“Adam was very forceful when he reviewed the documents and was quite adamant as to the way I was being treated. He said he would go after these people, and I knew he would” – Michael Burak
My name is Micha O. Buck, and I’m a real estate broker. I work for Helms Spear, one of the oldest real estate firms in existence since 1866. Helms Spear is a full-service real estate company specializing in property management, leasing, sales, and consulting. The firm’s current president is Kenwick.
The issue arose when I identified a property for sale and offered it to an owner. The owner flipped the contract to a major hotel developer. During the negotiations, I discovered that the developer was attempting to bypass me and cut me out of the deal.
This became evident when I spoke with the broker representing the building. He inadvertently mentioned that the buyer I introduced was bringing in several million dollars to sign the contract. At that moment, I realized I was being cheated.
Coincidentally, when I was showing the building to the eventual buyer, my colleague Haromi noticed the buyer’s girlfriend and observed that she had distinctive tattoos on her ankle. This detail would later prove critical in court.
David Smith, who represented me from Adam Lightman Bailey’s firm, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the case. The opposing side claimed they had lost all my emails due to a flood, but David Smith went the extra mile. He contacted the District Attorney’s office and managed to locate the allegedly destroyed laptop.
When we appeared in court, the other side insisted the laptop had been destroyed. David, however, produced the laptop, discrediting their claim.
One of the most pivotal moments came when David asked the buyer’s girlfriend to raise her pant leg. The judge questioned the relevance of this request, but David explained that the opposing side claimed they had never met me and didn’t know who I was. David argued, “If they’ve never seen Mr. Buck, how would he know that she has two tattoos on her ankle?” That revelation, combined with the evidence from the recovered laptop, led the judge to swiftly rule in our favor.
This lawsuit was highly complex and spanned over seven years. Throughout the process, I was consistently impressed with Adam Lightman Bailey and his team. They were thorough, professional, and relentless in their pursuit of justice on my behalf.
I appeared in court at least a dozen times, and each time, a representative from the firm guided me through the process, ensuring I gave the right answers and stayed on track.
One of the firm’s standout qualities was its meticulous handling of information. After every meeting or discussion, I received detailed follow-up emails, creating a comprehensive email trail. When we went to court, we had three feet of documents as evidence—a testament to the firm’s thoroughness and preparation.
Adam’s reputation as a tough and forceful attorney is well-earned. He was adamant about how unfairly I had been treated and was determined to fight back on my behalf. While I wouldn’t describe him as ruthless, he was certainly tough, forceful, and unrelenting in pursuing justice.
I knew from the start that I needed someone with a strong reputation to win this case, and Adam Lightman Bailey’s firm exceeded my expectations.
This is a “bread-and-butter” firm that handles complicated matters with skill, precision, and determination. I am very pleased with the results they achieved and their overall handling of my case.