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Law Offices of Rhona S. Kauffman Pro

4.1
27 reviews

77564 Country Club Dr., Suite 115, Palm Desert, CA 92211, U.S.A.

Business, Civil, Real Estate Litigation including Breach of Agreements and 43 more

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About Law Offices of Rhona S. Kauffman

Southern California's Premier General Practice Law Firm focusing on Civil Matters including Real Estate Purchases; HOA Disputes; Litigation; Business Agreements Disputes; and Trust Estate Planning for all of San Diego and Riverside County

Southern California is an incredible place to live and do business, but the costs are steep and the competition is unforgiving. In this environment, a legal oversight or unsuccessful litigation can spell ruin. Fortunately, highly skilled legal representation is available from Law Offices of Rhona S. Kauffman. Since 1994, I have helped individuals and businesses in the San Diego and Palm Desert areas achieve their goals with reliable advice and strong advocacy. We have two California Office Locations to best serve you.

San Diego Office:

LAW OFFICES OF RHONA S. KAUFFMAN

9920 PACIFIC HEIGHTS BOULEVARD, SUITE 150

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121

Palm Desert Office:

LAW OFFICES OF RHONA S. KAUFFMAN

77564 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, SUITE 115

PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92211

 

Law Offices of Rhona S. Kauffman (Palm Desert, California)
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Law Offices of Rhona S. Kauffman got this award in 2021

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2019
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

Rhona was fantastic working with a very evasive buyer of our property in Palm Desert. Communication was great and even lowered her fee when we got a windfall from the buyer !! Great job Rhona !!

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2019
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

Like a lighthouse when your coming in from rough seas a "Great" lawyer can you give you the confidence that you can make it safely to port. Rhona Kauffman is that kinda of lawyer. I hired here twice for two cases that were particularly troublesome for me. She returns calls in a timely fashion. Actually listen to my concerns and counseled me in a fashion that was not demeaning but clear and concise without sugar coating. Thank you Rhona for always being there !

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2019
Hired Law Firm

Like a lighthouse when your coming in from rough seas a "Great" lawyer can you give you the confidence that you can make it safely to port. Rhona Kauffman is that kinda of lawyer. I hired here twice for two cases that were particularly troublesome for me. She returns calls in a timely fashion. Actually listen to my concerns and counseled me in a fashion that was not demeaning but clear and concise. Rhona has a very professional demeanor. Thank you Rhona your clients appreciate you!

 
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2019
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

I’ve used Ms. Kauffman several times. The first time was for legal advice for my aging mother who did not have a current trust in place. Thank goodness I was able to get the trust done in time, no legal issues when she passed. The second time was for a new business. Ms. Kauffman prepared the corporation for my partner and I. Her legal advice was very useful. When I was involved in a law suit, Ms. Kauffman gave me advice. She is very knowledgeable in many fields. I highly recommend Ms. Kauffman!

 
Partnership Law
Posted by anonymous
September 26, 2019
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

We found ourselves facing a difficult dissolution of a long term business partnership. We weren’t sure if we would be able to walk away with anything substantial. Rhona advocated for us throughout the entire laborious process and remained supportive, knowledgeable and encouraging. She navigated for us through some emotionally charged territory all the while being comforting and positive and genuinely caring of obtaining the best possible outcome for us. In the end we triumphed. So grateful.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 08, 2017
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

Ms. Kauffman was easily the best experience I've had hiring an attorney. It was obvious from the beginning she is passionate about what she does. In my experience with other attorneys they will often hedge their advice and leave you uncertain about which way to proceed. With Ms. Kauffman the advice was certain and spot on in our case. Highly recommend!

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2026
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

I was the opposing party in a case where Ms. Kauffman represented the plaintiff. Based on documented court filings and communications I received directly: her ex parte application was filed after the 10:00 AM deadline required under California Rules of Court 3.1202. Her supporting declaration contained internally contradictory sworn statements — one section cited a communication breakdown with her client as grounds for withdrawal under CCP 284(2), while her own email sent the same week stated her client had texted confirmation and approval of the withdrawal, which would have permitted a simple CCP 284(1) consent requiring no hearing at all. A separate section of the same declaration stated the matter concluded in 2018, while another section acknowledged a pending hearing on my motion. The motion was served one day late based on the USPS postmark, which contradicts the date sworn in the proof of service. This matter involved an unlawful detainer action.

 
Response from Rhona Kauffman
April 24, 2026
This is inappropriate and will be removed as you have never been my client and you first falsify what happened with the Cour. We won against you, and you are upset that you lost the motion. All papers were timely served and the court confirmed.
Homeowners Association Law
Posted by Stephen
October 07, 2025
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

I hired attorney Rhona S. Kauffman to fight my HOA, but instead I was betrayed. She failed to disclose a major conflict of interest — she had previously worked for the very law firm representing my HOA. Any honest attorney would have told their client, but I was left in the dark. While I lived for years in toxic, rat-infested conditions caused by HOA neglect, she did nothing to protect me. Her actions consistently benefited the HOA and management company, not me. I lost my health, my home, and years of my life because I trusted her. Communication was poor, decisions were questionable, and my case was destroyed by a conflict of interest I never agreed to. In my experience, she did not act in her client’s best interest. I would strongly urge anyone considering hiring Rhona S. Kauffman to think twice — my experience was one of neglect, betrayal, and devastation.

 
Response from Rhona Kauffman
October 07, 2025
This is completely not true and the Homeowners Association Law was absolutely followed in all aspects of your matter. You are attempting to instead profit off your own poor decisions in not remediating and repairing the damage to your home to mediate loss
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
August 09, 2019
Hired Attorney Rhona Kauffman

Hired for a real estate matter. Took eight months to write a letter and make a phone call during which time communications were poor, confusing, and contradictory. On our last meeting she obtained an additional retainer, and I never heard from her again. Did not return phone calls and did not respond to emails. Very embarrassing to have to tell the other side my lawyer disappeared.

 
Response from Rhona Kauffman
August 09, 2019
I have no idea who your are but I always put my Clients first and i have never ignored a Client or failed to return phone calls after they have retained my services.
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 21
    • Business
    • Partnership Disputes
    • Business Dissolutions
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Business Organization
    • Business Planning
    • Business Start-Ups
    • Business Successions
    • Business Transactions
    • Business Transfers
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Complex Business Litigation
    • Emerging Business Law
    • Joint Ventures
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Small Business Law
    • Sole Proprietorships
    • LLC Formation
    • Homeowners Association Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Real Estate Litigation including Breach of Agreements
  • Real Estate 3
    • Quiet Title
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Condominium Law
  • Contracts 1
    • Purchase and Sale Contract Disputes
  • Leases and Leasing 2
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial Leasing
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Formation of Corporate Entities
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Homeowners Association Law 1
    • HOA Disputes
  • Wills and Probate 5
    • Wills
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
    • Probate
    • Probate Administration
  • Inheritance
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Other 6
    • Civil
    • Partition Actions
    • Property Line Disputes
    • Transactional
    • Asset Purchase Agreements
    • Stock Purchase Agreements

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77564 Country Club Dr., Suite 115Palm Desert, CA 92211U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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