Results & Testimonials

REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS

Multi-Family Habitability Lawsuit — $1,040,000 Settlement Represented multiple tenants in a Los Angeles apartment building suffering from severe habitability defects including pest infestation, plumbing failures, and lack of adequate heat. Despite citations from multiple government agencies, the landlord refused to make repairs and continued collecting rent. The case resolved for over $1 million.

Illegal House Subdivision Lawsuit — $270,000 Settlement Represented a family in a house that had been illegally subdivided by the landlord for profit. Instead of paying relocation, the landlord attempt to remove the tenants' door and harass the family. In the end, the landlord paid for their relocation, returned the rent they paid, and compensated the family for their pain and suffering. We were happy to hear that the tenants used the money to purchase their first home!

Illegally Converted Lofts — Relocation Fees Secured + Landlord Criminally Charged Represented tenants in a building that the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety determined was illegally converted to residential lofts. Used the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to obtain required relocation fees for the tenants. The landlord was subsequently criminally charged.

Eviction Defense — Exposed Landlord's Civil Code § 1942.4 Violation Defended multiple tenants in an unlawful detainer action where the landlord attempted to evict tenants living in substandard conditions. The trial court found the landlord liable for violating Civil Code § 1942.4, and the judgment was upheld on appeal. The tenants remained housed and the ruling strengthened their affirmative claims.

Thousands of Eviction Defense Cases Over the course of his career, Kevin Hermansen has represented tenants in over 25 jury trials, hundreds of court trials, and thousands of negotiated settlements — keeping families housed and holding landlords accountable throughout every courthouse in Los Angeles County.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"This review is to thank Kevin Hermansen, Esq....for representing my family Yesterday, Kevin called us to advise us that we had won the lawsuit which my landlord filed in September 2016." - Eduardo O., Yelp, January 5, 2017

"I was very pleased with my representation. Kevin Hermansen Esq did an excellent job winning my case without the inconvenience of appearing in court. Kevin's experience, knowledge, attention detailed and diligence were the keys to this victory and I've since recommended his service to anyone in need of a top attorney. Thank you Kevin." - Prague R., Yelp, February 14, 2018

"You couldn't do better than Kevin Hermansen." "I lived in a building that the city determined was illegally converted to residential lofts. Kevin used the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to get me the required relocation fee and my landlord criminally charged. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being evicted, you couldn't do better." — Brett S., Former Client, via Avvo (5 stars)

"Very thorough, diligent, and resourceful." "Kevin represented us in two real estate lease matters. He gave us great advice during settlement negotiations — the result turned out better than we expected — and was awesome in court." — Guilhem C., Former Client, via LinkedIn

"Very sharp tenant lawyer." "Kevin is very respectful, trustworthy, and a very sharp tenant lawyer. I highly recommend him to my family and friends. He pays attention to details, fights for complex cases, and optimizes your rights." — C.W., Former Client, via Yelp

REVIEWS FROM PEOPLE WE'VE BEATEN IN COURT

"This person the worth, heartless, manipulative, aggressive person I ever met in my life! Never trust him! He seems "harmless", it he doesn't have a right to practice in low! He is the one who is violating the lows!"[sic] - Opposing party, Armine Yengibaryan, Yelp, March 18, 2026

"Very very good trick to defraud people. Sorry if I can't stop praising the con man's trick, it was just so wonderfully executed...

"Very nicely done fraudulent scheme indeed. Law schools should do a case study to prepare lawyers against master con artists like the defendant[] Kevin Hermansen..." - Shing Lung Lau, landlord, federal lawsuit filed January 12, 2026

RECOGNITION

Super Lawyers Rising Star -- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Mason C. Brown Award -- University of Southern California

Featured in Voyage LA Magazine -- December 2024 

Facing an eviction or living in substandard conditions? Contact us today.

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