Stebner Gertler & Guadagni

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  Lisa Schutt

  Apr 23, 2026
  5.0
  If you are reading this review, it is most likely because your family has just gone through a very traumatic experience and you now find yourself in need of legal assistance. For this very reason, I highly recommend the law firm of Stebner Gertler & Guadagni. The legal team of Stebner Gertler & Guadagni are highly professional, thorough, responsive, and will aggressively litigate your case while leaving no stones unturned. This is done in a very empathetic and professional manner, which you will come to realize the importance of, and highly appreciate, this approach during this trying time.
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  Anthony L.

  Apr 11, 2026
  5.0
  Our 85-year-old mother, who still danced with remarkable rhythm and joy, lived at a well-known assisted living and memory care facility run by a national corporation. One early morning, we received a devastating call that she had fallen and been rushed to the hospital. Doctors diagnosed a fractured hip that required surgery, but the pain and complications that followed were heartbreaking. Over the next month, we watched helplessly as her health deteriorated rapidly until she passed away—robbing our family of her warmth and joy far too soon. Conflicting accounts from the facility staff left us heartbroken and suspicious of negligence and a possible cover-up. Desperate for answers and justice, we turned to online research and contacted the law firm of Stebner, Gertler & Guadagni based on their compelling reviews. From the very first call, their prompt response gave us hope. Attorney Karman Guadagni spoke with me the same day, offering genuine compassion and clear guidance during those overwhelming early days. Karman and her dedicated team took on our case with unwavering commitment. Through a year of meticulous investigation, they uncovered shocking instances of neglect and mismanagement that contributed to our mother’s suffering. Their skill and tenacity secured a substantial settlement that went beyond our expectations. While no amount of money can heal the pain of losing our dear mother or erase the anguish she endured in her final weeks, knowing this assisted living corporation was held accountable—and may now implement changes to protect other vulnerable elders—brought us a measure of justice and peace. We are forever grateful to Karman Guadagni and her entire team for fighting so fiercely on our behalf.
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  Arlyn Brown

  Apr 1, 2026
  5.0
  Our mother died prematurely due to callous and negligent care at a live-in care facility in the north bay area. It was the only facility with an opening at the time we needed to place her and no openings came up during the course of her stay where she could be relocated. The facility was understaffed, overworked and without proper support from management or the owners of the facility thereby creating an unfavorable climate for proper patient care. Our mother suffered numerous injuries while under the care and custody of the facility with no effort by staff to ameliorate the unsafe conditions under which she was living...thereby reducing the danger to her wellbeing...which resulted as medically proven contributing factors to her untimely death. The manner of death listed on her death certificate was other than "natural" due to those injuries. We contacted the law firm of Stebner, Gertler & Guadagni to assist us due to the horrible conditions our mother endured. They readily took the case which brought us much relief. Our family would like to give special recognition to attorneys Kathryn Stebner, Karman Guadagni (lead counsel) and Kelsey Craven as well as many staff members for their expert attention to detail in the handling of our case. They were approachable, compassionate and very well versed in Elder Abuse law. They negotiated an amazing conclusion to our legal efforts so that we could have closure in the loss of our mother and a feeling of justice for the lack of proper care she suffered. We will be forever grateful for the wonderful service they provided to us in our time of need.
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  Be. K

  Mar 2, 2026
  5.0
  Steiner Gertler & Guadagni was amazing to work with. During a dark time in my life they gave me hope and ended up winning the case for me and my family. I cannot thabk them enough. If you or anyone else is looking for someone to bring peace and justice to your family then I would 100% recommend them.
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  Lisa DeLapo

  Dec 11, 2025
  5.0
  My mom lost her ability to walk (due to a serious head injury) after being neglected at a memory care facility. I contacted Kirsten Fish (at NFK Law), and she partnered with Karman Guadagni at Stebner Gertler & Guadagni. From the very first moment I met with them, I felt reassured, supported, and stronger. My mother did not deserve to be in this condition, and I felt so hurt and frustrated by the memory care's lack of accountability and callousness. Karman and Kirsten were so intentional and kind, and they fought very hard to get the facility to own their multiple mistakes. My mom still cannot walk, but the care she receives now is spectacular. I owe Kirsten and Karman so much for taking her case and fighting on her behalf. She will likely live a longer, more comfortable life. I never thought I would ever pursue litigation, but after dealing with both NFK and SGG law firms, I know I did the right thing with the most amazing team.

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