Paul Julian Steiner

This is literally the worst attorney you can hire: Where do I begin? He plays the role good, meaning he is deceptive. He comes across as smooth and knowledgeable but thats his way of seducing you so that way he can screw you for money. He doesn't know crap about law (often times he would say... "I don't know, i'd have to look into it even though he's been an attorney for decades. His performance during depositions is terrible: He's ask questions that have no significance and wouldn't defend you when its time to object to the other sides ridiculous questions with false premises. He would even cross examine your own witnesses - seems like he was bought. When it came to trial, he was nothing short of embarrassing. Nothing. Short. Of. Embarrassing. He misled me about evidentiary requirements, didn't defend motions properly, nor did he file motions that we key to the case and we lost because of that and literally because his crappy performance in all realms of the case. The case was simple at its core but he allowed the other side to confuse the case and gaslight me during trial. He exaggerates his bills and uses paper and sends you bills via mail - not being digital is sketchy. When they generate a bill, his rude and unprofessional accountant blows your phone up. I tried to get him at State Bar, but the state bar didn't side with me. You know how these lawyers are; they write the rules that makes it easier for them to get away with the crimes that they commit. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT HIRE HIM!

We had a very time sensitive case which required prompt action. We contacted Mr. Steiner and he told us he would take our case. He asked for documents which we provided by email and by delivery. He advised us not to answer the other side until he determined the best course of action. He called an...d left emails and told us he was putting together a fee agreement and he would get it to us soon. He repeatedly told us not to be concerned we had plenty of time and he was handling it. Weeks went by and still no papers were filed on our behalf. He then started ignoring our emails and phone calls, refusing to respond at all. By this point we were too late and the other side filed for a default. It altered the course of our case and forced us into a loss. He was dishonest with us and only resounded after we went to his office and Picked up our documents he said he had read. He then changed that story and began making up lies try and justify what he did to us. Everything from computer problems, to his phone was out, to he had a new receptionist, all lies. From our experience he greatly lacks morals and ethics.