Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Reassuring -- Mr. Harvey Ziff is Outstanding!…read more I recently consulted Mr. Ziff regarding a very difficult situation involving my son's car accident. Mr. Ziff took the time to truly understand the details and provided calm, clear, and professional advice at a time when I felt overwhelmed and uncertain. He explained my potential civil liabilities in a way that was easy to understand, and most importantly, he assured me that my exposure was limited -- which allowed me to finally breathe easier. Mr. Ziff's experience and empathy really stood out. He didn't pressure me or push services; he just gave me the straight answers I needed. If you're looking for an injury lawyer who combines legal expertise with human decency, Harvey Ziff is the person you want in your corner. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Harvey Ziff will always do what's best for you even if that means that he can not personally…read morerepresent you. An honest and true man of integrity.

It was time to update our Will…read more Called EJ after a decade for an appointment for an updated Estate Plan & Will. She makes things so easy & really helps to make it easy for your heirs as most of us just do not know what a burden it is to close out an Estate when we "Depart". Enter EJ, smart as a whip and her former JAG Skills show in a heartbeat. I could go on & on & on.... But we are not waiting 10+ years again to do updates next time! If you want to make it easier on your family, see EJ for the best advice & Estate cordination ASAP!

My husband and I wanted to set up a trust and were recommended to EJ by our financial advisor. She…read morefirst set up a free phone consultation to walk us through the steps we'd need to take and give us an idea of pricing. We decided to go ahead and have her help us with estate planning. She is very knowledgeable, explains things in a clear manner, and really wants to help answer all your questions! EJ is not only professional but also very personable! We found her to be very easy to talk to, fun, and friendly. It is clear that she is passionate about her job. She also wants to get to know her clients as people, which we really appreciated. Don't hesitate to request a consultation with EJ!

My mother went to one of their supposed free seminars. It was a heavy and hard sell. We left there…read moreconfused and overwhelmed. A week later she got a bill for $3,500. Not sure what it's for but she quietly paid it and enclosed a letter for them never to contact her again and to see some and desist any supposed work that they were doing. Maybe they've changed their leadership since then. Definitely would not recommend.

Outstanding legal counsel. Very personable and professional. Especially dealing with punishing…read moreconsequences of prop 19. Reach out to them now before it's too late for your family Highly recommended Alex Dzigurski

Update: I have received a very courteous call from Lauren Rios after posting my review; she…read moreexplained their intake process and I suggested it would have been nice to hear something along the lines of "if your case can wait till the month of _________, we'd be happy to consider it at the time." Bumping my review by one star. After reading glorious reviews, Lauren Rios was my number one choice and the first attorney I contacted. The receptionist took down my personal details only to inform me right away that they are not accepting new clients at this time. I wasn't asked for any details of my situation to determine whether the firm has the expertise or the bandwidth to take on my case, now or in the future. This left me wondering whether my Jewish-sounding last name made them turn me away without any further consideration. After all, it would be enough to ask for a first name only in order to carry on a conversation.

Lauren is great to work with - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, organized and communicative…read more She did an excellent job shepherding us through the very detailed process of estate planning. We highly recommend her.

If you need a firm that really cares about you and your difficult case, Broderick Saleen Law Firm…read moreis the place for you. Not only will Katrina Saleen help you remain calm during such a challenging time, she is extremely knowledgable, helpful and honest when providing legal advice regarding you specifically. Tim Broderick also provides care and consulting you can trust.

Tim Broderick is an outstanding attorney. Intelligent, knowledgeable, resourceful; genuine with his…read moreconcern and reassuring. I had a difficult, and personally painful, case. I consulted other lawyers who gave me little hope that promises would be honored, even though witnessed by many, nor any chance for redress. Years earlier I had naively signed a document, without reading or understanding its implications. Tim Broderick helped me to set realistic expectations and then he went on to win the case. I was despondent, scared, and angry. He listened and then presented workable ideas on how to proceed with my case. I appreciate his optimistic and sensible approach, always keeping me informed of my options. He let me know that there was help to get me through; and I wasn't alone. He has a great staff, they really shine! They listened, kept me on schedule, were prompt with all necessary work and documents, and helped me to stay focused and positive. (which was difficult) Best of all Tim helped me put a painful chapter of my life behind me. I find it difficult to convey how much I admire and appreciate him. Thank you, Tim Broderick, you're the Best!

I got a straight forward right to the point explanation from Mr Ziff that prevented me from wasting…read morea bunch of time. Thanks much

On Jan. 2024 I was in a hit and run on highway 101. It was devastating for me at 76. I was…read morehospitalized and suffered crushed vertebrae. I had heard from other attorneys that Harvey Ziff was the best attorney for personnel injuries, and they were right! He pursued my case and I was awarded a very good and fair settlement. I would recommend Harvey to anyone who needs an attorney who will work hard to get them compensation for their injuries. Thank You Harvey Ziff! Julie Leroy, Palo Alto

It is a reputable law firm. Several people seek out my criminal defense firm each week and I have…read moreheard good things about this divorce firm for years.

I'm not sure how they are getting 5 star ratings, but it definitely fooled me when I hired them…read moreback in May of last year. Let me be clear, the negative reviews seem much more realistic as I experienced identical stuff with them. Long story short, they did nothing for me after I took them as representation and made payment. When I mean nothing, I mean literally anything outside of filing normal paperwork, they simply didn't do. Want a suggestion? Get ready to pay them thousands for a quick meeting. Writing an email to them? Better hope they don't need to go to the bathroom in between because you will pay for that time. Another reviewer states it perfectly : "there team was working on my case, which means everyone needed to be aware of the status, and I was paying each of them". This times a million is so accurate!! Every month I would get a new bill with charges I couldn't make sense of, and half of those charges were one team member discussing with another about my case... like seriously?? In the end, I think I payed close to $15k for the 8 months I had them!! 15k!! And mind you, we never went to court or anything. It was literally just email replies and filing paperwork. I told them from the beginning I was trying to be conservative with funds and wanted to end this asap, and they asked for a $4k retainer acting like that would be all I need. They weren't upfront about future costs or options I could make. How in world did I have to replenish another $11k in addition is beyond me. Straight up scammed by thieves. **edit : one thing I wanted to clarify, their rates look somewhat reasonable, well at least for Palo Alto region standards.. hence why I was suckered. But it's not the rate that's the issue per se, rather, it's how they charge you each month based off these rates (see above note on how they charge discussions between team members). My previous lawyer (worst move ever leaving them for this one) charged me 1/4th of what they did, and we actually went to court. This firm will make you suffer with endless costs and charge you thousands each month when there is NO movement in your case.

we worked with Albert from summerall to setup a trust when our child was born. he (and the entire…read moreteam we worked with) made the process so easy. I really appreciated the 'how to guide' they made for us so we understand how everything works. even after we were done working with them, they were very kind in answering follow up questions we had a year later. highly recommend these folks!

We used Summerall Law for establishing our initial family trust and estate, to ensure we had the…read morebasics in place as we became parents. Everyone at Summerall Law was great to work with, and walked us patiently though all the areas that normally trip people up, as well as areas more specific to us and our situation. We did all the convos and prep via video call (great to minimize commuting time), and they have multiple locations for signing the final copies in person. We haven't used them for more detailed or custom work but will happily do so when the time comes, and have friends who have used them for this and are very happy. If you're looking into will, trust, or estate needs, would definitely suggest checking out Summerall Law!