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Testimonials

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Afsheen

“For a nominal fee, which was much better than I expected, he reduced my payroll tax assessment and saved me $53,000. They have a set fee so I didn’t have to worry about attorney’s fees building up.”

Afsheen

“For a nominal fee, which […]

“For a nominal fee, which was much better than I expected, he reduced my payroll tax assessment and saved me $53,000. They have a set fee so I didn’t have to worry about attorney’s fees building up.”

George

“My attorney knew what he […]

“My attorney knew what he was talking about and the result is that I am now settling my payroll tax assessment for an amount that I think is appropriate.”

Serj

“I owed the state $19,000 […]

“I owed the state $19,000 and the judgment was reversed. I would highly recommend you to consider Pershing Square Law Firm.”

Julie

“They are an exceptional law […]

“They are an exceptional law firm. When all else failed I found support.”

Bianca

“They provided some of the […]

“They provided some of the best work I’ve received from any attorney. I am super excited!”

Keith

“They told me they’d take […]

“They told me they’d take my case and hopefully get a good result, and boy did they ever … if I could give them 10 stars I would.”

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Afsheen

“For a nominal fee, which was much better than I […]

“For a nominal fee, which was much better than I expected, he reduced my payroll tax assessment and saved me $53,000. They have a set fee so I didn’t have to worry about attorney’s fees building up.”

George

“My attorney knew what he was talking about and the […]

“My attorney knew what he was talking about and the result is that I am now settling my payroll tax assessment for an amount that I think is appropriate.”

Serj

“I owed the state $19,000 and the judgment was reversed. […]

“I owed the state $19,000 and the judgment was reversed. I would highly recommend you to consider Pershing Square Law Firm.”

Julie

“They are an exceptional law firm. When all else failed […]

“They are an exceptional law firm. When all else failed I found support.”

Danielle Slaff

I called the day before my hearing for a free […]

I called the day before my hearing for a free consultation. Not only were they very helpful but they made my case a priority even with such short notice. I did have to pay upfront due to the nature of my case. I sent in all documents and my attorney Charlie reviewed them and called me the following morning to go over everything. He was very kind, professional, and helpful. Without Charlie I do not feel I would have handled or answered my questions right or got my point across properly. I do not know the decision of my appeal yet but would still give five stars regardless. I felt I got what I paid for and Charlie was super helpful. Thank you so much!

Paul Olivares

I contacted Pershing Square Law Firm when my unemployment benefits […]

I contacted Pershing Square Law Firm when my unemployment benefits were denied. I spoke with them and they took my case.

The day before the hearing, I was contacted by Assaf. This attorney was great! He put my mind at ease by telling me how the process was and he broke down our game plan for the hearing. Having Assaf represent me was one of the smartest things I could have done because without his help I would have lost for sure. he really stood up for me and gave me a fighting chance!

I have nothing bad to say about this Law Firm and if I were to do it all over again I would pick Assaf to represent me.

He’s my top choice when if I were to come into any legal troubles!

10/10 service!

Margie Medellin

Their Services. Thanks to Charlie and Pershing Square Law Firm […]

Their Services. Thanks to Charlie and Pershing Square Law Firm I won my case, I just found out today. I will be sharing with everyone I know. From the bottom of my heart Thank You.💚💚💚

Bianca

“They provided some of the best work I’ve received from […]

“They provided some of the best work I’ve received from any attorney. I am super excited!”

Keith

“They told me they’d take my case and hopefully get […]

“They told me they’d take my case and hopefully get a good result, and boy did they ever … if I could give them 10 stars I would.”

Mike McCarthy

The whole team at Pershing Square Law Firm is professional […]

The whole team at Pershing Square Law Firm is professional and friendly. Working with them was a pleasant experience and we achieved a very favorable outcome. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm to anyone needing support in dealing with the EDD.

Sarai Batres

I hired for an appeal and they helped me. Gia […]

I hired for an appeal and they helped me. Gia was very helpful in everything and every question. Attorney Charlie helped me a lot best employment attorneys in Los Ángeles

Hanan

An amazing honest service I called first time for free […]

An amazing honest service

I called first time for free consultation, I spoke with the Staff Member, I couldn’t control myself, I suddenly cried because I had unfair situation with unemployment insurance, the Staff Member understood my situation and worked quickly to help me. Every time, I called the office, they replied and answered my questions clearly.

Attorney Assaf took care of my case, he is organized and took my documents through the app. I was nervous before my hearing, he understood my situation and gave me the right advice when I met the judge. He is smart, patient and very knowledgeable Attorney. I highly recommend the Pershing Square Law Firm!

Matthew

I had Assaf. He is a very caring. He doesn’t […]

I had Assaf. He is a very caring. He doesn’t make you feel like an obligation. He enjoys his job and knows how the judges behave before going into the courtroom; which allows for a planned approach to win the case. I won thanks to Assaf.

Miguel R.

Too bad there is not an option for 10 start […]

Too bad there is not an option for 10 start because this Firm deserves it. After having multiple consultations and denials, I felt there was no hope for my case. Pershing Square Law Firm then reached out to me and at first, I tried brushing them off. After talking with Assaf, whom i highly recommend, brought light into my case. Their hard work and dedication paid off!! Thanks Assaf.

Michael

This place is amazing, stood by me the entire way […]

This place is amazing, stood by me the entire way and got me the positive results I wanted. I highly recommend this place to anyone that needs help with unemployment issues. A++

T. Young

Great representation! I highly suggest anyone in need of support […]

Great representation! I highly suggest anyone in need of support contact them. They were there every step of the way with me. I was kind of down some of the way but their team really helped me stay in good spirits and to receive what I knew and they knew I deserved. I am so grateful for their hard work and thankful I decided to make the call. No regrets… Thank you so much to Charlie for helping make it happen, and to Dafne for helping me take action and believe in myself to get the issue resolved.

Timothy Sullivan

Great everything about this place.

Great everything about this place.

Jonathan Peterman

I hired them for an appeal from my employer ,I […]

I hired them for an appeal from my employer ,I can’t express how great they were . I won my case but employer appealed again and I had no money for a lawyer but they came to defend me again at no charge ,they went above and beyond for me and I would recommend them highly to anyone Thank you so much Pershing Square law firm!

Quinn

For anyone that is hesitant about hiring an attorney and […]

For anyone that is hesitant about hiring an attorney and appealing EDD on your own, I would say save yourself the stress and anxiety and let the attorneys deal with it. I am grateful to Araf for his guidance and support thru this ordeal. His supportive demeanor helped me overcome the anxiety I had going before the judge. It is definitely money well spent. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law.

Alyssa Bruno

Everyone is wonderful and made the process easy and was […]

Everyone is wonderful and made the process easy and was informed every step of the way.

Lord Gurciullo

When I discovered that my former employer had fabricated complete […]

When I discovered that my former employer had fabricated complete lies about my conduct at work and attempted to slander my name and also succeeded in getting my rightful unemployment denied to me I was at a complete loss of what to do.
I called a number of lawyers who were all dismissive and/or told me I didn’t have a case. I was starting to feel really disheartened and didn’t think there would be a way out of this and that my former company would get away with all of these heinous untruths and lack of justice.

Then – Assaf called me back after leaving a message at his firm.
He was incredibly willing and open to speak to me and hear all of the particulars of the case completely. His energy was fantastic and he said we have a case!

Throughout the weeks leading up to the hearing he was always available and we spoke many times and he was always willing to give me an enormous amount of his time and energy.
He guided me through the entire process and helped me to see what was important and what wasn’t in regards to the case.

On the day of the hearing we were prepared and ready and we laid out the entire truth of the whole situation to the judge.
A few days later we got the decision – we had won!

I honestly don’t believe I would have made it without him because he was emotionally supportive and prevented me from giving up. His fee was reasonable and his willingness to work with my financial situation was admirable.
He was pretty much fantastic. He also helped me to keep all of my integrity and honesty and we won fair and square.

I would want him to help me in any legal matters whatsoever. He is a real honest guy and he changed my life with his counsel.

Jorge Medina

Charlie Is an awesome person, he’s a very fast pace […]

Charlie Is an awesome person, he’s a very fast pace lawyer. I do recommend Pershing Square Law Firm , I’m glad I made the call.

Aret

I had a good experience working with Assaf and his […]

I had a good experience working with Assaf and his firm. They were pleasantly responsive and answered all my questions. Assaf and his team gave exceptional representation and I would definitely hire them again.

Gerardo Hernandez

Assaf and his team recently handled a case for me […]

Assaf and his team recently handled a case for me which i ended up winning. I highly recommend them. They are very professional and easy to work with. Assaf and his team are very pleasant which makes the frustrating experience of dealing with the state less stressful. I had two court appearances and Assaf was there before hand to go over my case. He is very knowledgeable and his opening and closing statements made me that much more confident in my case.

Jason Luke

I hired Assaf Lichtash to represent a dear friend of […]

I hired Assaf Lichtash to represent a dear friend of mine concerning a denial of claims from EDD. Assaf was very knowledgeable about all laws governing EDD claims and instructed my friend in great detail regarding the preparation for the upcoming appeal hearing. Needless to say, my friend was prepared, confident and stated the facts during the hearing. We received the good news a few days later, that the case was won on appeal! I highly recommend his services!

Scott Silverman

Assaf Lichtash is one of the best attorneys I have […]

Assaf Lichtash is one of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Assaf always asks thorough and detailed questions, provides meaningful and helpful answers (explained both in a legal sense and common-sense way), and is always available to chat. I’ve hired Assaf a few times and I find him to be incredibly professional, relentlessly fighting for me with ethics, integrity and success. Most recently, I consulted with him about a complex dispute regarding interstate disputes over supplemental disability. Assaf and his entire office are always warm, welcoming and detail-oriented. I always feel like I’m Assaf’s top priority when he works with me. You should most definitely hire Assaf. You truly won’t regret it.

Sanford Roberts

Very professional.

Very professional.

Tim S.

Assaf and his team handled my claims appeal, professionally and […]

Assaf and his team handled my claims appeal, professionally and achieved a victory with quiet confidence and little trouble for me. The preparation including a phone interview and remote representation was very effective and taught me about the law and my position during the hearing. I would recommend and use them again!

Gerardo H.

Mr. Lichtash recently represented me in my case regarding my […]

Mr. Lichtash recently represented me in my case regarding my EDD benefits. My case seemed pretty straight forward so it did not require much. He was present at both of my hearings and was very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. Lichtash is a pleasure to work with. I just received notice that I won my case, for which i think Mr. Lichtash and his staff. I would highly recommend him to anybody needing legal services with disability or EDD issues.

Sam V.

I hired Assaf to help with with an EDD overpayment […]

I hired Assaf to help with with an EDD overpayment case. After calling several attorneys, Assaf was the only one willing to take my case.

From day 1, he was incredibly supportive. Always made me feel like he had my back, no matter how bleak the case looked. I did most of my own research for the case (which is how I preferred), but Assaf and his staff were there to guide me along every step of the way, and he was present to help during my hearing.

Ultimately, we got a very favorable ruling. Couldn’t be happier. Assaf even spoke with me months after the case just to check in and answer some more of my questions. Overall good guy and I recommend him if you are in need of help in this department.

Greg F.

To anyone who wants a great attorney read on. Mr. […]

To anyone who wants a great attorney read on. Mr. Assaf Lichtash is a great attorney because he truly knows the EDD /Unemployment law, how to defend his clients with logical strategies, and he has a pinpoint expertise in his delivery of the facts.It is as simple as this he quickly saw the truth in my case (and with his guidance)  we prevailed, and I won my case! Justice was served thanks to him & his staff at Pershing Square Law firm. A final note of gratitude to his secretary Daphne without whom I would not have originally signed up. She always returned my calls, went the extra mile, kept me calm, and that’s not easy.For a small reasonable fee he was able to cover all the bases. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm.
THANKS AGAIN to Mr. Assaf Lichstash!!


God bless you & your team.
Best Regards,
Greg

Peter W.

Assaf helped me with the an EDD short term disability […]

Assaf helped me with the an EDD short term disability (SDI) case, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.  As a client I felt he really about  my case, and did everything he could so that I would be prepared for EDD.  For the little fee he charged, he showed up to the court with me and helped guided me during my testimony with the judge, and finally made a compassionate and compelling closing statement on my behalf.  Even if the judge did not rule in my favor I would’ve still highly recommend Assaf for anyone dealing with EDD, especially on disability.  There aren’t many attorneys in LA that takes SDI cases and I’m grateful for Assaf’s service especially at such reasonable rate.

Cherina A.

I was wrongfully denied unemployment benefits after my job refused […]

I was wrongfully denied unemployment benefits after my job refused to let me come back to work following a disability. After filing an appeal, I got nowhere with EDD. After hiring Assaf, I had a hearing within weeks and the decision that initially denied my benefits was reversed. I had months worth of back pay that was due to me and I received my money within one week after the decision was made. Thank you, Assaf!

Matt R.

I was beside myself. Unemployed, unable to get benefits from […]

I was beside myself. Unemployed, unable to get benefits from a completely mismanaged, clusterfuck also known as the EDD, an organization in place to help when you lose your job.  But rather the EDD tells you that you are a liar and then steals your money and attempts to ruin your life. Thank God for the team at Pershing Square Law. The entire team plays a role and they play it expertly.

I first met Daphne, a wonderful person who arranged to take my money in payments.

Next I worked with Charlie a complete professional who heard me out and helped me to understand what we were looking at.  After meeting with Charlie a few times, I met with Assaf.  Very knowledgeable and confident.  He prepped me for my day in court and made me feel very confident. Now, here’s the catch: I’m in Northern CA and they are based in Southern CA but we made it all work over the phone!!  With the help of Assaf and his team, I won my case, received benefits from past months and mainly, I didn’t allow the EDD to steal my money like they do in some 50% of cases.

If you have an issue with the EDD, call Pershing Square Law for a free consultation.  These folks are brilliant and they will bring some clarity to your life!

Thank you very much Assaf, Charlie and Daphne!!!

Angie F.

This is by far the best law firm in all […]

This is by far the best law firm in all Southern California. I have waited for over a year going back and forward with EDD to get my benefits.
In April of 2017, they approved me but never sent me any money. I wrote them, called them, went back to their office to fill out more applications and nothing happened. They sent me a notice of denial after they had already approved me. I was so sick and tired of fighting for what I was entitled. In 40 years I have never ask for any help. I was told by several people that EDD denies everybody. They only pay attention to the people who have attorneys, so I started looking for one and the first one that came up online was Pershing Square. Dephney a super professional lady answered the phone and explained to me exactly how they work and she immediately put me in contact with Charlie. After reviewing my documentation, he took my case. Every time I had a question and had to leave a message, he would call me right away to let me know how everything was going. I even spoke to the owner of the firm with a very specific question and he explained to me with very detailed answers and within 5 weeks, I received my money. The best part is that they managed to have EDD retro my checks back to the original approval date, so I’m very happy to say the least. I didn’t even go to their office. I didn’t have to go to court. I don’t know how they do it but it’s like magic. I definitely recommend anyone fighting EDD to contact this firm immediately and stop wasting time and money. I would like to give them 10 stars.
Thank you guys! YOU ROCK!!!!

Henry E.

They deserve 6 stars Charlie gave me the confidence to […]

They deserve 6 stars Charlie gave me the confidence to face my employer that wrongfully terminated me for eating some gushers. Thank you doesn’t suffice for what they did for me. Charlie fought for me the whole step of the way and assured me I was going win and they delivered. Defintently sending them a package of gushers.

Cindy J.

Mr. Lichtash and Mr. Minchenberg worked my case together as […]

Mr. Lichtash and Mr. Minchenberg worked my case together as a team. My case was a little tricky due to the fact that I had just started my consulting business to see if that was the path I wanted to take, when I suddenly became temporarily disabled due to a health condition. The case dragged on due to a variety of reasons, one of which was my own error in providing incomplete information on an initial EDD questionnaire (BEFORE I consulted with Pershing Square Law Firm), but eventually after my initial filing with EDD 7 months earlier, we were able to explain our case to a judge during a telephone hearing that resulted in a favorable opinion. It was worth the wait, and I am grateful to Pershing Square Law Firm for their persistence and staying the course with me. If I were to give one piece of advice to prospective clients with disability cases, it would be to consult with a lawyer earlier in the process (e.g. when filing your initial claim) so that the paperwork is submitted correctly and potential errors due to misunderstandings can be avoided, leading to speedier results. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm for EDD related legal advice.

Shervin A.

Assaf and his team made a big difference in my […]

Assaf and his team made a big difference in my case I really appreciate everything they did for me .They gave me a lot of confidence with giving me knowledge about the hearing and well prepared me the day before,very professional and recommended. You deserve the best.

Michaela H.

Assaf and Charlie worked directly with me to handle a […]

Assaf and Charlie worked directly with me to handle a EDD case with my employer who wrongly fired me. Not only did they achieve the goal, but they stayed in touch with me through the entire process and coached me through the entire case! I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this team! 10/10

David L.

I am so glad that I called Pershing Square Law […]

I am so glad that I called Pershing Square Law Firm because I would not have won my EDD Appeal case without their help. My former employer falsely accused me of misconduct with a lengthy list of untruths. I wasn’t sure how to fight back due to the number of allegations that I would need to dispute. From the first time I spoke with Charlie, I knew he was a fighter who would help me beat the allegations. Assaf and Charlie came up with the winning strategy and prepared me for the hearing, and Genecis kept in touch with me throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Pershing Square Law Firm to anyone who needs help with an EDD appeal.

Carlos Ernesto

Much thanks to Mr. Charlie, Mrs. Dafne, Mrs. Genecis and […]

Much thanks to Mr. Charlie, Mrs. Dafne, Mrs. Genecis and Mr. Assaf and the spershingsquarelaw firm team that gave me and my family hope to continue with my case, we got the ruling on our favor with excellent confidence preparation, to me to keep calm got the best result and the case to our favor. My best regards to pershingsquarelaw firm and hope the best excellent path on your careers and lifes. Muchas Gracias Mr. Charlie for sure if some one passes by my life with same issues I will give my best recommendation towards pershingsquarelaw firm.

Rose C.

This was the BEST experience!  I was Not expecting a […]

This was the BEST experience!  I was Not expecting a positive outcome nor was I expecting the process to be a quick and easy as it was. My lawyer Charlie Minchenberg was awesome. He walked me through the court process and really made me  comfortable.  would Definately recommend them to anyone denied their unemployment/disability benefits.

Janet C.

Pershing Square Law Firm helped me with receiving my unemployment […]

Pershing Square Law Firm helped me with receiving my unemployment benefits. When the Unemployment department denied me benefits for unemployment for what they said was an over payment and denied my benefits for 5 weeks, Pershing Square Law stepped into help me recover my benefits. I travel for work and live outside of California and they were there to win my benefits back for me. I was a bit concerned due to the fact that I lived out of state, but Pershing Square Law was honest and had great integrity in getting me my funds. Thank you Pershing Square Law Firm for all your help in this matter. I should hope I never need to use them again, but if needed I would in a heartbeat. Super good law firm that is reliable.

Sergio V.

Thanks so much for all you help and for your […]

Thanks so much for all you help and for your professionalism.

Sean A.

I don’t normally enjoy having to hire an attorney (due […]

I don’t normally enjoy having to hire an attorney (due to the circumstances obviously), but Assaf and his associates are so courteous and honest, that it totally changed my perspective about lawyers and the legal system. I highly recommend this law firm for any employment law needs, especially dealing with the dreaded CA EDD.

Deanna L.

Update, I stay with this 5 star review! I got […]

Update, I stay with this 5 star review! I got the win, and very happy Assaf he not only prepped me a day before and the day of, but They’re on top of what the judge is going to ask in detail. They did take 25% which is kinda high from other’s but worth every dollar if you want the WIN!
Thanks again Assaf.
Deanna

Donald A.

I highly recommend this firm to anyone with employment issues. […]

I highly recommend this firm to anyone with employment issues.   Although every case is different, my case seemed hopeless to me.  There was nothing routine about it.  Indeed it was a tangled mess.  After years of trying to fight on my own I decided to get help.  The lawyers are attentive and didn’t get it.  I had questions and they had answers for me.  Overall they bad the best of an exhausting situation.

Stephen Hunter

This firm does not promise they will win every case, […]

This firm does not promise they will win every case, but they do give 110% if not more.  I am glad they were there for me.  I would have wasted too much time trying to explain every little detail about my situation and they turned about 3 pages into 2 paragraphs.  

They are good at what they do.  Well worth the grand I had to pay.  

If anyone is having issues with EDD and their employer, do not hesitate to contact this team.  

BravoZulu Shipmate!!!

Daniel S.

This pershing square lawfirm is the best ever.they took my […]

This pershing square lawfirm is the best ever.they took my case and it took less than 4 weeks for me to get my unemployment benefits.i was denied my benefits and they were the right choose to help me out with my problem.if you get denied unemployment and need help with your appeal this lawfirm is for you thank you pershing square lawfirm very much i couldn’t thank you enough.

Elizabeth S.

Pershing Square Law Firm could be called “David and Goliath […]

Pershing Square Law Firm could be called “David and Goliath Law Firm.” They fight for the little guy and win. What seemed to be a complicated Unemployment Benefits case, they made simple and were able to cut to the chase with the most pertinent evidence for the judge.

If you are nowhere near L.A. where they are located, no worries. I am in Northern California;  we prepared by phone and email. Pershing attended the hearing by phone where the judge had them on loud speaker.

Again, if you feel like the little guy, Pershing is there to support you and win your case.

Angela B.

TRUST ME I just went to Pershing Law Firm is […]

TRUST ME I just went to Pershing Law Firm is the best Firm Everrrrr. They just won my complicated case for 16,000 and won I’m so ever Grateful for this Firm and Charlie stood in and handled my like I was a celebrity and Won and Daphne made my payments so affordable for me thankyou and Peter your the Boom.com I highly Recommend this Firm if they can beat mine yours will be a piece of cake..I Love them all Thankyou and God bless them all. Thank you again…They will fight for you. Trust me.

Dawn L.

Three business days prior to my appeal hearing I stated […]

Three business days prior to my appeal hearing I stated to get my ducks in a row and look for case law on the statue I was sighting for my unemployment appeal. I came across an ad for Pershing Square Law Firm. I was pretty confident in myself, however, you only get one appeal so one cannot mess up. I called and within a day Assaf called me back and took my case. I uploaded all my research and documents on their app. Super easy and convenient. Assaf and I spoke the day before my hearing with a game plan. I was super nervous while I was waiting to be called and even more nervous when employer’s attorney appeared. I have never been so thankful I called and had my own attorney. Assaf and I won the appeal! I was very happy I trusted just a random ad on google I came across. I highly recommended this Firm!

Margie M.

I have never been in a situation where I needed […]

I have never been in a situation where I needed a lawyer and dealing with  EDD was scary. I was basically being called a liar and a fraud. Thanks to Charlie and Pershing Square Law Firm I found out today that I won my case and that all decisions were reversed. I pray I never need to deal with another situation like this again. I highly recommend using them if you find your self at the wrong end of EDD and need someone who has your best interest at heart. Charlie and his team gave me peace of mind with their attention to what counts in the court room. Facts. They kept me on point without making me feel like just another client. They talked me through the whole process and answered what questions I did have.
EDD ‘s days of taking advantage of people are over. Thank you Charlie & Pershing Square Law Firm you turned a scary situation into something I could face knowing you guys had my back.

A very happy, stress free momma.

Andy B.

I just went through a ridiculously stressful three months after […]

I just went through a ridiculously stressful three months after my former employer let me go. The boss said I quit, contested any claim(s) I had for unemployment insurance, so I was cut off. After a nightmare interview with the EDD, it was confirmed that I was disqualified. I contacted several labor law attorneys with some to little to no advice at all. Then I reached out to Pershing Square. Gia, who’s awesome (!), got the ball rolling. Then, I met Charlie (phone only) — we had a great conversation. He processed a ton of extremely complicated information, then (thankfully) decided to take my case. Days later, thanks to Charlie, I won my appeal. If anyone has been denied claims by the EDD, you simply cannot do better than this firm.

Kim T.

I needed help to deal with edd and they went […]

I needed help to deal with edd and they went beyond  my expectations. This would have been a terrible journey if not for the vessel I was traveling upon…thank you very much.

Karen B.

I hired this firm at the very last minute to […]

I hired this firm at the very last minute to help me finalize before my court hearing.  Charlie and his staff are over the top busy but always made time for me even with this last-minute assistance.  Under the present circumstances with Corona, Gia is working from home but always was there for me and assisted me with all my needs. She is a great communicator and gave me the confidence that it’s all going to be ok!
It’s nice to meet a team that does what they advertise.  
Thank you for all the help.  It’s no wonder that I won the case with this team by my side!

Wendy Q.

Charlie and Pershing Square Law Firm did an incredible job. […]

Charlie and Pershing Square Law Firm did an incredible job. His team is amazing and I cannot thank them enough. I had a very stressful case but Charlie made it so seamless! He took the time to understand my situation and really did a phenomenal job delivering it all the way to victory. Him and his team put all my worries at ease since my initial phone call. Don’t stress over your case, give this team a call and they will take care of you. I highly recommend anyone I know that can use their services. Thanks, Charlie!

Den N.

I can’t thank Mr. Lictash and his firm! They saved […]

I can’t thank Mr. Lictash and his firm! They saved my life and because of them, I’m able to provide for my family again. Dafneh, the manager is an angel. I had a million and one questions and she was so patient, caring, and answered all of my questions. I began getting emotional and she was able to calm me down. Thank you guys so much!

Paul O.

Assaf Represented me at an Unemployment Appeal Hearing; He tenaciously […]

Assaf Represented me at an Unemployment Appeal Hearing; He tenaciously fought for me in the court room. Due to his hard work and sharp legal intellect Assaf really came through for me at my time of need!
I was baffled with the legal process and nervous of these types of court proceedings. Once again I wanted to thank him for getting me the results i was more than satisfied with. This firm should be the first firm you call, they’ll get it done. Period.

Elena R.

They are an excellent resource when you need help dealing […]

They are an excellent resource when you need help dealing with the EDD! A group of true legal professionals that are easy to work with when you need help now! I love the ease of the free Case App that kept me updated. Thank you Charlie, Daphne and Jennifer for your help with my case.

Dorian L.

What could have been a complicated and stressful situation was […]

What could have been a complicated and stressful situation was turned around and made into a hassle free winning outcome thanks to Pershing Square Law Firm. Though I’ve never stepped foot in this office, or met any of the staff in person, the communication was excellent and we communicated as if we’d known each other for quite some time or were good friends. From beginning to end, the experience with them was very easy and stress free. To start off, my case was submitted to the firm efficiently through an app and as everything was processed, I was in communication with Daphne, Genesis, Assaf, and Charlie. I was prepped up the day before my hearing, right before the hearing, then given an after action review of my case. Within a week from my hearing, I received the decision about my win for my case. Their fee was 25%. I would highly recommend this firm!

Cons: Charlie represented me via phone conference. I never met anyone from the firm.

John W.

I didn’t know where to turn for help with my […]

I didn’t know where to turn for help with my problem. I want people to know that I am 100% satisfied with the work this law firm did for me. They deserve the highest praise. All around they are nice people and top notch professionals. I give them my total seal of approval. The whole team there are great. Thanks especially to Gia!

Tracy C.

Excellent law firm!Superb lawyering skills and I would highly recommend […]

Excellent law firm!
Superb lawyering skills and I would highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm.

Rob W.

Back in Oct. 2018 I received a notice from the […]

Back in Oct. 2018 I received a notice from the End claiming they had over paid 9300.00. I wasn’t sure if I could find a law firm that deals with this kind of issue, so I went on the web and sure enough found perishing square. I made an inquiry as to how my h it would cost to retain them for this case. They set me up.on a payment plan and turning process in was skeptical. However the court date was set. I went and was met by one of their attorneys who was a really nice guy. Yesterday I received the paperwork of the courts decision and everything Add said I owed was completely overturned. I jumped for joy. If your looking for a trusted law firm that stands behind their word that prides itself in what they do look no further this is the law firm for you. Simply amazing ….

Nicholas H.

I want to personally take this time to thank the […]

I want to personally take this time to thank the entire firm for their incredible hard work in assisting with settling a serious error concerning a particular state agency. I strongly recommend their services.

Colonel M.

What do you do when you have to fight a […]

What do you do when you have to fight a powerful and dysfunctional state agency (CAEDD) that doesn’t listen and is not helpful? You need to hire Pershing Square Law to get their attention.

I had sent several letters, made phone calls and visited a local CAEDD branch in person to correct a date on my UI application. I called their office within one day of realizing my mistake on the initial UI benefits application. It took 43 minutes for the phone Rep to update one date on the application, she kept putting me on hold with long periods of dead air, Did she go to lunch? rest room? I followed up the next day with a certified letter listing the same issue needing to be corrected as I had little faith in the EDD Rep that i called. It was never corrected. This caused my claim to be rejected, disqualified me from benefits and they also accused me of making false statements.

If you make a mistake on a date or omit anything, even if you catch it the next day and contact EDD right away; forget it, CAEDD won’t help you. They will not work with you.

But wait, there is more EDD buffoonery to report. Just prior to my appeal hearing with the Judge, I reviewed what information the CAEDD had within my case file and noticed CAEDD had placed 6 claim documents from another person inside my file. CAEDD wins the Bozo award of 2019.

They hope you will give up so they don’t have to pay out the claim. Don’t give up, hire Pershing instead and win your case.

Pershing Square Law was with me all the way and offered advice on just what to say. You need professionals and a lot of horse power to set the bozos at the CAEDD straight.

Sangano S.

Dont go to an appeal hearing unless you have a […]

Dont go to an appeal hearing unless you have a lawyer with you.  You’ll regret going alone.  Always “Lawyer up”.  Unless you want to lose. They handled it all.  Very satisfied with their service.  And yeah I won my appeal.  My case was a bit unique and it took longer for an answer but the truth prevailed.   Sometimes the truth is worth more than money…

A.S.

Without a doubt one of the best employee rights advocates. […]

Without a doubt one of the best employee rights advocates. Having consulted with this law firm on a couple of incidents the team really steps in and takes care of the issues to enable me to focus on other matters and not have the added stress of handling employment law issues.

I have used them for both basic consultation and full service representation and agree the team does what their clients want them to do in a case.

One of the benefits that is often overlooked in hiring an attorney is a clients ability to maintain a working relationship with the entity they are seeking help in resolving a legal issue. This is so critical as most people whether it be employers, Department, or State truly want to help people but may be limited in scope or existing procedures that may incorrectly be applying a regulation or policy. In representing oneself you can damage a relationship in having to be the one that argues a legal question.

Having an attorney be the one to argue my case enabled me, as the client and employee, to maintain a neutral stance in the relationship and not be seen as the negative opposition in the relationship that has to continue with my employer, Department and State.

Regardless of the outcome of my current legal question I would recommend this law firm to others that both understands the importance of maintaining a working relationship and are willing to let go of control in trusting others with higher knowledge and experience.

Deanna C.

I had to appeal EDD for benefits Pershing was all […]

I had to appeal EDD for benefits Pershing was all in for me. They kept me informed about the process step by step,when I called they responded everyone I was involved with was very professional and friendly and my attorney Charlie did a great job before during and after my hearing thanks again to everyone at Pershing special thanks to Charlie try these guys out I know the do right by you and your case

Melanie A.

This review is long overdue. If I could rate 10 […]

This review is long overdue. If I could rate 10 stars I would!  Not because he won my case for me, but the entire process I experienced when I first reached out to this firm. I was denied unemployment from my previous employer, I fought it on my own and still lost.  I was so angry that I new I deserved to collect. I was willing to fight this and do what I can.  I looked on line and came across Pershing Square Law Firm and decided to give them a call.  I was very leery, as I knew nothing about these folks.  That evening I received a call back from Assaf Lichtash.  After asking me many questions, he told me that he thought I would have a good shot in winning my case.  I was asked to pay a very fair amount, which I did.  Each step of the way I was notified, keeping me in the loop.  I had very serious doubts about winning this case, but after a few months I got the call and I WON.  I can’t thank Assaf and his staff enough for making this a very professional experience for me.  They are true professionals and I highly recommend them.

Claudine K.

Assaf is truly one of the good guys and someone […]

Assaf is truly one of the good guys and someone you absolutely need and want in your corner!  I never had to ask him for updates as he was always on top of things.  I always felt important and taken care of…AND, we won!  Honestly, and I know this sounds cheesy, but I never thought I would lose with him on my side.  I sleep better knowing I have Assaf as my lawyer.  I cannot speak highly enough him and his firm, and I am forever thankful to him for all that he did and continues to do for me and my company.

AG Z.

I retained Pershing Square Law and had great results.  Assaf and […]

I retained Pershing Square Law and had great results.  Assaf and his team and very helpful, dedicated, and answer many questions with great success.  I would definitely hire them again.  Very happy I went with them.

I felt completely assured that every attorney knew what they were dealing with and giving straight answers.  To top it off, we won the judgment.

Andy E.

What can I say. These guys did an incredible job […]

What can I say. These guys did an incredible job getting my unemployment insurance. The odds were against me in getting my insurance approved since it was appealed but that is why I contacted this firm. They had a plan in place, we had the hearing and it went very well. In closing I ended up the winner. Totally worth it. Cheers and thanks again.

Nghia T.

While receiving disability benefit the state discontinue my claim. Assaf […]

While receiving disability benefit the state discontinue my claim.

Assaf Lichtash (attorney) from Pershing Square Law Firm represented me in appealing my case and successfully reinstated the benefit that I deserved!

He provided truly UNBELIEVABLE customer service!

Assaf, schedule is very busy with court appearance and dealing with other clients but somehow he always manage to return my phone call, email and txt promptly whenever I had any questions or concerns.
That kind of customer service dedication is very hard to find in any service industry.

If you were denied disability benefits and need professional legal representation I will definitely
reach out to Assaf from Pershing Square Law Firm he successfully challenge & reverse my EDD denial.

Thank you Assaf!

Tyler G.

When I discovered that my former employer had fabricated complete […]

When I discovered that my former employer had fabricated complete lies about my conduct at work and attempted to slander my name and also succeeded in getting my rightful unemployment denied to me I was at a complete loss of what to do.
I called a number of lawyers who were all dismissive and/or told me I didn’t have a case. I was starting to feel really disheartened and didn’t think there would be a way out of this and that my former company would get away with all of these heinous untruths and lack of justice.

Then – Assaf called me back after leaving a message at his firm.
He was incredibly willing and open to speak to me and hear all of the particulars of the case completely. His energy was fantastic and he said we have a case!

Throughout the weeks leading up to the hearing he was always available and we spoke many times and he was always willing to give me an enormous amount of his time and energy.
He guided me through the entire process and helped me to see what was important and what wasn’t in regards to the case.

On the day of the hearing we were prepared and ready and we laid out the entire truth of the whole situation to the judge.
A few days later we got the decision – we had won!

I honestly don’t believe I would have made it without him because he was emotionally supportive and prevented me from giving up. His fee was reasonable and his willingness to work with my financial situation was admirable.
He was pretty much fantastic. He also helped me to keep all of my integrity and honesty and we won fair and square.

I would want him to help me in any legal matters whatsoever. He is a real honest guy and he changed my life with his counsel.

Tristan C.

I know this may be a late review but anywho […]

I know this may be a late review but anywho better late than never. All I have to say about this law firm is absolutely outstanding!!! There is really no words to describe how awesome these people are. They helped me out every step of they way!!! All the reviews I read before I worked with them were 100% and more on point. They helped me out of a debt by the edd that was not even a legitimate debt that I owed. Let’s just say it was close to $20,000.00 debt that the edd stated I owed for what they say I was overpaid. With their outstanding and awesome work, I now don’t owe anything and that dark cloud has gone away. If you need any help regarding any edd or employment legal issues go straight to this law firm and no one else!!! I promise you, you will not and I mean not regret it!!! If I could give them more than 5 stars I would probably give them unlimited stars just for the good work they do!!! Thank you guys so much for making my life worry free and a lot lighter!!! You guys are awesome!!!°

Jonathan Lodato

Awesome experience all the way through beginning to end. I […]


Awesome experience all the way through beginning to end. I didn’t realize how complicated an unemployment hearing could get, my file started small and grew to a big mess. Very grateful for pershing square. Remember you have to speak to a judge face to face and today law is filled with so much gobbledygook you can easily say the wrong thing.


My attorney Charlie really has a passion for what he does, he cares about clients, really understood my frustration( EDD are incompetent!) and helped coach me on how to handle things and understand the law in regards to UI. He called me days before to prep me, the morning of to prep me and they are even present via conference call during the actual hearing. I really dont know what would have happened without him.
Needless to say we got every item overturned!
If youre like me youre worried about spending money to hire a lawyer when you have no income and EDD denied you any hope…I get it…But to me what seemed like a small error from EDD became a large file for the judge, theyre crazy over there! If I didnt hire an attorney I wouldnt have even known!


As far as attorneys fees go they offered me more than a fair deal. I’m actually genuinely surprised at how affordable and flexible they are. Even more surprised that I feel I got MORE than my moneys worth. A rare group indeed.


Thank you Pershing Square, Thank you Charlie!

Alexis S.

I recently hired Pershing Square Law Firm and attorney Assaf […]

I recently hired Pershing Square Law Firm and attorney Assaf Lichtash to help me with an EDD appeal case.  I would not only highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm to anyone who needs employee rights legal help but also say that Assaf is the attorney you want to represent you.  He is very knowledgeable, creative, and an amazing strategist.  From the preparation meeting all the way to the day of the hearing, Assaf and his team made a hard experience into an easy one.  Pointless to say we won the appeal case.  I can’t thank enough Assaf and his team at the Pershing Square Law Firm.

Keith Schlotthauer

If I could 10 stars I would. Pershing is amazing. […]

If I could 10 stars I would. Pershing is amazing. When I presented my case to them back in October their exact words were “It is a long shot to get EDD to dismiss your case, but we will try”. This issue I sought out for their help was about 9 years old. I thought all hope was lost and I would be stuck with an over-payment that I felt was done in error. I had been trying for about 6 years to figure it out myself. I sought out some legal help and the advice they gave me was “Well, looks like you will have to file bankruptcy”. I was almost ready to pull the trigger on that option, but I decided to do a google search for an EDD law firm, Pershing Law was one of the first ones on the top of the list. I decided to call them just to see what they could do. I talked with Charlie about my dilemma and he assured me that they have seen worse and that they would be able to help. They took it over from there and got all the information from EDD and constantly kept me informed of what was going on. When I received paperwork in the mail from EDD I would call them up and they would talk me off the ledge and say “It’s OK, this is what that means”. When I would panic, they wouldn’t. They were always easily reachable by phone and would call back if I left a message.
Since I work out of town, they arranged for my hearing to be by telephone which was convenient for me since I work full-time and out of town during the week. The night before the hearing, both Aasff and Charlie called me and walked me through the process of the hearing and helped me frame my thoughts and what I needed to say (100% truth
.no lying), TAKE NOTES
.PLEASE. The day of the hearing, Charlie called me about 20 mins before and walked me through what was going to take place and refresh my memory of the night before conversation. Then the trial started and it took about 20 mins. to read all the evidence into record and then the judge started asking me questions

.just like Pershing Law told me the judge was going too. I answered truthfully and with passion. The hearing lasted about 30 mins. and I was nervous the whole time
.but knowing Charlie was on the line assured me that it would be OK.
Charlie told me before the hearing that “We are going to swing for the fences and see what happens”. I was just hoping to get the 30% reduced and then make payment arrangements to EDD for the rest of the amount I thought I owed. Pershing Law always always always was straight with me and never promised me any result other than telling me that they will probably be able to get the 30% interest waived.
I received a call from Pershing law 4 days after the hearing and they were in receipt of the decision. Their first words were “Keith, we not only hit a homerun, but a grand slam out of the park bases loaded bottom of the ninth tied ball game with 2 outs in game 7 of the world series”. Not only my 30% fees waived, what money that EDD said I owed (over $23,000) was waived. I had to ask them 2 or 3 times “I don’t owe anything
.nothing, zip, zilch nada”. They said exactly and in fact they told me that EDD might owe me 5 weeks of pay
.but if that doesn’t happen, I won’t complain. This has been the biggest rock on my shoulders for 9 years. I had many sleepless nights and there was a judgement on my credit report which would have prevent my wife and I from purchasing a house in the future
..not anymore.
Pershing is amazing. My advice
..listen to their advice and if you don’t understand something, ask them to explain in layman’s terms
..and they will. I will always recommend their services to anyone that asks

UPDATE: About a month after the decision, EDD called me and they refunded the $23,000 they had withheld. We were able to pay off some medical bills for our medically ill daughter.

Client

EDD is understaffed, overwhelmed, and straight up doesn’t give a […]

EDD is understaffed, overwhelmed, and straight up doesn’t give a #%^* Hoards your money you WORKED FOR that god forbid you actually might NEED one day. They put me through the ringer 3 times in one year.. Couldn’t get anywhere without Assaf and Charlie. I didn’t even have to go to court. Spend your money here you’ll get it all back…Brilliant rockstar lawyers who were attentive, and really helped me. Thank you so much.

Blake

Great lawyers! Got my unemployment appeal won!! Just know UNEMPLOYMENT […]

Great lawyers! Got my unemployment appeal won!! Just know UNEMPLOYMENT TAKES FOREVER! So if you don’t hear from your lawyer it’s probably because they are waiting for unemployment to get there s#$t together.

Stephen Hunter

This firm was worth every dime spent. If you are […]

This firm was worth every dime spent. If you are dealing with an employer who has done you wrong, this is the team to go to. You will not find a more honest group of people who will fight for you and guide you every step of the way.

Vincent Price

Excellent attorneys very professional I was disqualified from edd for […]

Excellent attorneys very professional I was disqualified from edd for working a job 3 days and then edd tryed to say I owed 2thousand dollars to them was stressful I didnt need another bill and without a job would been hardship instead I ended up winning and edd payed me 2thousand dollars out thanks pershing!!!

Emma Guyton

Wow, I can’t believe this place!! I won my case […]

Wow, I can’t believe this place!! I won my case because of them, I won back my entire 7,200 unemployment took from me!!! The judge was hella rude and tuff, there’s no way I could’ve won without them!! I really appreciate them, if your going against unemployment you need this law firm! From the bottom of my heart I appreciate you guys! Thank you so much!

Paul Olivares

Assaf represented me at a unemployment appeal hearing. This guy […]

Assaf represented me at a unemployment appeal hearing. This guy was great! I’m so glad he represented me. The day before he calls me up and breaks down the hearing process. He reviews everything with me and puts my mind at ease. He really stood up for me in that courtroom. I’m very pleased with his services. If I ever need another attorney I’ll go with him and his Law Firm.

Alfonso Leon

Ever since day one Pershing Square Law Firm took my […]

Ever since day one Pershing Square Law Firm took my EDD case I’m more than grateful for the good and responsive the way my case was handled with all the attention and professionalism of Pershing Square Law Firm my case was resolved in a short amount of time and of good value. I strongly recommend Pershing Square law firm for all EDD matters and I thank you all.

Mike McCarthy

The whole team at Pershing Square Law Firm is professional […]

The whole team at Pershing Square Law Firm is professional and friendly. Working with them was a pleasant experience and we achieved a very favorable outcome. I highly recommend Pershing Square Law Firm to anyone needing support in dealing with the EDD.

Carma Elliott

3 times and each time they were right there to […]

3 times and each time they were right there to reassure me ,without charging me anymore than the initial case. They know what they are doing and if you think it’s too high of a price they are worth every penny. I recommend them highly. They saved me from many financial heartaches by winning my case THANK YOU SO MUCH

Aiden Yildirim

I love working with Pershing Square Law Firm, especially big […]

I love working with Pershing Square Law Firm, especially big thank you to Charlie, he was always very helpful, responsive, he was always updating me whats going on about my case! I will definitely will work in the future with Charlie! Thank you very much for all you done! I really highly recommend everyone to work with this firm!

Ivan Rozenblad

This Law Firm is awesome say represented me against the […]

This Law Firm is awesome say represented me against the Employment Development Department and Won my appeal! Not only was I impressed with them, but the Administrative Law Judge was too. She was impressed with their knowledge and correspondence and literally gave them praise right after my appeal. I give them five Stars.

Eduardo Jimenez

I must say that my experience with Pershing Square Law […]

I must say that my experience with Pershing Square Law Firm has been nothing but exceptional, from the moment I first called and spoke to their reception staff up until I won my case and received my payment from EDD.

Reasons why I recommend Pershing Square Law Firm:

Entire staff is knowledgeable and available to assist in any questions regarding your case,

They offer a user friendly mobile app with current information on your case, court dates and documents upload portal,

The staff took charge of my case immediately filling all necessary paperwork and was very helpful in coaching me through the pre-hearing practice.

A little bit about my case:
I was denied benefits due to what the EDD deemed not a valid reason for leaving my previous employer in May of 2019,

I was appealing the decision due to the hrs and salary provided by previous employer, the job was about 30 miles away and was only receiving about 8hrs of work per week, and also had no functioning transportation,

Because of this the job did not make financial sense, on this premise the Pershing Square attorney was able to reverse the decision made by the EDD, and remove all previous penalties resulting in the full payment of my benefits.

I definitely recommend this firm and although they cannot promise you that they will win your case they will do everything they can to try to resolve your problem and provide assistance.

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