My first impressions of this law firm were very good. Michael was very nice and helpful. He…read moreseemed to be very organized. Well, looks can be deceiving. I met with him to have a very simple will made. He took down my information and said that he'd have something for me to sign in a few days. A week passed without a call. I gave him a call and he said that he has been busy but would get around to it in the next few days. That was a month ago. I still have no will and never got a call. If this man is this unreliable and irresponsible when it comes to something as simple as a will, I shudder to think how he would handle something more serious. Maybe there's a perfectly good explanation for the delay, but *nothing* can excuse the fact that he didn't give me a call to let me know what's going on. Very unprofessional.

We have used Mike for the past 3 years as our corporate attorney for the small real estate firm…read morethat I own. He's great. He has the ability to explain in simple terms the best way to think about legal items that come up from corporate structure, to trusts, to real estate issues. I highly recommend him.

When the court assigned Ted Menice to my case around 2022-23 I was disappointed to not be working…read moreMitchell Paige. Upon meeting Ted, I discovered a disorganized, tobacco reaking alcoholic. But I needed to be grateful for the hand I was delt, and attempted to work with him. I brought up some issues with some of the evidence, and he promised to get someone to investigate. I had a couple months break before my next court date, and understanding that investigations took time I backed off. When I met with Ted before court I asked him how the investigation was going. He drunkenly replied, "what investigation?". I told him I needed him to be more communicative with me, and he agreed to speak with me twice a week, his idea (drunk). When I attempted to contact him again he was always unavailable. We missed around 30 appointments before I finally filed a Mardsen request to have him removed. My case is still ongoing, I hope Ted is doing ill and he has given up the law. I tried searching for him on the CA bar registry prior to writing this, and could not find him listed. If you find yourself in this miserable slobs office RUN!

Great company with great folks. Mike is a top notch guy you can trust. Highly recommend!read more

I went to Holder Law for the emotionally unpleasant task of preparing for my own mortality through…read morean estate plan. Attorney Holder and his secretary turned an unpleasant endeavor into a satisfying experience. Both were extremely friendly and exceptionally helpful, no matter how ignorant my questions seemed. Attorney Holder was very thorough in his work, which now allows me to be absolutely confident that the handling of my assets after I pass will conform to my wishes.

I needed help with a trust and possible eviction. Nicholas was right on top of it. He answered all…read moremy questions and responded quickly. His assistant, Stephanie was really wonderful as well. I highly recommend

Whenever I have needed Ernie Fox he has delivered excellent services and advice. He even scared…read moreaway a deadbeat non paying tenant with one clever encounter.

Earnest Fox was wonderful with me! He came highly recommended by another respected good guy…read moreattorney in Santa Cruz. He represents both tenants and landlords. I've been an excellent tenant that most landlords would dream of, who has an abusive and law breaking landlord, which made me a nervous wreck. Suddenly, I got a notice to vacate for retaliatory reasons. Earnest really helped me in getting clear on my rights and options, and how to buy time if needed, so I don't end up 'panic renting'(taking a place unsuitable for me just to get out in time). He was very gracious, understanding, and compassionate with my rather embarrassing degree of stress, and helped bring a lot of calm to my predicament. He was very thoughtful and thorough. His rate for a generous consultation was the best around.

I am extremely satisfied!!…read more Mr. Penrose and his team assisted my sister and I since 2017 until now (2020) as we fought to ensure that our Father's trust was handled honorably. He made sure that all "loose ends were tied" in order to enforce fiduciary responsibility by the executor. I appreciate his experience, hard work and dedication.

They are expensive, usually nonresponsive, and it's impossible to get past the paralegal. If you…read morewant someone who will give your case the attention it deserves - go elsewhere. This is not the firm for you.

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.

Amending my review, Bryan never physically threw me under a bus. He is, however, an awful attorney…read morewho delayed my hearing, had my competence questioned before the court and wasted both my and the courts time.

Highly recommend Bryan for criminal case legal assistance. We were referred to him by another…read moreattorney, and couldn't be happier with the excellent service. Bryan has been spot-on with his representation and guidance. He is experienced, knowledgeable, dependable and smart! He is also understanding, easy to talk with, and effective. We feel we are in good hands with Mr Hackett. He strives for your best outcome with in depth negotiations and attention to every aspect of a case. He's our best bet!

I had a car accident a few years ago and was referred to Dave Spini. He had the knowledge and…read moreexpertise to direct and consult me through the process. Not only did I feel he genuinely cared about my condition he made sure I continued treatment until I felt I had received all the proper care necessary. Every conversation or meeting was relaxed and comfortable, not intimidating or formal. I feel that I received the very best representation and would highly recommend Dave Spini for any legal assistance. His many years of legal experience and warm personality make him the best person to represent you through what can be a very stressful and emotional process.

Dana Scruggs and the associated attorneys in this firm are knowledgeable, experienced, and caring…read moreindividuals. In every meeting and hearing with this firm I felt comfortable and genuine concern. Our case with this firm was made a easier in spite of the difficult circumstances. Thank you for all your expertise in settling our case in a timely manner with utmost sensitivity. I would highly recommend this firm and use them again in the future should the need arise.