Daniel Josef Paletz

I hired Daniel to protect my legal rights and act in the best interests of our children. Instead, I experienced the opposite. He pressured me to sign a stipulation in a way that felt like borderline blackmail, threatening to withdraw representation and adjust billing for services not rendered unless ...I complied. He disregarded critical court orders regarding co-parenting therapy, minimized their importance, and ignored my repeated concerns about securing timely school enrollment for our children. Even more alarming, during a call (witnessed by others), he told me “F*** you”, completely unprofessional, disrespectful, and unacceptable for any attorney. I have also repeatedly asked for a clear, itemized bill to understand what I am being charged for, what work wasn’t performed, and whether there are duplicate charges since he had duplicate charges in the past. To this day, he has refused to provide transparency. I always paid my bills and treated him with respect, but I was met with condescension, dismissiveness, and questionable billing practices. If you are looking for an attorney who will prioritize your children’s best interests, follow court orders, communicate clearly, and treat you with respect, I cannot recommend Daniel. My experience was the complete opposite.

Daniel Paletz and Jorge Guardado are rare exceptions in any industry. Your one in a million, emotional charged, complex case may go to trial and if it does, you can’t hope for a better, highly organized and prepared team. The relationship with your family law attorney begins at “hello”. They one... hundred percent accurate protecting me and my interests every step of the way tactfully deescalating when needed and always critically strategic Strong reliable, highly efficient, organized and timely communication. Judges dont have patience for carelessness. Being organized when it matters the most wins your case. Daniel and Jorge Guardado managed my interests as if they were his own, following through on promises, managing expectations and achieving a desired and positive outcome. Family centric this firm recognizes time with your children is everything!

I would like to share my past experience with attorney daniel paletz and his office. Since my case started regarding a divorce, Unfortunately, I am dissatisfied with the service provided and cannot recommend him to others. The reasons for my dissatisfaction include poor treatment, inappropriate behav...ior, lack of professionalism, and unethical conduct. This attorney has demonstrated a lack of integrity and is unfit to practice law. He is opportunistic and excessively money-oriented, which is unacceptable in the legal profession. I am writing this to caution others against engaging with him or his office.

I retained Daniel Paletz for my child custody case. He was very polished during my interview of him and definitely knew what to say and how to say it so that I would retain his firm. He told me it would cost $6,000 from retaining him until getting through to our PPA set just two months later. Unbekno...wnst to me, my ex had significant communications with Mr. Paletz just a few months prior. This created a clear conflict. Based on my communications with Mr. Paletz he told me he would refund my retainer but wanted to know if he should write a letter to the other side to see if he could continue to represent me. I knew that my ex would never agree. Mr. Paletz wrote a three page letter to the other side with wild accusations and a set of facts that were clearly not true based on Mr. Paletz’s own emails and texts. This prompted my ex to file a motion to recuse Mr. Paletz and sanctions against me. I found a new attorney and asked for my refund. I received $800. Literally no other action was taken on the case besides the 3 page letter (which should not have been billed and was) and a continuance of a hearing that was set in August. When I asked for my full refund as promised I was met with vitriol from Mr. Paletz who told me that he would sue me for defamation if I took any other action. Why threaten a client like that? Its terrible. I intend to take this matter to the State Bar. All he had to do was refund my money like he promised.

I have been going through a very difficult divorce after 29-years of marriage and six children. My first attorney was not performing at an acceptable standard. I interviewed nearly ten attorneys and was referred to Daniel Paletz of Kermisch & Paletz. After meeting Daniel, I was pleasantly impressed b...y his vast education, intellect, tenacity, and confidence, I was instantly convinced he was the best choice to represent me. Daniel has accomplished more in the brief time we have worked together than my previous attorney in nearly a year. I wasn’t looking for the least expensive attorney because I had a lot at stake, nor was I able or willing to pay the exorbitant fees that other attorneys were quoting. Daniel, Sarah and their team have compassionately treated me like a friend and taken pride in getting me the best result, all for a very reasonable fee. If I could give 10-stars, I would. I feel so much gratitude for Daniel and Sarah that I will never be able to reciprocate to them for helping me and making this process far less stressful. I am happy to take calls from anyone interested in knowing why Daniel, Sarah and their team are your very best choice for an experienced, successful divorce law firm. The firm will provide you with my cell number.