Alex was my lawyer in a contentious family dispute. He gave us a good sense of what would happen…read more He seemed unimpressed by antagonism, focusing instead on legal aspects. His focus was always on the law. He was well-versed but also did diligent research. His predictions about the case were accurate. He didn't ovecharge us. When things got scary, he didn't bat an eye. Knowing he is a Marine and a combat veteran somehow helped me to stay on an even keel during an unpleasant situation. We were glad to have him on our side.

I would give Alex Saunders a million stars if I could. He is.extremely intelligent, well versed in…read moreevery aspect of the law, but most of all just a great human being. Some of my issues have been a challenge, but he never waivers. He handles everything with grace and professionalism.

It was the single worse telephone conversation that I have had in my life when seeking information,…read moreand I am 66 yo, and have been a lot of places and interfaced with a lot of different systems. In my history I worked in the field of Long Term Care Ombudsmanship, I was a trained mediator through Kenneth Cloke, I was an internationally recognized Ombuds Scholar mentored by Stanley V. Anderson and was a published author and conference presenter. My last paper was accepted into the Harvard Law Negotiation Journal (I was shifting careers, and moved on). I am neurodivergent on a "gifted" spectrum, and what I experienced, for me personally, I experienced as assaultive I had a stress reaction and my body went into shock, and it began to shake... etc. He asked inappropriately who my attorney had been, after I was destabilized. He used a process of not answering the two questions I was attempting to ask directly, and went back and forth, and told me I was all over the place, which, in abuse terminology is called DARVO. It was a projection of his behavior. For anyone who is a survivor of domestic violence, I would suggest, steer clear. My first goal was simple, advisement on whether or not moving forward with a DOJ administrative hearing would be beneficial or not. He expressed clearly he isn't interested in this type of case. I said, well, maybe I'll just have to do it myself, hung up, and sent a note to my treating doctor about the experience who is helping me as I process leaving 33 years of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control. Additionally, I worked in a receptionist capacity for 14 years with a firm that specialized in Litigation, Real Estate Formation, Estate Planning, and Corporate Formation. NEVER EVER EVER was a client treated in this fashion. NEVER! I was responsible for juggling calls, did some transcription work, client relations going in and out of the office, many things, and NEVER in a thousand years would those 8 attorneys and of counsel attorneys act in such an assaultive way to a prospective client. I was working multiple vocations, and this was juggling my community service to the local arts community, national, and international arts community. I volunteered my work to the foundation I created and was of service to my own work, and to artists from Israel, Turkey, Austria, Slovenia, other countries producing festivals on the West Coast, the East Coast, in Europe. My first art award was as a student, I was a soloist in a dance film, that won a CINE Golden Eagle Award, associated with the likes of Spielberg and Oprah. My first professional review working for a professional local dance company coined my work, "astonishingly gifted". Publication in Conflict Management Higher Education Report: https://www.creducation.net/resources/cmher_vol_4_1_kelly.pdf United States Ombudsman Association: Listed as Creator of Stanley V. Anderson Library Collection: https://www.usombudsman.org/ombudsman-library/stanley-v-anderson-collection/ Publications about the Creative Work (which paired with the law firm receptionist work) https://stanceondance.com/tag/misa-kelly/ One of 10 "Kliping" from a 7 year process with artists working in different countries/cities with national and international news including National Slovenian Television. https://www.mladina.si/167298/plesno-gledaliski-projekt-o-almi-karlin/ Article Written by Former Speech Writer For Harry Truman Commending Spearheading founding a foundation (I had support from local WEV and one good friend to help) https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-barbara-news-press-santa-barbara-n/184394257/ This individual made it seem like my ideas were flighty and idealistic, and that other clients were happy with the outcome, charges dismissed, and that I should just accept that there is not turning back time, when actually there is, called equitable tolling I believe for the one possible path. He did nothave the intellectual capacity to grasp the situation effectively in a short period of time. He did not have the capacity to hear and understand that I wanted to focus on one thing, an administrative hearing, assessing if it was worth it go. It was not what I was expecting, I had used my "giftedness" to create a possible possible paths forward for my primary goal. I had simply wanted to make an appointment to come in and show the two legal briefs I had prepared based on my own research. It was the same research modality that led to an invitation from Stanford University to apply for a phd track in economics, the same modality for the Ombuds research, etc., etc, It seemed like some weird showmanship with him saying he'd tried a case this way and that way, which wasn't what I was looking for. He digressed, and I was so off guard by the approach, I was not able to bring him back what my primary goal was. I am tracking how long it took my nervous system to become regulated. We spoke at 10:30 am and it is now 4:37 and slowly, things are settling.

I have used Appel and Morse for a variety of matters over the years including business, Canadian…read moreimmigration and DMV issues. Both Molly Appel and Ian Morse are incredibly professional, honest and empathetic. There's no fancy office or roster of assistants. You will generally be dealing directly with one of the principals (and I like that). They'll be straight with you (they can't perform miracles) and their fee structure is very fair.

Do you need a knowledgeable caring lawyer and law firm ? We did!…read more Thyne Taylor Fox Howard LLP at 205 Carrillo Street was recommended to us. Oh how relieved we were to have Scott working on our lawsuit. John Thyne ,thankfully, took our case . Scott, with his brilliance and training, forced the plaintiff to drop all charges against us. That's all we wanted! We thank John , Jackson and Scott for coming to our rescue. We thank God for sending us to them. We highly recommend this incredible talented firm... No one else could ever compare to these lovely people. Sincerely, Mark and Irene Sendrak

John & Scott saved our family home in Santa Barbara. They provided incredible legal representation,…read morenavigating a very difficult situation. Their experience and expertise were paramount to getting a positive outcome. I couldn't recommend their services higher.

On time,great service , follows through. This is a great company, I would Highly recommend!read more

Mike Brelje has given our Property Management company excellent advice over the past two years. His…read moreguidance and knowledge of Landlord/Tenant law is impressive and detailed. I would highly recommend his services!

Words cannot begin to express how grateful and appreciative I am of attorney Glenn Robertson…read more He represented me in a complex custody case. I won full custody, child support payments and - most importantly - my children's safety. Anyone who is going through a custody battle knows that it is a very scary and stressful time. When I was searching for an attorney, I called the most well connected client I had and asked for a referral. His attorney recommended Glenn as the 'Best in Santa Barbara.' I am very happy to report that Glenn absolutely lived up to this title. Throughout the custody process, I learned a lot about the legal system. I also learned how important it is to have an excellent attorney. There were several instances where I felt that I understood the conversation in court, only to find out later that I'd completely misunderstood. Now, I would never even consider walking into court without having Glenn beside me. I trust him completely. I highly recommend Glenn Robertson. He is a phenomenal attorney and I am very lucky that he agreed to represent me.

Glenn represented me in my divorce years ago and thanks to him everything went very smooth. He…read morehelped me navigate through such a difficult period of my life and I'm glad I followed his advices.

Matthew Long is a great and I highly recommend his services. After interviewing several mediators,…read moremy ex-wife and I chose Matthew to mediate our divorce. He was the most professional and kept the process simple and on track. Topics and discussions were efficient and kept to minimal time with the goal of resolution/compromise. Overall, Matthew's fee schedule was the most reasonable. As we all know, time is money in the attorney-world. I am completely satisfied with his professionalism, experience, demeanor, and approach to mediation! He is with you from the start to completion. Thank you, Matthew.

To any couple seeking the services of a divorce mediator, I highly recommend working with Matthew…read moreLong. He started by walking us through the entire process to educate us on the various steps and milestones, in a spirit of deep compassion and empathy. In a matter of just a few sessions, Matthew skillfully guided us to a mutually agreeable position, which was previously unattainable in working with other attorneys and mediators. He provided the much-needed direction in completing all of the required disclosures and court forms and followed through as promised with the delivery of all of the completed paperwork in a timely manner. I truly appreciate Matthew's expertise in being able to navigate a typically difficult process using finely honed listening skills, professionalism, kindness, and grace. He helped us to achieve the previously impossible, and for that, I am and will remain extremely grateful.

My Mom Lana Tuffnell and I, have known and worked with Greg McMurray for over 22+ years. He is not…read moreonly the BEST ATTORNEY and most knowledgeable, in all of Santa Barbara, but is literally the most Personable, Kind, Professional, Respectful, Intelligent, Honest, and truly has his Client's BEST INTEREST at Heart. He is hands down the best attorney to have and protect you're Best Interest's at HAND!!!! He has in 22+ years gotten us through so many trials and tribulations but protected our assets, relationships, and integrity in every area. He goes above and beyond, and every dollar and penny spent in hiring him is beyond worth it. He fights so hard to WIN ANY AND EVERY CASE that comes his way and in our Experience I can't remember one Case he has ever LOST FOR US!!! If you go to him and have a case or issue you want him to fight or protect you through, if he can't do it he will go above and beyond to give any and all contacts and resources he knows or has to help you through it. I honestly, don't know what my mother Lana and I, would do without him on our side all these years through so many up's and down's. If you are looking or need an Attorney through what you're going through, look no further call him and he will help and if he can't he for sure know's someone that can! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM, 10 times over! We are HUGE FANS!!! Actually Honored to know and have worked with him for so long! We LOVE him so much!

You know how you can tell if someone cares and loves what they do. Gregory and Elvia do love what…read morethey do. I was referred to them by another Attorney... that says something. I've mostly worked with Greg and I've found him to be a straight shooter. Not a bunch of hype, rather a very intelligent man who really does want to help. I do recommend him and everyone who knows Elvia says the same about her.

Daniel Simon and Carolyn Layfield have been one of the most helpful law firms that I have ever…read moreworked with! I came to Dr.Simons office after being terribly desperate with absolutely no idea how to proceed with a very complicated workers comp injury claim. Dr.Simon and Ms.Layfield not only gave me hope that everything would be figured out and after a couple FREE consultations they helped me understand the probable outcome and process of exactly what will happen and the resources and alternatives I could take to set my case in motion. I would like to reiterate that it did not cost me a dime for their initial consultations which educated and encouraged me to do whats right for the claim that I had. Words can't express the weight and frustration that was lifted off my shoulders after their office took my case. Furthermore, the settlement reached was nothing short of a miracle and was ONLY reached due to the fact that Daniel K. Simon is one of the best lawyers in California. I have always thought that insurance companies are always trying to make things right and do whatever is best for the victim but that is just simply not true. You must have representation that is on YOUR SIDE and fight for YOU! Going to Daniel K. Simon's office was one of the best decisions of my life and I highly encourage anyone in southern California to have him represent you in order to receive the thousands of dollars that you are entitled to.

Words cannot adequately express how grateful I am to Daniel K. Simon, Carolyn Layfield, and their…read moreentire staff. Originally, I injured my lower back lifting a bag of money. My employer refused to accommodate my injury. I became stressed so bad that I couldn't explain what had happened to me. Somehow, Carolyn understood what I was saying and explained my legal position so I could understand it. "Cumulative Trauma Injury." Carolyn made sure that I got the best Medical and Psychiatric care. She prepared me for both the Medical and Psychiatric Qualified Medical Examinations, as well as, my Deposition. Workers' Compensation was fighting pretty hard to deny my benefits, but they were "NO MATCH" for Carolyn Layfield. Carolyn made sure I have a future. I worked as an American Bar Association Accredited Paralegal for over 30 years prior to becoming a Delivery Driver during the pandemic. I know what constitutes a "Great Attorney." Carolyn is an "Exceptional Attorney." I am fortunate that she represented me, and I would not hesitate to have her represent me in the future. Thank you...