Just became a U.S. citizen yesterday. I first arrived in 2008 on a student visa. Since then, I've worked with more than a dozen immigration attorneys across multiple visa categories and stages. I've seen the full spectrum. Suhi stands alone. She didn't just process paperwork. She changed the trajectory of my case -- and as a result, my life. At critical moments, she thought strategically, not mechanically. She saw angles others missed. She moved decisively when it mattered. Immigration law isn't abstract. It determines where you live, what you build, and who you become. The stakes are singular and enormous. Very few professionals operate at that level of consequence with that level of competence. Suhi does. If you're choosing an immigration attorney, stop searching. read more

DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT THEIR IMMIGRATION SERVICES They will do absolutely everything to extend your case, they will not share the projected timeline of your case, they will not keep in touch, they will loose absolutely every single green card lottery if you will hire them as a company when you will ask if someone is qualified for O1 visa they will tell you they are not, then this person will get the same exact visa in a few months via different immigration attorney the absolutely worst experience, they just want their check in - not to solve your problem read more

I reached out to Sean for advice on a severance package and potential legal concerns, and I'm so glad I did. He's genuinely kind, direct, patient, and thorough--and he made time to turn things around quickly despite my tight deadline. He reviewed my situation, provided clear and practical guidance, and helped me feel much more confident in how I approached the conversation with my employer. I'm very grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to anyone navigating a severance or employment-related issue. read more

I was involved in an auto accident and unfortunately, the other driver had the same insurance as mine. That made things infinitely more difficult. In my frustration, I reached out to a friend who is a lawyer and asked for a referral. Best choice I ever made! From the very beginning, they treated me compassionately. Most important to me was the ease of communication. Ember Oparowski became my primary lawyer and she is Perfect! A combination of kindness, intelligence and total commitment to her clients. I truly feel like she went above and beyond by finding specialists and doing research on my behalf. I will forever be grateful to Ember and all of the staff at Minami Tamaki LLP. read more

My friend and I were in a car accident that involved multiple vehicles and a hit and run driver. We were both injured and reached out for legal help right away. The case was complicated and multifaceted, but luckily we had a friend who recommended Minami Tamaki. It did not take long to figure out why we received the outstanding recommendation. The law firm accepted our complicated case, worked diligently to make sure we got the medical care we needed and had laser focus on making sure we both got what what we needed throughout. Communication is key and Seema Bhatt and Brian Edgar looked after our every need and had quick answers to all our questions. I tell everyone I meet about Minami Tamaki law firm. read more

I can't say enough good things about the Minami Tamaki firm, specifically Seema and her paralegal Erica. I was in a car accident and with the recommendation from a friend, decided to reach out to Minami Tamaki about representing me. From the very beginning, Erica answered all of my questions regarding how the process worked and what to expect. I also appreciated how quick she was to respond/communicate with anything I needed or concerns I had. When I first spoke with Seema, she provided a more in-depth overview of the steps/timeline and what I could do to help my case. She was upfront and gave her honest opinion, which i valued. Seema far exceeded any expectation I had. She always went above and beyond her job description when it came to fighting for me and wanting what was best for me and my partner in the long run -- which made me feel like she genuinely cared. All I can say is, Seema definitely knows what she's doing and has the results to prove it! They definitely made this process as stress-free as possible and I could not recommend them enough! read more

I had an employment law issue and Minami Tamaki was A+, across the board. First, needing to engage with employment counsel can be unsettling, particularly since you're often dealing with limited or unknown leverage. Lisa from MT was the main attorney assigned to my case and she was amazing. From her legal advice, to communication style, to timeliness, she was everything I could have hoped for. And, the situation was resolved as well as I think it could have been. I would highly recommend MT based on my experience there. read more

I needed a quick review of an employment separation agreement, and Sean Tamura-Sato provided just that. Quick responses, an educated eye for which elements might be overreaching and need further discussion, and helpful advice on whether negotiation was worthwhile. read more

Everyone at one time or another will need legal representation in one form or another. After knowing a few of the wonderful people at MT personally, I decided to hire them professionally for desperately needed assistance that came up for, which was an issue that I knew nothing about or where to even begin, so I opted to put my faith and needs into the hands of Olivia, Suhi and Dinna and that was the best move I could have made! You would be well served to let the excellent attys and staff at MT handle things for you, too as serving their clients beyond expectations is what I definitely experienced! The outcome was better than what I had hoped for, and way quicker than I had imagined the process would take...which in turn, sure helped me rest easier at night! Minami Tamaki is the best combination of top-notch legal minds with the kindest staff that you could ever hope to need! read more

They are one of the top law firms as stated by past reviews. Their team is top notch. They kept me informed of everything as we progressed in my claim of being attacked by two dogs that caused major injuries to both my legs and and directed me to excellent medical personnel and trauma experts that continue to help me heal. I strongly recommend the law firm to those in need of legal services. read more

I worked with Suhi Koizumi for my H1-B and Green Card. She is amazing to work with, and I would 100% hire her services again. She also helped my colleagues go through the same process - she was very communicative, knowledgeable, responsive, detailed, and she delivered for me and my colleagues. read more

My family needed legal counsel due to unexpected employment changes with short notice. We reached out to Sean, and he immediately responded and provided thoughtful, considerate, professional support. Moments like those are immensely stressful, but being taken care of as we were provided the counsel and comfort we needed to make the right decision for our family's future. Thank you Sean! read more

After suffering a terrible accident, a friend referred me to Mark Fong and his firm and I must say it was the best referral I could have received. Dealing with the repercussion of the accident was very tough but the help and guidance I received from Mark made the process of filing a claim with the insurance company much easier. Mark and his team guided me through every step of the way and they were always available to answer any questions. I could not have had better representation than Mark and his team. I would highly recommend this firm. They are absolutely magnificent. read more

MinamiTamaki is very trustworthy law firm who gave us excellent service when I applied Green Card. I switched my visa from Student Visa to Green Card. I had Visa issue in my past. Therefore, I was very careful and felt stressed, however the team provided the clear information and quick response to my questions. Also, they provide a system to manage the documents that I had to prepare. It was very helpful to check which tasks was completed, which was not. And I believe they worked so hard for us behind the vale, therefore, my Green Card was very smoothly approved this time. I am very grateful. read more

Last year, as I was biking home from work, I was hit by a motorist. I was recommended Minami Tamaki, LLP by a friend in law. This was my first time involved with a personal injury case, or with lawyers in any substantial way. My initial communication was with attorney Dale Minami, but then the lead paralegal Erica Sullivan took over. For the duration of my case, I communicated solely with Erica. Erica was very responsive, helpful, and empathetic to ensure that I was receiving proper medical treatment and keeping me updated with the case. The entire process was straightforward and easy for me, while Erica and the team took care of all the details. I was very happy with the final result. I would highly recommend this firm for future litigation needs. read more

About two and half years ago, both my wife and I suffered the loss of loved one due to the carelessness of others. We were recommended to file a civil lawsuit shortly after the incident happened. Luckily we were referred to the attorney Mark Fong from Minami Tamaki, LLP. In the last two and half years , the attorneys Mark Fong, Seema Bhatt and associates helped us with their expertness in our wrongful death case through the whole process of the lawsuit including pleadings, discovery, mediation etc. Finally we were able to reach a favorable settlement. We were so pleased with the end result of the lawsuit. We highly recommend the best law firm - Minami Tamaki, LLP to everyone who needs to pursuit a lawsuit. Minami Tamaki LLP's Immigration and Nationality Law practice is nationally ranked on the new 2020 U.S. News/Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list and U.S. News/Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" recognized the firm's personal injury practice as Metro Tier 1 for the sixth consecutive year. Mark Fong has been recognized as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the Bay Area. He was named a Northern California Super Lawyer in the Personal Injury category from 2010 through 2019, and made the Top 100 list in 2015 and 2016. He was a finalist for "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association in 2019. Seema Bhatt has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2017 to 2019. She has been selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, a professional organization of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. read more

I'm a Canadian and just got my GreenCard today, through Minami Tamaki's services. It took me 1 year and about 4 months from the beginning to having the card! Very fast and reliable service, very accurate, and extreme polite staff. Highly recommended if you want your immigration application done fast and done right. read more

Very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend this law firm on behalf of my parents. They are elderly and were very well taken care of throughout the whole process. They took a huge burden off of my shoulders and I cannot thank them enough. Best case scenario and very pleased overall. read more

I was referred to this law firm after being involved a very bad injury accident that was not my fault. Although my case never went to trial, I was thoroughly impressed with how the firm handled everything. I worked mostly with Erica Sullivan, who was beyond professional and advised me every step of the way. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone. read more

Minami Tamaki LLC is the company contracted immigration attorneys, they are really slow in responding emails (20 days until I reminded them again) and reviewing and working on my case. I already talked with HR about the possibility of hiring some other attorney on my own. Unfortunately, it is not possible. But if possible, I would have already switched to other more responsible attorney. read more

I worked with them for my O1 and Eb1b, it toke me a week to fill their "O1 evaluation form", and they used two week to finish the evaluation. And asked me for "missing docs" but it was actually in the attachment. The rest are good, they helped me got the O1 visa. read more

It was great working with Olivia Lee on a immigration issue. She was super responsive and provided all the insights to work with USCIS. She is ver knowledgeable, responsive and very detailed. Highly recommend her! And I would 100% rehire her for any future immigration related issues read more

This is just another group of attorneys who thinks it is not worth their time to call you back if they are not going to accept your case. They were responsive in the beginning when they didn't know the details, but I guess when they realized there wasn't big money to be earned, why bother wasting time making the phone call to say so.. read more

After nearly three years after my pedestrian accident, my case was settled to my satisfaction. Through the entire process, I received informative updates that helped me plan how to manage my out of pocket medical expenses. The staff at Minami Tamaki were always patient and helpful. I highly recommend this firm for injury claims. read more

The biggest issue I have with lawyers is trust. I was referred to Dale Minami's law firm and met with Dale and his associate, Seema Bhatt, for a personal injury matter involving a cycling accident and a motorist. The whole process was straight-forward. I like that they keep you informed of what is going on and when I didn't understand something, they will explain it to you. (They aren't condescending either when you talk to them). I trust Dale and Seema's work, they are experts at what they do and I am pleased with the results. I would recommend Dale and Seema's team to all my friends. read more

Minami Tamaki delivers a STELLAR performance. If you want someone who represents you to win, someone who understands you and someone who will fight for your rights, this is the law firm that I truly believe stands out amongst the competition. I highly recommend this group of OUTSTANDING attorneys to anyone who wishes to pursuit a personal injury lawsuit. You will not be disappointed. read more

Minami Tamaki, LLP came highly recommended as the best and they were absolutely right on. They helped me understand the law, the impact of the choices would have on the outcome, and additional opitons to take, which resulted in a favorable outcome. The experience of working with Minami Tamaki, LLP was very expedicious, professional, and personable at the same time. If you are looking for a legal firm, Minami Tamaki, LLP is the place to call FIRST - they are outstanding! I would recommend this firm to everyone I know if they are ever in NEED. read more

Was so pleased with the end result of my lawsuit. If you are in need of a lawyer I highly recommend this firm. I wish I could give five more stars! read more

Lisa and LaVerne are the best. They are very knowledgeable and always willing to help you. Thank you both for all your hard work!

From the moment that we hired Minami Tamaki, we were thoroughly impressed with their thoughtfulness, professionalism and comprehensive approach in handling our personal injury case. Their first priority was to make sure that we had all of the support necessary to fully recover from our very serious injuries. Then they methodically went through the process of investigating the accident, contacting the representatives of the responsible party, obtaining additional medical evaluations of our injuries, and negotiating a reasonable settlement. Throughout this one and half year process, we were able to focus on our recovery, and we were not confronted with legal bills, inquires from the insurance companies or Medicare, or contact with representatives of the responsible party. Minami Tamaki made all of this happen. The final settlement was more than we expected. In spite of the unfortunate circumstances of our accident, our experience with Minami Tamaki was 100% positive. We cannot think of one negative thing that occurred in our one and half year interaction with Minami Tamaki. We highly recommend them. read more

Two years ago, my dad was hit by a car and severely injured. A good friend of mine recommended Minami Tamaki, LLP to me. I'm so grateful to these professional attorneys who helped my dad. Dale Minami, Mark Fong, Seema Bhatt and their associates worked really hard fighting to get my dad a just settlement. Although it took about 2 years, we almost wanted to give up at the beginning because the driver at fault tried to hide from us claiming the insurance, luckily our attorneys didn't let it go but kept doing research and chased down the insurance company. My dad is happy with the settlement he received. The Minami team is very responsive to our needs in every way possible, very caring and understanding. Seema is still helping my dad dealing with the collection agency for medical bills and other issues even after the settlement has been made and received. I can't thank them enough! I highly recommend Minami Tamaki, LLP to anyone needs help with personal injury! read more