I wish it were possible to give negative stars on Yelp, but I also wish I could have a lemon-yellow…read moreLotus Elise to do my grocery runs, as it's the perfect stylish SF errand car. Tom Burns is so incompetent that, even as bad as he f**ked me over, I still ended up feeling sorry for him,. Seriously, dude, just put the bag over your head and end it already! I was in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which-- for those of you fortunate enough to have never been through this process, and thus don't know the finer points-- means you are making scheduled payments to satisfy a portion of your debts, instead of discharging them outright, as you would in Chapter 7. The reason for this is that taxes are not dischargeable in bankruptcy unless the returns have been on file for two years prior to your filing, and mine weren't. It's a nitty-gritty technicality, I know-- but the devil is in the details. And understanding details is why you get paid as a lawyer. And yes, I told Burns about my tax status, but he didn't listen 'cuz he didn't think it important. It was. I can give you 90,000 reasons why. So, I owed the IRS and California $90,000 in taxes on hypothetical profits I never actually saw in the dot-com days. I had declared bankruptcy in 2005 and had that debt reduced to about $10,000 of the principal, to be paid over five years. And I made my scheduled payments regularly for three years. Well, when the housing bubble popped in 2008, I lost my job again, and could no longer make my scheduled payments. I got something like three payments behind. All I needed was for an attorney to stand up for me at the court and ask for a modified plan, to defer some payments and roll them into larger payments when I got working again. Three years into a five-year plan, with a good payment history, I had a slam dunk shot at approval of a modification; I just needed to go through the process. Instead, Tom Burns had the idea that we could convert my Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7 and get rid of my debts for good and all. I told him, based on my tax situation and my understanding of the law, that this wouldn't work. Mr. Tom Burns, Esquire, became bitchy and impatient, and told me to just follow his advice. I knew it was a bad idea, but he was the lawyer.... Well, as soon as we did what he advised and converted my case to a 7, yes, my minor credit card and consumer debt, approximately $8,000, got discharged, but the full amount of the tax debt came back, all $90,000. And when I corresponded with him about his error in advice, he told me just to accept it. He said he had come into the case late, and didn't understand the facts of my case or the applicable law. This despite the fact that I had tried to tell him, and he wouldn't listen. Ooops! Tom Burns never took the time to understand either the actual facts of my case nor the applicable law-- which is pretty much the definition of malpractice. More to the point, if the assumptions he had made-- in absence of actually understanding the facts of my case-- were true, I would have been in a Chapter 7 to begin with. Tom Burns has a law degree from the commuter college at Golden Gate University. He should have taken the medical assistant track, which I've heard is excellent. In meeting with him, I noted he has a very hard time absorbing and synthesizing facts and aligning them with a legal strategy, which is a core part of being an attorney. Burns, like many incompetent people, is extremely unpleasant and rude to his clients. He obviously hates the practice of law precisely because he is just no damn good at it. I heartily hope Tom Burns finds a profession he likes and is suited to, but practicing law just ain't it. Maybe he could get a job washing cars at the Lotus dealership....

I used the Burns office for a business bankruptcy and was pleased with the services and results…read more My expectations were met 100% mainly because Mr. Burns was very good at spelling out what the bankruptcy would entail and what hurdles needed to be crossed. I would definitely recommend him. I did some shopping around and found his fees reasonable.

Jeff Hoffman is one of the best attorneys I've ever worked with. He is knowledgeable, courteous,…read moreand truly cares about helping people in need. He took the time to answer my questions and made the process much easier. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced and compassionate attorney.

I had a great experience working with the Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman. Jeff came highly…read morerecommended to me, and I quickly understood why. He was knowledgeable, straightforward, and made a stressful legal process feel much more manageable. His extensive expertise helped me avoid several potential mistakes and structure my case in the best way possible. He clearly explained what to expect, answered my questions, and guided me through every step. I truly appreciate his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced and dependable attorney.

So blessed to have been Mr. Feldman's clients. He is a true professional! We followed and trusted…read morehis advice and guidance throughout the bankruptcy journey. We learned so much and will always be grateful to him and his staff! We recommend his awesome work!

Dean Feldman is the absolute best!! I was so nervous to file and he guided me through the entire…read moreprocess start to finish. I had a lot of questions and he always answered my calls and emails. Never once did I feel in the dark or unsure of the next step. The absolute best customer service! Five star from start to finish! Dean is the way to go!

I sought Mr. Geller's service during a high conflict divorce involving custody of my children…read more After interviewing 6 other lawyers, I immediately knew the Geller firm would have my families best interest in heart and mind. Michael is highly responsive both by phone, email and even text, and 7 days a week for emergencies. He is great at conflict resolution to ensure a peaceful dissolution of marriage and also knows when to be assertive and aggressive to refute false allegations and unreasonable demands from opposing parties. Michael has been a huge relief during the most stressful period in my life and truly can't thank him enough. He is legally and emotionally vested to have your best interest all while taking the time to see both sides while formulating a strategy that puts me in the best position to win. Every time I receive a new and harassing message from my ex and/or exes council, Michael calmly explains their strategy and what our next move is and ALWAYS makes me feel better and relieved after speaking to him. I'd love to think that I'd never need to use him again, but if I were in need of service, he'd be the only person I'd consider using from both family and criminal law defenses. Great value, great service and as great of an experience considering the circumstances.

I arrived with a sense of doubt about my case and papers served. I walked out with confidence that…read moreMichael was indeed the lawyer that I needed. I was treated like old friend and within the first ten minutes he gave me the number that ended being the settlement. No nonsense and I felt immediately that he was in my side through the entire process. Very intelligent and understands family law and real estate to a point where I was no longer concerned. He explained everything right from the start and I had the confidence like I already knew the ending was going to be in my favor.

On behalf of if my family and myself, I really appreciate the way Mr.Michael Astanehe work in my…read morecase a total 10 stars very attentive to all my needs and my calls , his respond was stellar, and and prompt, every time I have any questions, I will recommend his services to anyone and everyone, michael once again thank you for the great work you provide to me and my family we really appreciate it 100%

I would never recommend this attorney he has ghosted several of his clients including me ,he…read moreawesome at the beginning and tells you wut you want to hear after two years he started ghosting me and lying to me now he's says he can't continue my four plus's year old case due to his relationship being frayed with the opposing attorney and he afraid to deal with him that hat was a year ago no contact since then can't leave voice mails won't return Tex's no contact wutsoever he's bad news

I had a great experience with Attorney John Raymond and Allan Rosenthal. They helped me throughout…read moremy Chapter 13 bankruptcy and made the entire process easier to understand and less stressful. They were professional, helpful, and responsive whenever I had questions. I'm so grateful for their guidance and support from beginning to end. My case is now successfully completed and discharged. Thank you, Attorney Raymond and Allan, for all your help. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with bankruptcy. Again thank you so much and God bless! - PL

Well my third time using bankruptcy center. 3rd time lol…read more Well they are professional and do a great job! Allen always keeps it real about your case and is funny, John is a easy going and friendly. Is nice to deal with familiar faces over the years who know how to make your bankruptcy smooth and get aproved! Prices are reasonable and they have payment plans that help when your in a financial bind.

We were able to communicate and solved issue between us.following up almost every week to make sure…read morewe have enough information to be knowledgeable about the case .

Saved me from Myself AND Helped me WIN in a very difficult Divorce Proceeding. Thank God for Andreread more

I would like to thank Conrad and his legal team for helping us with a very difficult eviction. Each…read morestep was properly handled and we always felt that we were being heard. These kinds of cases are notoriously up and down - with each party needing to feel like it is a fair deal. It was quite detailed and Conrad made sure to stay one step ahead of things to ensure a timely removal - as there was a timeline of demolition to begin. Thank you. I will recommend this office to anyone in need of legal services.

Mr. Kuyawa disappeared for weeks after he and I spoke over the phone on suing my landlord. I spent…read morelots of time collecting documents and emailing it to his legal assistant. His legal assistant setup a call after I followed up couple of times, and Mr. Kuyawa didn't even keep his appointment as evidenced by his own email as follows. His conduct is extremely disrespectful and he has no regard for client's time and he wasted my time, very upset and infuriated. "I understand we had a call scheduled for today at 4:00 p.m., and I apologize that I was not able to connect with you. After reviewing the information you provided, I have decided that I will not be able to represent you in this matter. My office has to be selective about the cases we take on, and unfortunately I am not in a position to move forward with this one. This decision is not a reflection on the merits of your concerns, and you may wish to consult with another attorney if you would like further evaluation of your claims. Because my office will not be involved in the matter, I recommend that you remain mindful of any applicable deadlines should you decide to pursue the issue elsewhere. I appreciate you reaching out and wish you the best moving forward."