Working with Hoffman & Forde -- specifically Mike Dicks -- was one of the most frustrating…read moreprofessional experiences I've ever had. My sister and I hired the firm to represent us in a construction defect case involving our home. At first, our case was assigned to a junior attorney. When that attorney left the firm, Mike Dicks took over. From that point on, the entire process became far more stressful and chaotic than it needed to be. Instead of feeling like our attorney was advocating for us, it constantly felt like we were being pressured, dismissed, or talked down to. Any time we asked questions or pushed back on changes, we were treated as if we were the problem. One of the most maddening patterns was being told that parts of the settlement agreement were "final." We were repeatedly told we could not make further changes. Then the defense would make additional changes anyway, and suddenly those changes were allowed. When we asked questions about those changes, we were told we were jeopardizing the deal. This happened over and over again and created constant confusion about what was actually finalized and what wasn't. Another major issue was the lack of attention to detail. We provided extensive documentation of the problems with our house, including photos and written descriptions. Despite that, several critical issues were not properly addressed in the settlement scope. My sister repeatedly had to review and redline documents herself just to correct errors or omissions that should have been caught by our attorney. A perfect example involves two large floor-to-ceiling windows. Multiple experts who walked through the house suspected those windows were leaking, but we did not yet have clear documentation of water intrusion. Then, right around the time we were being pushed to sign earlier versions of the settlement agreement, a storm came through. During that storm my sister was able to record water visibly running down the inside of one of the windows. Despite that evidence, those windows were still not included in the final settlement scope, even though they were clearly part of the water intrusion issues affecting the property. The office also seemed extremely disorganized. We were asked multiple times for documents we had already provided. Outdated versions of the settlement agreement were circulated and referred to as the final version. At times it genuinely felt like no one was carefully reviewing the documents being sent to us. We were also repeatedly told the defendants were essentially insolvent and that we needed to accept the settlement because there was no money to pursue. When we asked how that determination had been made, the only documentation referenced was a financial disclosure sheet completed by the defendant himself listing limited assets. We were never informed if the actual business's financial records had been reviewed. Throughout all of this, the firm's partner, Daniel Forde, was copied on many of the communications but never stepped in to address the obvious problems. To be clear, the construction work that is now being completed at the property has addressed many of the defects. In fact, the damage turned out to be so extensive that the contractors ultimately ended up doing far more work than what was originally contemplated in the settlement. But that outcome came despite the legal representation, not because of it. What should have been professional legal guidance instead turned into months of unnecessary stress, confusion, and frustration. Far too often it felt like we were the ones doing the detailed review work while also paying legal fees. If you are considering hiring Hoffman & Forde, I strongly recommend asking very direct questions about who will actually handle your case and how closely documents will be reviewed before anything is finalized. Our experience with Mike Dicks was chaotic, exhausting, and deeply disappointing.

We hired Hoffman & Forde to represent us in a construction defect case involving our home…read more Initially, we were assigned a junior attorney. After that attorney left the firm, the senior attorney on the case, Mike Dicks, took over. From that point forward, the experience deteriorated significantly. My sister and I genuinely dreaded seeing Mike's name appear in our inbox. Interactions with him were consistently stressful, confusing, and unproductive. Instead of feeling like our attorney was advocating for us, we often felt pressured, dismissed, or talked down to. One of the biggest problems was communication and consistency. Mike frequently declared things "final" instead of asking for our input. Later, the defense would make additional changes and those changes would suddenly be allowed. When we asked questions or pushed back, we were told we were jeopardizing the deal or creating problems. This happened repeatedly and made an already stressful legal process even more frustrating. Another major issue was the lack of attention to detail and organization. Despite providing extensive documentation and photos of the defects in our home, several important items were not properly addressed in the settlement scope. We repeatedly had to review and redline documents ourselves to correct errors or omissions that should have been caught by our attorney. At one point, outdated versions of the settlement agreement kept being circulated and referred to as the final version. Despite raising concerns, the version that ultimately ended up executed still reflected earlier drafts that had known issues. In addition, two large floor-to-ceiling windows that we had documented leaking with video evidence were not included in the settlement scope. Repairing those windows could cost tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket, despite being verbally agreed upon during mediation. Another troubling issue involved the claim that the defendants were essentially insolvent. When we asked how that conclusion was reached, we were told that the defense provided a financial disclosure sheet completed by the defendant himself listing a house owned by his wife. Despite the defendant owning a construction business, our attorneys did not obtain the financial records or tax returns of the business owned by the defendant. That left us with serious questions about how the insolvency conclusion was reached. The office also appeared extremely disorganized. We were asked multiple times for documents we had already provided, including basic tax information, and there were frequent email exchanges correcting mistakes or clarifying issues that should have been handled internally. What made the experience especially concerning was that the firm's partner, Daniel Forde, was copied on many of these communications but never stepped in to address the issues. To be clear, the construction work that is now being completed at our house has ultimately addressed many of the defects. In fact, because the damage to the house turned out to be more extensive than anticipated, the defendants ended up doing significantly more work than what was originally contemplated in the settlement. That is one of the few silver linings in an otherwise extremely frustrating process. However, the legal representation itself was disappointing. We expected an attorney who would carefully review documents, communicate clearly, and advocate for our interests. Instead, we often felt like we were the ones doing the detailed review work ourselves while also paying for legal services. If you are considering hiring Hoffman & Forde, I would strongly encourage you to ask detailed questions about who will actually handle your case and how closely documents and settlement terms will be reviewed before anything is finalized. Our experience with Mike Dicks was disorganized, stressful, and far below the level of professionalism we expected when hiring legal counsel.

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We have had Jordan do two separate trademark applications for our businesses. He has always been…read morevery attentive and makes things easy to understand. I don't feel like he is speaking to me in another language that I don't understand which is how I usually feel when speaking to attorneys or lawyers. His fees are reasonable and he gets the job done right the first time. We are very happy with his services.

We had an excellent experience working with this trust attorney. They were knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and made what could have been a complicated process feel straightforward and stress-free. They took the time to answer all of my questions and ensured every detail was handled with care. What impressed me most was their commitment to outstanding client service. After our trust was completed, they updated our inventory at no additional charge, which was an unexpected and greatly appreciated gesture. It's rare to find someone who stands behind their work and genuinely puts their clients first. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy estate planning attorney.

After having my Trust done with a different lawyer about 5-6 years ago, I am extremely grateful I…read morewas recommended to KR Hess Law. From my first contact with them, I was pleasantly impressed by the personnel at K.R. Hess Law. Their kindness, understanding, accessibility was amazing. I instantly felt I can trust them. This was a night and day difference with my previous lawyer. Kristina devoted her time to meet me, listen and understand my situation in order to take every detail in account. They were flexible and made me feel supported. I truly value their professionalism, kindness, efficiency and caring, plus, their quality of work is outstanding.

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At 75 I found myself in a very difficult ,stressful , and impossible situation wrentroperty. Mr…read more Bailey stepped up for me when I was threatened with mediation. He kept continual contact and made me feel not only a valuable customer but a person worth defending. I cannot be more pleased with his service and I think you'd be foolish not to use his I would even welcome outside contacts so you know I'm not on his staff. writihis review. This is one outstanding attorney that you will not be sorry you enlisted. rbfinatik @cox.net

Finding a lawyer is easy. Finding a great lawyer is difficult. Finding a great lawyer who is able…read moreto help you in a tough moment, while also showing compassion and the ability to work with you through any financial difficulties is extremely rare. I was recommended to P&B through an acquaintance, but I was immediately put at ease with the treatment I received and attention to detail. My case was assigned to Jared, and he did a great job. He was easy to contact and communicate with, I feel that he really heard me in terms of my desired outcome and helped me set realistic expectations for my case. After the issue was resolved they were very accommodating in terms of helping me set up a plan to pay my legal costs and I never felt that I was being taken advantage of or overcharged for anything. Like I said, extremely rare. Thank you so much to the P&B team!

My husband and I recommend Jack Stephens enthusiastically as an experienced, knowledgeable and very…read morecapable trust attorney. We spent a couple of years looking for an attorney to update our 20 year-old trust, interviewing several possible attorneys along the way. This wasn't an easy search. Not every attorney has the ability to provide legal provisions that are finely tailored to protect a particular client's interests. Jack Stephens understood what we needed and created for us a collection of trust documents that will cover a host of contingencies and will help us avoid probate. He is a good listener, a good communicator and a very personable individual. \}His work is top notch. -

Jack's webinar on Proposition 19 was excellent. As always, he explained a rather complicated…read moreprocess in a way that was understandable. We also appreciated the information about signing up for Owner's Alert to protect our property from scams. Everyone should do this, but we wouldn't have known about it if we hadn't signed up for this webinar. Looking forward to future webinars! Cynthia Steiger

We had a great experience with Helix Law Firm. After putting off doing our Trust, Will, etc., we…read morestarted searching for a lawyer to help us. From the first communication to the last was top notch. Nick, Blake and Lauren made the process very smooth. Thank you for all you did to make this process seamless.

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I was need in employment law assistance and reached out to the Greenfield team on their website. I…read morequickly heard back within 24 hours from Andrew that my type of needed was not something he specializes in but offered a referral. I appreciate his prompt response and referral nonetheless!

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