We approached this attorney in order to: 1. Consult about a…read morecomplex Landlord - Tenant issue and to gain insight as to how to proceed. 2. Spend extensive time briefing the attorney (At hourly rate $$$) for preliminary familiarity with our situation so that he would be able to act at the when required. As for the first item, some of the advice provided was useful. However it appeared from these discussions that he lacks sufficient experience in more complex matters. He did agree that because he was now familiar with the case (At cost by the hour $$$) he would be ready when I called to proceed. When I contacted him two weeks later, and at the expected time line, made an excuse to avoid proceeding, after taking our money and time. These are the situations where it is easy to question why attorneys charge so much for so little in return.

Brian helped me and my wife get through the legal knot-hole of our tenant eviction. His guidance…read moreprevented a lot of undue stress associated with this event. He hand-held us with personal advice about our specific process. We are very pleased with his professional assistance.

Ashely jumped in and helped me on a personal injury case where my prior counsel had dropped the…read moreball. Ashley was not afraid to take the case even though trial less than two months away. She immediately got things done, took a deposition and engaged in discovery, and ultimately moved the case forward to secure resolution. Now I can finally move on with my life. I am so pleased with Ashely's responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to advance the ball. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a litigator.

Ihired Ashley as an employment attorney and was happy with her service. Thanks Ashley Wheelock.read more

I would highly recommend the legal services of Doug Kane to anyone dealing with an employer issue…read more Mr. Kane is an amazing lawyer, who is incredibly knowledgeable about the issues around employment law. Moreover, Mr. Kane was able to explain every step of the legal process in clear and concise manner - I can not recommend Doug Kane enough, and would certainly use him in the future if I had any issue with an employer.

From the owner: Douglas Kane is an attorney in Santa Cruz, California, representing plaintiffs in employment…read morediscrimination, harassment and wrongful termination cases. His understanding of the complex rules of employment litigation, strong analytical and writing skills, and deep commitment to defending the rights of individuals make him a valuable ally to people whose rights have been violated by employers. Doug's passionate and knowledgeable approach has helped him successfully litigate wrongful termination, employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases against some of the largest employers in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Clara counties.

It was unfortunate that Mr. Drew wasn't able to take on my case, but I truly appreciated the…read moreexperience. While many attorneys tell you what you want to hear, Drew spoke to me honestly and treated me like family. Good lawyers are easy to find, but genuine ones are not--I wish more were like him. If you're on the fence, I'd absolutely recommend giving him a call. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and most importantly, for taking the time to truly listen. Thank you Drew Lewis

Protects and advocates for women. Very helpful and understanding. It is nice to see people doing…read moregood things.

Elisabeth was phenomenal. She heard everything I had to say and then gave me her opinion. She is…read morevery thorough and is an extraordinary lawyer. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a labor law attorney. I will only use her if I ever need to use her services again.

I met with Ms. DeBartolo about a situation I had with a former employer and some contract issues,…read moreand she was fantastic. She carefully explained all the contract language that I was fuzzy on, while also siting the legalities of certain situations that I was wondering about. She answered all my questions in a clear way, and was extremely efficient with our time. She also gave great advice for the future. When dealing with my next contract or any employment matters, I am definitely going back to Ms. DeBartolo! HIGHLY recommended!

I reached out to five different law firms regarding my case, and Matt Davega was the first to…read morerespond. After consulting with the other firms, Matt was also the only attorney who truly took the time to understand the details of my situation rather than giving a one-size-fits-all response. I'm glad I chose to move forward with Matt and his team. They have been excellent to work with throughout the process. I especially appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and PROMPT communication. Matt is incredibly responsive, which gave me peace of mind whenever questions or concerns came up. I highly recommend Matt and his firm to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and client-focused legal counsel.

I had my first free consultation with this attorney, and he was very thorough in analyzing all the…read moredata, including my personal information and the events of the case. His advice clearly showed that he was interested in the best outcome for me and not necessarily eager to sell me services I might or might not need. I was surprised by the level of honesty and the clear assessment of the actual situation. Highly recommended.

Over the past three years, I worked with Gina and Dean, and I want to sincerely thank them for all…read moretheir help with my case. Before finding Gina, I did my own research and contacted several lawyers. Two of them told me I didn't have a case, and I felt they didn't truly take the time to listen or understand what was going on. I eventually found Gina's law firm on Yelp, where she had great reviews, and decided to give her a call. From the very beginning, Gina was personable, attentive, and truly listened to my situation. She set up a follow up appointment so we could go over everything in detail, and after reviewing my case, she assured me that I had a strong case. Throughout the three years I worked with Gina and Dean, I never had any issues. They consistently followed up with me, guided me in the right direction, and provided great advice every step of the way. I highly recommend giving Gina the opportunity to help you if you're looking for a lawyer.

I worked with Szeto-Wong Law for my religious and disability discrimination employment case. When I…read morewas initially searching for a lawyer, Szeto-Wong Law was one of the fastest offices to respond to my inquiry. They were very thorough in examining my case and quick to follow up. I knew this team would be the right one for me. I predominantly worked with Dean, who is very calm and communicative. Dean was always transparent about where we were in the process and what to expect next. Both Dean and Gina were very understanding and supportive during this stressful time. They were happy to jump on a call if I had any questions or concerns. Anytime I emailed the team, I would always get a prompt response within normal business hours. Dean and Gina are very knowledgeable about employment law, which gave me peace of mind. They helped explain the more complicated parts of the litigation in layman's terms, which allowed me to make the best decisions for myself. Dean and Gina always advocated for the best case outcome for me. I highly recommend Szeto-Wong Law for anyone looking for litigation support!

First time I saw him thru Lawyer referral services. Very attentive and knowledgable, and kind. Kind…read moregoes a long way with me. But a lawyer needs to know also what they are doing. Was the head of the local Bar association, so that is a plus. Helped me with a grave case during the pandemic; I was unable to dump some lunatic tenants. You are a lunatic if the rent is low with a good maintained home, and you allow your five dogs to crap up the whole territory for five months at a time and expect and imagine other tenants want to step and smell the stench. Lunacy. As she was going nutty on me, her spit got on my face which then was the opportunity to kick her out on her butt. Sheriff want to fly up my mountain to cite her. I did not want that on her record. Now I have a more grave issue with a section 8 man on SSI and who bangs on the shared wall terrifying single mother and youth, and shouting outside like another lunatic I have to deal with. Attacked me verbally for enforcing pulling weeds as mentioned in lease. If he hears tiny dogs bark for even a few minutes, he is out in the garden bellowing. He came from a monastery and thinks ordinary family noise are intolerable and wants total silence. But the funnest part is this tenant insists on paying cash in a mail box down the road where it gets stolen ALL THE TIME, and I never use, and somehow wants me to go up and down the road on rent day until he is in the mood to deliver the rent. Go pray elsewhere and stop terrorizing women and children. But apparently you can only use the lawyer referral system only once. I usually can terminate on my own unless the person has violent and aggression issues, then I do need a lawyer. I will serve and see how he responds without a lawyer as I cannot afford one. I have stalled since May, but now that he has involved pounding on a wall where youth live, my foot will be arriving at his bottom soon so the kids can calm down and live in a safe home and I can work on my land to make it firewise, without the threat of this man exploding on me. I hide now in my home, and it angers me as I am also semi bed ridden for 30 years, a adult orphan, as we are called, for this tenant to refuse to go, when he is causing chaos as he prays to his god. But if I did have money; this lawyer would be my choice.

I hired James Eschen of Santa Cruz, CA to author some legal real estate related documents. This…read morelawyer is extremely knowledgable. He knew the answers to my questions before I even asked. Very experienced. He drafted my documents at a very reasonable price, and he did not even charge for the extra time he spent on my questions. He is a really honest, knowedgable, and experienced real estate lawyer.