia Steiger

*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..

Ryan Alexeev is a great attorney. She is very knowledgeable and so patient with her clients. I…read morehighly recommend her

Ian McDaniel owns a boutique law firm in Carlsbad, specializing in business law. After getting two…read morereferrals for him we hired him to help us setup a second corporation and to look over a commercial space lease to make sure we were protected. Ian was great through the entire process, he is conscientious, thorough, and honest. Ian also makes sure you understand everything in the process, whether it is a corporation question, a "what-if" scenario, or a lease negotiation he takes the time to walk you through it. His follow up and communication have been great, we have employed him since our initial needs and will continue to do so.

At 75 I found myself in a very difficult ,stressful , and impossible situation wrentroperty. Mr…read more Bailey stepped up for me when I was threatened with mediation. He kept continual contact and made me feel not only a valuable customer but a person worth defending. I cannot be more pleased with his service and I think you'd be foolish not to use his I would even welcome outside contacts so you know I'm not on his staff. writihis review. This is one outstanding attorney that you will not be sorry you enlisted. rbfinatik @cox.net

Finding a lawyer is easy. Finding a great lawyer is difficult. Finding a great lawyer who is able…read moreto help you in a tough moment, while also showing compassion and the ability to work with you through any financial difficulties is extremely rare. I was recommended to P&B through an acquaintance, but I was immediately put at ease with the treatment I received and attention to detail. My case was assigned to Jared, and he did a great job. He was easy to contact and communicate with, I feel that he really heard me in terms of my desired outcome and helped me set realistic expectations for my case. After the issue was resolved they were very accommodating in terms of helping me set up a plan to pay my legal costs and I never felt that I was being taken advantage of or overcharged for anything. Like I said, extremely rare. Thank you so much to the P&B team!

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.

Josh is a super friendly attorney. He walked through all the details of the living trust for my…read morewife and I. If when the time comes it's nice to know your loved ones will have someone who they can get advice from. He was also very reasonably rice for the service level provided unlike others who have a stopwatch on the minute you come in

After consulting with my in-laws and seeing my bedridden grandma, I realized my husband and I…read moreneeded to set up a trust. I reached out to a couple estate lawyers within our area and Jason messaged me almost immediately. He was super helpful and really took the time to explain to me what would be the best plan for my husband and me. He also didn't put any pressure on us to hire him, but we liked him anyway and we set up our estate trust with him. His pricing is fair and while it might be "cheaper" to do your will online, I like that we can still email him for advice at no cost. The only time we'd ever need to pay again is if we decide to change anything in our will...which who knows, we could do that but our plans are pretty solid as they are right now. I realize it's not easy talking about death and assets, but it's important to give your loved ones directions on what to do after you pass and let them know what they're entitled to. The last thing you want to do is burden them with probate. With that said Jason made everything super easy and light for us and we definitely recommend him!