Tom is a gem to the tenant community. As with others that have posted here, he was a tremendous help with a situation I was in and helped me to navigate it. His advise is a step or two ahead of the other side as he knows what their moves will be. Very smart, caring and recommended. read more

I was helped by Mr Skinner and I highly recommend his service.Did exactly as promised took burden of my shoulders and helped me to feel safe and secure as I no longer had to deal with legal issues.Whatever he promised me he will do he did .He explained to me everything in detail in a way I could understand .I am very grateful for his expertise.He will be always highly recommend read more

I don't have much words to describe about Mr. skinner and his law group, I will simply say he is a very knowledgeable and very good human. I took his advice twice in last two years, he have been so helpful to us, he gives best advice . I will highly recommend this name for any kind of law advice .extremely respectable and skilled in his profession. read more

Mr. Skinner and the Skinner Law Group were a tremendous help with my matter and able to help me get it resolved quickly and positively. They were professional, knowledgeable, honest and very proactive. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Ok I wasn't even sure if I had a case and decided to knock on yelp since we use yelp a lot and found Tom on yelp so thank you yelp., when I met Tom he didn't think I was a real person because my name was my cats name Oreo on my profile. But only because I had wrote a bad review on the apartments I live in lol. But eventually we spoke to each other and met. Tom was pretty cool he was actually my 2nd lawyer that I spoke with. The first one was in Oakland but I live in Santa clara and didn't find it convenient for me to drive to Oakland so I was happy to have found one closer to us. I was in a bit of a situation and Tom stupefied it lol anyone who watches Harry Potter would understand that one. But anyways he made the law understandable. I was working without knowing I was supposed to be getting paid. Not sure how much I can say about it but Tom is definitely down to earth and he was what I call a pitbull in our case. Definitely saw that he is on the people's side. It does take courage to do the right thing and Tom for sure has influenced me to do the right thing even when scared of the outcome. Thanks Team skinner Joanna is really awesome too down to earth as well I had a good experience with them. Definitely recommend giving them a shot. If you've tried everything why not try them. For the record no one paid me or persuaded me to saying the things I say about the lawfirm. It is from my experience and I enjoyed their professionalism and tackle tactics. read more

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This is my first of two reviews and based on my initial experience up until now in regards to an eviction case. One, he's been responsive and on point with updates. I've actually thought about something and he text me with the same issue to address. He speaks in layman's terms and will break down jargon you may not understand. In regards to his responses and replies to the plaintiffs attorney's, they are to die for! On point and under the radar comically professional. If that's not a real term, I'll coin it! Stay tuned.... read more

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I recently reached out to Tom for advice due to a landlord tenant situation. He is very knowledgeable in tenant laws for the entire state, certain cities that have their own tenant laws, and insurance policy issues. Highly recommended and will definitely work with him again. read more

Tom is an honest man and extremely respectable and very knowledgeable. Give this man a try. It was a pleasure talking to him about my situation. Money well spent. read more

Tom is incredibly responsive, honest, and straightforward. I am confident that if you work with Skinner Law Group you will get great advice. read more

Tom goes all out for his clients. I wish I can give him 10-star review. He is distinctly knowledgeable, competent, and applies his knowledge faultlessly. He handles my case like his own. I don't think another attorney would go out of their way to take care of my issues like he did. His professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond fighting for his clients' rights exceeded my expectation in every single way. I feel lucky and confident to have him representing me. No one could've done a better job than him in this case. He has shown me that my rights are well-protected by law. I'd recommend Tom to anyone I know if they ever need similar help. read more

We had a terrible landlord situation involving several city health code violations which the landlord refused to address or fix. We ended up moving out after which our landlord refused to return our security deposit, threatened to take us to court for unpaid rent and also made ludicrous accusations about property damage. Overall, we lost over well into five figures in rent, security deposit, moving expenses and repairs we paid from our pocket to keep the house inhabitable while we were there. This did not include the time we lost from work, our family and the stress we went through. We are so lucky to have found Tom through an acquaintance. Tom agreed to fight our case and helped us detail the landlord's wrongdoings and the damages we incurred. Tom was able to help us recover most of our losses. Tom was transparent and honest from the start. He is very articulate, explains everything extremely well and is truly your advocate. We recommend Tom to anyone who has a landlord situation and needs a trustworthy, competent, and professional attorney. Thank you so much Tom, you're one of a kind! read more

I recently needed a lawyer advise/help regarding rodent infestation in our apartment. The infestation was so bad that I cannot even sleep. And our apartment management was sluggish to deal with the rodents. Tom was very informative, supportive and gave honest advise on how I should move forward. With tom advise I have started to live with a sense of dignity and started to stand up for our rights. You are really doing a service to the community. I wish I would have contacted Tom before because previously I had privacy issues with previous landlord as well and we compromised due to cheap rent. Lesson learned, now I have decided to stay away from cheap places in order to save money, and decided to have a high class and expensive places. read more

We had a horrible experience with Tom Skinner. He was very abrupt and rude and just was very difficult to work with. We contacted him based upon his reviews, he first told my husband ok, I will take this case for $3800 and then he changed his mind, stating I do not do Landlord cases!! Like , seriously whats going on? Why did you tell us initially , and now changing minds, he told us he has better Personal injury kind of cases. Cannot believe he lied, I talked to other lawyers who were his peers , colleauge, they told me the same thing, Tom is kind of strange ! read more

Tom is a brilliant lawyer. Working with Tom during my case I could tell that he genuinely has a passion for Tenant and property manager employment law. Contacting Tom is extremely easy. In my first inquiry he replied extremely quickly and always had great communication. He was always very collected. I would say it comes from his confidence and understanding of the law. He constantly reminded me that I was the boss and he would proceed however I would like. I don't believe any other attorney would have helped me reach the outcome that we did. His experience put me at ease in the progression of my case. After our first conversation I fully placed my trust in Tom and throughout the time Tom represented me I never felt any less trusting or worried. If Tom tells you that he can help you, rest assured you are in excellent hands! read more

Professionalism, efficiency, and trust are some of the many qualities that define Tom Skinner. Recently, my family and I went through an unexpected and not so pleasant situation, an eviction. However, Tom helped us make this situation less stressful and faster as possible. Not only was he super infomative about the case but he also spoke to my father in Spanish (fluently) and helped him understand the situation in detail. Tom helped us from point A to point Z and throughout the case he was very attentive and communicative about the updates. All in all, my family and I are very grateful for the hard work and dedication Tom invested in our case. At the end, the case was closed we didn't get evicted and thank God and Tom we didn't have to step in court. Tom is such a great attorney! read more

Tom was really helpful in helping me understand legal agreements I had with my employer and the options available to me. I thought the price and value of his services were very fair as well, and I would definitely go with Tom again! read more

Tom is the most helpful person that I've interacted with. He gave me honest advice and opinion and helped me in every way possible. I would highly recommend him. read more

We are very thankful and lucky for finding Tom to help us with our case. Tom was always reachable and kept us updated about our case progress which helped us to feel more at ease as we waited for the outcome. The case turned out to be in our favor and he also saved us over $7,000. He is affordable and he quickly responds to your legal needs. We highly recommend Skinner Law Group to serve all your legal needs. Sincerely, A very happy customer! read more

I recently found myself in a position where I was being wrongfully terminated, I called around to different law firms and in the end, I chose the Skinner Law Group because Tom was about taking action, not just my money and he made me feel like I could trust him. In a very short amount of time, Tom took care of me and the problems with my employer. I literally had to do nothing more than wait for a short amount of time and then collect my check. If you need someone to represent you for wrongful termination I would STRONGLY suggest that you use The Skinner Law Firm. Thanks Tom! read more

I would HIGHLY Recommend Mr. Skinner..He will get directly to the problem, and within a matter of minutes of reading my "Stipulation" called me back, and gave me very HELPFUL advice!!! Thanks again!! read more

Tom provided excellent advice and was extremely professional and helpful. Highly recommend his guidance if you're in need of a tenant lawyer! read more

I received a message back from Tom pertaining to my mother's living situation very quickly. After, a handful message back and forth, I am not sure if I need a lawyer for my mother. But If my situation changed I would feel confident in hiring him! Thank you again! read more

I cannot imagine a better person to discuss tenant issues with than Tom Skinner. His advice was sound and well-studied. I was not really prepared with some dates, etc., during our consultation. Being a real estate broker myself, and having done property management and coursework, it's always a smart thing to not attempt to be your own attorney. I easily would refer any of my real estate buyers or sellers to Mr. Skinner for tenant or landlord questions. read more

Tom helped me navigate through the convoluted process of breaking a lease. I just moved up to the Bay Area for work and had no prior knowledge of the area I was moving into. The area was not in the safest of neighborhoods and the complex did not care that the tenants safety was in jeopardy. Turns out with the complex was in violation of a few laws and Tom used his extensive knowledge to leverage that which allowed me break my lease. During the whole process Tom was always available to answer my questions, and calm my nerves. He saved me so much money and stress. Thank you Tom! I highly recommend Skinner Law Group! read more

I reached out to Mr. Skinner for advice with my rent situation. I did not hire him but was happy with the free legal advice that he provided. The advice was useful and he did not ask for a fee. read more

During a very stressful situation with a tenant, I submitted a consultation request with Skinner Law Group. Tom has quickly replied to my questions and concerns and has gone above and beyond to provide objective feedback and information. We very much appreciate his time and guidance during a very difficult time. read more

Kept me aware of my settlement by updating me at all times! Got me a much better agreement. Very helpful and would highly recommend!

Responsive is really fast. Appreciate all the suggestions. This law group really cares about the customer. Thanks for your services!

Tom has been an invaluable resource to myself and several of my clients regarding housing rights, evictions, rent increases, and how to navigate renters' rights in CA. Tom has a quick response time, is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and is an advocate who truly cares. I trust Tom and always feel confident in recommending him! read more

Versatile, phenomenal lawyer, has helped me thru several tax audits over the years, prepares contracts and liens, reminds us about the LLC paperwork we have to send in annually. Tom Skinner represented us for an ABC violation several years ago and negotiated a great settlement. He has also represented us in several disputes with vendors and contractors whihc he has resolved those without needing to go to court. He just reached out to me to inform me about new SBA loans that could keep us in business. Highly recommend . read more

We hired Tom Skinner for an issue we had with our property manager and we couldn't be happier with how every thing ended. He saved us more than $10,000 over an accident that happened in 2019. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would. He handled the situation very professionally during these crazy times and he was always there to answer questions and get back to us super fast. He didn't try to convince us to sign or accept any offers we weren't comfortable with. He always made sure we were okay with it and it was what we wanted to do. When he told us he was going to fight really hard for us, he meant it! Being a young new family is already hard as it is in the Bay Area and he definitely helped take stress off of our shoulders. If you have any landlord or tenant issues, I would definitely recommend hiring Tom Skinner! Thank you so much for everything. read more

Tom Skinner is a great choice & on top of the legal system. Landlord evicting me illegally with accusations, after living there happily 22 years. Tom's knowledge of the law and strategy turned it right around on the landlord. Ended up living rent free for a couple months while he negotiated a settlement. Saved more money in free rent, than the legal fee. After the settlement, he even won my court case they had filed to evict me. Highly recommend Tom Skinner. Cheers, Justin/Jerry read more

Tom is honestly the most responsive attorney I've ever worked with. When I first called him for help regarding our mental health accommodation case with our apartment complex, he picked up the phone even while he was on vacation. EVERY step of working with Tom was quick and to the point. Before we hired Tom our leasing office was giving us a really hard time and violating several of our rights. We needed to break our lease early due to a mental health disability and they weren't willing to work with us and make a reasonable accommodation. With Tom's help, we were able to come to a swift agreement, break our lease and moved out our apartment. If you are in a challenging mental health situation and need help working with your leasing office, Tom is the best person for the job and you need to reach out to him. read more

I was referred to Tom by my friends, they said he was really good, so I called him and told him about my black mold issue in my apartment, and he was really helpful, professional, and very polite, if anyone out there as landlord problems this is the guy to call, he'll help you definitely. read more

I called Tom after my former apartment sent me a bill for 14k in unpaid rent charges. My wife and I broke our lease when our requests to accommodate our disability were stonewalled and denied. We are currently in the process of securing a mortgage, and 14k in collections or lawsuit would have made home ownership out of reach for the next few years. After speaking with a different lawyer who could not take our case, I was recommended to Tom Skinner. I am so happy I ended up here, because the moment I called him, my problems went away. His fees were more than reasonable and he worked so quick. Not only did he mediate with the property to get them to drop the charges, I also got a refund check OVERNIGHTED within a few days (without his services I would have no refund check for my security deposit and would be 14k in debt). His services were so excellent, I nearly forgot to say thank you because I just moved on with my life as though the situation with my previous apartment never happened (isn't that what you want in an attorney). Tom is the perfect choice for anyone who is looking for an attorney that handles business seamlessly, quickly, and effectively. He educated me on all of my options and gave me prices upfront for his services so I knew what I was getting into ahead of time and was aware of the possible next steps. If you're not sure about your case, it's worth giving him a call. He won't take your money without explaining what your options are and what his experience has been with cases like yours so you can feel comfortable paying for his services knowing he's keeping your best interests in mind. read more

I had a long standing, complicated dispute with a former land lord. I was being harassed, misrepresented, and sent a bill for an insane amount of money. I was referred to skinner law group and they helped me fight off these fraudulent claims and also helped me get my deposit back! Highly recommend this group to anyone in need of help. read more

I had great service and felt my concerns were heard regarding my issue. Very considerate and highly recommend.

Tom has helped me grow my business from week one with honest and straightforward legal advice. From securing financing to drafting contracts, checking legal filing statuses, reviewing my insurance policy, and explaining the ins and outs of tax reporting, Tom's feedback has always steered me in the right direction. He stays current on legal policies and goes out of his way to update me with any relevant news. I feel very fortunate to have had Tom by my side from the beginning and look forward to working with him in years to come. Thank you, Tom! read more

I have been dealing with an unfair and horrible situation with my apartment complex . I needed a landlord / tenant lawyer. After calling and searching several attorneys I decided to get Mr Skinner services. He was the best of all them. He was kind, knowledgeable and very fast getting back to me . He provided me a lot of guidance and information over phone just as a free consultation. After several talks I decided to to hire him. I'm glad I did. Thank you very much. read more

Tom has been amazing. He spent a great deal of time getting all the details from me regarding a lease situation and explained every step to along the process so that I could completely understand and feel confident that I was making the right decision. Tom is kind and passionate while being assertive and getting results. I can't recommend Tom Skinner enough. read more