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Steven M. Chanley

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  • Employment Law
  • California
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Edwin J. Rambuski
Edwin J. Rambuski February 23, 2025
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have been practicing law for 40 years and have worked with and against many, many attorneys during that time, including attorneys with national firms. Steve provides the best legal services to his clients that I have experienced to date. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work together for mutual clients, in order to provide the clients expertise in multiple areas of the law. Mr. Chanley has a multitude of resources available to his firm and this allows the client to receive exceptional service.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Many legal matters involve multiple subject matters and not every attorney is an expert in every area of the law. Mr. Chanley is excellent at identifying unique issues for a client and sourcing the appropriate co-counsel.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Approximately from 2010 until today.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Chanley is an expert in employment law and civil litigation with a wealth of knowledge and experience. This allows for the best result possible for clients facing challenging legal issues.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

An expert in some areas of the law, and enough background and experience in other areas to identify all issues facing a client.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Excellent in identifying legal issues and very good legal research skills.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Written and oral communication skills are excellent. Very good at connecting with clients on a personal level as well.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have never experienced any indication of anything other than the highest moral character and with a very solid understanding of all rules of professional conduct.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Employment law and civil litigation.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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