My 90 year old MIL retained HBZ for an amended and restated trust, certification for trust, last…read morewill, durable power of attorney for management for property and personal affairs, advance health care directives etc. HBZ came recommended by my attorney family member and her attorney husband who said their attorney friend said one of the partners wrote "the" book on estate planning. One of the chapters that book was likely on how to take as long as possible to complete said documents for a 90 yo! Seriously it took 3 months. A firm should not be taking 3 months to complete docs for a nonagenarian. We did not look at Yelp reviews prior to retaining them, sadly. We need to do some amendments, and will look elsewhere. For the amount of time they took, I cannot recommend.

Unethical practices include couching misstatements of hearings by the presiding judge. Double…read morebilling by intra-office consults. Excessive litigation in order to maximize billing. False statements are made expecting the court will not catch them and if the judge does, they just say inadvertant mistake, when in actuality is was purposeful. Skating on the fine line between illegal or just unethical.

The Panah Law Firm helped me with an unfortunate incident that occurred back in 2022. I was struck…read moreby a lady while working in the back of my van in a parking lot. The case had many complexities, the first started with the lady fleeing the scene, but one thing was clear from the beginning. Michael and his team were experts in this field. Not only was the experience personable, but as the case turned into almost 4 years of going back and forth with the opposing side. They stayed as engaged, and supportive since day one, and always had a clear path and direction. There was a prior issue that showed up in my medical history that threw a wrench in the case being that I complained about some issues in the same area a couple years prior to the accident. Even though it had nothing to do with my injuries. This created a slight upper hand to the defense. Without any hesitation or set back. We pushed forward and after many doctors visits, phone calls, meetings, and negotiating. We ended up with more than we anticipated on getting. This result has only stemmed from the dedication, and commitment to their clients that they agree to support. I would highly recommend The Panah Law Firm to anyone. Including my closest friends, and family. Thank you Michael, and team!!!

I left a voicemail to the firm and received a callback from Michael the same day. After expressing…read moremy concerns Michael took the time to answer some questions I was concerned about and provided his input. I appreciated the feedback and should any legal matters arise within the scope of what the firm can work on then I would be sure to call them back. Thank you again.

Jennifer was terrific. She updated my trust. She was helpful, thorough, thoughtful and reasonably…read morepriced. She was great to work with. I highly recommend her.

I hired Jennifer Jaynes to handle my mother's trust administration. Jennifer expertly guided me and…read morethe trust administrators through all aspects of the case from start to finish. Jennifer created a clear plan from the outset and followed-though to completion with very little help from the administrators, who continuously raised non-issues, to put it mildly. Jennifer kept everyone on track. She gave us peace of mind by discussing and answering all of our questions clearly, concisely and authoritatively. Her professionalism was key in helping the administrators understand and fulfill their roles. Most impressive was Jennifer's ability to remember all of the facts, legal issues, timelines, next steps and other important details of the case. She made me feel like I was her most important client. Jennifer's credentials are on-point. She is recognized by the California State Bar as a specialist in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law. Specialist designation by the California State Bar requires demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the entire practice area. She holds an advanced law degree (LLM) in Taxation, which gives her the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to prepare, structure and administer trusts and estates while preserving wealth. I have been a successful, full-time, practicing attorney for over 30 years in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and can confirm that Jennifer is a superb attorney. She has my highest recommendation and respect.

I've worked with Kristen on several estate plans and projects and have been very happy every time…read more She makes complex issues easy to understand in conversation and in the trusts and other documents she writes. The latter is super important because successor trustees have to be able to know what they are supposed to do. If they don't they might execute wrong or have to pay a lot to have another attorney interpret it. Her prices are good especially for such a high quality attorney. She's a joy to know and work with!

From the owner: Elder Law; Estate Planning (wills, trusts, DPOAs, AHCDs); Trust Administration and Probate; Public…read moreBenefits (SS; VA; Medi-Cal; SSI); Special Needs Trusts; Limited Conservatorships

Ed Mastrangelo is a great personal injury attorney! I used him the first time 25 years ago when I…read morewas in a major car accident, and recently for another accident. I was extremely happy with the outcome both times. Besides being a great attorney, he's also a great human being. I have referred many people to him over the years and they all have been very satisfied. As an attorney he is very attentive; always returns my calls promptly, and answers any of my questions and concerns without feeling rushed. He comes highly recommended by me!

From the owner: Our dedication extends to supporting individuals on their path to healing and recovery after an…read moreinjury, whether it's a work-related incident, a car accident, or a case involving wrongful death. You can entrust your personal injury claim to our highly experienced California attorneys, who bring over 78 years of combined expertise and boast a remarkable 99% success rate. Our commitment is to streamline the process, making it as smooth as possible for our clients to secure comprehensive and just compensation, facilitating a faster journey towards recovery.

I'll be honest--when I started looking for a lawyer, I felt overwhelmed. Searching for elder abuse…read morelawyers brings up a list of lawyers who seem to do everything. I worried about choosing the wrong person: someone who might be inattentive, inexperienced, or unwilling to truly fight for our case. I was concerned that our situation would be treated as just another case and not something important. I called multiple law firms only to have their assistants tell me that it would take six months before they would let me know if they would take our case. That was disheartening. Some didn't return my call at all. Susan was the only lawyer who reached out to me personally. Within minutes I knew she was the right choice. She expressed genuine concern. It was clear that she was deeply passionate about what she does and is committed to seeking justice for her clients. She intentionally takes on only a limited number of cases each year so she can give each one her full attention and she wanted to fight for us. Once I hired Susan, I knew I made the right decision. Whenever I had questions, Susan called me personally and took the time to explain everything every step of the way. She treated me with respect and made me feel included throughout the entire process. We had meaningful conversations about strategy and possible outcomes. Her knowledge of elder care and abuse is both broad and impressive. Her network of experts, attorneys, and judges is a tremendous asset. Her staff was kind, responsive, and helpful. I hope no one has to go through what we experienced. But if you do, you want Susan Kang Gordon on your side. She gave me a sense of protection and peace of mind. I stopped worrying because I knew I had someone I could trust, someone with integrity and honor. It let me focus on my loved one. Susan is professional, tough, and incredibly tenacious. She does not back down, and she is exactly the kind of advocate you want in your corner. My priority was protecting my loved one and seeking justice for them, and Susan exceeded every expectation. She achieved a settlement far above what I thought was possible. Even after the case was resolved, she continues to offer guidance and support. That's the kind of person she is. She truly cares.

Susan Kang Gordon and her team's attention to detail and thorough preparation were evident in every…read moreaspect of my elderly father's case, from gathering evidence to presenting compelling arguments in court. Susan's ability to be both commanding and persuasive, and her ability to articulate the nuances of the law was truly impressive. Moreover, my family deeply appreciated her compassion and empathy throughout this challenging time. She took the time to listen to our concerns, answer questions, and provide invaluable guidance and support, which meant the world to us during a stressful and uncertain period. Thanks to Susan and her team's tireless efforts and steadfast advocacy, we achieved a successful outcome that exceeded our expectations. Her commitment to justice and her dedication to protecting my father's rights were evident in the favorable outcome we received. I wholeheartedly recommend Susan Kang Gordon and her team to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation surrounding elder abuse and or negligent/poor care received by a care facility.

Received amazing support while fighting a case. I was requested to pi ay thousands of dollars in…read morerestitution. He found for me and in the end I only had to pay a couple hundred. I am grateful to have had him as my attorney. May GOD continue to bless his vision as he continues to fight for justice to those in need Thanks for everything. B. R. Reed.

I really recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs. He is very professional, communicative,…read morereliable, trustworthy. He is currently fighting my husband's case and always answers when we have questions and concerns. Mr. Strauss always keeps you updated on your case and always try's to to find alternatives to things that come up. You will not go wrong in choosing him, he is very Good lawyer and very strong work ethics!!!! Highly recommend for anyone fighting a Criminal case !!!!!! He always go above and beyond to make sure your not worried and very caring and fair to his clients!

I cannot recommend Divorce Resource based on my experience…read more Unfortunately, I was provided with information that I believe was inaccurate. While the agreement clearly states that no legal advice is provided because Diana is not an attorney, she nevertheless proceeded to provide information that I found to be inaccurate and potentially misleading. If you need legal guidance, my advice is to hire an attorney rather than rely on a mediation service for legal questions. I also came away with a strong impression of bias during the mediation process. Mediation only works when both parties are willing to be reasonable and compromise. In my experience, too much time was spent arguing over relatively petty items, which made the process unnecessarily frustrating and, ultimately, a waste of time and money. My biggest concern, however, was the apparent lack of neutrality. I expected a mediator to remain impartial and help both parties reach reasonable agreements, but I did not feel that was happening. In the end, I spent considerable time and money on a service that did not meaningfully move things forward. Based on my experience, I would recommend consulting an attorney and carefully considering whether mediation is appropriate for your situation before investing significant time and money.

While Diana sounded very reasonable and good on the phone, her website was not up and running and I…read moretold her so and she acted surprised and as if she'd address it right away. It's hard to trust in someone's professionalism and attention to detail if they can't somehow manage to keep their own website up and running. After 2 weeks, it's still not up... and now I'm getting the warning... Your connection is not private Attackers might be trying to steal your information from divorce-resource.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards). Learn more NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID

I can't attest to their legal services but the fact that they run a reimbursement program for the…read morefourth of July is an ace in my book. The program encourages people to take a cab or ride share, instead of driving to minimize the chances of an accident, by reimbursing up to $15 of the fee. You'll need to RSVP to the Eventbrite event, pay for the ride upfront, then submit a form with a pic of your license (to verify that you're 21) and a pic of the ride receipt. The reimbursement was sent to my PayPal account the following day with no issues. Pretty sweet.

"We love fighting for the little guy." So says the GJEL.com website. And it may well be true. But…read moreonly if the "little guy" sustains a catastrophic injury: paralysis; brain death; loss of a limb; burial six feet under. In other words, a cost-effective injury that's potentially worth big $$$. If you or yours is lucky (rather, unlucky) enough to have such an injury, go ahead and contact this firm. Otherwise, don't waste their time or yours.

We had our meeting with Ms. Laura Patton. She is an amazing, and a kind…read more person. She listened to our struggles and pain and she was very compassionate. I truly trusted her advice and knowledge of our situation. She was very patient and took time to hear us out and did not rush us. I wish she could represent us because she has a big heart for people who are being taken advantage off, especially elderly, and wants justice for people. You are lucky if you are being represented by her. Also, she was not solely focus on money, but kindness and support.

From the owner: Laura Patton is the go-to expert attorney for estate matters in the East Bay - helping families…read morewhen they have lost a loved one and need legal expertise to find and transfer assets to heirs. She uses her years of experience to craft a custom road map for each situation, and her clients love that she provides flat fees determined and capped in advance, instead of surprise hourly bills at the end of a matter as is common in the legal industry. - Laura limits her caseload so she can provide a high level of service to each client. If your case is accepted, Laura's goal is to help you get the project done in the most efficient way, with a minimum of needless paperwork. Whether you are the Trustee of a Trust, Executor of a Will, or the one in charge when no Will can be found, Laura can help. - She provides personal attention, a high level of expertise, and clear guidance to make sure your fiduciary responsibilities are handled with professionalism. - Laura can also help obtain a Court Order to avoid a full Probate case when a person dies with a Trust but their home or large brokerage account was not correctly titled in the Trust. - Because Laura's practice is virtual, she serves clients all over California using video conferences, phone, and email. The bulk of her clients are in the seven San Francisco Bay Area counties: Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Solano, and Santa Clara.