I had a fantastic experience working with Bend Law Group on my LLC compliance. Their team was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and made what can feel like a complicated process simple and stress-free. They truly took this off my shoulders and gave me peace of mind knowing everything was handled correctly. They took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured my business was fully compliant and set up the right way. I also added their annual package so I don't have to worry about any of this again, which was absolutely worth it. Professional, efficient, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. I highly recommend Bend Law Group to any business owner who wants to feel supported and confident that their legal and compliance needs are in great hands.

I engaged them to help with the selling of my business. They were extremely knowledgeable and…read morehelpful and made the process very simple. I worked with Alyssa Ziegenhorn and she was terrific.

I wasn't sure where to start with my IP needs and Tonia was the PERFECT resource. After we finished…read moreour discovery call, I knew she was going to be the attorney I was going to work with. The energy felt right and I could tell she genuinely wanted to help me and I wasn't just going to be another transaction. I had a ton of questions and she was patient and explained the process thoroughly. I really appreciate how she provided updates every step of the way and gave me a realistic timeframe for how long getting something trademarked can take. If you need a good IP attorney, Tonia is the one!

Tonia is a saint. When I recently had to deal with an unfamiliar IP issue, I called an attorney…read morewho referred me to Tonia. She promptly returned my phone call the next day and spoke to me at length about my options, saving me thousands of dollars in litigation expenses along the way. She advocated for me on my behalf and reached a settlement that felt reasonable given the circumstances. Attorneys get a bad rap, and not all of it is undeserved, but Tonia is a shining light in the legal profession. She is calm, confident, and knowledgeable in IP law, with many years of experience litigating in this field. She also returns texts, emails, and phone calls promptly, and is empathetic with your situation, I will definitely reach out to Tonia for future IP issues and I highly recommend you contact her if you are in the market for an IP attorney. She will fight hard for you on your behalf.

The ABL team is professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. They are transparent and…read moreupfront with costs and rates. I was also thrilled with their response time on everything. I engaged ABL to create and file all necessary paperwork to form my LLC and to review initial contract agreements for my firm. I could not be happier with the results and the costs. I'd recommend ABL to any business needing reliable, effective, and reasonably-priced legal services.

I enjoyed meeting with them. Their prices were fair and they helped me form my LLC super fast.read more

Richard was wonderful! He was prompt in responding and very personable regarding a concerning…read moretrademark matter.

Richard took me from idea to design to fully tailored prototype & then to fully issued patent!…read more Both Utility & Design!!!!! He's a straight shooter, & his prices were reasonable & he held to his flat fee. & He picks up the phone Now I'm 100% protected & I'm selling on Amazon with total peace of mind against copycats! Thank you Richard!!!! I'll also recommend you to my friends who might need Trademarks for their brands. Richard You Rock! Lauren Lowe, S.F., CA

I reached out to Michael for some assistance on a separation agreement with my previous employer…read more Michael provided some outstanding recommendations for negotiating the terms that significantly improved them. I would highly recommend Michael should you need a review of a separation/severance agreement.

I got into a situation with my daughter's daycare provider so I went to Yelp to search for a…read morelawyer. I contacted Michael on Wednesday night. Thursday morning he called me on my cell and as a courtesy advised me about this for 30 min. I truly appreciate he took the time to help me out and value his honesty about the issue. Along with his opinion, he gave me a list of options on how to proceed, from least aggressive to most aggressive.

I have known Peter for several years and he is my go to Attorney for all issues that he can handle…read more I just wish he could do more like my divorce :). he is detailed and will always give it to you straight.

Peter is beyond your expectation!…read more We have worked with Peter in the past. I have learned that detail is very important to Peter in all his work. Today, I called him for advice and without hesitation he challenged me think and take the time before I started my project. Peter has a genuine "human" and non "robotic" approach that is bold and has warmth in his work and I'm grateful for his advice that is rare in business today. All My Best, Suzanne

I was very happy to find Josh Ridless. He helped me collect money for unpaid work…read more He accurately understood my case and how it fit into the legal system. . He was extremely quick and efficient. Examples include composing a letter while on the phone and taking next actions immediately afterwards. I appreciated his client centered approach. He advocated for me throughout and managed my expectations. It was always clear he had my best interest in mind.

There are few compliments that I can bestow upon any individual that meet the criteria of MENSCH…read morebut Josh is one of them. I say this because he took time out of his busy day to speak with me over the phone (for free) and listen to the predicament that I found myself in having to do with my organization. Joshua asked me to forward my email communications and after he reviewed them, knew exactly how to respond. He resolved the matter (within 48 hours) and saved my organization lots of undue stress and potential liability. What matters here is that Josh LISTENED to me and provided solid expertise and advice. In my case, my organization was dealing with a nasty and threatening letter related to possible copyright infringement. But as I learned, this accuser was highly unethical and Josh made it abundantly clear that their tactics were not to be directed at our organization. I want to say out loud, THANK YOU, JOSH. You were the fourth law firm I contacted and you picked up the phone. The other firms placed me in "waiting" limbo. I recommend Josh wholeheartedly if you are looking for legal advice and potential representation. You will get first class treatment!

I had past work on a revocable trust done by this firm about seven years ago and was satisfied, and…read moreso when I decided to setup a special needs trust, I turned to them again. Unfortunately this time around my account received only sporadic attention, playing out over the course of a year. At one point, given the lack of attention, I suggested that maybe I should work with a different firm but was assured they could complete this work for me. I can only assume they had a lot of business, and that I was small potatoes in terms of the scope of the work, so my account kept getting shoved aside for more lucrative work. When I severed, I was told I was told that the paperwork that had been done would be sent to me, but it has never arrived. So disappointing. Finding another firm and starting over.

From the owner: Donahue Fitzgerald provides comprehensive legal services to business and non-profit entities at…read moreevery stage of their lifecycle from seed, entity formation, and start-up through growth, expansion, and succession planning. With business acumen developed from decades of representing some of the world's and the Bay Area's most recognized companies, we create innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions for established and emerging companies on issues ranging from M&A and negotiations of venture financing and private equity transactions, copyright and trademark licensing and enforcement, and real estate transactions to litigation and dispute resolution, employment law, legal cannabis, franchising, and global mobility and immigration. With one of the most experienced and specialized trusts and estates practices in the Bay Area, we help business owners and high-net-worth individuals preserve their assets and thrive into the future. Providing pro bono legal services to make legal advice and the legal system accessible to all has been at the heart of the firm and its progressive pro bono policy for over three decades. Donahue Fitzgerald lawyers bring their talents and passions to numerous cultural, educational and non-profit organizations by volunteering and serving on their advisory and executive boards. Donahue Fitzgerald has over 50 lawyers in three Northern California offices located in Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Larkspur.