Porter Simon came highly recommended as I entered into the acquisition of an existing business in Truckee, Ca. I met and worked with Ethan Birnberg from beginning to end of the transaction and found Ethan and his colleagues to be thoughtful, thorough and professional throughout the entire process. Et...han is a great communicator, so he and I were consistently on the same page which was invaluable as the negotiations became difficult (as they most always do). Ethan also did a great job at tailoring his work product to my needs and the specifics of the deal which kept his efficiency high and the transaction costs to a very fair level. I highly recommend Potter Simon to anyone looking for high quality legal advice.

We were referred to Porter Simon by another well respected lawyer in relation to a possible real estate dispute. Ethan was the attorney that took time to look into the case and explain our options and possible outcomes. Though we already had legal counsel in Danville area, we were looking for a lawye...r in Truckee who was familiar with local specifics and could advise on similar precedents and their resolution. Ethan was exactly that. He not only had a very broad understanding of the law, but also walked us through a recent similar case in the community. Considering how urgent and stressful the situation was for us, the fact that we reached out with a very short notice, we were amazed that Ethan was able to take our call between his appointments and actually spend time discussing it. We highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, personable local representation in the Truckee area.

I recently had a Real Estate sales transaction go in a bad direction and I needed some counsel in a very time sensitive situation. I called Porter Simon and was assigned to Ethan Birnberg as my counsel. I explained my situation to Ethan and from that point forward I knew I was in good hands, Ethan di...d an outstanding job of guiding me through the process and telling exactly what my options were. Ethan was very professional and responsive and helped me achieve the results I was hoping for, I would highly recommend Ethan. Thank you Ethan for helping me through a very stressful time.

I was referred to Porter Simon by my real estate agent, and I quickly heard back from Ethan Birnberg. I am purchasing real estate and wanted to figure out how to buy either with a trust or an LLC. Ethan was knowledgeable about the matter, very professional, conducted a no-pressure discussion of the i...ssue and pros and cons of different approaches. I feel confident based on my interactions with Ethan that I can turn to him and the firm if I need legal services in the future.

As president of a small oil & gas production operation, we found ourselves in need of bankruptcy counsel. I interacted almost daily for a year on our case. Ethan is very conscientious and responsive. I found him to be expert in the bankruptcy code. He is strong, confident counsel, but also compass...ionate to client and opposing counsel. His diligence and personality make him a great asset in negotiations. His preparation for hearing is excellent. I would eagerly engage Ethan.