Barak Lurie

Facing a complex defamation and libel lawsuit, I was understandably anxious about choosing the proper Attorney to handle my case. I had no clue where to start. Since I subscribe to legal services provided by Legal Zoom, I decided to contact one of the Attorney affiliates I had hired in the past. Un...fortunately, in this case, the old adage “you get what you pay for” applied. The Attorney assigned to my case was unable to articulate their strategy in my case clearly and there was absolutely no proactive follow-up informing me on the progress of my case. Needless to say, I was unhappy and started searching for another Attorney to represent me. Over the past several years, I heard AM 870 talk show radio host, Dennis Prager, extolling the virtues of his experience with Attorney Barak Lurie of the Lurie & Kramer law firm so I contacted them. I’m so glad I did! From the moment I engaged their services, I was met with a level of personal attention and professionalism that is truly unparalleled. The team at Lurie & Kramer immediately put my mind at ease with their deep understanding of the law and strategic approach. They expertly utilized the Anti-SLAPP motion, a powerful tool in defamation and libel cases, to protect my rights and interests. Their meticulous preparation and attention to detail were evident throughout the process. They took the time to understand every nuance of my case, ensuring no stone was left unturned. This personalized approach made me feel valued and confident that I was in the best possible hands. My first contact with the Lurie & Kramer law firm was with the firm’s principal attorney, Barak Lurie, a seasoned litigator with a wealth of experience in handling high-stakes cases. His strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to justice were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome in my case. Brent Kramer, another key attorney at the firm, brought a sharp legal mind and a compassionate approach to every interaction. His ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease was truly impressive. Brent also knew I was on a tight budget so he did what he could to minimize my legal expenses throughout the entire litigation process. For this, I am grateful for Brent’s representation. The successful outcome of my case is a testament to their legal acumen and unwavering commitment to their clients. Thanks to Lurie & Kramer, I was able to navigate this challenging situation with confidence and achieve a favorable resolution. I cannot speak highly enough of their exceptional legal prowess and dedication to their clients. If you ever need top-notch legal representation, particularly in defamation and libel cases, I wholeheartedly recommend Lurie & Kramer. Their expertise, dedication, and personal touch make them an outstanding choice for anyone seeking justice and peace of mind.

I have worked with Barak Lurie and Brent Kramer for nearly 5 years, through an incredibly sophisticated and complex financial lawsuit (with me as the Plaintiff). My opponents were well funded and highly experienced. Litigation is always incredibly difficult and painful for the parties, but the team a...t Lurie & Seltzer got behind my case and went over and above their duties to minimize that pain. They stood up, not only for me, but for my family, and they 'stayed the course' and never once hesitated. If you are going into any legal battle, you need to know that your team are 100% rock solid and will not back down, no matter how powerful your opponent is. My opponents did everything they could to shake us off, but Brent and Barak were relentless. Its exactly what I wanted from my attorneys. What most impressed me was their ability to grasp the very subtle and nuanced business and technical concepts in my case, and translate them into compelling and persuasive legal arguments. They were sharp, accurate and on time for everything (you would be surprised how many attorneys are not). I will never forget what they did for me and my family. If you have a case, and you are fortunate enough for them to agree to take it on and represent you, you can be absolutely assured that your interests are being represented by the best in the business. Do yourself and your case a favor. Retain them. Best decision I made.

Barak Lurie and his staff have been a breath of fresh air compared to my experiences in the past with other lawyers (and law firms). Barak himself is straightforward, honest, and trustworthy. Even before our official Consultation, Barak spoke to me on the phone for longer than I had expected (conside...ring my dealings with other law firms) and took the time to offer me some advice on my situation. When we did meet in person and were exchanging pleasantries, I mentioned that I had heard a few of his podcasts and radio shows. He promptly offered me a discount on my Consultation without me even asking for one. Barak has consistently looked for ways to save me money and I feel confident that when all is said and done, I will be happy with the outcome. I would definitely recommend Barak Lurie and his firm Lurie & Seltzer (soon to be Lurie & Kramer) to anyone!

I went to Lurie to recover damages from a buyer who walked away from a purchase contract, on my commercial RE property, My transactional attorney and I found out soon that this guy is incompetent, he drafted a claim full of errors that made no sense at all, I found out later, that he had lost the bac...kground material I had given him. the entire claim was revised 3 times, by my other attorney, before it was filed. After filing the claim, the property went into bankruptcy due to high vacancy, and while in bankruptcy, we quickly, managed to settle the case, in a form of selling the property to the original buyer for much less than the original contract price of $13.5MM. Lurie had strongly recommended that I take this settlement, but did not tell me about his intention to charge me about $1.5MM pursuant to the ambiguous contingency provision in our retainer agreement, calling for 15% fee on any damages recovered(including purchase, which I was not aware of, and never discussed prior to the RA signing) When I found out that Lurie was tying to apply 15% fee on the entire sales proceeds, I told him that,he did not obtain any recovery of damages by selling my property at 30% below market value, and, its unreasonable to pay 15% from the sale price after losing my entire investment, and I would be in a better position had I have walked away from this property. Mr. Lurie did not care, he went ahead to file $1.5MM claim at BK court, for about 40 hours of his work on the case(my attorney did most of the negotiation with the buyer, and asked Lurie, the attorney of record , to stay idle) Lurie filed his claim in violation of section 6200 that requires to give a client mandatory notice of right to arbitrate, but he got away with it telling the bankruptcy judge bunch of lies and managed to get about $370,000 for the 40 hours of his work, while his client lost everything. This terrible award decision is currently under appeal. One more thing you should know. He have signed the retainer agreement under non existing entity of Lurie and Park LLP, we found out that this entity is not a legally formed and is not registered with the CA Secretary of State.

I hired Barak Lurie to represent me in a case that did not appear to be too difficult as it should have been time-barred. The main issue of this case was that the government had accused me of a fraudulent transfer of real estate into a trust some eight years ago. He sold himself as an expert in this ...area but then was not able to go the straightest route to a dismissal bun instead filed a nonmeritorious motion for a more definite statement,which was not only unsuccessful, but he charged me thousands of dollars for this disservice. This motion was denied because plaintiff US Department of Justice answered all questions in the reply to the motion. In other words, the need for a motion could have easily been avoided by a few phone conversations and e-mails. The government had sued under UFTA abd ee did not know that there is an absolute claims extinguishment period of seven years under the California UFTA, Civil Code section 3439.09 while the government had sued after 8 years. The government had told him they were right and Mr. Lurie just went with it. He told me several times what a pleasure it was to work with me while at the same time draining my resources (that was probably the source for his pleasure) and if I would not have pulled the plug after $15,000 I would certainly have lost the case. All the details and a copy of a bar complaint being filed can be found at www.RealBadLawyers.com.