Peter is an outstanding Estate Attorney! He met with us informally and listened carefully to our…read morefamilies concerns, then made very astute and accurate assessments of things to watch out for, and then followed through brilliant and skillfully to guide My Parents Estate trough some very trying circumstances, in such a kind and understanding way that our family emerged whole, and his efforts insured the the dire possibilities that he predicted might occur, were prevented and did not happen. Great person, great attorney!

Knowledgeable, friendly staff, available for questions. You are in Good hands with Attorney…read moreBochnewich and his staff. He was a blessing, helping me with my mother's conservatorship. Catherine B

TLDR: As the other reviewers have said he offers great legal advise in conversation or a casual…read moremeeting and always has a nice staff. If the job of your attorney is to put financial restitution back into the hands of their clients then for me Amir is 0/3. One case dropped and two cases won in my favor yet no restitution was made. If you want an attorney to file paperwork or simply need an LLC setup then Amir is great but if you are looking for financial restitution then I would seek representation elsewhere. EDIT: Not sure what Amir is talking about he never recommended any other service for collections. This statement is also confusing since he handled collections for my first case, for which the guy eventually defaulted only for Amir to then say I need to go to collections. I asked specifically when receiving the final invoice if that was all he had for me and nothing else? I asked his receptionist if he had any more information about the case that I need to proceed and she said no he does not handle collections. Amir followed up with a call to confirm the case was over with no recommendation on law firms in the area to handle the collection. Following that 3 min phone call and a 20 word email response can you guess what I got from Amir.....? Yep, ANOTHER INVOICE. To anyone reading this you seriously do not hate lawyers enough. Sad times for the American legal system when La Cosa Nostra could have better kept these contracts enforced more than Amir. The entire process is a scam. I budgeted food and living expenses to pursue financial restitution only to be nickel and dimed by a useless attorney who provided zero restitution all while driving a $200,000 car. I have had the pleasure of working with Amir on 3 separate cases. He is very knowledgeable and offers great legal advise on the macro level. He is great at what I call door knob legal advise... advise given during casual conversation or an initial meet. Unfortunately on all 3 occasions the businesses who defrauded me never had to pay a cent in restitution. Perhaps this is caused by the fact that the consumer protection laws as well as legal recourses in this nation do not benefit individuals and simply favor businesses. Here is a brief history of my legal disputes Amir has handled for me. First was a roofer who defaulted on a contract and provided a roof that needed a complete replacement. Amir tried and won the case resulting in a judgement of about ~42k in my favor. Amir advised I let the roofer pay it in installments and after paying twice the roofer stopped paying and Amir said I had to go to a different attorney for collections. I believe at the end his legal fees had approached about $18,000. Roofer got paid his $40,000, Amir got his $18,000, and I got about $2,000 back before he defaulted and ghosted. Second was the appliance and plumbing supplier Pirch, after purchasing and paying in full for appliances Pirch closed their doors and kept my payment and my appliances and plumbing fixtures. This was about $40,000. Upon them declaring bankruptcy Amirs advice was to drop it since it is now in bankruptcy court and apparently that changes the process and severely diminishes your chance of restitution. He had racked up a few thousand in legal fees by the time we dropped the case. This guy even had the nerve to bill me because he wrote a letter about Pirch declaring bankruptcy, which was in every headline and furthermore could have been an email that at most takes 30 seconds to write and maybe 2 min to open app and send. Instead it was a 30 min billable for a few hundred dollars lol. To his credit when I brought up to him how ridiculous that is, he removed the charge. Absolutely the most hilariously lawyer thing ever. Rather than write a 1 min email this guy drafted a legal letter, created a PDF, applied his signature, then input his time into my billables LMAO. Third time was with a dock builder who took an $18,000 deposit on a dock then completely ghosted me and has missed his delivery time by about 2 years. Amir tried and won this case, by default judgement so its not like he did anything other than file paperwork, with about $10,000 in legal fees. Upon receiving a judgment in my favor I was told by Amir that I now need to find a collections attorney since he does not handle that process. Now I am faced with the decision to retain another lawyer (probably about $3k-$8K) to pursue this judgment or just accept the loss and not accrue any more lawyer fees. There was a long stretch of time during this case when my messages were not getting to him because I guess his messaging agency was forwarding his messages to someone else. His office was very apologetic about this and I have not had a problem since. Two cases tried and won in my favor by Amir and neither have resulted in any financial restitution.

Amir is personable, knowledgeable and effective. Willing to take calls or return them promptly.read more

I came into this office in Aug of 2020 at the recommendation of a friend…read more It was a straightforward divorce which just needed the papers filed for me. For this service I paid $850, which I had to scrape together to afford. Again, just papers to be filed. All the information necessary for all the paperwork needed was given that first day. The initial paperwork was filed. It was months later before the other party was even contacted. The other party signed papers and returned them to this office...then nothing. When called/emailed, I was told I needed to give them more information, the exact information I had given on that first day. Every call and email after that I was asked to give the same information I'd given on that first day. No other steps have been taken since 2020. Zero. I have emailed, I have called, I have visited the office in person...nothing but promises. My last physical visit was on May 27, 2020, right before the Memorial day holiday. I came into the office and I sat right across from Michael who told me that he would drop the next step's paperwork to the drop box at the Indio courthouse the following Monday (which turned out to be Memorial day,) so even though the drop box is available anytime, I gave him the benefit of time and figured he would drop it off on that Tuesday. During this face-to-face meeting in Michael's office, Michael told me that it takes a week for the court to process for a court date and that once I received the court date I would be coming into the office to see him for the next step. Nothing happened. No papers were dropped off at the courthouse. I waited extra time just in case. By June 13th I heard nothing and called Michael to see what the status of my paperwork was and he told me that he was busy and would call me the following morning. No call the next morning or any time after that. It is now July 1, 2022. I called the office to ask for an update. I talked to the front desk receptionist who told me that Michael wasn't in, that he was gone on medical leave and he might be back in the office next week or maybe the week after. I asked her who was Michael's supervisor and she told me he works for himself and has no supervisor. I asked if Weider was in charge of the office and she said yes...yet nothing can be done. Nobody in this office cares about you or your case. I see others have had near identical issues and I'm willing to bet that there are far more people who have gone through this or are going through this who haven't come forward. Why can this business get away with taking people's money and doing nothing? Stringing people along as if something's going to happen then, again, do nothing. If the people who work in this office are not to be held accountable and there are zero consequences for taking people's money and not delivering the services promised then how are they still in business and allowed to be involved with people's legal issues? This office had made a very simple paperwork situation into a two year panic where the other person involved has now vanished and can't be found. If this office had delivered the services as promised then this wouldn't have ever been an issue and I'd be here singing their praises. I literally, just needed all the papers filed by knowledgeable people, they told me they were the right people for this service. If you value your time, your money, your sanity, then do not use this business for any of your needs.

Frederick has been a wonderful attorney for me and was always available to me as needed. I was…read moreinvolved in a Spousal Support case and found him to be very respectful, kind, and highly effective in handling my case from beginning to end. I would give more than 5 Stars if I could! I highly recommend him! Sandie A.

I don't usually write reviews, but my experience with Mr. Kaftal absolutely deserves one. I reached…read moreout to him during an extremely stressful and uncertain time in my life, and from day one he brought a level of reassurance and calm that I truly needed. He told me things would work out, and even though the process was long, he stayed true to his word. What really impressed me was how available and responsive he was. Anytime I had a question or concern, he picked up the phone or called me back quickly. He explained everything clearly, never made me feel rushed, and was incredibly patient throughout the entire process. You can tell he genuinely cares about the people he represents. Because of his expertise, preparation, and dedication, I ended up with the best possible outcome, something I honestly didn't think was possible when this all started. What could have been a chaotic and overwhelming time in my life was completely avoided because of him. If you're looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also compassionate, honest, and truly committed to his clients, I can't recommend Mr. Kaftal enough. He went above and beyond for me, and I'm genuinely grateful for everything he did.

Best lawyer ever. I retained him yesterday. He negotiated my case in the way I wanted with nearly…read more20k back rent wiped. My former lawyer couldn't accomplish this. I highly highly recommend him! - listens - strong negotiator - organized - empathic - can deal with distraught hormonal women - calm in the most stressful situations - Great problem solver in a pinch

If you like giving your money away for nothing in return contact Timothy. You're paying for a warm…read morebody to show up to family court and that's about it. He doesn't fight for his clients, even with as much documentation and evidence you give him, he just goes along with whatever the other attorney wants. It's almost like he doesn't know family law. The other party is getting away with everything and leaving us with nothing. Take my advice, if you've come across this business listing, keep scrolling. You will save yourself the headache, the ulcer, and the money.

Professional, Empathetic, and Effective Divorce Representation…read more5.0 stars Posted by John June 5, 2025 I am writing to express my most sincere gratitude for the exceptional work of Timothy Ewanyshyn. He was so very understanding and knowledgeable and new how to guide me. I interviewed several attorneys prior to Tim and when I met with Tim, I felt very strongly that he was to be my attorney, so I hired him on the spot. He was patient and explained the legal process to me in a way I could understand. He was great at answering all my crazy questions and gave my a feeling of confidence the whole way through that it was all going to be okay. Tim is hard working and answered my calls and even took my calls on the weekend when I had an emergency. I am so grateful for his hard work ethics and dedication to my needs. I highly recommend Tim to be your Attorney in any area you need as he is highly skilled.

I hired Aaron Garcia, Esq. after a bank refused to pay me for tow and storage fees for an abandoned…read morevehicle. The bank wanted to recover the vehicle and not pay me a dollar. Aaron stepped in, fought for me, and got the case dismissed--putting this issue to rest once and for all. He was professional, knowledgeable, and truly had my back. If you need a sharp, effective attorney who knows how to get results, I highly recommend Aaron Garcia!

I hired Mr. Garcia to handle an eviction involving a problematic tenant. I was assured the…read morepaperwork would be handled promptly. Instead, he sat on it. By the time anything was done, the tenant had already moved out ( mind you that was 2 1/2 months or maybe even 3 months, after I hired this ambulance chaser ) leaving me with thousands of dollars in losses, due to the loser squatting in my house for 5 months rent free. Yet, mr Garcia Then claimed he would pursue a judgment--gathering my information, photos, etc. yet another promise that went nowhere. When the case finally appeared on the calendar, the confusion and panic coming from his office made it painfully clear that nothing had been handled properly. Shortly after, I received paperwork showing the case was no longer being handled by his office. Not surprise at all. Nor did I actually care, because at that point, I found an amazing attorney who actually cares (yet best for Mr Garcia to use his own time & money and file the paperwork then me - and that's just what he had to do). This wasn't a simple oversight from Mr Garcia . It's a pattern of his negligence. Based on my experience, and on the similar stories shared by others ( who private messaged me ) , I cannot recommend his services to anyone. He's very lazy at his job. Don't say I didn't warn ya!

Attorney Mark McGowan is truly exceptional. We are profoundly grateful that he practices here in…read morethe desert. We sought Attorney Mark McGowan's guidance for our estate planning and trusts because of his outstanding training at Stanford, and he exceeded every expectation. He embodies everything one hopes for in an attorney: consummately professional, personable, and engaging, with a wonderful sense of humor that makes even complex discussions approachable and reassuring. Most importantly, Mark McGowan possesses extraordinary depth of knowledge in wills and trusts. He answers questions with clarity and precision, and his insight is remarkable. He thoughtfully incorporated provisions into our documents that no previous attorney had considered, including details that reflect both his expertise and his genuine commitment to protecting his clients' interests. Mark McGowan is also exceptionally responsive and efficient, providing timely communication and a seamless turnaround in preparing our documents. If you are seeking the very finest legal counsel, Mark McGowan is unequivocally the right choice! He is simply the very best!

Mark and his firm gave me quality advice about my real estate questions. Definitely would use his…read moreservices again.

We engaged Jeremy Ofseyer for help with our estate planning and to update our wills and trust. He…read moredid a thorough job and not only updated our documents but provided suggestions and input that improved them. He was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. Jeremy utilized our time efficiently, guided us through the key decisions we faced, delivered on time and as promised, and is very clearly an excellent lawyer. We recommend Jeremy Ofseyer without reservation.

If you are currently reviewing attorneys who specialize in estate planning, the chances are that…read moreyou may be trying to select just the right one. It would be harder to pick a better estate planning attorney than Jeremy Ofseyer. In addition to having a law degree from Harvard, he also has an earned Ph.D. in Philosophy and teaches legal ethics. I first dealt with Jeremy Ofseyer involving a routine legal issue rather than on estate planning. His advice was straightforward, and there was no suggestion of any attempt to rework an existing trust set up years ago. Right there, that said a lot about his integrity. A few years later, it did become necessary to update the existing trust. His work on that was expert and thorough, and here too the fee was exceptionally reasonable. With his splendid background in estate planning, and with his teaching of legal ethics at the university level, I would not hesitate to select Jeremy Ofseyer to be my family's executor or trustee. In addition, his staff is fully professional and very accommodating.