Los Angeles Eviction Attorney

From Skeptic to Believer: Why Goodman & Sullivan Restored My Faith

After years of disappointing experiences with attorneys, and faced with the urgent task of securing legal representation for a Los Angeles case in under three weeks, I had all but lost faith in the legal profession entirely.

I reached out to countless attorneys. The responses were disheartening — some attempted to charge thousands of dollars before lifting a finger, others demanded exorbitant consultation fees with no credit toward retention, and more than a few were outright rude and condescending. I was beginning to believe that competence and integrity no longer coexisted in the same office.

Then I spoke with Bita Goodman of Goodman & Sullivan.

What surprised me first was simple, yet rare — she listened. What astonished me further was her transparency. The fees were straightforward, practical, and genuinely fair. No games. No ambiguity. Just honest counsel.

What I did not expect was a team. I was not handed off to a single associate — approximately three highly skilled professionals were actively researching, compiling information, and reaching out to me consistently by phone, email, and text. Their responsiveness alone was extraordinary by today's standards.

To Goodman & Sullivan, this may have appeared to be another case. To me, it was something irreplaceable — property my father held and protected for over forty years, nearly lost in an instant.

I am truly honored and grateful that my journey led me here. They didn't just represent me. They showed up.

Bita Goodman was great. She is kind and well informed. My family and I needed legal representation and they helped in our time of need. I recommend Bita if you want a warm, kind lawyer who is also does her job well.
Thank You Bita!!!

I cannot recommend this team enough. From the moment I reached out, they were responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my situation. What stood out most was how clearly they communicated everything, no confusion, no runaround, just straightforward guidance when I needed it most.

They handled my case with professionalism and urgency, while still making me feel supported on a human level. Legal situations can be overwhelming, but they made the entire process feel manageable and under control.

You can tell they truly know what they’re doing and take pride in their work. I felt protected, heard, and in very capable hands the entire time.

If you’re looking for attorneys who are sharp, reliable, and actually show up for you, this is the team.

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Serious Misrepresentation and Abandonment in Time-Sensitive Eviction Matter

I retained this attorney based on clear and repeated representations that she would handle my eviction defense and a related habitability matter involving serious mold and unsafe living conditions. I was instructed to wait until formal service and was quoted a fee for representation. In direct reliance on these statements, I did not retain alternate counsel.

After I was served, she refused to proceed with the eviction defense, leaving me unrepresented under strict legal deadlines and exposed to immediate legal risk. She also denied agreeing to take the habitability matter altogether, despite prior statements and witnesses who can confirm her commitments. This reflects a clear failure to follow through after inducing reliance in a time-sensitive legal situation.

She referred me to a mold inspection vendor who performed an inadequate and incomplete assessment and has refused to correct the deficiencies. This further delayed proper documentation and remediation of hazardous conditions affecting my health and legal position.

When I raised concerns, she responded by attempting to withdraw from my existing case. The timing strongly suggests this was retaliatory rather than a good-faith resolution of the issues raised.

This pattern of conduct—misrepresentation, failure to perform, and withdrawal under pressure—created significant legal exposure and harm during a critical eviction matter. I would strongly caution others to verify commitments and engagement terms in writing before relying on representation.

Bita Goodman is incredible!!! She is so knowledgeable and fights so hard. She has guided me so much and she is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys. I am so happy with her and her team. They are extremely responsive. I have called her late Saturday evening directly on her cell phone and she answers and has long discussions with me. She does that even on vacations and on Sundays. Incredible service. Will recommend her to all my friends and family