Jonathan has been helping us resolve a trust dispute with our family and he's been amazing. Their…read morefirm has a wide range of attorneys which has made each step go by with ease. We are still in litigation but our family is very optimistic knowing we have a strong firm backing us. If you are dealing with a trust dispute, I highly recommend Lo & Lo

Kelvin and Brendan were excellent at negotiating my litigation.They were very patient and…read morethoughtful about my needs. Highly recommend!

What started as a completely seamless experience has since turned completely sour. They were…read morecompletely professional in getting our family trust up and running, but since Feb 2025 have been radio silent. Not a single email response. Not a single voicemail returned. When I've tried calling and asking to speak to someone, I'm immediately transferred to voicemail or my number is screened and directly sent to voicemail. If the business is going under, I'd rather someone JUST SAY THAT. What a disappointing way to handle a business. I'd say "don't work with them" but in all honesty, I don't think anyone would ever get back to your inquiry anyway.

Although I am not an expert in probate, I observed that their team handled the case inefficiently,…read moreboth in terms of cost and time. As the buyer, this inefficiency did not directly impact me since I was not in a rush to close escrow, but it certainly added unnecessary costs to the estate. When it came to the confirmation hearing, no one from their firm physically appeared in court, and the attorney who called in seemed disorganized as he answered several questions incorrectly which was embarrassing for his client. While the firm may be capable of handling general estate planning and straightforward cases, I would advise seeking counsel elsewhere for complex probate litigation issues.

I chose this law firm because of its highly rated reviews and strong reputation, and honestly, I…read morefeel like I fell for the hype. Based on what others described, I expected a firm that would be attentive, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping me finally create my trust to protect myself and my family. Unfortunately, my experience was nothing like the reviews made it seem. First, for the amount this firm generally charges to create a trust, I truly expected more guidance and support, especially when it came to helping with the administration of my mom's trust so that I could move forward with creating my own trust and avoid any legal issues down the line. Instead, after the initial phone interview, I was left feeling like I had to figure out much of it on my own and actually felt more confused than before. The most disappointing part was the lack of real connection and communication. I never felt like the attorney truly listened to my concerns or made a real effort to understand what I was trying to accomplish. Toward the end of the call, it honestly started to feel like I was wasting his time because I saw no genuine effort or willingness to actually help. I also expected at least some kind of follow-up or check-in a few days after the initial call to help build trust and a relationship, but that never occurred. Ultimately, this was my personal experience, and yours may vary. In the end, this firm simply was not the right fit for me, so I'll continue my search and look elsewhere.

We had the pleasure of working with the Law Offices of Joshwa Wang. Their team was professional,…read moreinformative, and easy to talk to. No questions we had seemed to be insignificant. We were also notified of important items we needed to address prior to finalizing. We look forward to continuing to work with the team for any future planning and updates.

Wow, what an unprofessional firm and what poor communication skills. I used their contact form…read moretoday outlining my situation as they asked. I thoroughly explained my situation and that I am looking to switch attorneys and I asked them for some background information along with their rates. I told them I preferred to be contacted by email instead of phone. Five minutes later my phone rang and a gal named Lisa starts to ask me questions none of her business ignoring my questions and asking rude questions of her own. When I realized she was asking me questions to things I already answered on the contact form, I realized she didn't even read anything I wrote. So I curtly thanked her for her time and hung up. I guess she didn't get the message because five minutes after that I received an email from Loren Terrazas advising me they must decline representation. What? did I hurt their feelings? Think twice folks before you dial this low class attitude firm.

Mark and his associates were awesome to work with. He and his team were readily available to answer…read moremy numerous questions and made themselves available to jump on calls anytime I needed. Mark in particular helped me immensely in understanding the entire process and laying the landscape of what to expect, as well as offering invaluable advice for my particularly complicated case. I would highly recommend Mark and his team!

Attorney Mr. Edward Terzain have a great website on how caring and helpful he is with his clients…read more To my surprise I totally believed him. He was taking my case and dropped the ball as he said verbatim. So then he decided he would write a letter of mediation to my brother since he had dropped the ball. He said he would send me a paperwork to sign and my brother would receive it within 4 to 5 days. Again another let down. He never followed through. I share this because people really need help. And when attorneys make false statements and do not help you I have no respect for them and esMr. Edward Terzain.

My husband and I were referred to Vanessa at Lagerlof through his office mate at his work. We chose…read moreto go with Vanessa based off her excellent reviews and reputation. Vanessa was great to work with throughout our family estate planning process. She answered all my husbands' many questions thoroughly and ensured we were comfortable and well informed through every step. We eventually went back to Vanessa to do my parents estate planning--Vanessa was very kind and patient with my elderly Asian parents! By choosing Vanessa to work with, we can rest assured that we are in good hands in the road ahead and are glad we went with a well established law firm and lawyer to do our estate planning.

I was seeking out information and expertise from Paul Yee regarding my estate planning and Paul is…read morewell versed in his profession. I was able to clarify my intent and got a lot of valuable information I needed to make an informed decision going forward in my journey. I did not feel rushed and I value the information I received from Paul. If you're in need of his services in estate planning for you or a loved one then you should seek out Paul Yee. First consult fee is $50. Parking is either street parking or one of three spots in the alleyway east of his building.

Mr. Yee very knowledgeable and personable. He and staff made my visit very comfortable and I…read moredefinitely knew I made a good choice to see him. He asked me questions and made suggestions I have not thought of for my Trust. Fee was reasonable. And would absolutely recommend Mr. Paul Yee.

Five Stars Doesn't Do Lagerlof Justice! Lagerlof Exceeded My Expectations!…read more Finding the right probate attorney can feel impossible, especially when you are already navigating one of the hardest times of your life after losing a loved one. After my first experience with a probate firm--where I was wildly overcharged, left with unfiled paperwork, missed court dates, and stranded in a two-year financial mess--I was terrified and skeptical to hire anyone else. Then I found Zach Tripodes, and everything changed. From the moment he stepped in, Zach handled my case with absolute ease, professionalism, and grace. He immediately took charge, cleaned up the major mess left by my previous attorney, and filed the critical paperwork that had been ignored for years. His communication was stellar; he kept me informed, stayed on top of every deadline, and made me feel genuinely supported throughout the entire process. What took the previous firm over two years to mishandle, Zach wrapped up cleanly in just 6 months. Zach is honest, exceptionally skilled, timely, and reliable. My only regret is that I didn't hire him from day one. If you need a probate attorney who truly understands the law and cares about getting the job done right, save yourself the stress and call Zach Tripodes. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney!

We would never hire Jaime Gonzalez or the firm Lagerlof LLP again. Our experience was one of the…read moremost stressful and costly situations we have ever gone through. We hired Ms. Gonzalez because she emphasized her decades of probate litigation experience. We expected strategic guidance, preparation, and strong trial advocacy. Instead, the representation often felt disorganized, reactive, and far more expensive than we anticipated. We believe we were originally quoted approximately $100,000 for trial and $50,000 for mediation, which we documented in notes at the time. However, our final legal bill exceeded $300,000. Some of the charges that concerned us included large amounts of travel time billed at full attorney rates, multiple attorneys billing for what appeared to be overlapping work, subscription and research platform charges passed through to us, and substantial hours billed by associates and junior staff despite retaining the firm for senior probate trial expertise. What was especially upsetting to us was our impression, after reviewing transcripts and emails ourselves, that there did not appear to have been significant formal settlement efforts before trial despite the enormous legal fees incurred. From our review of the transcripts, it appeared there may only have been limited informal settlement discussions rather than any formal mediation, written settlement proposal, or structured attempt to resolve the matter before trial. A few days before trial, we also received an email asking whether we wanted to discuss settlement "now," despite prior indications that settlement discussions had already occurred. That left us confused about what settlement efforts had actually taken place. Instead of confidently directing the case, Ms. Gonzalez often asked us what we thought should happen next. We frequently were told issues would be addressed or researched, but there often did not appear to be meaningful follow through. We often felt unusually involved in managing aspects of the litigation while simultaneously paying significant attorney rates. From our perspective, trial strategy continued focusing heavily on the wording of the trust document even though we believed the court had already indicated that approach was unlikely to succeed. Reading the minute orders, hearing transcripts, and briefs, it appeared to us that the court was not receptive to many of these repeated arguments. At the heart of the case was the trust drafting attorney, whose testimony was central to the outcome. In our opinion, there were issues we believed raised credibility concerns, including what we viewed as potential conflict issues involving the drafting attorney. However, the cross-examination appeared to focus primarily on arguments that he "did not know what he was doing," which the court ultimately did not accept. We left trial feeling unconvinced that this witness had been challenged as effectively as we expected. We also became concerned about procedural issues throughout the case. Our witnesses were excluded before trial because they allegedly had not been properly disclosed during discovery. The transcript reflected statements suggesting we were responsible for the issue even though we had emails showing we provided witness information and were told discovery responses would be handled by counsel (which we were charged for). As a result, we went into a trial centered on extrinsic evidence with effectively no witnesses of our own. We later learned from appellate counsel that making an offer of proof after the witness exclusion may have been important for preserving appellate issues. We were surprised to later understand how significant that issue could potentially become on appeal. At one point, the court also held a hearing with Ms. Gonzalez regarding failures related to timely filing exhibit lists and compliance with court rules. To us, the repeated explanations involving missed emails, discovery confusion, and filing problems began to undermine our confidence in the representation. In the end, we lost the case, faced exposure to the opposing side's attorney fees, which we do not recall being advised could happen, and were left with over $300,000 in legal bills. We also met with Ms. Gonzalez afterward in an attempt to discuss concerns regarding the legal bill. At that meeting, she stated she would discuss the matter with the partners and get back to us. We never heard back. Unfortunately, that lack of follow through felt consistent with what we experienced throughout our case. We ultimately walked away feeling disappointed, frustrated by the costs, and lacking confidence in the representation we received. Based on our experience, we would personally not hire this attorney or firm again and would encourage others to carefully review billing practices, litigation strategy, and communication expectations before retaining counsel.

I had a great experience with this law office after my car accident. They handled everything…read moresmoothly and professionally, and the whole process was completed without any issues. I'm very thankful for their help and would definitely recommend them.

My daughter was in a terrible car accident. A friend highly recommended the Westridge Law Group,…read moreand they were absolutely right! We worked with Ayk and Edna, and they were truly amazing. If you ever need a personal injury lawyer, skip the big firms you see in all the ads. I've dealt with one of those before, and they rarely answered or returned calls. Ayk and Edna were the opposite. They wasted no time handling my daughter's case, even though she's young and probably wasn't the easiest client. They were incredibly patient and explained everything clearly. The final result was the best we could have hoped for: they settled the case for the full insurance policy limits. I highly recommend Ayk and Edna at Westridge Law Group!