Get your Living Trusts and Wills set up with Nancy. She set mine up in 2019. I had her set up one…read morefor my dad in 2020. My dad just passed and it's all in writing. What a relief. Don't put it off.

Nancy Rick's. Fown to Earth. Straight shooter. Easy to understand. Answers your questions and…read moreconcerns. All Round Pro!

Ella is an absolute rockstar! Super intelligent, punctual, and precise. She has excellent…read morecommunication and listening skills and took the time to explain everything in terms that we could understand. Most of all, she is honest, was sensitive to my needs, and genuine. Ella assisted my husband and I with estate planning and took care of everything expeditiously! Her office, conveniently located off of Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton, California was easy to get to. And her pricing is extremely reasonable; probably the best you can find in Orange County! I couldn't have asked for better guidance in ensuring my family's future interests are protected for generations to come!

Ella Gentile helped my husband and I set up our family trust. The whole process was extremely…read moresmooth and low stress. Even though we had to make some serious decisions, Ella helped break down the legal terms into very understandable language. She also gave us a list of actionable steps to complete before our first in-person meeting. Her excellent communication helped prepare us for what to expect and made the signing process quick and easy. On top of all that, her office is beautiful! She even had a basket of toys and snacks available for our kids while we sat to go over all of the paperwork. Overall, we had a wonderful experience working with Ella Gentile and we are confident to refer her services to everyone we know.

When my husband (at the time), petitioned for a divorce/ custody battle, I was referred to Cara…read moreHagan. Unfortunately for me, Cara Hagan turned out to be the WORST REFERRAL of my life. Most of Car's "services" included ignoring me, patronizing me, insulting my 7yo daughter (at the time), and giving me ill advise. Advise that inevitably got me in trouble with my ex, our judge, (Ret. Judge Sarmiento), and Dr. Amy Stark, the psychologist who Cara Hagan suggested I choose to be our 730 evaluator, and claimed was a "mothers rights advocate". But in actuality, Dr. Stark is not a mothers rights advocate, (her words, not mine), she's just a greedy, un-empathetic, fraud with no moral compass, much like Cara Hagan. Eventually, I fired Cara and hired an attorney who would actually fight for my daughter and I. My new attorney, (Sasha Tymkowicz), told me that when she went to Hagan's office to collect the docs that Cara claimed she had filed on my behalf, instead Sasha found a literal stack of docs that Hagan never filed for me. Instead of helping me, (Cara's client), she destroyed any chance I had of protecting my daughter from the narcissistic, alcoholic, that is my ex-husband who abused, harassed, and threatened both my daughter and I throughout our divorce, our custody battle and many years after. But because of Cara Hagan, despite everything my ex put us through, he still won joint custody of my daughter (who isn't even his daughter biologically). And if ruining mine and my daughters lives wasn't bad enough, check out the $38,000 (and counting), bill that Cara has been charging me for her "services". To anyone who is thinking about hiring Cara Hagan as their attorney, I strongly suggest finding another attorney. One who will actually do what you hired them to do... since you WILL be paying an enormous amount of money for it.

Best experience EVER, very happy to call Cara our new attorney and handle our family trust.read more

Please reconsider using Sylvia Gonzalez as your attorney . Miss Sylvia Gonzalez handled my case so…read morepoorly from beginning to end. The defendants policy was worth $1 million. I did all the treatment that she recommend. to walk away with alot less for my pockets than what was discussed from the beginning. She spent 11000 on expert witness without my knowledge. She vaguely said we are already accumulating fees,She hired these witnesses for trial and it never went to trail. With this being my first personal injury case/trial, I have no idea how this stuff works, so I'm assuming that these fees would not need to be paid if we are not going to trial but of course with her lack of communication she never clarifies anything. Once I happen to ask how much of these were and when she told me it was $11,000 out of my portion only I said well we might as well go to trial since I have already paid for all of these witnesses. She then told me that she would drop my case and leave me without representation 19 calendar days before my scheduled trial date. If i had too seek new representation i would have a lien placed on the case which will discourage any other attorney to take it, which she knows, on top of the 11k that she NEVER told me about until i agreed to settle. I feel completely ripped off by her. I also found it weird that everything she did was verbal until the very end she wanted to start having everything in writing. In the end, she did cut her fees down a tad bit, but of course ,She made over 50k because our case involved 3 ppl she got more money than we did combined. Stay away and go with an attorney who is willing to fight the whole fight not just until they are ready to call it quits mind you, I was rear ended by a landscaping company liability was never an issue. Trust me use a different attorney.

My experience with the Law Office of Sylvia Venita Gonzalez was deeply disappointing and extremely…read morestressful from start to finish. At the beginning of my case, I dealt primarily with her receptionist--now her associate--Erika. Unfortunately, Erika was consistently nonchalant, rude, and unprofessional, which made communication very difficult. The situation became so tense that Sylvia even considered dropping my case after I expressed frustration with Erika's conduct--until she discovered that my insurance policy was worth one million dollars. The coordination of medical treatment was slow and poorly managed. The first physician Sylvia referred us to was only open one day a week, which was not feasible for us. After expressing that concern, we were given another provider located over 11 miles away. We agreed, simply to avoid further delay. Because of their lack of organization, there was a significant gap in my treatment. Later, Sylvia began working with an attorney named Matthew, who was professional, supportive, and made me feel confident during my deposition preparation. He even indicated that my case had a six-figure value. However, he mysteriously left the firm shortly after my deposition. As the case progressed, I was referred to a back specialist who recommended invasive surgery. I initially agreed but later canceled due to the high cost. Not long after, Sylvia informed me that opposing counsel had become unresponsive and that we would return to negotiations with the insurance adjuster. Around this time, her approach toward me changed--she began trying to dissuade me from pursuing trial and made me feel insecure about my chances. Sylvia explicitly told me, "Torrance Court does not have any compassion for the injured." I disagreed, explaining that I was still suffering from my injuries and willing to testify about how the accident had affected my life. However, rather than supporting her client, she continued using discouraging and manipulative tactics to pressure me into settling. At one point, she sent me a "trial risk" letter highlighting my past criminal history, implying that a jury would view me negatively despite the fact that I have not had any legal trouble in over 15 years. The language in the letter was unnecessarily harsh and made me feel more like a defendant than a plaintiff. Her persistent pressure eventually led me to accept a settlement I was not comfortable with. She gave me only two days to decide, claiming that her fee percentage would increase afterward. Not even a month later, after I had already settled, Sylvia informed my wife--whose case was still active--that the adjuster wanted to reopen negotiations. Had I not been pressured into settling, I strongly believe I could have recovered significantly more compensation. The settlement I received does not begin to cover my ongoing medical needs or the long-term impact this accident has had on my quality of life and earning capacity. Additionally, there were serious procedural and ethical concerns. At one point, the firm mistakenly sent me a transcript containing another client's confidential information, which is a clear violation of attorney-client privilege. Whenever I brought up errors or inconsistencies, they were denied and dismissed in a gaslighting manner. What deeply concerned me was how Sylvia handled settlement discussions. When opposing counsel suddenly stopped communicating, she seemed unusually eager for me to accept a low offer rather than push forward with trial preparation. Her behavior made me question whether she was truly advocating for me or aligning herself with the opposing side's interests. I know that's a serious concern, but her actions including discouraging me from trial, focusing on my weaknesses, and rushing me to settle--made me feel completely unsupported as her client. After caving to her pressure, I settled for far less than I should have. Ironically, not long afterward, Sylvia told my wife (whose related case was still open) that the adjuster wanted to resume negotiations--proving I was pushed into settling prematurely. The amount I received doesn't come close to covering my ongoing medical needs or the lasting impact this accident has had on my life. To make matters worse, Sylvia refused to properly negotiate my medical liens, insisting that certain providers be paid in full because she felt their charges were "fair." I had to personally follow up to ensure fair reductions were made. In my professional opinion--as Sylvia would say ! having worked in the personal injury field for nearly nine years Sylvia appeared completely unprepared or unwilling to take my case to trial. Instead of advocating for me, she focused on minimizing my claims, discrediting my character, and pushing for a low settlement. Sylvia's communication style caused significant emotional distress for me and my family. Every interaction with her left me feeling anxious and defeated. I came to deeply regret hiring her as my counsel.

Ms Riley is someone you can trust and depend on. I had the opportunity to work with her on numerous…read moreprojects. She is someone you feel comfortable talking to and you trust with your legal issues. She is a brilliant attorney and really knows the law well. She is a multi-tasker and hard worker. Anyone would be lucky to have her as her attorney of record.

I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to my estate lawyer, Jennifer…read moreNakamura, for her exceptional service and dedication. Navigating the complexities of estate planning can be overwhelming and time consuming,but with her guidance, the entire process and signing was smooth, clear, and reassuring. From the very beginning,attorney Nakamura impressed me with her attentiveness. She took the time to carefully listen to my concerns, understand my goals, and address every question with patience and clarity. It was evident that she truly cared about tailoring a plan that reflected my needs and the best interests of my family not cut and paste like most estate planners. Equally noteworthy is her knowledge and expertise in the field of estate law. She explained intricate legal concepts in a way that was easy to understand for people like me who has no law background and ensuring that I felt informed and confident throughout each step. Her ability to anticipate potential issues and provide thoughtful solutions gave me a sense of security that my estate is in the best possible hands. Yishu C

Atty. Nakamura was awesome very professional . We appreciate it and you guys need to see her.read more

We had an amazing experience with our estate planning. Alisha was fantastic to work with. Her vast…read moreknowledge and experience is evident and enhanced by her kindness and compassion. Without hesitation we have recommended her to our family and friends.

It was a wonderful experience working with Alisha J. Walker on a probate transaction for a mutual…read moreclient. Alisha was very professional and responsive to any questions, concerns or new developments that may have come our way. I highly recommend Alisha J. Walker and her staff. I truly hope all of us at Agency Escrow have the opportunity to work with Alisha and her team in the future.

Rebecca is very good at explaining everything and making sure you understand what needs to be done…read more She's very patient with us and explains in a way we can understand. She's very thorough and covers everything that you thought you need in your trust plus so much more you didn't even think of.