Tosdal Smith Steiner & Wax

great work! less than a year for my case to be settled.

I have never felt more hurt to hear my sister talk about the experience she had with the attorney Fern Steiner, who is legal counsel for the Union with the San Diego City School District Union and a Partner for this firm. My sister is a veteran teacher who was told that Ms. Steiner would be able to answer her questions regarding the situation her school has put her in which includes 10 days without pay. Among many things, Ms. Steiner was not able answer any of her questions, referred her back to the same people who told her to speak to Ms. Steiner in the first place, and talked to my sister as if she was a criminal. Teachers already have to ensure difficulties in the classroom managing students, parents, and the district’s bureaucracy. However, it is a complete travesty to have to endure harassment and disrespect from someone whom is paid to represent you and fight for your case. When my sister asked what she is supposed to do for work while on a 10 unpaid leave, Ms. Steiner’s parting words to her were «I guess you will have to figure out some way to eat».
If you are reading this review, PLEASE take a second thought about employing Fern Steiner or this firm because I would hate for anyone else to experience this level of dismissiveness and discrimination.

Very dissatisfied.
After spending time & money, it became clear their concern was what was in it for them, minimum concern for my needs and issues.
Avoid Jon Vanderpool.

Many thanks to Attny. John Vanderpool and Attny. John Caduiex for the most excellent advice and customer/​client service, per our potential PI claim. Not only did we get the information we needed to «help ourselves» with the claim, both Attorney’s and gave us the impression that they are very caring of their clients/​potential client’s needs. My fiancé’ and I were very pleased when it was clearly explained to us that it would be in our best interest, financially to work with the two insurance companies involved… without going forward with a legal claim at this point (as our coverage was much higher than the other party involved). We both thank you for taking the time to meet with us. We truly appreciate that both Attorney’s felt they would not want to take money for our claim, as it was not warranted at this time… just to sign an agreement with the firm. Thank you again for your kind consideration and advice. We will obviously keep your firm in mind, should anything change. Moreover, we would recommend you firm very highly to anyone else who might need your assistance. In addition, a good friend of mine is working with Attny. Mike Wax on a Workers Comp. issue. Attny. Wax is handling everything wonderfully, from what I understand. This how we were recommended to your firm. Word or mouth speaks volumes!
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Donald Adams & Maria Carrico