Law Offices of Michael E. Finein - Oakland, CA

When my first attorney began having memory problems and losing track of important documents relevant to my divorce I knew it was time to find a new one. Mike had a good reputation and after meeting with him it was clear that he was smart and had a lot of experience as a family law attorney including divorce matters so I hired him. Immediately, Mike found an error my previous attorney made that would have had me paying for unnessary expenses. Mike was no nonsense and he focused entirely on the legal issues relevant to my divorce and getting me a fair settlement quickly while minimizing legal fees which was exactly what he did. My ex-wife hired an attorney who did a lot of divorce litigation and given the complex issues involved with my divorce there was a possibility it could have gone to court. Mike helped me track down assets that my ex-wife had not disclosed and effectively negotiated with her attorney such that we reached a settlement without having to go to mediation or court which would have been very expensive and time consuming. Additionally, Mike's hourly rate was very reasonable especially for the SF Bay Area and he was meticuous in his billing practices. He kept track of everything he did relevant to my case such that I never doubted the validity of any invoice I received from him, and his attention to detail helped ensure that all bases were covered in my case for the best possible outcome. Thanks to Mike's legal representation the divorce settlement was in my favor and the total cost of the divorce was reasonable given the circumstances. Mike is an excellent family law attorney and I highly recommend using his legal services if you are facing a divorce.