Bornstein & Bornstein Law Group

Jonathan and Erika helped me recover most of my rent from a landlord renting an illegal property. If you have any questions regarding tenant law they are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

Thank you for the consultation and the reassurance that I didn't actually need a lawyer (yet?). Honesty is a rare quality in your discipline, so I appreciated it.

Mr. Bernstein was helpful in consulting me regarding a recent issue I had with a lodger in my home. He was polite and put me at ease regarding my issue.

Never take service from this bad and incapable lawyer! For the case they are not capable to handle they didn't turn it down but gave grave damaging advice to me so they can get business from me. Seeing I gave them a 1 star, they called me today and tried to ask me to delete my 1 star rating so they can fool more innocent people. To save other victims I'd spent more time writing it in details below. Reading this story, you will easily learn that using a different lawyer will bring you totally different result. Using Bornstein, they'd bring you grave damages. Using a genuinely good lawyer they truly protect you. Bornstein first required me to write a description of my case. I spent hours on it and specified "we can't go to our insurance because it is so difficult to find an insurance as the insurers don't want to insure residential buildings in California" "when she moved out I followed the lease to deduct this ex-tenant $1072 unpaid water bill with the proof I paid it for her 19 month's tenancy. She is not happy about this deduction but never questions it. But she made completely false claim that our 4 year age high-end new building had mold without one piece of evidence to prove her false claims. She takes advantage that she is a big lawyer's assistant and a para legal, she can write those false claim and complicated docs such as interrogatories docs herself, and her boss/the lawyer signs her false claims as a favor, so it is free for her to sue me and she will get $35000 from my insurance. On my side I have to pay tens of thousands of dollars to a lawyer to respond these documents. I'd be forced to give my insurance to her so she can easily defraud $35000+ from my insurance just by making a false claim and be able to write those complicated interrogatories docs herself." This is a complicated case, Bornstein are not capable to handle it, they should honestly turn it down. But The lawyer Erica Bornstein replied "we can take it on if you go to your insurance". I said "I can't". She simply said "No, you must go to your insurance carrier". If I listened to Bornstein's terrible demand, we'll never be able to get an insurance from a properly licensed insurer, then we will never be able to sell this building (we have put it for sale since Sept) This bad faith tenant will easily defraud $35000 from my insurance. In future she can defraud more money from other landlords. The same date I found another genuine trial lawyer with 30 year civil litigation experience. We signed an affidavit that I'll personally pay the judgement amount in full if there is any. So I don't have to give my insurance to this bad faith ex-tenant. My lawyer reviewed all the docs and confirmed "this claim will be dismissed, she has no case. She can get nothing from you."

Jonathan was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and gave me great advice in the initial consultation. I had tried other firms with mixed results so was very happy that I called Bornstein.

We contacted this firm four times over the course of three and a half weeks, each time requesting a 15-minute consultation. On every call we were told our request would be marked urgent and that we’d receive a call back the same day or the next. We never received any follow-up. Given that we only had 30 days to respond to a summons, the lack of communication caused unnecessary stress and left us without the timely guidance we urgently needed.

Jonathan Bornstein was very helpful in exploring my eviction matter and in our first call quickly outlined issues and potential solutions, even referring me to a helpful resource to help with his recommended solutions. I appreciated his candor and the fact that his recommendations were made in the interest of keeping the eviction process streamlined and as smooth as it can be.

Bornstein was very generous with his time - offering a free consultation for us as soon-to-be landlords! Knowledgeable and very willing to help.

Jonathan Bornstein knows the law and he is willing to review and listen to what the important. I am dealing with an eviction thats been ongoing and he pretty much reviewed and told me what steps to take. I can't thank him enough for hearing my case and acting upon it. It's rare to come across people who genuinely care and will be willing to give a second review.

I received a call from Bornstein & Bornstein, regarding my issues with my tenant. He was very knowledgeable about my problem. And answer my questions. I will use their services in the future. Thank you Jonathan

I called Jonathan Bornstein for a complex property issue that required thinking out of the box. Jonathan was patient, engaged, caring, and shared relevant information openly without ever making me feel pressured. He gave me good ideas and solid direction. I highly recommend contacting the firm for legal issues that are withing their scope of practice. I will certainly use him for the applicable aspects of my case.

Working with Jonathon was great! Was super professional about my scenario and even through he couldn't directly support my issue, gave me great advice and next steps that were within my control. Will absolutely seek his advice/council again if I find myself in a situation. Thank you again Jonathon and team!

As a local Oakland property owner, the folks at Bornstein and Bornstein were great. They know the environment I'm living, renting, and selling my property in, and they are quick to find solutions that don't entail expensive legal entanglements. It's rare to call a lawyer and feel like you get a 'win-win' outcome for your case. These guys are quick, responsive, and real people. Thank you!

I am very grateful to both Erica and Johnathan for helping me with my complicated case against former landlord. Their approach was really professional and intelligent. I highly recommend Bornstein & Bornstein Law Group! A++++++++++++ Kira Khorev, Ph.D.