Potter Handy, LLP

Berkeley, CA

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50 reviews
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83 reviews
Potter Handy, LLP

About

Potter Handy, LLP is a leading law firm due to its extraordinary record of precedent-setting cases. While Potter Handy’s advocacy has resulted in hundreds of published opinions, there are a score of such cases that wield tremendous influence. These cases—many of first impression—have shaped constitutional standing issues, damages analysis, the proper construction and interpretation of civil rights statutes and a variety of other hot-topic issues, and have been cited to by trial and appellate courts on more than 10,000 occasions. Potter Handy takes cases to judgment on average more than once a month.Potter Handy, LLP is now representing clients throughout California, and Texas.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Business Profile

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Review Snapshot

50
Total Reviews
High Confidence
0
Last 90 Days
Inactive
0%
Response Rate
Low Response
12-Month Trend
Stable

Review Intelligence

Avg: 66/100
CommunicationOutcomeResponsivenessEmpathyExpertiseFeeTrialSatisfaction
Communication67
Outcome67
Responsiveness67
Empathy68
Expertise67
Fee Transparency61
Trial Experience63
Satisfaction66

Client Reviews

Marie Bultron
6 months ago

For the past year and a half I have been asking for an update on my claim and am getting no responses to my emails or to the voicemails I have left.

David FranksLocal Guide5 photos
11 months ago

The two women who answer the phones are ignoring my calls, would not give me clarification on how to respond to the Opt Out letter they sent & Ive tried to contact Melissa 4x times in the last 6 weeks the communication with the firm is poor & the women who answered the phone showed no empathy to the fact that no one has responded to none of my attempts to clarify my case

Jimmy Mitchell2 photos
1 years ago
Zach WilliamsLocal Guide3 photos
1 years ago
Melissa Ethan7 photos
1 years ago

I’m trying to get a hold of someone here to find out if this ATT suit that I received email about is legit I called but I think the office was closed as I’m in Palm bay FL hoping they see this and call me back

CT PerezLocal Guide95 photos
1 years ago

Potter Handy lost all the data I sent them and asked me to resend. No thanks. Lost my trust. Dear Ché, You just received an email from our office with a questionnaire requesting your Google Account emails. Unfortunately, we had a technological issue with that last email, and we must resend the questionnaire again.

Brandon MLocal Guide49 photos
1 years ago

Tried to sign up for a Kaiser privacy lawsuit. Everyone else is saying the same thing, they just want to collect your data and info for some odd reason. Thier website is full of bugs and errors. Stay away looks like a scam.

Carole DooleyLocal Guide2 photos
1 years ago

This firm has Refused to send a vision challenged senior citizen a copy of contract so I can read it BEFORE I sign it, or they think I need to drive to a library instead of just providing necessary access. WHAT could be the reason to discriminate against non computer owning senior citizens?? I cannot read it on my phone-it’s too small & when I tried to send it to my printer, something covers half of it. So I wonder if I can even have a copy after signing now….. Google AI says it’s required anyway….. “Yes, a California attorney is required to provide a client with a printed copy of a contract, particularly a fee agreement, before they sign it, ensuring the client receives a fully executed copy of the document; this is mandated by the California State Bar rules and regulations regarding client representation and informed consent”

Mharco Juliano15 photos
2 years ago
Ligia Anghel1 photo
2 years ago
DanEveli FloresLocal Guide5 photos
2 years ago

They are like broker attorneys who sub contract with other attorneys. They lie about the amount that they can get for you so that they can hook you. They took 39.99 % from my settlement. Tim is evil out of vengeance he will wait till the last day to send your payment if he thinks you gave him a hard time. We settled back in December 2023 after a very long period and I just now July 2024 received my settlement check and it was for less then what I agreed.

Marjorie
2 years ago

Attorneys fees at Potter Handy are 40%!! Along with any other fee they would want to put on the balance sheet! I would look for attorneys who offer reasonable fee terms, something like 33.3% or lower. Shop around.

Bruce WallaceLocal Guide
2 years ago

Just as we have said elsewhere, we now post here where more people needing a really good lawyer will see. Attorney Mark Potter and the firm he leads have been excellent representing me and my wife on our fire victim claims, after the infamous "Camp Fire" forest fire disaster. This massive, federally declared national disaster absolutely ravaged our home inside and out, possessions, destroyed our vehicles, devastating our lives, destroying our entire town and the larger town next to ours. It was was one of the biggest, most destructive wildfires ever to strike America. We actually had gone to other lawyers, firms, before finding Mark and his firm. Mark has personally worked our claims while overseeing his assisting staff attorneys that are equally impressive. Allison J. is our personal client services rep appointed by Mark. Allison has worked tirelessly, effectively on our behalf. We stayed with Mark, and his firm, because they truly care, follow through, always stay in touch, actually listen to our concerns, get things done with great results. Other firms did virtually nothing in comparison. The great thing about Mark and his staff is how they always find time to reply to our emails and calls when we seek feedback or advice on our claim. So many lawyers just cut off all communication and let your case solve itself, or worse, just neglect it. Compared to some really good lawyers and firms we have dealt with throughout life we put Mark and his team in the top 2 %, if not the very top law firm, especially when considering the devastating nature of our claim, how huge our losses were, his understanding and know-how to legally represent us to keep our winning case moving forward. The fire victims still have some way to go till the whole matter is resolved, requiring real endurance and dedication on the part of any attorney. So, we are thankful to have Mark there for us to see everything through to the best end possible. Men like Mark, and his firm, his partners and staff, see the larger picture that others don't fully consider. In that sense Mark's firm goes above and beyond the call. It's really kind of shocking how effective Mark is compared to the other firms that simply did not care, did not bother to stay in touch or stay on the job. This proved true even when similar huge disasters came along that his firm attended to as well. In summary, the great thing about Mark Potter is that he shows real social awareness, is a real leader, sees the bigger picture as well as the unique nature of your case, really making him a truly great attorney. Mark and his firm are a great blessing in light of such a terrible loss. We are most fortunate and thankful to have found them, and so strongly recommend them.

Deborah Cook
2 years ago

Hiring Mark Potter and his firm was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made in our whole life! Not only was the outcome of our case amazing, but we considered working with Mark and his team a privilege and a blessing. He is personable, sharp, hard-working and caring. He has changed my family’s life forever for the better.

Danny Winebarger
2 years ago

This is one dodgy law firm!! Stephanie Tran is a liar! I'm a victim of one of the Uber settlement recipients. I signed a release form for a check which I've done with class action lawsuits before and they made up mystery fees and kept half my money. Very dishonest unlawful practice and I'm having them reported to better business bureau immediately. Best to avoid completely and keep scrolling

Samer Qamar
2 years ago

Horrible law firm, failed to inform me with Lyft settlement and dropped my case with them, I have waited 3 years for that. They never called me or emailed me and when I spoke to the attorney he said we have the right to drop your case and you can find someone else to represent you in court. I don't recommend this attorney at all they are dishonest and cheaters.

Sergio Aleman
2 years ago

Terrible Service

Kenya Quori
2 years ago

DO NOT JOIN THIS LAW FIRM FOR UBER LYFT CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT . THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL FOR ALL THE ATTORNEYS AT THIS LAW FIRM FOR MAKING A HOMELESS WOMAN MORE POOR THAN SHE WAS BECAUSE THEY LITERALLY MADE ME WAIT A YEAR AND A HALF TOLD ME I WAS A PART OF A LAWSUIT AND THEN DROPPED MY CASE. AT THE END OF THIS I WAS ALMOST SUICIDAL BECAUSE THEY WERE SO NASTY TOWARDS ME AND SO COLD DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS LAW FIRM YOU'LL REGRET IT.

Amos U
2 years ago

Purely in it for the money, no matter the legality or morality of what they are doing.

Sheera TowersLocal Guide21 photos
3 years ago

I seeked help to argue ada for my voucher. They agreed to help me for 4 months. Then when they retaliated Potter Handy just dropped me. I lost my voucher. Because when they dropped me there wasn't time for anyone else to help. Isabel was the lawyer assigned. So just be careful.

Contact

Address
100 Pine St #1250, San Francisco, CA 94111

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3.3 / 5
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