Kelly and Mikayla are professional, results-driven and extremely knowledgeable attorneys. Highly recommend!

Mikayla and Kelly did an outstanding job representing me in an important matter and were able to reach a resolution that substantially exceeded my expectations. They were very communicative and listened to my concerns at every stage of litigation, which ultimately made an inherently painful process significantly less unpleasant. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an attorney after being harmed. read more

This is long overdue. Kelly was tremendously helpful during my eviction. My roommate and I had been living in the Mission with a rent within market rates by about 15% when our building was sold and we were owner-move-in evicted. Kelly was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Our landlord's counsel was pressing us with an unreasonable move our schedule and a bare bone's offer. While we knew we didn't have grounds to continue tenanting our home without facing an uphill battle, Kelly helped us map out a strategy to give us the appropriate runway to find a new home and significantly increase the buy out offer we received (something much more in line with what you should get when you are kicked out of your home). Moreover, she was incredibly responsive. And fast. Email and phone. She did a tremendous job and I would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Mikayla Gow Kellogg: An Amazing Tenant Lawyer We can't say enough good things about Mikayla Gow Kellogg. On our behalf, she took on one of the largest and most powerful landlords in San Francisco and she won! Mikayla is both smart and cunning. Strategic and tactical, intimidating to adversaries, calm and balanced with clients, she has a wonderful disposition. Mikayla's an excellent lawyer, a powerful letter writer, negotiator and courtroom litigator. She's tenacious and has a big heart. She fights for tenants because she cares about people. She'll be a great advocate for you. Jamie and Charlie Campbell, San Francisco read more

We went to see Mikayla a year ago. She was incredibly helpful! She spent lots of time with us explaining our rights and helping us with forms we needed. Her prices are very reasonable as well. I would highly recommend her, and will definitely see her again if we ever need more legal assistance. read more

Mikayla was wonderful to work with! Thoughtful, responsive, put our best interests first. Excellent experience.

The idea of working with lawyers is daunting - but immediately after meeting Mikayla all preconceived notions melted away. She is truly compassionate, informative, strategic and extremely attentive. She is hands down the best lawyer around. read more

Kellogg & Van Aken is THE firm to choose if you need help. They were professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and they went above and beyond to help me get justice. They know how to deliver, and they fought for me every step of the way. I would not want to face off with them in the courtroom, because they are a true force to be reckoned with! Thank you so much, you two are a wonderful team! read more

I highly recommend Mikayla Kellogg! If you're looking for a great tenant attorney, you need look no further. We feel extremely fortunate to have found her. My roommate and I needed to consult with an attorney over the details of a Buyout Agreement with our landlord, and were extremely impressed with her wonderful qualities. Responsive, caring, experienced, knowledgeable, very attentive to detail, on-the-ball, efficient, generous, available. She can clearly get tough when the situation calls for it - and is also equally kind and patient when that's needed. After consulting with her, we have an enormous amount of trust in her and faith in her ability to serve us well. read more

I asked a friend who worked in commercial real estate for a referral for a good tenancy lawyer. He immediately sent me Mikayla's name and said that he always got nervous when he saw that he was up against her in litigation. I gave her a call and she was able to quickly sum up the situation and give me actionable advice on how to resolve it with my landlord. Everything was resolved in my favor, with no litigation required. I highly recommend Mikayla! read more

They were more than professional. We did everything within our power do provide what she needed, and everything worked out in the end. Settlement out of court. read more

I had quite a complicated issue with my landlord and was referred to Eric Toscano by a friend. He took the time to thoroughly research my case, provide me with clear information, fully inform me of the applicable laws and what my options were. He is incredibly knowledgable and dedicated to his clients in fighting for tenants' rights. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM! read more

I was referred and introduced to Eric Toscano by a college friend. My sister-in-law also went to school with him and suggested that I reach out to him. I set up a phone consultation with his assistant, and Eric promptly called at the agreed-upon date and time. He was extremely knowledgeable about my situation and provided me with excellent advice. He was thorough about what my legal options were and possible steps I could take. He presented me with all the facts and did not sugarcoat anything or tell me "what I wanted to hear". This was my first consultation with a lawyer ever, and I must admit, I came out of the conversation very impressed and armed with a great sense of the steps I would have to take. I would not hesitate to retain Toscano for future matters that would require the services of expert legal counsel. read more

I contacted TKVA with an inquiry about a landlord-tenant dispute. I worked with both Kelly Van Aken and Mikayla Gow Kellogg, who are true professionals: they listened closely to my case, made sure they understood all the facts and my objectives, and then thoroughly explained the relevant laws. TKVA offered a free 15-minute phone consultation to understand the basics of my complaint, conducted some research and followed up with clear and detailed email highlighting my options, and then invited me for an in-person consultation. Throughout the process, they were unerringly kind, clear, and thorough in outlining my options and explaining the pros and cons of each alternative. What I most appreciated is that rather than trying to persuade me to choose the resolution option that would most benefit them financially, they were most interested in helping me decide how to best resolve my case and maintain a productive landlord-tenant relationship. I have never encountered such thorough, diligent, and responsive lawyers and I highly recommend contacting TKVA about any dispute in their specialty areas. read more

My boyfriend and I was living at this one place for a very long time.. and we never have problem fixing stuff around the House ourself.. until one day our bedroom ceiling started to have water dripping from the rain.. we took a picture and email it to our landlord.. and our landlord told us he will send someone to look at it.. no one came and they even want to buy us out instead of fixing any of the problem.. it started to rain hard and our ceiling collapse in the middle.. that's when we decide to go tenant rights place.. kept on going to see what we can do.. they gave us great advised and also gave us whole lists of lawyers that will take our case.. we call so many lawyers and so happens Mikayla call us back.. and she even gave us an appoint to see her right away.. I was very please she gave us a call. Mikayla was very sweet and very nice in person. My bf and I explain to her everything and she already see my landlord was wrong. When Mikayla set and mediation. Mikayla and her parter Kelly both came out to settle this case. I love how they both work so well together. With both of them, they got our settlement with a great result. If you are looking for a tenant right lawyer.. they are the gals for you!! Thank you Mikayla and Kelly for our great result! read more

I was about to sign a lease, but then decided to contact TKVA with some questions I had first. I'm so glad I did! Mikayla Gow Kellogg thoroughly looked over the lease and not only was she able to promptly answer all of my questions, she pointed out several issues that I would not have caught otherwise. Because of Mikayla, I was able to successfully negotiate the terms of the lease and resolve issues that could have been a nightmare to deal with later on. She made sure that I understood the steps I needed to take to get what I wanted. Mikayla was knowledgeable, extremely professional and most important, she actually cared. My experience with TKVA was fantastic! Thank you MIKAYLA GOW KELLOGG! read more

The review is long overdue Mikayla Gow Kellogg is a gladiator for tenants. She was successful in defending an Unlawful Detainer from my landlord. Mikayla is smart, strategic, knowledgeable, great attention to details, and a tough negotiator. She is compassionate, a great listener, calm and collective, and people oriented. Qualities you want in an attorney when your home is at risk. Her email updates kept me informed and involved. Under her representation, Mikayla made tremendous progress in days that my other attorney couldn't in months. I recommended Mikayla and Kelly to friends and family. One of the best decision I ever made. Look no further...Kellogg and Van Aken is the right choice for San Francisco tenants. read more

I worked with Kelly in a tenant-landlord case recently and she was spectacular. She was thorough throughout the process and made it as pleasant as it could be. She provided frequent updates and took the time to explain to me details of the process and case. Both her and her partner, Mikayla, were present for the mediation and did an excellent job negotiating. They are the team you want on your side. They were professional, intelligent, and strong. They were strategic in their negotiations and I am so thankful for their assistance in my case. I highly recommend this firm! read more

I've known Kelly for years as a talented litigator. When I had the misfortune of encountering a landlord-tenant dispute of my own, she was my first and only call. Kelly has been insightful and responsive. She knows the complex web of Bay Area landlord-tenant laws inside and out. Kelly helped me quickly understand my dilemma and presented a straightforward, no-BS plan of attack, while also showing compassion and understanding of the pain and hassle that comes with a landlord-tenant dispute. I've referred friends to Kelly without hesitation. She's everything you want in an attorney. read more

I'm an attorney and thought I could handle my landlord myself. Turns out he was truly terrible and more stressful to deal with than I had time for. Kelly Van Akin stepped in and seamlessly negotiated a great settlement. She was responsive and professional throughout. I'm so lucky I found Kelly, she's truly a great attorney and very personable. I highly recommend her! read more

Eric and his team at Toscano Kellogg & Van Aken, LLP are beyond fantastic. They are efficient, knowledgable, and very successful in litigating personal injury cases. I trust their judgment and would recommend them to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney. It's hard to find ethical professionals who are compassionate, kind, and easy to work with. Highly recommended! read more