McLaughlin Yeh LLP

I hired McLaughlin for a real-​estate matter because he seemed skilled, friendly, and competent.
Yes, he is friendly. Skilled and competent? Not so much.
A very simple eviction was mishandled by McLaughlin on several counts. This ended up costing me more time and money than it should have — not only in the fees I paid his firm but in the additional costs and stress that WERE A DIRECT result of McLaughlin’s missteps.
Even asking McLaughlin to prepare a simple lease for another tenant resulted in problems and my experience with McLaughlin reminded me more working of a small-​time jack of all trades master of none lawyer than a real-​estate-​specific attorney.
The most disconcerting and upsetting thing about working with McLaughlin is that, as expected when one hires an attorney of any type, I had hired him for his strategic thinking and understanding of the law. In the end, I’m the one who had to suggest tactics and strategies and bring to his attention the various aspects of the laws regarding my matter.
These suggestions prompted bemused responses from McLaughlin and then agreement that these tactics would work (and we implemented these). This left me scratching my head and wondering why I was paying the big bucks for a high-​dollar attorney yet I was the one doing the «heavy lifting» in regards to how to handle my legal matters.
When I hire an attorney I expect them to be as sharp as a tack in their field and to simply take care of business. I regret the day I ever picked up the phone to call this firm as they were a disappointment in every item I tasked them with. I had to hire a competent attorney to clean up the mess they created. Avoid this attorney and seek someone who better knows their craft.

My cotentant and I had a serious problem on our hands with our subtenant’s actions and Michael and Johnny helped us navigate through the eviction process. They were professional, informative, and responsive. We were successful in the removal of the subtenant off the premises and we’re enjoying the premises much more these days. The peace of mind is worth every cent. Thanks again Johnny and Michael for giving us back our home!

I had a very problematic situation arise with a subtenant that required legal assistance to find a resolution. Without going into detail, Michael and Johnny were able to navigate a highly stressful situation on my behalf showing a thorough knowledge of law and procedure. The both exhibit professionalism and integrity and were able to reach a resolution that satisfied my needs that was respectful to both sides. Should I need further real estate law services in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out.

Michael worked with me on a project where tenants had to be vacated out of the building due to some emergency maintenance that needed to be done, Michael represented the landlord and handled all the communications with the tenants and have been coordinating the project in between the contractor, the owners, the tenants and the real estate management company, at times there were 30 emails a day coming from all different sources, some parties did not know about project timelines, some complained and some violated the agreement but Michael made it all run smoothly from start to finish. Michael is like a fine synthetic oil that made all different parts of the system work seamlessly. Great professional, straight to the point and knows the tenant law like nobody else!
Would recommend Michael in a heartbeat

Johnny and I used to work together, so I was able to experience in person what a great attorney he is. Johnny is an an excellent lawyer and does not shy away from difficult tasks. He truly cares about his clients and will go the extra mile to ensure that his clients’ needs are met. He is very thorough, efficient, and is highly regarded by his colleagues.

Johnny Yeh has been my mentor for the past 7 years. I learned from the best in the industry! I’ve had the tremendous honor of working with him through Legal Outreach’s Constitutional Law Debate Program. Through this program and beyond, Johnny taught me how to analyze constitutional law, craft winning oral arguments, and critically think on my feet. Johnny has the ability to quickly make sense of complex legal topics, bring light to the most important details with intensity, and anticipate the opponent’s point of view, even under pressure. Johnny leverages these skills in all of his endeavors. He lives to win… for you. You are always better off with Johnny by your side!

San Francisco is its own sport when it comes to housing and tenant issues. I had the great misfortune of having a squatter take over a closet area while I traveled for much of 2014. In SF that allows «squatter’s rights» regardless of not paying rent, not having an actual room and/​or any agreement to tenancy!
Michael and Johnny were a delight to work with. I primarily worked with Michael but both were super professional and certainly a calming influence in a very turbulent situation. They assessed the situation quickly, responded decisively and executed the process without costly delays.
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, if you have a gay man that will not leave *your* closet in the Castro– Call Mclaughlin Yeh LLP!!!

Johnny Yeh is professional, smart and down-​to-​earth. I have worked alongside Johnny and he has assisted in obtaining victories for our mutual clients. When you think of hiring an attorney, you want to hire not only someone smarter than you but also someone that can speak your speak. That fact that he is able to distill very complicated legal jargon into language that clients can understand shows both his mastery of law and communication. I have no hesitation in recommending Johnny for any form of dispute resolution. He will get you that win, bottom-​line!

Thank you Johnny and Michael for your expertise and professionalism. It took 4 – 5 excruciating months to evict some problem tennants and that’s pretty short compared to some horror stories I hear about housing crisis. These guys know their stuff and very thorough in the process.
Bottom line is problem solved got possession of my house and I can move my family in after being homeless and living inboxes for a few months.
Hopefully we won’t have this problem in the future but if it does— I have a high caliber counsel on my team!
Thank you Johnny and Michael!

Johnny is one of the most meticulous attorneys I have worked with in my 20 plus year legal career. His attention to detail, client advocacy, and litigation skills are unmatched. I would strongly recommend this firm for any of your legal needs.

Michael McLaughlin is the best advisor you can retain when you have a landlord/​tenant matter. 2 years ago I hired Michael to assist me with a sensitive matter involving my family. One relative was renting from another and the tenent relative was not living up to their obligations. It was a mess that threatened not just to blow up into a legal matter but to blow up with family. Michael provided expert guidence that allowed us to defuse the problem without litigation and without family drama. Both relatives have since passed on and so now I can publicly acknowledge Michael and his great work.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Michael. If you need a Landlord Attorney, he’s your guy.
As a new homeowner, the idea of evicting a tenant in SF was daunting and filled with many potential pitfalls. Michael efficiently walked me through the eviction process, alerted me to potential roadblocks ahead of time, and was highly responsive at all points throughout. He was flexible and willing to adjust to come up with alternative solutions so that I felt as comfortable as possible during the eviction. Oh, and to top it off, he’s got a great sense of humor.

Michael McLaughlin and Johnny Yeh Are almost too good to be true. The speed and agility and dedication to customer service of a small firm, combined with absolutely top-​notch abilities, experience, and intelligence. Everything about them gives you confidence in the quality of their work, which is excellent. They’re smart and aggressive and great lawyers, but they’re also relatable-​to as funny and down to earth people. If you’re a landlord with a problem tenant, they will represent you admirably.

Michael and his partner are keen negotiators — the kind of approach that you want on your side when there is a landlord/​tenant matter that requires deep thought and careful attention. I respect Michael (whom I have referred a number of cases to and have known for over a year), and he is a formidable negotiator, stickler for the details and knows the law. Highly recommended. High personal integrity and business savvy.

Finally Lawyer’s you can trust. Michael and Johnny were extremely knowledgeable and helpful to my husband and I. We are landlords and was faced with a difficult and stressful situation with a tenant. We felt assured thanks to their guidance that the situation was handled correctly and it was. They were responsive, efficient and a pleasure to work with. After dealing with other lawyers, I can safely say that none of them have been as responsive, meticulous and genuinely fair as the law offices of McLaughlin and Yeh. I highly recommend them both.

Johnny helped to analyze my startup’s partnership agreement and to examine potential pitfalls and scenarios that could arise if anything should ever happen between my partner and me. I respect and trust my business partner, but he encouraged me to seek legal advice before signing our partnership. While no one likes to think about a partnership going sideways, Johnny was able to provide me with really incisive observations from the perspective of litigation, and how the contract terms would affect the outcome of a lawsuit. His thoughts actually motivated us to change a few terms in our agreement as well.
Overall, I found Johnny to be an extremely bright and knowledgeable attorney. He was patient throughout the process and was able to explain otherwise arcane legal aspects to a scientist such as myself. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back to him with legal questions, and I definitely recommend him to anyone or any business facing potential legal disputes.

Michael and Johnny are tremendous resources for anyone looking for assistance pertaining to commercial or real estate litigation. They are dedicated, friendly and passionate about their craft.

If you are looking for a landlord attorney who you can trust, then call McLaughlin Yeh. Michael is highly professional and knows his stuff. What makes him unique is he has a process to assess a client’s needs and to map out a customized plan for each client to generate the best possible outcome.
If you want the best then hire the best. Call McLaughlin Yeh today!

Michael Mclaughlin showed my Brother and I he has the experience. He took on my Brother Child Support Case back in Maryland. He put in the work and we got our case solved, but we could have not done this without Michael“s Help! He knows the Law and will Fight for you, no Matter What! I would recommend Michael Mclaughlin… He will listen and work hard! Thanks Michael you are the Best! Mark Miller, and John Miller…

Michael has helped me to resolve a conflict with a lodger that didn’t want to move out. He was able to negotiate with a very ‘hard’ and problematic person and create a settlement statement that was accepted by the lodger and she moved out in less than 7 days. Thanks to his professionalism we’re celebrating Christmas in a peaceful and relaxing environment again. I would definitely recommend Michael as an expert in landlord-​tenant law.