DO NOT HIRE A PROBATE ATTORNEY HERE!!!!!! I suspect, one of their attorney's I hired, colluded with…read morethe opposition attorney, because he tried to have me sign a release of my beneficiary rights. When I confronted him (to let him know it was a general release and I would receive 0) he told me he did not read the settlement agreement!!! He knew what it was, but tried to get me to sign it and lose my rights...yet said he never read the settlement agreement. Never let a probate, or estate attorney make a phone call to the opposition, never. Always demand every communication is done in writing!!!! Probate law is chalk full of scam artists and only about 20 percent can be trusted to act in your best interest! Always , always check the facts using chat GPT and possibly hire a second attorney to review communications with your attorney

I contacted them via email after a referral from my real estate lawyer and no response. I followed…read moreup twice with 2 different contacts provided on their website, again, no response. I called, no answer. These people are seriously difficult to get a hold of. I ended up finding a different real estate lawyer. Wish they had at least answered even if they weren't interested in taking my case on.

Me. Raifsnider handled an eviction for us a few years ago. Throughout he was efficient, organized,…read moreand he has a good courtroom demeanor. He quoted a reasonable fee, and there were no surprises or additions later. He got us excellent results, quickly. I recommend Mr. Raifsnider to anyone asking about a landlord attorney.

Mr. Raifsnider is patient, kind, and extremely intelligent. With his vast experience and knowledge,…read morehe offers fantastic advice. He was highly recommended to us by friends who have used him for many years. We are fortunate to have found him to deal with our eviction issues. Reach out to him if you need help!!!

Stanley and his team were able to help me navigate several tricky cases and reach satisfactory…read moresettlements. He was efficient and helped move things along saving money and headache.

I hired Stanley Shen to represent me in a personal injury case. He was referred to me by a family…read morefriend. I was rear ended on Lincoln Ave in SF, and I ended up having a painful neck and back. My car was a total loss. He was nice and professional throughout the claim process. He listened to me and assisted me in many ways: he even helped me in the process for getting a rental car. Having so much pain and no way of going to work, Mr. Shen advised me to apply for state disability benefits, which I had no way of knowing and it turned out to be a crucial financial support during my recovery. Don't let his gentle and calming demeanor fool you, however, when it comes to battling with the shady insurance company with their low-ball practice! Mr.Shen was tough and relentless! He collected the maximum insurance policy from the other driver's insurance, then moved on to file an underinsured motorist claim with my own insurance in order to get more compensation for me. He was so tough and hardworking the Insurance lawyer simply folded and pay me the compensation I deserved.

I had a Zoom consult with McLaughlin & Sanchez and was really impressed…read more Andres Sanchez knows San Francisco landlord-tenant law inside and out. SF regulations are layered and highly technical, but he broke everything down clearly and gave very pragmatic advice -- not just what the law says in theory, but what actually makes sense in practice. He was straightforward, thoughtful, and realistic about options and potential outcomes. I especially appreciated that he focused on practical next steps instead of overcomplicating things. It felt strategic and grounded, not alarmist. If you're dealing with a landlord-tenant issue in San Francisco and want clear, practical guidance, this firm is a solid choice.

It is insane that this law firm (specifically McLaughlin) is still in business. They rip off…read morecustomers over and over again, ignore your calls and bill you over nothing every chance they get. And no I wont send you any referrals so stop asking

In my first contact with Denise Leadbetter she was labile and tangential,not able to focus…read moreclearly.Some of her suggestions seemed sketchy and unethical.I asked around the legal community about her.She bribed a former client to delete a negative review. I was uncomfortable with information she had given me.I went to another attorney and my instincts were correct that she had given me wrong information that if I had acted on would have costed me a lot of time and money.

I scheduled a consultation with one of their attorneys to discuss a potential case, but the intake…read moreprocess was cumbersome. It took me most of the morning to assemble all of the information they were requesting, even though it was stated that the questionnaire likely wouldn't be referred to during the consultation. It seemed like an unnecessary exercise, given the informality of the consultation. Add to it that the the intake specialist had a generally unaccommodating and dismissive demeanor, and just gave the general impression that my business was unimportant. It caused me to question whether or not I'd even want to work with them, but I figured I should still take the consultation since I'd come that far. Luckily, the attorney I spoke with was professional, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He seemed to think we had a viable case, so I followed up again a few months later once we were ready to proceed. When I called back to schedule another appointment, I got the same stern and one-sided communication from the intake specialist again, and it raised the same red flag that I'd felt before. This may be a great firm for all I know, but communication style matters heading into a legal proceeding, and I just have to trust my instinct on this. It's very frustrating to have to start over from scratch after paying $500+ for a consultation and wasting all that time on the intake questionnaire, but I don't feel comfortable proceeding.

I made the mistake of not choosing Bornstein Law from the start. My sister, who works in the Civil…read moreSection of the Sheriff's Office, spoke highly of Attorney Bornstein and his team's high volume of successful eviction cases. Unfortunately, I let the negative reviews in here influence my decision and hired another attorney instead and it cost us valuable time. What immediately stood out to us was Bornstein Law's transparency. Their terms and fees are clearly listed on their website. That was a big relief after the other attorney was trying to get us to sign with their firm and start an eviction over a small issue (Bornstein Law's fees are more affordable vs the other attorney we talked to). During our consultation, we didn't have to spend a long time explaining every detail of our situation and Attorney Bornstein had already identified the issue and presented several options to resolve our tenant issue. He was direct, practical, and didn't sugarcoat anything. I can see how some people might interpret that as feeling unheard, but in our case, we appreciated his efficiency. He was also considerate enough to recommend options that would cost us less because our matter was not an eviction case. After the call, I realized why some reviews mention communication issues. At the end of our consultation, he accidentally placed us on hold, apparently thinking the call had already ended. Should we be upset about it? Maybe. But compared to finally having a clear path forward for our tenant issue, it felt like a minor mistake. We left the consultation relieved and confident about our next steps.

Cannot get the administrative assistant to contact me and answer my question before making an…read moreappointment? I need to have my question answered before deciding if I'm going to make the appointment. Left phone message never had a reply?? After reading the reviews and especially negative comments about scrupulous activities by the lawyer?? I decided not to use them at all. Beware!

he is very smart and very fair Iyou get extrememl good value…read moreand he is very trustworthy He also speaks spanidg

Mr. Jato is very experienced, knowledgeable, and sincere! I…read morehad a wage and hour issue and Carlos took the time to review my case and explain the laws and options available. He asked all the crucial questions that other attorneys missed. During the consultation, he pointed out the pitfalls and complexities in the law. I definitely feel more confident about labor laws. Most importantly, he helped me navigate and resolve my issue, which I am extremely happy about because I have my peace of mind again. I appreciate that he was prompt and engaging throughout the whole process. I recommend him 100%!

Family planning and estate planning is always an awkward proposition. It brings up things no one…read morewants to think about ("who will take care of the kids if we die?") or uncomfortable conversations ("gee parents, if you don't put your stuff in a trust or other arrangement, the government will take it all in taxes when you die, instead of leaving it for me!") Michael Dobrov can smooth out what usually is a rough process. He spends time with you helping explain different estate planning possibilities, and the different implications associated with them. He understands what your big picture goals are, and patiently works with you and your family to help set things up to achieve them. He is responsive to your emails and calls, which is always a plus when dealing with attorneys. When all is said and done, you are left with peace of mind and your financial and legal affairs in order. I highly recommend him!

I emailed Michael and he called me back in half an hour. Michael listened well and provided useful…read moreknowledge and helpful suggestions. Towards the end of the conversation as Michael learned more of my goals, he decided to provide a referral to someone that he thinks would be better suited for my situation. I admire Michael's ability to assess what a (potential) client may need, and would not hesitate to refer people to the right contact. I would definitely suggest that people give Michael a call.