Appearance Attorneys Testimonials

Working with Hoffman and Pomerantz provides excellent training for any litigator. You get to know the courts, the judges and the clerks. It’s a great experience.

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I have worked with almost all of the appearance firms in California, and Hoffman and Pomerantz is the most professional of all of them.  I actually stopped working with some of the others because of how they ran things. Hoffman and Pomerantz actually understands the point of view of the appearance attorney. A lot of the other appearance firms leave you hanging out in the wind.  Their attitude seems to be:  we got you your assignment, now make the best of it.  They’re just trying to create a billable event, and are not concerned about the best outcome from the assignment.  If they didn’t get you the right information or all the information you need, or they weren’t clear about what the client wants done, they don’t really care; it’s your own problem.  And of course, you get blamed. 

On the other hand, Hoffman and Pomerantz really works with you. The client is very important to them, but so are you, and they balance the needs and the interests of all the parties involved.  They try to keep their attorneys happy as well as their clients. They are obviously interested in a long-term relationship with their appearance attorneys.  Many firms don’t care about you, but Hoffman and Pomerantz clearly does. 

I’ve been making appearances for Hoffman and Pomerantz for about eight years.  It started as a good way to get into court system and get in front of the judges and practice, and now it enables me to spend time with my little girl.  They are a very reputable firm, and they care about doing the job doing right for the client.  They’re very good about communication, especially if there’s every an issue or problem.  Their staff is wonderful.  And they’re fun to work with.  

I’ve been making appearances for Hoffman and Pomerantz for about 10 years.  I like the way they operate. They’re very well organized and always send the right paperwork.  If the instructions aren’t clear, they’ll clarify them and make sure that their clients get what they need.  And they pay on time as opposed to some other services I could mention.

I particularly like that they let me talk directly to the attorney of record. There are some services that do not encourage that, but it’s a much more efficient approach and it serves the client better because their attorneys know best what the client wants or needs.   

I went to law school later in life and was a building contractor at the same time.  I started doing appearance work to get some experience but still have the schedule flexibility I needed as I was winding down my construction business.  And it was a good way to get my feet wet in law.

I’ve stayed with it because I enjoy the courtroom more than being in an office.  The courtroom is my theater; and appearance work also requires me to think on my feet. Plus, I get the benefit of knowing all the courts the clerks and the judges; and because of that, I can get a lot of things done.  It’s very satisfying. 

I’m usually in court 20–30 times a month, though the frequency varies. What’s really great is that I’m now in my sixties and nearing retirement age, but I’ll be able to do this kind of work for the next 30 years.  
--John DuBois, Attorney At Law  

 

I like appearance work because I enjoy going to court, and I like working with people and with the judges and their staff.  I’ve been working with Hoffman and Pomerantz for four years or so. What I like best about working with them is that their staff is fantastic. I’ve never had anything but a positive experience with them. They are the best. The firm also has a different type of client base than other appearance services, and they’re better than any other firm at providing full information on the cases so you don’t look unprepared when you’re up there.  Here’s an example: right now, I’m doing an unlawful detainer case; it’s a motion for foreclosure; the information packet and paperwork is all correct and it’s so complete that I don’t even need to call the client.  

 

I love Andrew and Gary; they’re really good guys.  I’ve been working with them for about four years.  It’s the perfect part-time job.  I do their civil cases in this area and I know all the judges and the clerks. I also do depositions for them.  They treat me very well.  The way they run their business is different from other appearance firms, because they will put me in direct contact with the attorney of record so I really know what’s going on.  Some other companies don’t want that, but the open communication works out well.  And when I need something, they are so nice and will try to get me anything I need.  It’s a great gig and I love it.

I enjoy appearance work and it also allows me to spend afternoons with my disabled child.  I’ve been working with Hoffman and Pomerantz for years. I appear for them just about every week.  I work for a number of appearance firms, and find the Hoffman and Pomerantz staff always pleasant and helpful. The firm is very professional, very businesslike, very efficient. They make it easy to work for them. The thing about appearance work is that we’re only as good as the clients let us be.  Because the firm almost always provide sufficient information, they help me be good at what I do.

I really appreciate the professionalism of your firm.  The staff is great and really cares about the work they are doing – not only the attorneys they are covering appearances for, but the appearance attorneys’ needs and integrity as well.  Furthermore, your checks go out like clockwork, which is so refreshing in this hustle and bustle business.  Thanks for all you do.

I believe that I got my new job because of the experience I received working for your firm and because I appeared for my new firm on many occasions and the hiring attorney recognized my name. I enjoyed working for you as an appearance attorney and will miss hearing from you daily, and the variety of work that you gave to me.   I want to thank you for the confidence that you showed in me, allowing me to learn this area of law and provide services for your clients, as well as supplementing my income.  I will always owe you a debt of gratitude and appreciation.
--Paul Eric Gold, Attorney at Law

 

Client Testimonials

We’ve been using Hoffman and Pomerantz as our appearance attorneys for approximately 12 years.  We use them practically every day for appearances throughout California.  Sometimes they cover as many as 20 hearings a day for us.  We specialize in collections, and we can’t be everywhere at once.  Hoffman and Pomerantz is always very good and they always get matters covered for us.  We can even call them for last minute needs and they’ll come through.  We’re happy with the attorneys they get to cover for us; and if there are ever any problems in court, they’re very helpful at handling problems that may arise.
--Eskanos & Adler, P.C., Attorneys at Law

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We’ve been using Hoffman and Pomerantz since they started their firm. We use them quite often, on average, probably about five times a week.  They’re wonderful. Their service is invaluable for a sole practitioner because it’s like having associates on staff without the ongoing overhead. You can always count on them, and they do a great job. They appear on the firm’s behalf as if they’ve been involved in the case since its inception.  We’ve recently had a serious illness in our firm, and our practice has continued without a hitch because of the way Hoffman and Pomerantz has covered our cases.  We couldn’t do without them.
-- Law Offices of Gary B. Fidler

 

Hoffman and Pomerantz is consistent and reliable. I’ve been very happy with their service and their outcomes.  They are an excellent resource for calendar conflicts and time management; and they can appear anywhere, even on short notice. 
-- Law Office of Allen King

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We use Hoffman and Pomerantz quite often. We use them for hearings, depositions, motions, court trials – in fact, there’s nothing we don’t use them for. Our practice is mostly landlord/tenant, though we do other types of civil cases. We Appear is invaluable when we get backlogged or too busy, when we have schedule conflicts, when a case is outside the area of our expertise, or when the distance is too long for us to travel.  They always make sure we’re covered and they’re very responsive to our needs.  The staff is friendly, easy to work with, and knows what its doing.  The firm has a really nice set-up and smooth systems and procedures.  They make sure you have coverage, send you confirmation, and have good follow-up.  They go out of their way to be helpful.  I highly recommend them for their professionalism, availability, the extra effort they put into their service and their fair pricing. If you’re going to use an appearance firm, Hoffman and Pomerantz is the way to go; they’re just excellent.
Calder and Mello, a Professional Corporation

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The attorney you assigned to us went above and beyond our expectations by contacting our office to learn about our client’s matter and by achieving the most desirous result for our client.  Her services and professionalism were very much appreciated.  It is very comforting to know that when we need your office to find an attorney to appear on our behalf, you find attorneys like this to complete the task.  Thank you for the valuable service you provide.

Hoffman and Pomerantz does a lot of appearance work for me, probably about 20-30 cases a month. They do a great job and are extremely reliable. Previously, I had used a different appearance service and was extremely disappointed.  However, Hoffman and Pomerantz has always been able to locate an attorney for me, including for remote locations in California, and they also provide counsel for me in other states. They are very responsive to my individual needs, and the attorneys they use are very knowledgeable. They handle civil petitions and occasionally criminal matters for me.  They’ll do just about anything I need them to do: state actions, state court, any matter, civil or criminal
-- Law Offices of Eugene Ahtirski

Hoffman and Pomerantz is very professional.  In fact, I used to be an appearance attorney for them, which provided great training.  Now I have a civil and criminal practice. Because of them, I’m able to take cases outside of my immediate geographical area.  I not only use them if a case is far, but also if I get double booked.  They make working with them very simple and easy; you just fill out a sheet and attach any details, and they get back to you with a confirmation.  It’s a very smooth process. I’ve been using them for probably five years now. They are very reliable and do a very good job.  I probably use them for five to ten cases a year, but I’m using them more and more often as my practice grows. 

I have a very busy business litigation and criminal defense practice. I’ve been using Hoffman and Pomerantz for a number of years on any matter when I can’t be in two places at the same time.  The best things about working with them are their availability, their competence, their follow-up and their price.  They are always able to provide me with an appearance attorney; even emergencies or short notice are not a problem for them.  The attorneys they engage are always appropriate for the specific task; they find an attorney experienced in the given area, and they do not send an inexperienced lawyer to handle a complicated or sophisticated motion. The firm’s follow-up is excellent. The paper trail both before and after is exemplary; they tell me who is going to appear and they provide contact information and phone numbers so I can call the attorney directly to give them the scoop.  Allowing that kind of communication makes it like having an adjunct to my office; that’s the best way I can put it.  And their pricing allows me to be more efficient and to save my clients money, which is very important to me.  In my opinion, their set price appearance fee is a bargain.
-- Law Offices of Mark Geyer
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Thank you for your appearance at the Final Status Conference.  You were very professional and competent.  We are happy to have had the opportunity to work with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
-- Law Offices of Charles J. Brash