Bornstein Law - Oakland

My initial thoughts were that the receptionist or representative who answered the call was really courteous, responsive & knowledgeable. She attempted to refer me to the right attorney who she thought would give me a referral to another colleague in the area. I was transferred left a message for said attorney twice and never received a call back. I am giving 4 stars to the team and -zero to the attorney that I was referred to.
Apr 9th, 2024

Jonathan is a honest and kind person. He helped me with my situation and referred me to the right attorney.
Aug 20th, 2022

I have attended several of Mr Bornstein's workshop in Oakland and now webnars . . . and I have always found the to be VERY helpful and right non target. I just wish he would talk a tiny bit slower . .BUT - hey, I'll just have to figure out where the replay is and listen AGAIN!!!!  If you are a rental property owner and in the BAY Area especially check out Mr. Bornsteins' presentations!!!!!Beverly Potter\aka Docpotter
Jul 26th, 2021

We cannot recommend Daniel enough if you are a property owner with tenant questions, particularly on moving into your property or moving tenants out. Call him - best money we spent!! He helped us with 2 negotiations to take control over our property the last 2 years. 10 minutes with him is equivalent to multiple sessions with other lawyers, and he has a deep understanding of the ever-changing tenant regulations in Oakland. In our initial calls on each issue, he helped us map out the key issues, risks, and questions. He helped us understand the economic value of our options, and the various paths we might use reach a smart buyout with full release of claims. We deeply appreciated his coaching on how to grow the pie and create positive interactions (high road). Tactics to facilitate transition (e.g., movers, storage, cleaners) were great recommendations. 1) In our owner-move in process, he handled the initial eviction and then transition to constructive buyout. He spoke with us many days on short notice and responded to our emails within an hour to keep negotiations moving. We appreciated how timely and pointed he was. When we reached an agreement, he drafted the paperwork and saw us through a contentious process. 2) He helped us negotiate an ADU buyout in Oakland and to do so through a positive and lasting collaboration with our tenant (very different context from the first). It worked out great and again through it, we needed Daniel to help understand new regulations and different dynamics. Highly recommend! Daniel was the best investment we made in reclaiming our home.
Mar 16th, 2020

As a relatively young and naive landlord, I found myself in a tough situation with tenants who outright refused to pay rent and demanded to be evicted after only four months of tenancy! Daniel Bornstein was very helpful and informative and provided me with a reasonable solution, which ultimately resulted in getting my delinquent tenants to move out in a shorter period of time than it would have taken to evict! Feeling grateful for his guidance and knowledge- highly recommend!
Mar 14th, 2020