Adam Nathan Gurley's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

The Best attorney

I went through restraining order hearing, before , during and after the hearing, he gave the most honest and truthful and ethical advice to me what I should do , what I should expect without charging me a penny.I presented myself and I got fair result. I never seen any attorney so ethical and genero...us like him so if someone has family law matters, I fully recommend to him for competency, reasonable price and everything. Thank you so much for your help Mr Gurley.

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Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2015

The Best Family Lawyer I Have Had

After another Family Lawyer charged me $40K and didn't do anything but expensive discoveries, I ended up in Adam Gurley's Office begging for help. He his a kind-hearted lawyer with a deep knowledge of Family Law. He immediately put his associates to do re job. They did a supreme job without the exube...rant partner fees. They are a team of caring professionals without the greed of most family law attorneys. It was a bit inconvenient to drive to his office as I live in Daly City, but it was well worth it. They were available after regular work hours and the weekends.

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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2014

Builds you up at the start then sells you out in the end

I hired Mr. Gurley after his initial consultation when he overstated his abilities and also asked me to write a favorable review (on another website) due to a competition he had going with another attorney. He started out pretty good but when push came to shove he pretty much sold me out. The real ey...e opener was in an all day negotiating session he arrived ahead of me and without waiting for me to arrive , began meeting with opposing counsel and did not respond to my phone calls. He went on to make numerous comments regarding the lack of value while negotiating personal property issues. Then after we had negotiated a settlement, and I requested that he NOT continue responding to opposing counsel's requests, which amounted to clerical functions while charging out at an attorney's hourly rate, Mr Gurley withdrew from my case as I was in the middle of packing and scrambling to lease an apartment, after my initial agreement fell through. I was shocked that he would pull such a unprofessional maneuver. I would not recommend him to a friend .

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Adam Gurley

Replied last August 14, 2015

As the person posted without an actual name, I do not know what client and case this is and can't properly respond. However: She claims that I arrived at a meeting before her. As she does not say I was early, this means that she was late to the meeting. HENCE, SHE IS COMPLAINING ABOUT ME BECAUSE SHE WAS LATE TO A MEETING!!! As to leaving her stranded by suddenly withdrawing, this is LEGALLY IMPOSSIBLE under California law. Attorneys can’t withdraw from a case without the client consenting by signing a substitution of attorney or the court orders the attorney released (which take 1-2 months to get done). Ca Civ Pro § 284(1 & Ca Rules of Court Rule 3.1362. In addition, attorney have a obligation under the law to continue to present until the the court allows them out or the client signs a substitution. Clearly, the poster would have RATTED ME out to the State Bar if what she claims re withdrawal were true and I would have gotten in trouble with the bar & my license to practice law might have been taken away. . BY THE FACT THAT SHE DOES NOT MENTION RATTING OUT & ME IN TROUBLE WITH STATE BAR, , IT IS CLEAR THIS IS IMPROPER WITHDRAWAL ISSUE IS ANOTHER FALSE CLAIM!. As to the value of personal property items, unless they are really valuable, I don't want to waste the client's money for my time by arguing about blenders, pots and pans and the like. HENCE, THE POSTER IS COMPLAINING ABOUT ME TRYING TO SAVE HER MONEY ON LEGAL FEES BY NOT WANTING TO TALK ABOUT POTS & PANS!! As to billing her for emails the opposing counsel sent me, this is part of my contact. As attorney of record, I would have had an ethical and legal obligation to continue to respond to opposing counsel’s emails until I substituted out of case. Hence, as to a request to stop looking at emails, this is not really allowed under the law. . HENCE, SHE IS COMPLAINING ABOUT ME CHARGING HER FOR WORK THAT WE HAD AGREED THAT SHE WOULD PAY ME FOR AND THE LAW REQUIRES ME TO PERFORM!!

Posted by George | September 5, 2013

Skillful and efficient

I have worked with other attorneys and my experience is that some run the clock without any progress, while others are simply professional. Adam is the latter - he will guide your case to a resolution with a prompt game plan. If you are seeking good advice and not endless delay he's a good choice.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2013

A Down-to-Earth, Knoweldeable, Responsive, and Competent Attorney

I am an attorney myself, having been admitted to my jurisdiction since 2001. I have never practiced family law matters so I'm quite clueless about the intricacies of the subject matter. I was formerly a prosecutor and then took on other government legal work. My ex-girlfriend lives in the Bay Ar...ea while I am several thousand miles away. She hired a "super lawyer" family law specialist and sued me for child support and child custody, wanting full custody of the 2-year old boy. They won't take any of my generous offers, including money and real estate to be held in trust for the child's future, particularly for educational costs. Having been sued by my ex and her "super lawyer", I surfed online and came across Adam by chance and noted the great reviews from his many satisfied clients. They consistently vouched for his competence and noted how prompt and responsive he is. I emailed Adam and within minutes I received a reply from him. Based on the reviews and his brief yet prompt and very useful exchanges, I signed a retainer agreement in no time. Adam has even introduced me to new legal resources and technologies, including working on documents with him using google.docs. I am thousands of miles in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and can, in real time, watch Adam edit our documents and insert useful legal authorities. My case is ongoing but I feel well-represented and that every penny I've spent so far is wisely spent and fairly earned by Adam. Why is the other side's "super lawyer of 2010, 2011" etc. not getting rave reviews online like Adam? Perhaps he's too scared to put himself out there as I suspect many might not think favorably of him. I for one would write up a review and tell how he keeps trying to pull fast ones and technical b.s. that accomplishes nothing except to taint his professional credibility. Yes, you have an obligation to zealously advocate your client's cause -- but to miss the forest for the trees, to win the battle and lose the war, is a disservice to the client. Adam knows his stuff and helps you see far and wide. That he is also not impressed by self-serving so-called "super lawyers" is a plus.

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Sarah Weddle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam sincerely cares about his clients and works towards getting the best possible outcome in each case. He is truly an advocate for his clients both in and out of the courtroom. I've acted as co-counsel with him on several matters and have seen this dedication firsthand."

Daniel Feder

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Adam for many years. I worked with him several years ago on several challenging cases. Adam is highly intelligent, hard-working and meticulous about the quality of his work. He communicates with clients on a regular basis and keeps them informed about the status of their cases. He is very knowledgeable about family law. I highly recommend Adam to any client with a family law matter."

Alexander Jones

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated against Adam and can attest that his knowledge and professionalism are second to none. He is down-to-earth and thoughtfully explores practical legal solutions for his clients."

Mirissa McMurray

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam is a strong advocate for his clients but still a pleasure to work with in a case: a delicate balance of the best of both worlds. He is a walking encyclopedia of the law. I know he makes every effort to efficiently represent clients by minimizing unnecessary litigation and having clients handle whatever parts of the case can be done without a lawyer."

William Parks

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam does what he can to get the best outcome for his client. He will make sincere efforts at informal resolution to try to reduce conflict and costs for clients. When he is in the courtroom, he advocates well for the client and has a good grasp of the law. It is welcome to have an attorney like this on the other side that doesn't focus on irrelevant things and red herrings to unnecessarily increase the level of conflict that already exists between two divorcing spouses both represented by counsel."

Julianne Jensen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam Gurley is knowledgeable about the law, a strong advocate for his client and he keeps his client's best interests in mind. I endorse this lawyer."

Barry Witt

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gurley is an experienced and competent Attorney. He knows how to navigate our complicated legal system efficiently and effectively."

Flora Garcia-Sepulveda

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely professional and respectful. Knows the area of law and is fair."

Philip Barilovits

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gurley is a great attorney -- knowledgeable, accessible, and down to earth."

Joanne Biernacki

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Gurley was a pleasure to work with. He is sharp, quick and keeps his client's best interests in mind. I endorse this lawyer."

Sean Joyce

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam is a knowledgeable family law attorney that looks to find a resolution to matters rather than escalate them. I have worked with Adam several times and have always found him to be knowledgeable and reasonable. I enjoy working with him as we usually get matters settled in a reasonable, cost effective manner."

Ramin Mozaffar

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is knowledgeable and fights hard for his clients. He is honest and trustworthy which is not always the case with other attorneys."

Mae Adkins

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is efficient and works diligently to accomplish his client's goals under his sound advisement."

Hong Chew

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is fair and reasonable with clients and opposing parties and his method and practice is effective and quality work."

Stacy Mccorquodale

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Aaron Melville

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Adam Gurley as a very capable family law attorney. I hired Adam to help with my own family law matters and found him to be an expert in the law and a trustworthy advisor. I handled many aspects of my case on my own but relied on Adam to provide guidance in the complex areas of child custody and support, spousal support and family law procedure. Adam approaches his cases with a professional and no-nonsense attitude, and he treated me fairly and with respect during a difficult time. I recommend Adam to anyone looking for an experienced family law attorney."

Heidi Hudson

Family lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam joined a case I had been involved in on the day of trial. He exhibited an understanding of the complex cultural issues in our case. We were able to work in an amicable manner to arrive a solution that both parties could accept. I look forward to working with him again in the future."

Pritee Thakarsey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Other

"I met Adam through a friend who is going through a very difficult divorce. My friend had the unfortunate experience of being represented by counsel who did not understand the intricacies of family law. As soon as Adam was retained to handle my friend’s case, he took control of the matter and immediately gave him a sense of comfort. Adam is very knowledgeable about the law and the local northern California courts. He clearly takes time to keep his clients informed on where the case is headed and gives a realistic evaluation of the likely outcome. Most importantly, Adam was very sympathetic and understanding towards my friend’s situation, and has proven to be very reliable."

Spencer Gusick

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Other

"I hired Adam to advise me and represent me on post-divorce matters. He has a thorough knowledge of the law. He is very practical and does not undertake work that will not be cost-effective. He has good instincts about how judges work and understands the cynical games that people play in family law. Adam went out of his way to not charge me, often telling me how I could save money by filing papers myself. His rates are reasonable and he does not nickel-and-dime you on the hours. Most importantly, he obtained good results without over-lawyering the case. I thhink that the level of representation I got was very high at a very fair price."

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