Watkins Firm, APC

Got the job done professionally and expeditiously…was great have the Watkins firm to help me navigate

I looked around for some time to find a firm who could help me with my specific business needs, and this was the first one that I had a truly positive experience with. I worked mainly with Nancy and Sheri and they were always very responsive and helpful.

*edit, I want to add that I personally feel this firm was so dishonest on services received/billed for that I filed a complaint with the bar. That is how bad my experience with them was. *****AI SLOP***** DO NOT HIRE I hired Kayla Sealy from Watkins law firm to review a commercial lease and advise me on a minor billing dispute with my landlord (a $15 administrative fee on a third party bill). From the start, I made it clear that this wasn’t about the amount, but about standing up for what was right under the terms of my lease. They said they could help. What I received in return for roughly six hours of billed time (around $2,400) was a memorandum that read exactly like what people call “AI slop” generic, repetitive, and almost entirely restating what I had already written in my own intake summary email. There was no meaningful legal analysis or application of the lease provisions, and several of my questions were completely ignored or misunderstood. It was exactly as if I just copied and pasted the email I sent to them and generated a “lease review”. I went and tried it myself and got almost EXACTLY the same “lease review”. It really missed the human element. An entire paragraph was dedicated to how if it wasn’t a third party bill then they are correct in charging me this. This paragraph was the most obvious giveaway as I made it clear by uploading the bill and stating it on the phone this is a third party bill. This didn’t make it to the AI slop “lease review” they generated because in my email text it wasn't specified, and typical of AI responses, they touch all the bases. When I followed up to clarify, the responses continued to miss the point. It felt like a mix of human element with AI assistance even with my communications with Kayla, so it caused a few email back and forths. I raised concern that the memo appeared to have been prepared using AI or some automated drafting tool, since it lacked the depth and reasoning expected of an attorney. That question was never addressed. To make matters worse, after taking me as a client, fully aware of the limited monetary value of the dispute, I was told only after the bill was run up that the issue was too small for the firm to pursue — and that I should handle it myself in small claims court. This experience felt unprofessional, ethically questionable, and entirely inconsistent with the transparency expected under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. I do not recommend this firm for anyone expecting a genuine attorney review or personalized legal work. Furthermore I stand by my claim that what I received was AI slop, and am happy to share with anyone what I received so they can see it for themselves. As far as I’m concerned I paid $2400 for AI slop and a few back and forth emails to clarify AI slop. Kayla Sealey if you're going to use something like Casetext CoCounsel , understand how to use it more effectively and let your clients know beforehand. Your use was obvious and sloppy. Having AI do the lease review and charging for human hours just seems so unethical. 🙄 Attached is my email that she dodged responding to.

The Watkins firm was a pleasure to work with. Sherri, Yumi, Kyle and the rest of the group were always available to answer questions and help us through the process of incorporating our business. The price was fair and it was done with efficiency and in a short time frame. I highly recommend Watkins Firm and thank them for helping us.

A friend recommended this firm and it is my pleasure to do the same. I received a precise, but not rushed consultation. The things I requested arrived expeditiously and with precision thanks to the team at Watkins Firm. S. DIESPOSTI - paralegal is the awesome! I am already planning to use this firm again.

Nathan Low was a professional, empathetic, and sharp attorney who helped me with a long and lengthy battle. His fees are high and his experience reflects that. I would recommend him to someone seeking representation on real estate issues.

Exceptional service from Sheri and the team at Watkins. Their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail made the legal process seamless and efficient.

I would like to thank Kyle for helping me with finding a lawyer in my area. He took the time to listen to me and help guide me to the right direction. He is truly a great asset to your team.

Attorney Sharlynne ("Shar") Solomon & her paralegal Sheri Diesposti made the process of incorporating my business simple and seamless! They also provided referrals to wonderful tax professionals and other useful resources. I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend hiring the Watkins Firm for your business corporation needs.

Great and reliable service, very professional and easy to work with

I can’t recommend the Watkins Firm strongly enough. Kayla Sealey and the firm did a phenomenal job of managing my case. Caring and compassionate, I felt like I was being treated as a family member and not just a client. Kayla was passionate about her job and willing to go the extra mile to fight for me. I am so appreciative of their efforts. If you need great representation, look no further than Kayla and the Watkins firm!

The Watkins firm, including Brittany Salamin and her team, has been a tremendous asset to my growing business. Although we are still small, they have consistently devoted the same level of attention and dedication to our needs as they would for a large account. We truly appreciate their transparent billing practices and quick responses. It is reassuring to have Brittany and the Watkins Firm team in our corner.

Professional, strategic, aggressive advocacy that is worth every penny. I would use them again 100%.

I hired the firm for a new lease on my business. After renewing the lease and eventually selling the business, I found out the landlord will not release me from the liability for the length of the lease, which is 20 years. The attorney never mentioned that to me prior to signing it. I paid thousands to be stuck with the lease that I don’t own the business of.

Just got off the phone with Kyle. I am so impressed! He listened and genuinely cared about the frustrating situation I am dealing with my HOA's hired security company and their placement of barnacles on my vehicles without a warning ticket, as well as towing my vehicles within 24 hours of placing the barnacle despite my vehicles having a parking pass. He provided a list of recommendation I should exhaust before seeking legal actions. I will do everything he suggested and will definitely seek Watkins Firm for legal council for any legal matters, period. I've contacted other law firms and they did not give me the time of day. They only stated their prices to hear me out before I even shared my predicament. I am so impressed on how professional and genuinely down-to-earth understanding Watkins Firm is towards the average homeowner like me. Thank you once again!

I recently worked with the Watkins Firm to resolve a dispute with my neighbor and I am extremely satisfied with the outcome. From the beginning, the Watkins Firm prioritized finding a peaceful resolution. Their focus was always on reaching a fair agreement without escalating tensions, which was important to me as I value maintaining good relations with my neighbors. Throughout the process, the attorneys were clear communicators and ensured I was kept in the loop on every development. They were responsive to any questions I had and provided sound advice at every stage. Their negotiation skills were impressive, and they helped both sides find common ground that addressed the key issues without the need for lengthy litigation. Thank you team!

When you are in a challenging business dispute, The Watkins Firm is the Team you can count on to help you. I worked with Sharlynne Solomon and her commitment to me getting a favorable outcome in my business challenge I faced was outstanding. After 20 years of dedicated service to my employer and 6 years as part owner I decided to resign. The resignation led to the sale of my shares of the company, and that’s when things could have gotten sticky. However with Sharlynne’s support in preparing and execution of my exit. My partners decided it would be best to end everything on good terms. Sharlynne was on time on every call, responded promptly to every email and was truly and genuinely interested in the situation I faced and the best outcome for me and my family. She was tough and fought hard to ensure I got what I deserved. If you need high level expertise in business contracts, selling of shares, negotiating or employee disputes and you want the highest value and overall best outcome, you have one clear choice. Reach out to this reputable established firm and ask for Sharlynne Solomon, at the Watkins firm.

I really appreciated working with Skye Resendes, she was reassuring, common sense focused, and helped me to stop feeling like I had to have an urgent resolution, with ultimate success!

Very responsive, gave me monthly updates on my cases, easy to pay bill online