Leone is great. Although she doesn't deal with workers comp cases, she was extremely effective in…read morehelping me determine what I was wanting. She answered her phone immediately both times I contacted her, and was interested in pointing me to the right attorney. Thanks Leone, I appreciate your work.

Leslie helped my family with two very difficult legal circumstances. She is incredibly…read morecompassionate, and resolved our situations in a timely manner. Her professionalism is unparalleled, and her team is tireless. I would highly suggest Leslie Leone as your legal advocate.

Debra acted as my estate attorney when my parents died and she handled the creation of my estate…read more She is smart, intuitive, attentive, and organized. These were difficult issues I was dealing with, and not only did she demonstrate legal prowess, but she also displayed empathy and wisdom -- which I not only appreciated personally but her empathy and wisdom also had a positive impact on these legal processes. Oh, and her fees are reasonable (relative to other lawyers) -- both in her hourly rate and her productivity. I recommend her highly.

I was desperate when I found Debra- I do not live in California and my elderly aunt had chosen a…read morefriend as her POA who was running through her money, did oversee apparently good care (more on that emerged later but that was not clear at all), and refused to communicate with me. Debra was patient and kind with me, worked her way through the stack of legal history on the situation, did not give me false hope (it is very hard to dislodge a chosen POA especially if the care does seem to be good), wrote powerfully and succinctly about a complex situation, communicated well with me throughout, billed reasonably for really a lot of work, and, we won. I wish there were a rating higher than 5 stars to give her!

I have had the opportunity to hire many attorneys over the years, so I feel I have the ability to…read moremake educated comparisons. Marie is a cut above so very many of them! I chose her because she treated me, and my situation, with kindness, and was solution-oriented. She was adept at navigating the process of negotiation and mediation in a contentious family law matter, with the hopes that we would not have to go to court. When that didn't succeed (through no fault of hers!) she was just as skilled in the courtroom. She was the perfect balance of tiger when needed, and decent human being always. Having had some attorneys who have been less than responsive to me, in times of need, Marie is particularly a cut above the rest in this regard, as well! She was incredibly responsive, and would carve time out of off-hours, when needed, for emergency situations - or would let me know if she wasn't going to be available for some reason of another. I never felt left hanging with her, and I can't say the same for all the attorneys I've ever dealt with. She is honest (she would always tell me what the situation was, and what her advice was, even when she was pretty sure I might not like it), gives knowledgeable and good advice, but is also willing to listen and strategize and work with new ideas, if they make sense. She is a GREAT person to have on your team. She knows the law, she knows the courts, and she knows enough of the players to have a sense of how things might go down. And, she cares deeply about her clients, and their families. I wholeheartedly recommend Marie for any of her specialties - you won't be sorry.

Called for services and this attorney does not represent in Alameda County... terrible, she came…read morehighly recommended.

Working with Amber was one of the best decisions I made. She is an exceptional attorney -- sharp,…read morecompassionate, and incredibly thorough. She not only handled my case with skill and professionalism, but also took the time to ensure I understood my rights and options throughout the entire process. I always felt heard, respected, and well-advocated for. Beyond her legal expertise, Amber is deeply client-centered and genuinely cares about the people she represents. She is strategic, thoughtful, and calm under pressure -- exactly the kind of advocate you want in a stressful situation. Thanks to her guidance, the outcome of my case was better than I could have imagined. I'm extremely grateful for her support and would recommend her without hesitation.

Super unprofessional... entirely spoke over me and handled the consultation poorly. Invalidated my…read moreexperience wholly. Better lawyers out there, have spoken to others in the Bay who gave truly nuanced consultations and offered solutions that made sense. She felt very inexperienced, relying on "what the law says" versus negotiation nuance. She frames it as an "intake call" in her response but she was offering me guidance on what to do even though I kept saying I didn't think her guidance made sense in my situation. Update: she just viewed my LinkedIn in response to this review and has not sent a letter to state she is not my attorney. Update: the non-attorney letter did go to my spam but it was wholly unprofessional as well. She was defensive for our conversation, blaming the "short nature" of it and "my timeline" and said "I believe you just posted a Yelp review and I am sorry that you felt the need to post that. It is your prerogative. I wish you the best and I hope you are able to find a satisfactory resolution." So, she was more focused on defending herself and arguing she was "right" than my case. I am greatly concerned about the ethics of this practitioner who prioritizes her own 5-star rating over reflecting on how she communicates with prospective clients. Employment law is a highly sensitive area, I hope people are able to find compassionate and knowledgeable individuals to serve them, not ones who are defensive and operate in an ethical gray area.

What an amazing lawyer! She goes above and beyond for her clients. She is level headed. Smart and…read morestraight forward. I don't know where I would be without her. A real power house. I highly recommend hiring her for any court case.

Renee has represented me twice in child custody disputes in the last ten years and I am so lucky to…read morehave her on my side. Her objective is to help children and she won't take the case if she doesn't feel the outcome is the best thing for the child. Renee worked tirelessly on a very short timeline and fought hard to ensure we got the best ruling. She also made sure both parents had a fair deal as that was ultimately what was in the best interest of the child. I would give her 10 stars if I could. Well done, Renee, and thank you.

Jasmine is straight forward, no BS, responsive and cost effective. Very happy with the work she did…read morefor me. Will continue using her.

I can't recommend jasmine enough, I went through hell with my ex wife, she tried every trick in the…read morebook to try take my children away. I did a lot of research and carefully picked out who I thought was going to get me what I needed and wanted. Jasmine was a sure thing as soon as I talked to her. I had joint custody within 4 Months, now 2 years later, myself, my kids and even my ex wife are happy Thank you so much Jasmine, from the bottom of my heart!

John Peterson is amazing. He has been assisting me with my workers comp case for the past year and…read morehe has been absolutely amazing. We fired two attorney's before we reached John and we were so skeptical. We had Johnathan Brand originally, and we never even met the guy. He had me working directly with his Paralegal who didn't know anything. They forgot things all the time and didn't call back, email back, nothing. Then we had Elder and Berg, equally as inadequate in handling customer relations. Till this day we don't even know what they look like. Meeting John was the best thing ever that ever happened to us. He used to be a defense attorney so he knows the ins and outs of what is possible. He fights for his clients, stays in contact with one another, and always keeps us informed on updates or changes in the case. Far superior to any attorney we have worked with in the past!

Ha!! Email you?!? Check your inbox, sir!!! I've emailed you and called you numerous times, and…read moreNEVER received a reply! Even my new lawyer sent you a courtesy email, giving you a last chance to get in touch with me...and you STILL DIDNT BOTHER TO REPLY! Seems your attention is only had when your reputation is honestly evaluated on a public forum, like this one. And stop having your Assistant write reviews for you. It's grossly transparent.

I reached out to this office after receiving a Notice of Termination, hoping to get some legal…read moreguidance during a really urgent and stressful time. Since I didn't have much time to spare, I found them through a quick Google search and sent an email explaining my situation. Unfortunately, I never received a response. No follow-up, no acknowledgment--nothing. Now that I've officially been terminated, I feel completely left in the dark and unsupported. I'm very disappointed with the lack of communication, especially when someone is clearly reaching out in crisis.

Sharon Vinick and her firm was one of three lawyers referred to me regarding a layoff from a…read moreSilicon Valley job. I believed there was age discrimination and sexual harassment issues. Sharon was referred to me by two distinguished employment law school professors. Sharon listened intently to my claims, she did not dissuade me from sharing the opinions I had received from my legal friends and she crafted a strategy and goal immediately. When the other side tried to throw cold water on our claims and my credibility, Sharon stood by me and asked for more details or to fill in blanks that helped support our position. Like any negotiation, we asked for x and were both very happy with the settlement that everyone agreed upon. Without hesitation I would recommend Sharon and her firm.