We were referred to Anthony regarding a real estate transaction. He was very professional in…read morescheduling our meetings and walking through the steps to completion. In addition, he followed up with many of the items that we did not think to be related. His prices are fair and great value for the services rendered. Hope you get the opportunity to work with Anthony!

Very quick to respond to questions and issues. The whole real estate experience was handled…read moreseamlessly which was a great relief since we were on the East Coast.

Terrible experience at a San Clemente property owned by .James E. Mahfood. Management stole several…read moreitems. Very dishonest representation of the apartment. Maintenance was never completed, if even started at all. Never a working oven. Do not, I repeat do not rent from Mahfood.

I'd been putting off putting together my Will and I chose James Mahfood because of his knowledge,…read moreexperience and patience. I had a ton of questions, some of them obvious, but James answered them all with a smile and understanding. I highly recommend you speak with him of you are looking for a Wills & Trusts lawyer. He knows his stuff!

Very straight forward phone call regarding legal issues. Explained it thoroughly and gave me great…read moreadvice. Thank you.

It was great to have Katie help me plan my estate. She made things easy to understand and was there…read moreto answer any questions via phone, text, or email. She is extremely friendly and thoughtful. Meeting at her office was a bit of a drive for me, so she saved me and extra trip by handling copies, prints, and instructions while I was there. I would definitely recommend Katie!

Despite not being the right fit, Kitty made sure I still felt like part of the family. A true…read moreprofessional and genuinely kind and compassionate throughout an unexpectedly enjoyable conversation. If speaking with Kitty is the worst case scenario when calling this firm, I'd be looking forward to the worst each day

LS CARLSON LAW PC was recommended to me by another attorney. After researching them, I found their…read morewebsite showed experience in contractor disputes, breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, performance issues, illegal mechanic liens, poor workmanship, property damage, and building code violations. This assured me they had the expertise for my case. For months, I worked with the intake coordinator, who advised me to collect all evidence--including documents, photos, emails, texts, invoices, change orders, and inspection reports--before meeting LS CARLSON LAW PC. I followed her advice and gathered everything needed. At the end of April, I delivered a 2-inch and a 3-inch binder to LS CARLSON LAW PC, both organized with a table of contents. The binders contained evidence regarding two General Contractors who broke multiple business, ethical, and Contractor's laws. In mid-May, I had a free consultation with a managing partner at LS CARLSON LAW PC. He advised me to file complaints with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) for each contractor to strengthen my case and noted litigation could cost at least $150,000. I clarified that I preferred a reasonable resolution without litigation, and he assured me he'd remain involved. A week after the consultation, I signed the retention documents. LS CARLSON LAW PC confirmed receipt by email and said the next step was paying the retainer. In early June, I paid a retainer to LS CARLSON LAW PC to start my case. The following day, I received emails introducing two attorneys and their paralegals. However, the managing partner who promised to stay involved was not included, making me feel misled by his unexpected absence. By mid-June, I notified the attorneys by email that I had CSLB case numbers for complaints filed against the General Contractors. To assist LS CARLSON LAW PC further and explore additional solutions, I contacted both contractors' bonding companies to learn their claim procedures. My goal was to find out the necessary documentation and steps for filing a bond claim, ensuring I was prepared to pursue all remedies if needed. LS CARLSON LAW PC sent me an invoice after the emails, explaining their billing: invoices are issued bi-weekly, due in three business days. If paid by credit card, future payments will be processed automatically unless the client asks for a different method. The firm's invoice totaled $2,319. This amount included a one-time file initiation fee--essentially an extra charge--and 4.2 hours of professional work related to my case. Although the bill listed specific charges and descriptions, all it mentioned was preparing an email to the client, starting a draft, and working on litigation analysis. By month's end, I had not heard from LS CARLSON LAW PC. Unlike my previous experiences with attorneys, their lack of communication made me feel my case was not a priority. After reviewing the retention documents, I learned that if LS CARLSON LAW PC didn't settle my case within 120 days or before trial, another retainer between $25,000 and $75,000 would be required. With 51 days passed and no communication or progress, I was concerned about facing high additional fees with no updates from my legal team. I discovered a clause that entitled the referring attorney to 12.5% of all payments I made to LS CARLSON LAW PC. Combined with warnings about litigation costs exceeding $100,000 and poor communication from my legal team, I was concerned about the financial and emotional impact. After preparing all evidence myself and receiving little response, I chose to end my relationship with LS CARLSON LAW PC to avoid further expense and frustration. LS CARLSONS LAW PC, managing partner responded to my email: "I'm sorry that you feel like you were subject to a bait and switch, but that is not the case. Given my availability and workload, we assigned your matter to another partner. She has been working with another top associate....... If you are still interested in working with our firm, I can take this matter over." I questioned the managing partner's commitment when he initially delegated my case due to being busy, but later offered to handle it personally after I considered ending LS CARLSON LAW PC's services. This abrupt shift seemed insincere and inconsistent. LS CARLSON LAW PC refunded my retainer and gave me a thumb drive with all my case documents when I picked them up. I found that the thumb drive contained case materials dated nine days after my relationship with the firm ended. The attorneys completed significant work only after they were terminated and kept requesting more information, even though I had already provided everything in organized binders. Repeated requests for documents I had already submitted revealed issues with the firm's clarity and transparency. The lack of clear and consistent communication made me wish for greater honesty and openness from the legal team. And I might have had a better outcome for my case.

"I found Zev Brooks through an AI search, and I can now confirm he truly earns his nickname as 'The…read moreHonest Lawyer.' I was on a strict two-week deadline before an international trip, and Zev not only completed everything, but finished several days ahead of schedule. He was incredibly clear about what was required and simplified the process by removing unnecessary documents that didn't serve my needs. To give context: Zev was the third lawyer I hired for this. The first (from a supposedly "trustworthy" organization) took months and produced the documents filled with errors. The second (a personal recommendation) missed two deadlines without a word of explanation. In a moment of frustration, I turned to AI for a recommendation and found ZEV. Not only was his work flawless and fast, but his fees were nearly half of what the previous lawyers charged. If you want a professional who is honest, efficient, and direct, Zev is the one to call.

We met with Mr Brooks to amend my parents and sister's 30 year plus old trust documents. This…read moreattorney is easy to speak with, and down to earth. We are very, very pleased, and believe Zev is a God-sent. He makes a complicated process pain free and quite enjoyable meaning peace of mind. The bottom line is ensuring your assets are distributed to your desires. The added plus is he does house calls and his fee is reasonable. This is a great convenience especially if you are elderly or immobile. Give him a call if you need a competent professional. You will be well pleased.

I really wish I could give a better review, but my experience with Michael was just awful. At…read morefirst, things seemed okay--he was easy to get in touch with. But that's where the good stuff ends. I asked him to look over a 3-day notice before I posted it, and he didn't even read it properly. He told me to go ahead and post it, which ended up causing delays because I had to redo it later. When I asked him to review the new one, he kept dodging it. Isn't that literally his job? Things got worse when we had to write up the eviction documents. He misspelled the defendant's name four times in two forms! That could've gotten the whole thing thrown out and wasted another two weeks. When I pointed out these mistakes, he tried to blame me for writing the original notice. He is the lawyer here, right? The final straw was when I asked for my money back. He said he mailed a check, but when I asked which address he sent it to (he had two on file), he just ghosted me. Totally unprofessional. Save yourself the headache and find a lawyer who actually cares about doing their job right.

Mr. Carey helped me and a client on a complicated real estate contract. It was a seller carryback…read moreinstallment note and deed and the other addendums. He was responsive, smart, caring, fast and it all worked out. We closed the escrow on time, and he represented the seller/lender. The buyer was grateful because he make things simple, but legal, and protected all parties.

Working with James was a pleasure. We were fish out of water trying to execute a will and have…read morenever done this before. He was very helpful very quick in getting us the paperwork we needed to satisfy the bank. It was a little bit of a rough start with him and we all thought that one another was being rude when we all took time to explain what was going on for us as individuals everybody was able to take a deep breath calm down and he gave us fantastic customer service.

Quick efficient, thorough, professional, and very warm and kind. It was a good experience.read more

Thank you for the great service. Clarity and communication was outstanding. Stephen and his…read moreassociates were very pleasant to work with and I was informed with any updates in the case. If you searching for a great law group to work with I highly recommend Ghassemian Law Group

I am beyond pleased with the service that I have received by Ghassemian Law Group. From the first…read morevisit I felt very comfortable with the team and I felt heard and supported. They made the process very easy for me and I appreciate them for their service!