I very rarely leave negative reviews, but after what we experienced with Ellis Robin, I believe…read moreprospective clients deserve to understand the risks of placing their trust in this "advocate." He was referred to us by a local law firm that engages in referrals as part of their business. We should have been able to trust Robin. We absolutely should not have, and neither should you. This is not simply a matter of dissatisfaction with the outcome of a case. Litigation is unpredictable. This is about a case like a "G6 waiting on the tarmac for take-off, but being blown up before it even gets to take flight." That is a direct quote from another attorney about what Ellis Robin did. What Mr. Robin provided was a purposeful lack of communication, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility. In hindsight, we thought he was just a very busy man but that he would surely take the time to meet and confer with us substantively once there was movement in court proceedings. After having met with several reputable attorneys after having retained Robin, the consensus among MANY other attorneys as to what he did--after we were able to recreate the files which he intentionally obscured to hide his actions--is very troubling. His "missteps" have caused a great deal of damage on top of the original catastrophic physical damage caused by the negligence of a national box store--physical damage that has changed a life. And here is the kicker: that store knew about the danger before the accident at the center of this post and did nothing to prevent this accident and still has done NOTHING to prevent it from happening again. It has occurred again with others at least twice to our knowledge. Litigation is often the only way to force change that protects the public in the absence of a moral center to protect us. When legal recourse is denied, difficult to obtain, or thwarted subservient to an attorney's own personal agenda like it was in this case, it indicates a bigger systemic problem. Don't choose a bad attorney. There is no one to help you if you do. We assume institutions like the California Bar Association exist to protect the public, but sadly, they are more about protecting the attorneys.

Last December I was hit by a car while crossing the street in a cross walk. It was a horrific…read moreexperience that left me shocked, shaken, in pain, and unable to work. When I decided to seek out an attorney, I had no idea where to start but a friend was wrapping up a case and suggested I ask to speak with the attorney. That attorney was Mr. Ellis Robin. From the first moment of meeting, Mr Robin was friendly, empathetic, and kind and, after a talk to discuss the incident, he agreed to work on my case. Throughout the process, he was communicative, informative, and readily available if I had questions or concerns. He referred me to excellent medical care and regularly checked in with me to see how I was doing and inform me of progress on my case, which closed in a reasonable amount of time. I could not have asked for a better person to work with through this experience. I would definitely work with him again and recommend him without hesitation.

I thought I had a strong lemon law claim because the recall was so serious, and the dealer GM was…read moretrying to push me toward an alternative that did not seem right to me. I could not understand why it would not be a clear claim under the circumstances. Jacob K. Kashani personally got back to me and gave me a quick, simple, and honest explanation of how the process works. Even though it turned out to be a case he would not be able to help me with, he still took the time to explain things clearly and give me advice on the situation. To me, that says a lot. He even signed off by telling me that if I had any other questions, I could contact him again and he would be happy to help answer them. That is a first-class act. It is rare to find someone who will take the time to help, even when there is nothing in it for them. Jacob clearly cares about what he does and the people he speaks with. Five stars all the way.

Although very professional this law firm did not go out of their way to provide any referrals nor…read moreassistance with general litigation as per their discription. They said they would revise this mistake as they are an "automotive law firm". Until they do I think it's fair to advise those in seek of legal assistance to know ahead of time d not to waste both client and office staffs time. Thank you Yelp for providing the public a voice !

Super lawyers! Lisa Alexander and Melanie Minas were…read moreprofessional and very helpful when I settled my mom's estate They were helpful in providing me with real estate agents in order to sell mom's house ! Highly recommend!

I retained services of Lisa Alexander last summer to update my trust. She was knowledgeable, easy…read moreto reach and would return calls promptly. Lisa followed through and delivered on her promise. I absolutely will be back for follow up.

I've had many consultations with different lawyers over the past couple of days, and Lavinsky was…read moreby far the best. She is honest, intelligent, thorough, and kind. She didn't rush us off the phone, took the time to answer all our questions, and provided great insight into our situation. We truly appreciate the opportunity to speak with her today. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer.

I went in for a consultation and I got more information in that meeting than with the three…read moreprevious attorneys I have hired. This lady knows her business and has good business ethics. Unfortunately she could not take my case, too busy. I would highly recommend having her on your team. She will be a big asset. Her paralegal seems very competent and personable. I can't speak to costs, but I think with this law firm, you will get value for your money.

Working with Ms. Kermani was an absolute gift during a very challenging time…read more After purchasing real estate, we discovered that the seller had made serious misrepresentations about the property, and the agents involved had failed to uphold their professional duties and ethical responsibilities. It was soul-crushing. We entered the process with trust--wanting to believe the best in people--and were instead met with outright disregard for us as clients investing our life savings. This was especially devastating for us as a young couple just starting our lives together and preparing to get married. It was disheartening to witness--but we were deeply grateful to have found Ms. Kermani, who worked tirelessly to achieve a great result for us. Her patience, attention to detail, and strong sense of advocacy made all the difference. She was not only thorough in her approach but also deeply caring and genuinely committed to helping us reach a fair and attainable resolution in a complex real estate matter. We always felt heard, supported, and in extremely capable hands. We had an exceptional outcome and recommend her to anyone in need of a highly skilled and compassionate attorney.

Excellent real estate professional and excellent transaction attorney with respect to purchase and…read moresale of real properties, including but not limited to single family residences in Southern California.

Jana You led to me believe you would help me. You told me I have a case. Then I refused to give you…read morefull unsupervised access to all my personal information. I told you I would work with you and give you what you needed but you refused to compromise. You weren't here to help me or you would've compromised because what you asked for was out of line even to other lawyers. Then you terminated our contract. You weren't here to help.

This attorney was a referal from Morgan and Morgan it was a case against my employer so not only…read moredid get shafted by my employer the lawyer took the settlement and left me with change. ONE OF THE WORST EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE! They where sweet and understanding at the begining and where not forth coming on there charges in the state of California 45% for the lawyer to charge is a lie because they took over 92% of the settlement. So much for caring about the little people. Anyone looking at hiring this Firm DONT

Not swift or sharp. Spent 5+ mins getting trying to understand if my address was a street or road…read more Maybe hire an assistant if that's what the conversation is going to revolve around? Did you figure out you were wrong and it's a road lol

Smart, Swift, No-nonsense Representation to Resolve Protracted Litigation…read more Overall rating: Excellent Trustworthy: Excellent Responsive :Excellent Knowledgeable: Excellent Kept me informed: Excellent I hired Kriss 1-3 years ago. I have previously worked with more than 10 lawyers. Kriss was hired when we tired of lackadaisical representation by an insurance selected law firm to resolve a dispute where we were the defendants. Within a very short time, Kriss had mastered the case particulars, presented us w/ his plan of action and upon our approvals executed the plan and brought the litigation to a satisfactory conclusion. In the future, we will begin any legal issues w/ a consult w/ Kriss and hire him immediately.

I worked for two companies that employed this law firm. My advice is if you are in the position of…read moredealing with them is to make a promise you can keep and then keep it. If you've gotten this far, its because you did not pat what you promised to pay and to be blunt, the party is over. They have been around a good forty years, its not an accident.

This Company is the company from Hell !!! They play as dirty…read moreas they come !!!! Do not trust what they tell You !!!!! I know it's their job to collect on behalf of other company, but they are as dishonest as they come, We agree on a payoff and, they where sent a pay-off check, that they didn't cash, then came back, and charged me interest on top of the original amount, not to mention they froze our bank account, which there was enough money in it to pay this debit 5 times, then they put a garnishment on my pay, also froze our bank account, and put a Levy on our home, which has now showed up on my credit 4 years later. They did this on a Friday, which means we had no access, to any of our money for three days, we had to borrow money to keep us going for the weekend.

I had a great experience with Mehtalegal!…read more I hired them because I had purchased a new vehicle (the model will be confidential) that was causing me electrical problems. There were sounds coming from the engine, and a faint odor whenever I turned on the air-conditioner. I kept taking the car back to the dealership and they kept giving me the runaround. I was a bit nervous about getting legal help as this was my first time having to, but they made me feel comfortable and it was simple! I was referred to them by a friend, who told me that I was protected under California's lemon laws. The firm negotiated a buyback of my vehicle. They were responsive, smart, and diligent. I would definitely recommend them.

My co-worker referred me to Mehtalegal when we were having some issues with a property management…read morecompany. I'm not sure I can/or should disclose the details, so I'll make this as vague as possible. Long story short, management company sued us. I freaked out because I've never been sued, but at the same time I was sure we were in the right. We hired Mehta legal and got a pretty nice settlement. Prepping for the case was tedious, but that's why you hire a lawyer. And actually, they made it kinda fun. But most importantly, the team at Mehta Legal always made us feel confident about our situation. I hope I don't have to hire a lawyer again, but if I do I'd go back to them. (As a side note: the lawyers who do eviction court are pretty slimy, with oversized double breasted suits; it was good to have people defending us, who know how to dress sharp and don't look like they just rolled out of bed).

I've been fortunate enough to see the work that both Don and Chris have done, and find their talent…read morein law to be quite immense. From corporate to litigation, Don has always been very patient in explaining to me how the law works, what the possibilities are in different scenarios, and what the firm can do for me. His patience is his biggest asset, as other attorneys tell you in a curt manner, gunning for a retainer more than actually handling your case. I certainly recommend them, as they really do look out for their clients, and focus their energy on giving you the best possible results.

From the owner: The Firm's practice areas include the following:…read more Employment Law -Wrongful Termination -Sexual Harassment -Wage & Hour Violations Personal Injury / General Litigation Business Law -Intellectual Property -Business Transactions