Thanks to Jonathan Sweet for advising me on small business liability matters. I found general information about my situation on the internet, but I was still confused on how to handle my situation in the real world. Jonathan clearly did some research up front so that he could understand my technical speciality (websites) in order to answer my specific questions. He advised me over the phone and even though he has a wealth of knowledge, he tailored his answers to my questions and even offered me some options that I hadn't thought of. Jonathan helped me understand his explanations by bringing examples from his personal experience. Even though Jonathan is the first lawyer I've ever hired, I feel comfortable recommending him for business legal matters. read more

I had a solar battery nstalled in July, but the work was still incomplete in November. The company had one reason or another that couldn't complete the work in a timely fashion. In addition, they twice failed to pass the city inspection. I contacted Mr. Sweet and asked him to represents me in this matter, as I was getting nowhere with the vendor. He wrote a letter to them that listed all the issues that the city needed resolved in order to pass the inspection and complete the project. He also suggested that I give them some time (10 days) to do so. The letter got quick response and the issues were taken care of within the 10-day time frame. The project is now completed. I am very grateful that Mr. Sweet was able to get this resolved quickly. He also took so much stress off of my shoulders. I highly recommend him. read more

I really appreciate Jonathan's help to my recent settlement. Last year I sold a house where there was some problem with the new floors. The buyers were very aggressive in asking an insane amount of money for compensation partially because one of the buyer is a partner of a law firm. Jonathan helped me ease my anxiety greatly and walked me through the two mediations. Six parties were at the mediation, including the contractor, the home inspection company, the buyers, the two real estate agents. He is calm, super smart and conservative. His goal is always to help me reduce the overall cost, not to fight for unnecessary lawsuits that will end up with costing me more money. Highly recommend. read more

Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. He helped me figure out my options in a HOA dispute. His answers were straightforward.

Reached out to Jonathan and was a refreshing experience. He responded same day. Gave guidance, resources, was open and transparent. Highly recommend. read more

Mr Jonathan Sweet has recently settled a long standing issue regarding the non-payment of invoices between a client and my company. This issue represented a sizable sum, well beyond what Small Claims would cover leading to a potential resolution only through Civil Court. To make matters more complicated, the client died while I was actively trying to collect, requiring us to deal with those responsible for settling his estate and the subsequent issues that entailed. Jonathan advised me of potential pitfalls and strategies throughout this process involving me at each step. His knowledge-and perhaps more importantly-his thorough and calm demeanor and professionalism provided not only the legal assistance I needed but the confidence to see this case through to a satisfactory conclusion. I really can't say it enough: thank you Jonathan for getting me through this very difficult event. read more

Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to discuss with. He helped me figure out my options in a lien that as filed against out property. Straightforward answers, good guidance, very reasonable cost. 5 star service. read more

If you are in need of the skills of an honest, knowledgeable attorney, I can highly recommend the services of Jonathan Sweet. He, literally, wrote the book. He is the co-author of the second and third editions and the sole author of the fourth edition of Sweet on Construction Industry Contracts. He is also the author of Avoiding or Minimizing Construction Litigation. He has taught construction law at Lincoln Law School and San Jose State University. My dealings with Jonathan Sweet began after I hired a swimming pool renovation company to do a complete remodel of my existing swimming pool and add on a new spa. Unfortunately the company I hired turned out to be a homeowner's worst nightmare. The job was estimated to last between six and eight weeks. After six months, this company's unfamiliarity of basic construction practices resulted in numerous failed inspections by the city's building inspectors. My backyard was unusable due to an empty pool, open trenches, dangerous piles of rusting metal construction debris and an end to the project was nowhere in sight. Constant requests for information on a completion date went unanswered. Utterly frustrated I sought the services of Jonathan Sweet. Jonathan Sweet was recommended by the Santa Clara County Lawyer Referral Service. He is friendly, a good listener and easy to talk with. After I explained the situation to him he was completely familiar with the problems I was having and suggested several courses of action available to me. I decided to have Mr. Sweet deal directly with the pool contractor. Within the week construction had resumed on the project. Mr. Sweet would e-mail or phone me with current information relating to progress on the project. It was amazing how the swimming pool contractor's attitude changed once Jonathan Sweet reminded them of their contractual obligations. One of the things I liked about my dealings with Jonathan Sweet was that if he was not immediately available to speak with me, he always returned my phone calls in a timely manner. He would take the time to explain what he felt I should do and why. His billing rates are very reasonable. I would receive itemized statements detailing any charges. He does not waste time or your money. The time for which you are billed translates into direct results. The advice I received from Jonathan Sweet was perfectly suited to quickly resolve an extremely stressful and potentially expensive situation. If you are in need of legal counsel I can give Jonathan Sweet the highest recommendation. read more

I had a bogus mechanics lien on my home from a "contractor". I was referred to Jonathan Sweet. He was amazing! I met with him and gave him the info I had. I paid him. He went to work. He kept me informed along the way and in no time I had the lien removed. I even got a refund of funds he didn't use! I can't say enough about hiring Jonathan Sweet. He was easy to talk to, explained what he was doing and got the job done. I didn't have to do anything. It was quick and efficient! I would recommend him 100%! read more

We hired Jonathan to help us remove a lien from our property that had been placed there by a deadbeat contractor. Jonathan was very professional, very helpful, and in the end, tracked down the guy and got him to release the lien. The lien has been a headache for us for years, and now, thanks to Jonathan's great work, it's all been resolved. We couldn't be happier. read more

Jonathan exceeded our expectations with handling our matters. He was professional, easy to communicate, and keen to controlling his time (our pocketbook). I appreciate his timeliness and ability to resolve the mess I was in as quickly as he can. I highly recommend his service. read more

Jonathan Sweet provided legal services to review a commercial real estate contract. He did an excellent job identifying areas where the contract was not in the entity's best interest that I was representing. He provided a thorough analysis of the agreement to me, providing me with the pros and cons, and provided quick communications and resolution to meet our accelerated deadline. He also handled all negotiations with the commercial broker which resulted in our getting the terms we had wanted. I highly recommend him and will not hesitate to call upon his legal services in the future. read more

We were referred to Mr. Jonathan Sweet by a family friend when we sought advice regarding a Civil suit. Jonathan represented us in Small Claims Court and thanks to his guidance, patience and expertise in presenting evidence to the court, we were successful in being granted the full amount of damages sought against the Defendant. I recommend highly the services of Jonathan! read more

I was looking for help in preparing HOA docs as well as obtaining permit for an although small but comprehensive and complicated real estate investment project. I went to Santa Clara County Bar Association service, and got referred to Mr. Sweet. At first I was kind of skeptical, but after a short while of conversation with him I have been convinced of his expertise, honesty, courteous professionalism and good heart. Even though he did not have any direct service to offer me, he was willing to go extra mile introducing me to other professionals who could help me. He even let us borrow his conference room for our initial meeting. I would strongly recommend him as first stop for legal help in any field of his specialties. Myself, for sure, I will do so if I ever have any such need. Thank you so much, Mr. Sweet, for the great favor. Victor Tran. VicTran Realty. General Contractor CSLB 964956. Real Estate Broker BRE 01842010. read more

Jonathan has been a big help to our business over the years. He has helped us with contracts, potential legal issues, and new construction laws. Each time we work with him he makes sure we understand everything, and has always had our best interest in mind. read more