John Simon Yohanan's Reviews

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28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

John handled my case with utmost care and attention to detail. He explained every step of the process and ensured that I was informed about everything. I never felt like he was just working on a case...he was working to help me regain my life, my safety, and my peace of mind.

Posted by Robert | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Happy - Single again!

When I contacted John on the phone, he explained the process, what it would take, what it would cost and approximately how long it would take. He was quite personable and we got along great. I live out of state, but my ex lives there in SJ and on the advice of an attorney here, I was told it would b...e more advantageous to file there. For me, it was totally hands off. We did all the paperwork remotely and it went without any problems. John handled everything and kept me appraised of progress and even dealt with my ex (a feat in and of itself). Overall, the process took a bit longer than expected, but it had nothing to do with John. It was delays in the court administration, but again, he kept both parties informed. Oh, because things went so well and took less of his time than expected, he is refunding some of my retainer. I won't need a divorce lawyer again, but I can heartily recommend John Yohanan - especially if you are out of state and need someone to represent your interests in SJ.

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Posted by Linden | September 25, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

John Yohanan - No Question, if you can get him, hire him.

John has kept me sane through a very difficult and very lengthy divorce (going on 8 years, half of it with John (he had to clean up the mess the first four years made). It is high stakes, including custody, employment efforts, forensic CPAs, real estate, you name it. My divorce is one for the books. ...John is extremely competent in all areas, I knew what to expect, he kept me totally involved as the decisions are mine, he calmly told me how to navigate and get me through it. He goes by the law, knows it, and it shows. He is very personable and never gives out the BS I have experienced with others. So if you have the situation where you want a clear, clean, well thought out solution where everyone wins, hire John, he is the best at what he does.

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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Disappointing

This attorney handled my divorce case very poorly and I had to terminate his services. This is just my personal experience. He had very poor communication skills. He was very rude and condescending on the phone or in person. He always had big surprises on the day or the day before a hearing. He gave ...short answers to your questions and tried to get you out of his office as quick as possible when I needed to understand the process and hear his strategies. I felt that he was not aggressive and he did not have the drive to fight for my case. He dismissed my ideas and requests as non-sense and took the shortest route that was convenient for him. I felt that he didn't really like appearing and presenting my case before the judge. He simply wanted to settle to something that usually favored the opposing party. Stretched out a baseless restraining order hearing into a trial which was pushed out 8 months after the initial hearing because the opposing party was going out of town and I was informed only on the day of the hearing. His over-priced response was weak and written in a daze. When I begged him to plead my case to the judge, he used scare tactics to show that my ideas were stupid and that if I did not follow his advice, I would end up with a permanent restraining order. Everything he did ended up costing me so much both financially and emotionally. He very quickly cleaned out my retainer fee and a lot more for pretty much no progress to my case. I felt like he was working for the opposing counsel who he was friends with. He had nothing much to say when we went before the judge except to extend the hearing to another date. I had to ask permission to speak to the judge and plead my case. Personally, I would not recommend this attorney.

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Posted by Very Satisfied Client | August 26, 2014 | Family

Excellent Family Law attorney

I first met John in 2007 to seek his professional opinion on my international custody and support case. Since then John was engaged as my attorney of record and through working with him, my faith in family law attorney's has been restored. John has provided professional guidance and leadership th...rough very challenging court litigation. His calm approach and sound advice has assisted me to achieve balanced court orders and time time with my child. He is a thorough professional. He is tenacious, experienced, very knowledgeable, and his costs have been transparent and within agreed expectations. I would highly recommend John to anyone seeking a Family Law attorney.

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Christopher Hirz

Family lawyer | Jul 12

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"I have worked with John many times over the years. He is always a strong advocate for his clients, and also professional and easy to work with as an opposing counsel."

Mary Simpson

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Hugh Jackson

Family lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse John Yohannon because he is principled and effective in Court. Well respected by both counsel and Judges."

James Hoover

Family lawyer | Jun 22

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"I highly endorse John Yohanan as a highly skilled and compassionate attorney. I have worked with and against John on several cases for over a decade. John is pragmatic and insightful. He is very good in court and has a great relationship with counsel and the judges, which translates in good results for his clients. I'm proud to call him a colleague."

Simona Zakheim

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Working with John as opposing counsel makes things effective for clients which translates to saved time and money. John is able to work professionally to resolve issues that matter, rather than drag our client's dirty laundry out in public!"

Mary Bird

Family lawyer | Mar 27

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"John works hard on behalf of his clients while remaining professional and cordial with his opposing attorney. He is honest and hardworking and will work to resolve issues rather than waste his client's time and money in unnecessary litigation."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 23

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"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Robert Oushalem

Family lawyer | May 09

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"I endorse John Yohanan. I have known him for 30 years and referred many cases to him. He is a completely ethical family law attorney who will fight hard to obtain your needed results. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding family law issues and his honesty and integrity is without peer."

Frederic Begun

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John for some time now. Getting to a result in a divorce, without letting it linger is a prime goal that John strives to attain. John is a diligent advocate, but balances that against the impact on all persons in a family, while trying to get the best results for his client."

Marilla Ronald

Family lawyer | Apr 25

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"I have worked with John Yohanan as opposing counsel. He is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who is a good advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Samira Nikaein

Family lawyer | Aug 16

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"Mr. Yohannan was an opposing counsel on few of my cases during the last 10 years. He is very professional, and regardless of the outcome I have enjoyed working with him on cases. He is a fine attorney."

Karen Hubbell

Family lawyer | Jul 10

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"I have been involved as opposing counsel on two cases with John. He has always been a pleasure to work with and very responsive. John advocates his client's position but also recognizes when cases should be informally resolved without the parties spending unnecessary attorney's fees litigating the matter. The cases are done quickly and cost-effective, which makes both parties happy."

Edward Kraus

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse John. He is an outstanding family lawyer who is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is also very responsive. I have referred clients to John over the years."

John Neustadt

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known John Yohanan for more than 30 years, and worked with him during the early years. John is a true professional, knows the law well, is a skilled negotiator and works well with clients who are going through a very difficult time in their lives. I would certainly recommend him to anyone needing help with a family law or business problem."

Esther Rosenfeld

Family lawyer | Jun 10

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"John is one of the finest lawyers you will ever come across. He is sharp, professional and courteous in that rare "old school" way. I first met him as opposing counsel in a very high-conflict custody case, yet he never let the fury and acrimony of the personalities involved color his advocacy. He is a very strong, very reasonable advocate. We've opposed each other since and he has consistently been a wonderful lawyer: a zealous advocate who can settle the case. I endorse him without reservation."

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