Lesly Jeanne Adams

I retained Lesly for a second level EDD appeal after failing in the first appeal. After first speaking with her, it was clear to me that she has a passion for helping people. As she is compassionate, she is also direct and honest. She kept me updated every step of the way, and she promptly returned m...y phone calls even after business hours. New evidence cannot be submitted in a second level appeal, but Lesly was very skilled at bringing forth the facts and constructing an argument that shed a new light on my case and moved the appeals board to reconsider it. I wish I had retained her for my first appeal, but at the time I thought I could represent myself. Well, I learned that any level of appeal requires a sharp legal mind as the actual appeal hearing is quite intimidating. I am so glad that I put my trust in Lesly.

I met with Lesly regarding my severance pay and workplace release. She reviewed the documents and explained it to me line by line. I came out from the meeting educated about my options, listened attentively and responded with confidence. She counseled me on my response to the severance offer and is q...uick to respond to a follow up call. Worth the visit and a pleasant person to top it off.

Lesly is absolutely awesome! It's been a learning curve and had I hired Lesly from the beginning (May 2013) I would not have had to do a 2nd Appeal and fight so hard for what was reasonably my rights. I've always been very resourceful and able to handle anything, but I was beaten down so much, I ha...d nothing left, until I found Lesly early this August. She came through, requested my 1st Appeal hearing documents/tape, put me at ease, explained the procedures with a reasonable flat fee, and worked on my case immediately. She didn't promise me anything but assured me that I had a great case and it may take some time as far as late October or November. I could not have won my case without her assistance. I almost gave up, but something inside me felt it was wrong how my company treated me from HR, to the VP of Ops, and harassed by an AD daily for 13 months, left me with no other options but to leave a job that I loved for 18 years as my health and safety was deteriorating. I miss my job and the people/client I worked with. I learned so much through the years and it hurts how a huge global company will not back you up even if you're a long time employee that gave a big part of your life to them, shared their success, made millions for them only to be thrown aside as nothing. I won my 2nd Appeal and received my back pay for 19 weeks. I highly recommend Lesly to everyone. She is calm, always returns calls and emails, and you can ask her anything and she will explain it straight up. [Thank you so much Lesly - from my family and myself]

Doing the right thing can be a daunting experience, and sometimes you need legal help. From my first meeting with her, I was at ease. She know the law, she tells you straight up what to expect, and she does so with a very personable manner. She is quick to respond to emails, and never leaves you n...ervously "hanging" for an answer. I HIGHLY recommend her.