I needed to update my trust and a neighbor suggested Keith. I was so glad he did. I'm somewhat new…read moreto Santa Cruz county and wanted an attorney nearby. Keith was soooo patient with me as I worked through my questions, scenarios and he gave me helpful guidance on choices I was thinking of and then put together a complete binder and gave me a memory stick of everything, as well. I would highly recommend Keith!

New review because my old one was taken down... I guess Keith was butt hurt about my honesty so I'm…read moregoing to post it in a different way. Ding ding ding ding ding we have a winner here! Now that my expensive divorce is over, I can give this guy a review. $5000 retainer and several months later, when I filed for divorce in January 2019, he could not even serve my ex-husband. Absolutely incompetent. At the end of Minimal attempts to serve my of an ex-husband Julian, after he went through the whole $5000 retainer, his suggestion was "well maybe you can put your exes name on your house. " no. After my ex sold his business that I helped him with for $225,000 and he didn't give me a penny for that, do you think I'm going to do that? Thank you again. based on current reviews, this lawyer is just as sucky to other people. TAKE SOMEONE ELSES MONEY!

I have worked with Emily Buchbinder twice. First was to draft a Trust for my sister. This was…read morecomplicated because my sister had neglected much of her financial concerns for some time. Emily assembled the material she needed, met with us regularly and completed the work expeditiously. When I needed to return for updates, she was immediate in her responses and helped me clarify the best approach to the problems involved. Then, more recently, my wife and I revised our trusts, wills, and other legal documents. Again, Emily clarified issues we hadn't considered, led us through the complications, revised the trusts frequently as we made more firm decisions about our wishes--all with a smile and encouragement. We have worked with two other law firms in this area and Emily is by far the best attorney we have consulted about trusts and wills.

Great job by the team on both probate and trust administration. I wanted to wait and see what my…read morereassessment from the assessors office was before reviewing. They nailed it and got my Prop 19 Exclusion saving me a lot of taxes in the property transfer. It was worth the fees to have it done right.

I went to Holder Law for the emotionally unpleasant task of preparing for my own mortality through…read morean estate plan. Attorney Holder and his secretary turned an unpleasant endeavor into a satisfying experience. Both were extremely friendly and exceptionally helpful, no matter how ignorant my questions seemed. Attorney Holder was very thorough in his work, which now allows me to be absolutely confident that the handling of my assets after I pass will conform to my wishes.

I needed help with a trust and possible eviction. Nicholas was right on top of it. He answered all…read moremy questions and responded quickly. His assistant, Stephanie was really wonderful as well. I highly recommend

We worked with Michael to complete our trust and will. He was very thorough, offered suggestions…read moreand options for how to structure it based on our personal requests. And when we needed to complete it by a deadline he made sure it was done. We will continue to work with Michael.

Michael is a great attorney in my opinion. He helped me threw a very complicated family Trust issue…read morethat I was having trouble with. I eventually got the outcome I was looking for before court proceedings were even necessary. Professional, reliable, and he's always looking out for the client.

Ms Bodmer is personable, efficient, organized, and patient with our many questions. Scotts Valley…read morelocation is easy to find and park.

Highly recommend! I was able to schedule a quick introduction zoom appointment and then I had a…read moresurvey to fill out with all of my information. Kathleen responds within 48 hours or less and I was able to get painlessly get all of my affairs in order for when the big show happens. Kathleen does a great job of translating legal jargon and explaining everything in plain language. I appreciated the fact she is available both in Scotts Valley and over the hill so I was able to meet in person to sign the documents without having to take time off work. She is available also via FaceTime or Zoom.

Ms. Malkin ran up very, very large fees of what is described as acceptable billing (because it is…read moredocumented) but I never received a single bill showing minutes and hours. In addition to legal hours, she charged the estate for unapproved expenses. If you go with Ms. Malkin, do your best to be sure you do not authorize her to charge any time or court fees without approval, though it's unlikely she will comply with your requests. In addition to financial lack of accountability, she seems to have difficulty sticking to a simple list of what has to be completed to close probate. 5 years in and probate is not closed. I would recommend finding another lawyer.

Debbie Malkin is the best. I've known her as a fellow adoptive mom for years. She's super smart,…read morehardworking, and has a big heart. It's a pleasure to work with her.

Amazing attorney who cares about her clients. We were truely…read moreblessed to have her on our side through some difficult times. She explained everything, walked us through every part of the process and eased our anxiety. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone who is need of legal assistance.

Ms. Kemp is a remarkable, highly competent attorney. She has a sharp vision and was able to…read morearticulate my rather complex and highly combative case to the judge clearly, concisely, and calmly. She is familiar with the family law court in Santa Cruz County. She is supportive, kind, and calm, even in full-battle mode. This helped me to weather a case that (due to the opposing attorney) dragged on far longer than it should have. She does not waste any time, is transparent with her billing, and is worth every penny spent. I recommend her fully as a spectacular and caring person to represent you.

We wondered if giving regular passage permission across our property to a neighbor's 8-year-old…read moredaughter visiting her close friend would put us at risk for someone else claiming an easement. Ms. Levini answered my questions in the free consultation, which should make life better for all concerned. I'm paying that gift forward with this review. Work with a good person and knowledgeable professional.

Out of state LLC questions answered! Fantastic service. Concise, accurate, FRIENDLY! Call her!read more

I needed Yair for some independent certificate of reviews. He did an excellent job. I would highly…read morerecommend him.

As a couple planning our estate for the first time, we were grateful for Yair's thoughtful…read moreguidance. He was a very attentive listener, and not only answered all of our questions but also asked us questions and posed possibilities that invited us to take further consideration of certain things. He walked us through every step and detail with clarity and care. The entire process felt smooth, thorough, and genuinely personal. Yair's professionalism and kindness made a big difference; we're so glad our neighbor recommended him!

Lisa is a knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy attorney. I am very lucky to find her to do my…read moreliving trust which provides great protection to my family. Her price is very reasonable for the excellent service she provided. I highly recommend Lisa if you like to provide legal protection to you family. Susan D

As a Registered Nurse, I understand how important it is to have an Advanced Healthcare Directive…read moreprepared in advance by an attorney. I conducted research online to determine who I should go to and who was the best fit for me. Happily, I found attorney Lisa Chan. She went above and beyond my expectations. From my first phone call to meeting her and completing the Advanced Healthcare Directive, my entire experience with her was wonderfully positive. Her rate is very reasonable in the Bay Area. She was very patient in listening to and answering all of my concerns and questions​ and offered professional guidance on areas I was unfamiliar with. It is evident that she is very knowledgeable about her practice. I can feel that she truly cares about her clients and treats them with respect and dignity. I will definitely be returning to Lisa for future services and highly recommend her.