I received a falsehood ridden Cease and Desist letter from this firm that included threats of…read morefurther action. The letter ended with: "...please do not hesitate to contact me directly." Yet they refuse to take or return my calls, and multiple written communications sent to them have been ignored. I believe this review is compliant with the written Yelp Guidelines which state: "address the core of the consumer experience"

They helped me out on a legal matter with all the necessary documentation etc. Very professional…read moreand helpful.

I think the bottom line is whether I would recommend or work with Shannon Jones again and the…read moresimple answer is NO. Here's what you should know: 1) Once you pay your retainer fee your concerns & questions are responded to as if it's a burden to respond and if Shannon does not find merit in your questions, she simply will not reply at all. 2) On top of her over $400 hourly rate she also charges you a 10% "service charge" of her hourly rate if she has to make a local call, send a fax, make a copy or send something in the mail. ($40 to send a fax? Copy a piece of paper?...... that's crazy) 3) Do NOT expect to feel a connection or feel she has your back. She is educated and published so I think if you are a large corporation that does not require very limited accountability or commutation then Shannon might be right for you. Otherwise, I think there are a lot of well-educated Real Estate Atty's that would be glad to respond to your questions/concerns and take a more personal interest in you case. On a slightly positive note, she did embarrass and run circles around the plaintiff (and his 3 Attorneys) although I suspect it was because of his incompetence and ego but never the less in the end I got the judgement I justly deserved.

If You think You had worst attorney in the world, You have not met Shannon Jones…read more Absolutely the bottom of the bottom. Total disrespect of the client. Fiduciary Duty does not exist in their vocabulary. One thing her office is good at, charging a lots of money for minuscule things. Unless You want to part with Your money quick. Very ineffective group of lawyers in this office. Stay away unless You like to be ripped off, big time.

GETTING A TRUST: Trust McKenna Koepke of Blackstock & Barsell as she is as sharp as a tack! What…read morea pleasant positive experience it was using McKenna to make my Trust. Hearing all the buzz on making sure you have a Trust in place; but also hearing of the nightmares with the court system when you DON'T have a Trust in place, I KNEW I needed one. So I searched and called McKenna Koepke of Blackstock & Barsell in Walnut Creek. This office has plenty of parking which was a plus for me. It is located very close to Whole Foods in Walnut Creek. I was greeted at the office door with a welcoming smile and immediately proceeded to meet McKenna in her office. She went through the Trust procedure precisely and in a way that I understood it; not confusing me with all the legal words/terms. She answered all my questions and gave me plenty of time to ask them all; and there were a lot. Indeed it was a very easy meeting full of education and knowledge. I knew right away that I wanted McKenna of Blackstock & Barsell to do my Trust. McKenna also promptly answered all my after-meeting telephone questions that had popped into my head later when I got home and the week after. I said yes to her doing my Trust and the ease it took to come to the final paperwork was astonishing. McKenna is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, tentative, expeditious and organized. AFTER TRUST FINALIZED AND FUTURE: McKenna is a hands-on person! Every time I call her with questions, she gets back to me promptly which is a rarity these days. For instance, I had a question about something I heard on the street about Power of Attorney and she quickly called me back and updated me. When I bought some property it was a quick call to her and it was taken care of. Hands-on McKenna has sent me educational emails of law changes which may affect my generation in case we need to change anything in our Trust. I can't begin to write how happy and secure I feel with McKenna Koepke of Blackstock & Barsell working on my behalf.

We worked with McKenna to help us with our estate planning, she was knowledgeable and pleasant to…read morework with. She also made the process super simple and straightforward. The turnaround time from our first meeting to when she was able to complete the documents was not long at all. We would definitely recommend her to others for the same services!

We have recently asked Karyne for consultation on tenant landlord disputes. She gave us free…read moreconsultation with awesome suggestions! She is really professional. Previously we were clueless and nervous, now we clearly know what to do. Really appreciate her help!

Karyne is reliable, honest and trustworthy. I called her office and left my info and Karyne…read morereturned my call shortly after to tell me she got the message and she will call me back in a couple hours when she is free. She did just that. Not only that but she provided complimentary advice from a lawyer POV on what I should do in my situation all without a retainer. If I am ever in a situation where I need an attorney I will not hesitate to retain Karyne. Thank you Karyne!

Working with Karyne was a truly reassuring experience. After my accident, when my insurance didn't…read morefully cover the costs, she guided me with calm, strategic expertise. She was warm, responsive, and kept both my concerns and costs in mind. Thanks to her clear guidance, the outcome was far beyond what I anticipated.

She. is. a. boss. She gets things moving!…read more We had a legal situation and thought we were in good hands with insurance. So, we were, in parallel, seeking legal counsel for guidance. From the first call, Karyne gave us some peace of mind that what was happening was out of the ordinary but also gave us direction - and this was just a phone consultation. She was direct, action oriented and someone who I felt I could trust. I would strongly recommend her!

Catalina Collins is the BEST real estate attorney with impressive expertise, calm, genuine…read morecommitment to help she guided me through a challenging situation, helping me analyze, understand my options and strategize my next move forward with confidence, protect my client's best interests, and uphold my professional integrity. Thank you, Catalina, I am deeply grateful for your guidance and recommend you wholeheartedly and without hesitation.

Catalina was amazing - professional, knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly generous with her time…read more We reached out to her regarding the purchase of a property, and she provided valuable insights into several issues we were already concerned about. Her guidance helped us better understand the risks involved and gave us the confidence to make a more informed decision. Throughout the process, Catalina was responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely focused on helping us rather than simply closing a transaction. We truly appreciated her honesty and expertise. If I could give her 10 stars, I would. I would not hesitate to work with Catalina again in the future and highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a trustworthy real estate attorney.

David Erb has real strengths, but I would strongly caution against hiring him for a genuinely…read morehigh-conflict family law matter. He is responsive, seems to manage his team well, is socially aware, and appears well connected within the family law bar. He seems best suited for complex financial matters, particularly where cost is not a major concern and the client is willing to pay a premium for a high level of service. Where I lost confidence was in contested litigation and strategic judgment. In my experience, he was not particularly strong in the trenches when tensions escalated and a tough litigation posture was necessary. I also did not come away with confidence in him as a trial lawyer. At times, he appeared to lack confidence in the courtroom himself, which made it difficult for me to feel comfortable putting a major trial in his hands. Despite his leadership position, he is relatively junior within the family law bar. Some of the qualities that can make him effective in reaching negotiated resolutions--relationships, diplomacy, and social awareness--can become limitations when a case requires sustained confrontation, difficult strategic decisions, and aggressive advocacy. I believe he genuinely wants to do a good job and provides attentive service. For a sophisticated financial case with a realistic path to settlement, he may be a good fit. For a deeply adversarial, high-conflict matter where you expect a prolonged fight or trial, based on my experience, I would look elsewhere. What concerned me most is that David is not simply another attorney at the firm--he leads the San Ramon office and holds a significant leadership role at the firm. If this level of litigation judgment reflects what the firm considers senior leadership, that concerns me about the firm more broadly. When the stakes are truly high and the case has to be fought, I would not put my future in the hands of David Erb or anyone else at Flicker Kerin.

From the owner: With decades of experience, the San Ramon family law attorneys at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada…read moreLLP provide clients with compassionate and aggressive representation through difficult family matters such as divorce, child custody and support, and the division of assets. The team also provides aggressive and honest representation for those facing business matters involving corporate law, real estate transaction, and other complex civil litigation issues. Don't wait; call the team today!

I'm going to update my trust and take my son. No charge! This office is very professional and…read moresupports its clients.

Review is for estate planning, ah the joys of adulting and parenting. You know the drill - a…read morelifetime spent working for money (or better, money working for you) and buying things. You can't take any of this with you when the time comes, so the question is really to whom you want to transfer these assets to and how. The answer is normally your children if you have them but beneficiaries can be anyone: a charity, friend, other family member, your favorite Yelper, etc. I had a free initial ZOOM consultation with David Bromley, as he was one of the local estate attorneys on the referral list from my company. I was lucky to get discounted will and living trust services. David gave clear explanations of the differences between wills and trusts and how one actually manages a trust while living and how it functions when we pass. Note. will costs hundreds of dollars while a trust cost several thousand to prepare. We decided to go for the complete package including a living family trust and pour over will. Also, a medical power of attorney in case we lose our marbles. David was able to set all this up remotely using ZOOM and the process was smooth. We did had to come in person to sign and notarize. The process takes a few months due to COVID19 and the fact that David's office is super busy. David was able to move our home into the trust, but it'll be up to me to manually transfer bank and brokerage accounts going forward. The nice thing about the Living Trust is that it is active and managed while we are living, so assets can continue to be added and terms can still be changed anytime. You don't get this flexibility with a Will and having to avoid the probate cost and time seems like a good benefit for your beneficiaries.