Client Reviews
It's difficult writing about a life changing tragic event that lasts the rest of your life. You say to yourself, " it wasn't the fault of anyone, it just happened," that was us. We had no idea that we needed an attorney until we were introduced to Steve Brewer. He had taken the time to research our situation at the request of a close family relative, and then we were asked to meet with him. In our first meeting with Steve, we were inspired that maybe someone truly did care about the tragedy we had endured, the research that was presented convinced us to make a "Leap of Faith" and trust in his experience, dedication, resourcefulness, and knowledge about those things no parent should ever have to think about.
Throughout our professional relationship, Steve's continued encouragement and compassion helped us through a long and tenuous legal trail. His demonstrated expertise, compassion, empathy, and just the plain fact that he's a great guy and people recognize that, made the experience even more memorable. No one ever "wants" to hire an attorney, but this is one attorney we are thankful for every single day of our lives.
I believe that we had the most honest, finest professional legal representation that could ever be hoped for from you, Steve, and Linda in trying to obtain Justice for Steven.
From the day 8 years ago when you personally came to the phone after I called looking for an Attorney, to the end of our case, you have guided us with caring and compassion through the complex, agonizingly painful maze of the legal system.
Yes we have had our differences at times, but you stuck with me and always worked out any of our differences, never giving up on us.
I want you know that without your expertise, concern, and involvement we never would have reached the end of our case, and given the realities, never would have obtained the results we received.
Most of all I will never forget your coming with us to Steven's grave and leading us in prayer. You are a "mensch" and I am forever grateful that you, Steve, and Linda always treated us with personal, human compassion, respect, and understood how very special Steven Nathaniel Wolkoff was as a human being.
Of all the things that will haunt me for the rest of my life about Steven, I want you to know that your being our Attorney, along with Steve and Linda will not be one of them. You are three very special human beings. We got the very best from you that could ever be hoped for. I thank you for that gift.
I am a female attorney with my own law office in Walnut Creek. I've been practicing law for 23 years, the entire time as a sole practitioner.
My first contact with The Law Firm of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer began about 20 years ago; before I became an attorney. Unfortunately I personally experienced medical negligence during a surgery, but I had no idea where to turn. I then remembered Gary Gwilliam, an attorney I met while working in a law office as a legal secretary. I called him and he referred me to his partner, Steve Brewer. Mr. Brewer took my case, handled it extremely well, kept me in the loop regarding what was happening and why, and ultimately settled my case for a very satisfactory sum.
After becoming an attorney and representing clients of my own, I developed a professional relationship with the Law Firm of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer which has been extremely helpful to me over the yeas. As a sole practitioner representing injured plaintiffs, it is sometimes very difficult to take on larger cases on a contingency fee basis. Part of the reason is financial, and the other part is simply manpower. All personal injury cases taken on contingency fee, of course, require the attorney to front all litigation costs. An important part of these litigation costs is the hiring of professional and credible expert witnesses in order to compete with the insurance carriers who retain their own experts and don't have to worry about costs. In these types of cases, over the past 20 years, I have associated with the Law Firm of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer and each and every time it has been a success. Knowing that Steve Brewer and the other attorneys are on "our" team has allowed me to provide the best representation to plaintiffs. Steve Brewer and I have worked well together; he is someone who is knowledgeable and totally professional as well as personable and caring; assets which evoke trust in our clients.
I am grateful for this relationship and strongly recommend the Law Firm of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer to any attorney who would benefit from this type of arrangement. To potential clients, I cannot recommend this firm highly enough; anyone needing an attorney will not find a better firm in which to place their case, and their trust.
- Lourdes O. and Dale O.
- E. Lira
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Referring Attorney: John Prentice
