I feel good with the advice I received from Laura and it helped me move forward in my life with…read moremore confidence and understanding. I came to her during a difficult time and needed clear, honest guidance. She was incredibly responsive and took the time to do a thorough review of my situation and the employment contracts and agreements I sent over prior to our meeting. She asked thoughtful questions, walked through the details, and helped me understand my options. I got strong expertise, relatable examples and not just generic legal advice. What stood out was how she was helpful after the meeting. She followed up with clear emails, practical advice, helpful next steps, and made herself available when additional questions came up. If you're dealing with an employment issue and want someone who is sharp, responsive, and genuinely interested in helping empower you with the knowledge you need to navigate your situation well, I'd highly recommend Laura. If a situation arises in the future where I need advice again, I know where to find it.

I worked with Laura Mazza for a contract review and had an excellent experience. Immediately after…read moreour initial call, she sent a concise roadmap that clarified my options and how we'd proceed. Over the following weeks, Laura remained fast to reply, thorough in her explanations, and patient through each revision--never rushing, never losing focus, and always advocating for my interests. Just as important, her fee was fair and transparent; she didn't try to add unnecessary work or push me toward higher costs. Thanks to her steady, strategic approach, we finalized a stronger agreement, and I felt fully supported from start to finish. Strongly recommend!

Joseph Newman helped me with settling my Dad's affairs when he passed last year. Joe was very…read morethorough and compassionate and went out of his way in contacting the bank that my Dad did business with and remedy a big headache for me at that difficult time. I would highly recommend this law firm. They treat you like family and get the job done! A very happy customer for life! Best, Yuling Lin

I seriously can't say enough amazing things about April & Natalia! They have been by my side for…read morethe past few years, and as a young business owner running my own little cafe, I truly don't know what I would do without them! From day one, they've guided me through so many legal situations that I would've had no clue how to handle on my own. Contracts, employee stuff, & just other issues that I never thought I would have -- you name it, they've helped me navigate it all. And every single time, they make me feel heard, supported, and safe. Like, actually safe. They never talk down to me or make me feel like I'm asking a silly question -- instead, they empathize and I can feel that they've got my back 1000%. There are so many days where I'm overwhelmed running the cafe, juggling a million things -- and when something legal pops up, it's just such a relief knowing I can call them and instantly feel that weight lift off my shoulders. They explain everything so clearly and always make me feel confident in whatever decisions I need to make. Thankfully, we've never had to go to actual court (knocking on wood!!) -- but deep down, I just know that if we ever did, we'd win. No question. These women are so strong, sharp, and insanely knowledgeable -- I'd trust them with anything. It's such a blessing having a lawyer who genuinely cares, fights for you, and gives you peace of mind. Thank you ladies!!

I reached out to five different law firms regarding my case, and Matt Davega was the first to…read morerespond. After consulting with the other firms, Matt was also the only attorney who truly took the time to understand the details of my situation rather than giving a one-size-fits-all response. I'm glad I chose to move forward with Matt and his team. They have been excellent to work with throughout the process. I especially appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and PROMPT communication. Matt is incredibly responsive, which gave me peace of mind whenever questions or concerns came up. I highly recommend Matt and his firm to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and client-focused legal counsel.

I found them on Yelp as we were looking for some help on a personal issue. Spoke to Matthew about…read morethe issue and he was able to guide us. He was clear and give his 100% attention. This initial consultation was helpful in deciding how to proceed. He is very professional and would consult with him if the need comes up, in the future.

Amazing lawyer! I just did my first consultation with him. He was super organized and went over…read moreeach stages of the case. He is very sincere and honest, and very upfront with the price, which I really appreciate. I really appreciate the time he spent with me. I will strongly recommend him.

Joel was fantastic during our intro call, being open, honest, and straightforward with us. He…read moreinstilled confidence during what was a difficult and murky situation. I highly recommend seeking out and retaining Joel for anything related to employment law (both employee and employer).

A couple of weeks after my house was on the market, I was happy to receive an offer from a couple…read more As per standard practice, 3% of the agreed price was wired by the buyers to the title company handling the escrow. The buyers then proceeded to do their due diligence with various inspections, etc. Once the buyers were totally satisfied, they then removed all contingencies. I thought the rest of the process would be straightforward as we counted down towards the mutually agreed close-of-escrow date. But it turned out that the buyers' lending bank, which had earlier preapproved the buyers, decided at the last minute to back out, so the escrow fell through. I then had to go through the process of putting my house on the market again. Two months after that failed escrow, I received a letter from an attorney representing the unsuccessful buyers who argued that these buyers should get all their initial Ernest Money Deposit (EMD) back (this EMD was still being held by the title company). It was then that I contacted Cary Kletter's office to see if they would represent me in dealing with the buyers' attorney. Upon learning the key facts of this aborted escrow, Cary believed that I had a good case and agreed to represent me. So Cary wrote a very firm letter to the buyers' attorney. By first reminding the buyers the salient facts of this case, and why the escrow failed, Cary easily dismissed any basis the buyers might have for laying claim to the EMD. Nonetheless, Cary offered the buyers a small percentage of the EMD to settle the matter; the alternative being to go to mediation. Cary made it very clear to the buyers that should they lose in mediation, they would be responsible for all associated costs, including attorney fees. Thus with this one well-articulated and forceful letter, Cary was able to gain the upper hand in the negotiation that followed. This negotiation in fact went on for two more rounds. With each round, the buyers' attorney showed that they were willing to take a smaller and smaller percentage of the EMD. With the buyers evidently in retreat, Cary then issued a very strong 'take-it-or-go-mediation' final offer. The buyers' had little choice but to accede. Even though I did not get all the EMD and was quite sure that I would win in mediation, I was very happy with the final settlement. I was most relieved that we managed to avoid all the time and hassle of the mediation process. So I have to say Cary really knows his stuff when it comes to such negotiations! I was very impressed by Cary's negotiating style and tactics, and I am most grateful that he represented me.

I was hoping this firm would help me with a potential employment law case, but they charge a…read moreridiculous consultation fee. What's more shady is that the phone receptionist couldn't even give me a solid price when I asked, just "it can range anywhere in the hundreds. Beware.

I've never consulted a lawyer and was stressed to do so. Thoughtful, caring, kind, and quick to…read morerespond, Jeffrey resolved my concerns with one phone call. Thank you Jeffrey for your professional expertise regarding my case!

Jeff was fantastic in advising us during a potential lawsuit. He has a lot of quality experience in…read moresupporting both employees and employers, for companies of all sizes. He charges a fair rate and was very transparent about fees, something that's not common for most lawyers to be open about. Moreover, Jeff was very open to sharing information to give us more confidence in our case. We were able to get aligned on goals. I highly recommend going with Jeff whether you're an employee or employer if you're looking for an employment lawyer.

What an amazing experience working with Golden State Trusts!…read more We have tried working with other firm making our very first living trust couple of years ago but we got overwhelmed with all the technical terminologies he piled on us without much explanation, so we stopped proceeding. This time, we were urged to make one as soon as possible and the team from Golden State Trusts made our process so easy and fast! I personally hate all the documents and legal stuff, but we really enjoyed the very approachable demeanor that Johnathan had from the introduction and he was so friendly explaining all the terminologies we questioned throughout the process. Also Jessica who actually made our living trust was very detailed and super efficient, we don't have to tell her anything twice but she takes notes and make changes right away. Gosh, that was so easy!!! They even gave us cheat sheet afterwards which is going to be very helpful! We are so happy and would love to come back if we make any further changes!!! Thank you so much!!!

We came to Golden State Trust with an idea of what we wanted but weren't entirely sure of the…read moreprocess. They guided us every step of the way, helped us think through scenarios we hadn't considered, and made everything easy to understand. They were incredibly responsive, personable, and made the entire process feel simple and stress-free. We highly recommend them!

I consider Scott and Stacy to be two of the most ethical and authentic attorneys that I've ever…read morebeen lucky enough to work with. Scott has been a trusted professional friend of mine for 6 years as well as dependable employment legal counsel in both good and bad situations. Listening is such a crucial process when determining legal courses of action. Scott and Stacy are both impeccable listeners. Their ability to gather all the pertinent details, as well as their ability to provide objective and mature soundboarding enable them to be at the top of their industry. The outcome of their efforts has been 100% positive for me. Once you have engaged with this legal team, you will not only sleep better; but, you will quickly begin to feel confident in making better decisions about your legal employment decisions. Scot and Stacy are equally effective in helping professionals like me before we enter into employment agreements. Imagine the hours and dollars saved by entering into healthy and legal agreements, versus having to fight for past wages? This is well worth the effort to engage Scott and Stacy during an employment offer period. I highly recommend Berman North to any California employees and employers who want to be protected by the best of the best in California employment law.

Stacy was incredible! I was in a difficult and frustrating situation when I connected with her. I…read morecould not have asked for a better person to represent me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, understanding to my situation, responsive, and calculated in her positioning of arguments. Would recommend her highly!