We completed our estate planning process with Jelena - she was clear, communicative, and explained…read moreevery step in excellent detail. Highly recommended!

TL;DR? Jelena's a fantastic attorney who provides patient and informative guidance as you work…read morethrough an estate plan together. I was on the lookout for a new attorney to help me update a prior estate plan after getting married last year, having found my previous attorney well-informed, but not as communicative and articulate/descriptive as I would have liked for the answers I was seeking. I came across Jelena and several other attorneys through my legal insurance network, and after having had an initial chat with them all, found it pretty easy to move forward with her, having appreciated how well she communicated her ideas and suggestions, as well as the particular guidance path she recommended. A few forms and meetings later, my plan was done and updated, and seemingly (to my untrained legal eye) much more comprehensive than my prior one. After everything is complete, she'll send you docs that are easy to update as needed, as well as detailed instructions for any next steps needed to finish documenting/setting up your estate. Overall, she's a great attorney to work with, who's well-informed and willing to explain whatever you have questions about, but also very honest about when she doesn't know the answer to something, which she'll also quickly research and follow up with you on: something far more preferable than a professional that'd just pretend to know everything. Highly recommend!

I had a great experience setting up a trust with Von Rock. The system that they employ is…read morestructured and you are given a time line to complete each section of the process. I found this very helpful as everything was laid out very logically and easy to follow. I found both the attorney that I was assigned, Jubilee , and the office staff clear and helpful. Also the fee was laid out at the start of the first meeting , so there were no surprises. I have recommended this firm to 2 of my friends so far. Very pleased.

John and Jake were very helpful with my case. They made the whole process very smooth and was…read moredetailed in every question I had which made me feel comfortable during this uncomfortable/foreign process. We were able to reach a the settlement we wanted and I would highly recommend!

My experience was not good. On 3 different occasions I was told a document was ready for me to…read moresign, and on all 3 of those documents, I found errors. I even questioned if they have done their due diligence in carefully reviewing and double-checking documents prior to telling a client that it has been reviewed and ready to sign. Their justification for those errors is "inadvertent mistakes happen" .... my personal opinion, their reason is very unprofessional and there seems to be no professional accountability for their errors other than "inadvertent mistakes happen"

Kerry Sykes has handled estate planning needs for me and my husband for over 20 years, and she just…read moreupdated our wills, trust and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care. We are both attorneys, but estate planning is not our field of expertise, and we only have confidence in someone who is a certified legal specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate, because we know that this certification is not easy to get--you have to really know your stuff and be up to date on every change in the law. In addition to that certification, here's why we recommend her so highly: 1) She listens with both ears. She is not just waiting to talk and impress you with how much more she knows than you do. If you are a woman with her own business, she listens to YOU about that, and doesn't direct all the business questions to your husband just because he's the guy in the room. 2) She has a great depth of knowledge about tax law and how to avoid the pitfalls of being taxed more than necessary after death. 3) She doesn't recommend anything more complicated than it needs to be. If simple will work, she goes for simple; if not, she explains why it might be better to go up a step (or two) in complexity. 4) She is really, really smart, but she explains things in ways that are easy to understand, and she's not patronizing. If you tell her you didn't understand the first time, she doesn't just repeat the initial explanation, but rephrases it in a way that's easier to comprehend (with visuals, if you need them). 5) She tells you that you have options, and what the advantages and disadvantages are for each one. She ties these options in to what you've told her about your particular family situation. 6) She has a sense of humor, which makes thinking about why you need a will less stressful. We didn't hesitate to recommend her to our own children, because we know she is honest and reliable. 7) Her offices are on West Portal, not downtown, and parking is easy. They are not in a fancy glass high rise where you know the fees will be high because she has to pay an exorbitant rent. 8) Her fees are very reasonable. You will not get this sort of expertise from any attorney in San Francisco for less than she charges. Pay more at a big downtown firm if you like, but you won't do better than this for estate planning no matter where you go.

We are so impressed with Kerry Sykes. She has been been incredibly helpful with our complex and…read morestressful estate matters. We highly recommend this practice for professional, patient and kind support.

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I am forever grateful to Sandy, the conduit to the most healing experience of my life…read more In late 2022, I learned that California had enacted a lift of the statute of limitations for civil suits against perpetrators of childhood sexual assault and the organizations that enabled them. This presented an unexpected opportunity to finally stand up for my younger self. Sandy Speed took my case on contingency and filed against the perpetrator and three long-standing, revered national organizations in my sport. It was just Sandy against their battalion of attorneys. She held their feet to the fire, outsmarted them at every turn, and ultimately secured a very large settlement. As nice as the financial aspect is, for me this was about not letting them get away with it. It was about that 13-to-16-year-old girl who had her refuge, passion, identity, and sense of safety in the world stolen from her, and the fallout the assault had on the trajectory of my life. Sandy has a deep understanding of the lasting impact of sexual assault and understands these cases are no cakewalk for her clients. She only reached out when she needed something from me, but was always super responsive to any inquiries. You'll know from your first conversation with Sandy that you have someone in your corner who genuinely wants justice for you. And she is masterful at doing all that she can to get it.

It's hard to find lawyers who listen to you and believe in you. I think it's sometimes even harder…read morefor men who have been sexually assaulted. I tried contacting several law firms, but Sandy was the only one who got back to me. And I'm so glad she did. I can't thank her enough. She is very good at what she does, and she has a very good heart.

Gerry Woods is a straight shooter. He is easy to work with and has been there when we needed him…read more This is late in the game, but I wanted him and all looking how much I appreciate him.

Jerry set up my living trust, and I was very happy with how professional his service was. I have…read morebeen recommending him to all of my friends.

I'm very grateful to Attorney Frank for helping me with my workers' compensation case. Frank was…read moreprofessional, patient, and truly cared about protecting my rights throughout the entire process. He always responded quickly to my questions and made me feel at ease. I highly recommend Attorney Frank to anyone who needs a workers' compensation attorney!

I had a great experience with Mr. Su. The workers comp process was long and stressful, but he was…read morealways supportive, reassuring, and available to answer my questions when I felt anxious. In the end, he helped me achieve a very good outcome, and I truly appreciate all of his hard work. I would definitely recommend him.