Castaneda & Co.

"Damian Castaneda and Matt McElroy truly stand out as top-tier real estate attorneys who go above and beyond for their clients. From the very first call, Damian's direct involvement and transparent communication set the stage for a positive client-lawyer relationship. Their expertise shone through in navigating the complexities of a bankruptcy court case, swiftly adapting to unfamiliar laws, and securing victories in summary judgments—a testament to their legal acumen. What sets them apart is their meticulous approach, revealing undisclosed facts pivotal to our case and strengthening our position. Despite mediation challenges, Damian and Matt's tenacity in pursuing a jury trial, coupled with strategic appellate consultation, showcased their unwavering commitment. Gaining approval for a jury trial ultimately compelled the seller to settle on favorable terms—a testament to their strategic thinking. Their proactive stance in the ongoing State Court representation against my agent to recover incurred damages further exemplifies their dedication, instilling confidence in their ability to navigate complex scenarios and seek justice. Beyond legal expertise, Damian and Matt showed genuine concern for my mental health and well-being, recognizing the stress involved and offering unwavering support. I wholeheartedly recommend Damian and Matt for real estate litigation, appreciating their honesty, transparency, and exceptional legal prowess."

"Damian was extremely proactive, professional and compassionate. I experienced kindness at its fullest during my call with Damian. The professional level of transparency and trust he delivers to his clients by recording / documenting all communication was absolutely impressive as I’m currently in a mistrust situation with another Attourney. He was transparent about not being able to handle our case and immediately got us connected with another firm that could help us. Thank you Damian for the humanity you deliver to the world."

"I called Damian looking for legal help in transferring a property title for my rental property. Although his firm doesn't handle issues such as mine, Damian took his time to understand my request and recommended 2 other attorneys in the area who do specialize in what I need. Thank you for being so helpful!"

"A sewer lateral replacement contractor did a job without the city's inspection at my property 6 years ago, which came out to surface by the city's inspector in November 2023. I talked to a few attorneys to go after the contractor, but found out that it would cost me more in legal fees than what I would recover from the contractor if I pursued to a litigation. I almost gave up, but was still upset and frustrated. That's when Damian Casaneda of Casaneda & Company responded to my inquiry through Yelp. Damian let me know that he wouldn't be able to help me because he was in a different practice group, however, he would refer me to an excellent law firm he trusted, so that my initial consultation fee of $450 would be waived if he referred me. Even though I was not a client of Damian, he gave me his analysis of a summary of my situation very quickly, and further gave me very useful information and advice that I could use, such as filing a complaint with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to resolve disputes with the contractor and its strategies. Then, a flow of advice kept coming in from Damian with overview of the CSLB process from the beginning through an arbitration, then to the small claims court. Damian even sent me the information on the No. 1 book to read to prepare for it and more information on a list of the contracts attorneys. Who does that for a person who is not even his client? Damian's advice helped me to figure out how to handle my situation. I can't thank Damian enough. If I need any real estate attorney in the future, I will not hesitate to contact Damian. Damian's work ethic and trustworthiness are truly genuine, and he is highly recommended."

"We needed help with a real estate contract dispute. First attorney we contacted gave us sound advice, which was to settle. While we did consider that option, seller was unreasonable and unwilling to negotiate. We contacted 3 other attorneys but were not satisfied with their response time for this time sensitive matter, and we just didn’t feel like they were a good fit for us. That was before we found Damian. Let me tell you why we chose Damian to work with us. Damian picked up the phone first time I called. He spent more than half hr talking to me about my case. I can feel his passion and energy on the subject matter. After that call, I schedule another meeting with him and it was clear he is exactly who we are looking for to represent us. Damian made us feel heard, he is accessible all hours of the day (regardless of weekend or late at night) and provided us with invaluable advice. Damian was basically there for us in the most stressful of times and we will forever be grateful to him. The outcome was exactly what we had hoped for, we received all of our deposit back. Damian- you are a top-notch real estate attorney and we would recommend you (in a heartbeat) to friends and family if the need ever arise."