Navruz is truly a gem of an attorney and I'm honored to have had her by my side representing me in…read morea wrongful termination lawsuit. From the very first phone consultation I had with Navruz, I immediately knew she was who I wanted to represent me. She was extremely sharp, honest, responsive, all while at the same time, compassionate and empathetic. What differentiated Navruz from all the other attorneys I had spoken with was that I felt like she truly believed in me and my story- a sentiment that never wavered with her as our lawsuit progressed. Also, while other attorneys seemed to emphasize the lawsuit as the utmost priority in my life, Navruz's main focus was always to prioritize my wellbeing and future first. Throughout the lawsuit, I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge, work ethic, effective communication, and unwavering patience in educating me about the law and each step of the lawsuit. I always felt I was part of the process in every way. Though I knew I was in good hands throughout the process, it wasn't until I saw her in action that affirmed for me she was definitely the right choice. Though kind and compassionate with me, Navruz was a force to be reckoned with the other side. She was prepared, strategic, relentless, quick thinking, assertive, and never wavered in ensuring the best possible outcome for me. In the end, we were able to successfully resolve the case, and I was able to finally close this chapter of my life. Words cannot even begin to describe the amount of gratitude I have for Navruz, and it truly is an honor to have her by your side!

This is long overdue. Where do I even begin? Navruz is truly God-sent. Imagine "Doctors Without…read moreBorders," who serve selflessly out of belief and calling, without discrimination ,Navruz is the lawyer's version of that. She fights passionately for justice wherever there is injustice. Honest, compassionate, and remarkably dedicated, she genuinely cares for her clients. You won't find a better lawyer ,she's deeply knowledgeable, transparent about your options, and steadfast in her support. I feel truly blessed to have known her.

Traci Hinden was prompt, attentive, and provided advice as well as reassurance. I felt her work was…read moreprovided at a great value. She provided guidance and a steady hand as she helped me exit my place of employment. She reassured me that my experience was not a singular event.

I can't thank Traci Hinden enough for everything she did for me. After my injury, I truly felt like…read moremy life was over. I was overwhelmed, in pain, and unsure of what the future would hold. But from the moment I met her, she gave me hope. Her dedication, compassion, and professionalism were evident every step of the way. She took the time to explain the entire legal process in a way I could understand and was always available to answer my questions and concerns. She fought hard for me, never gave up, and in the end, helped me win my case. Because of her hard work, I feel like I've been given a second chance at life. I'll always be grateful for her support and strength during one of the darkest times in my life. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly cares and will fight for you, look no further.

I had the pleasure of working with Sonya, Debby and Evan over the past couple of years regarding my…read morecase. The team is extremely knowledgeable and driven. If I didn't understand the legal jargon they broke it down to laymen's terms for me. Punctual, forthcoming and overall a great team to work with. I will definitely recommend their firm to anyone looking for legal advice. Thank you for being the voice I needed.

I rarely write reviews anymore and almost never write bad reviews at all…read more The background -- I am an enterprise salesperson working in a high tech industry. I had an issue where my company was withholding a large sum of commission, probably somewhere in the ballpark of ~$200k. When I reached out to Minnis & Smallets, I received a prompt response to my inquiry that I was not a client they wished to represent -- was not even granted a brief call with an actual attorney to explain my situation. They literally have an entire page on their website (too wordy btw) devoted to NON-PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONS. So, I'm very curious as to what level of compensation issue cases they are handling if they have the privilege to turn down a probable six-figure judgment in my/their favor...? Oh, and the woman I spoke to was very inarticulate as to why the representation was denied, which was also odd. Bad experience and am happy to go elsewhere.

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.

Had an extensive intake with a receptionist and a cold, mass produced rejection email. Never spoke…read moreto a lawyer, wasn't even given the opportunity to. Ghosted when I asked for the reason. They seemed really interested about me finding another job, but wouldn't explain why. Also, they do not respect your privacy. I got a rejection email meant for another person. They are sending out so many they can't even keep their email addresses straight.

I got a reply from a Diane R. on 4/28/21, a year after my review:…read more "An experienced Lawyer reviewed your inquiry then chose to decline your matter. There are some times when due to the details initially provided, one of our attorneys makes the decision not to engage further with an inquiry due to a variety of reasons such as being out of our area of legal practice or not providing legal advice to a nonclient. However, we do formally notify those who ask for legal advice when we are not able to assist them with their particular inquiry, hence your receiving the written notification you mention. You informed us that you had already "contacted a good deal of attorneys and they've all rejected my case..." This information led us to believe that you were already engaging with a variety of law offices." My current dealings with lawyers lately has definitely made me question their experience as well as their professionalism and customer service. I'm finding they contradict themselves or their thinking process is that they don't make sense. In the case of Diane: The firm saw my case was being rejected by other offices, so that bit of obvious information led them to believe I was 'engaging' with other offices...which supported their decision to 'ghost'me...save for the 4/28/21 response. I mean: Why wouldn't I be 'engaging' with other offices? When one needs a second opinion of a medical issue or legal matter or how to go about an important matter one doesn't just stop at one source. I'm reminded again and again why there is (rightfully) a stigma against lawyers. There is a bit of dialogue in the 2002 movie "Blade II" between the title vampire character portrayed by Wesley Snipes and another named Kounan: Blade: "You're human." Kounen: "Barely. I'm a lawyer."

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with both Beth and Nedda! I needed some…read moreassistance with looking over employment severance documentation and reached out. The customer service was outstanding with fast turn around, continued updates, thorough review and support! I also found Beth to be extremely reasonable in her pricing. I highly recommend this team and know I have a contact going forward should anything else employment related arise. Thank you Beth and Nedda for your support!!

Filled out request form and Nedda called me the same day to do the intake regarding my severance…read morepackage. She was most helpful and her kindness as well as candor helped me to put my situation in perspective. I feel much more at ease with everything and am grateful to have had the chance to be listened to. Thank you, Nedda. Sometimes, people just need an experienced ear and some empathy. My best, Aura

Melody and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and hard-working. You'll be in…read moregood hands with Melody, I would recommend her again and again based on my personal experience.

Melody handled my case with professionalism, dignity, and respect. She got me the results I wanted…read morein the end. Prior to this, I explored 10 different law firms wanting to take my case. Her office's professionalism and attitude towards my potential case stood out. They guided me through what to expect and several possible realistic outcomes to it. They didn't sugar coat anything. Throughout the case, she and her associates were on top of everything. I did not once have to worry if she ever forgot about my case because she was updating me as soon as possible. The case was mentally tough but, the end results, in my opinion, were worth it. She is slightly pricier than most law firms but, her work into your case will be well worth it. I highly recommend having her as a lawyer if you ever come across potential employment legal issues.

Review of Tracy Lemmon -- Lemmon Employment Law & Conflict Resolution…read moreI was terminated by a major technology company while on protected medical leave, with active internal complaints and external agency filings pending. The company had locked me out of all systems within hours of my filing complaints, and opposing counsel was running out the clock while offering nothing substantive. I needed someone who could force a real conversation. Tracy did that. She engaged opposing counsel directly and didn't let mischaracterizations stand -- she quoted their own words back to them in writing and held the line. When the other side tried to reframe the narrative, Tracy kept the record clean and the pressure consistent. She coordinated strategy across multiple state and federal agencies simultaneously, which created the kind of leverage that actually moves a large employer off its default position of silence. The monetary result was strong -- meaningfully above what I expected going in, and well beyond the company's initial posture. But Tracy didn't stop at the headline number. She optimized the tax structure of the settlement in a way that materially increased what I actually took home, secured employment record protections that matter for future background checks, and ensured that every internal investigation was formally closed. Those details compound long after the check clears, and she understood that from the start. She's also genuinely collaborative. She kept me copied on everything, ran drafts past me before sending, and respected the documentation I brought to the table rather than sidelining it. If you show up organized and prepared, she'll put your evidence to work. I'd strongly recommend Tracy for anyone facing a California employment dispute against a well-resourced employer. She got me to a pre-litigation resolution that I didn't think was possible when I first engaged her.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I reached out several times regarding a potential case but never received a call or email. Totally…read moreUnresponsive. You'd think the firm would at least acknowledge receiving the emails and calls. I also submitted a questionnaire through their website. Other law firms responded and we selected one and moved forward.