I've had an amazing experience working with Chris to resolve an eviction matter. If you're a…read morelandlord looking for advice or full representation, I highly recommend hiring Chris. (Also, read the very bottom for my thoughts on working with Chris vs. an eviction mill). Here are a few things that made working with Chris a truly 5-star experience: 1. EXPERTISE AND STRATEGY. From my first contact with Chris, it was clear that he knew the business -- not only from a legal perspective but also as a landlord/property manager. He knew exactly what questions to ask to understand the legal issues, financial issues, and risks involved, but also what was on my mind in terms of priorities and questions, and made me feel like a partner in the decision making around our strategy. 2. CLIENT-FIRST APPROACH. Goes far above and beyond putting himself into the client's shoes. Chris takes time to listen and understand what's important to you. He'll strategize, negotiate, and fight for you as a client. But he truly approaches cases with a holistic perspective aimed at getting you what's most likely the best possible outcome under the circumstances while *also* minimizing your legal costs (i.e., his own billable hours). Why does this matter? As a client trying to resolve a grievance, you can get so narrowly focused on trying to get everything you're owed and winning in court that you can overlook the fact that court battles have a substantial time and money cost. As a result, under many scenarios, the best purely financial decision involves compromising, settling and staying out of court. Chris is more than willing to go to battle in court, but he's amazingly circumspect and forthright with you as a client and will tell you when in his judgment the risks of your case losing in court (or a winning judgment backfiring because the tenant files for bankruptcy) and the cost in billable hours will likely exceed whatever additional amount you could end up financially recovering in court if you win. 3. CLIENT SERVICE, RESPONSIVENESS, DEDICATION. Great client service leaves you feeling like your case is important; that you understand the legal issues, risks, potential outcomes and available options; things happen in a timely manner; that your your attorney is there to help when you have doubts or questions. Chris was amazing in all regards. He engaged immediately and with urgency to understand my case, ramp up, review documents, strategize, and within 48 hours of our first contact was engaging opposing counsel. During the several weeks we worked together, he was incredibly responsive and timely, whether by phone, email or text. Maybe I caught him at a time when his case load was light, I don't know for sure, but I'm grateful. I didn't ask Chris to work nights and weekends on my case, but I'm truly grateful that he did when necessary for a few hours on my case when it was critical to get across the finish line and reach a settlement. CLOSING REMARKS Two final thoughts: 1. Before I signed on with Chris, I spoke to few other well-known LA area eviction law firms -- those high-volume eviction mills with a fixed fee arrangement. When I spoke to those other law firms, I knew they weren't right for me. You start out speaking to a senior partner on the phone but once you sign on with them, your case gets assigned to a junior attorney who you now have to re-brief -- assuming you get a chance to speak with them at all. I've read stories about how hard it was to reach your attorney or even find out who was even assigned to your case at all! I've read stories about how clients showed up at court having never met their attorney and having just 15-30 minutes to discuss the case before entering the courtroom. Chris is the 100% the opposite and it was *exactly* what I was looking for. When you call, you're reaching Chris. When you email, you're reaching Chris. No call centers or front desk operators or paralegals. No having to brief and re-brief people hoping they'll know something about what's going on with your case. With Chris, you may end up paying more in legal costs but IMO working with Chris is a much better client experience and I feel fairly certain led to a better outcome in my case. To me, it's a no brainer to work with Chris, but as with many things YMMV. 2. A great attorney help get you the best results in the given circumstances, and in my opinion, that's exactly what Chris helped us get. As often happens in legal matters, as a landlord, I didn't end up with what I felt I rightfully deserved in terms of outcome -- but this is because of unrealistic expectations (hopes?) under the circumstances, not because of Chris's efforts and skill. Chris 100% helped me reach the best possible *realistic* outcome.

Chris has been a huge help in answering my questions on a small claims case from a tenant. Chris…read moreanswered all of my questions clearly, thoroughly and put me at ease. He's very knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend him for your legal real estate needs!

John Chang is great at what he does. He is honest, listens, good at follow up and a genuinely nice…read moreand caring person. He handled my brother in laws estate when he passed away unexpectedly. He prepared trust, will, power of attorney and advanced health care directive for me, my husbands great aunt and my in laws. He looks out for your interest and won't nickel and dime you when you have questions. He is reasonably priced for the services that he provides.

My experience with this law firm was exceptional Mr. John Chang was very knowledgeable about trust…read moreplanning also trust estates with very complexe sitiuations the best part of any trust lawyer is when you feel they understand you but, also really hear you a voice being heard when you have absolutely no one to advocate for you means alot in a difficult situation to walk into a office a total reck and walk out relieved feeling like the weights on your shoulder has been lifted is just a incredible feeling also knowing that the problem will be solved with a pleasant resolution i highly recommend Mr.Chang he is a pleasant person and a professional in his field. I will let all my connections know if they want professionalism this is the place to get honesty commitment to problem solving Trust issues.

Wallace assisted me with a consumer claim involving a national sporting goods store and handled the…read morecase in a direct, professional, thoughtful and timely manner. He was communicative throughout the length of the case, providing updates on the progress and status of the case when necessary. Wallace has the best interest of his clients at heart and will do what it takes to ensure wrongs are made right and that all parties are satisfied. Before I engaged Wallace, the case was difficult and frustrating to manage, but when he came on board, he took action and had a plan for resolve. I'd highly recommend Wallace and will seek out his expertise in the future if the need arises.

Awesome team of attorneys.. Super professional with unsurpassed knowledge of Real Estate law. I…read morewish i could have given 10 stars.

Assisted me with my divorce and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Was able to…read morecommunicate over the phone and through email seamlessly. Bruce even offered to help me with any questions I may have in the future even though my divorce was finalized! Great group of people. Nia is lovely!

With an upcoming civil ceremony planned only a month beforehand, I started looking for an attorney…read morewho would be willing and able to prepare the prenup while my partner's attorney would review it. I found Bruce via a search on Yelp and when I called to ask, he was extremely straightforward, clear, and helpful during the free consult call. I really appreciated the candidness with which he answered my questions and very glad when I got the prices from him. It would be $2,500 for reviewing a prenup and $3,500 to draft it (including reviews and edits). Bruce was also kind enough to recommend some attorneys for my partner, and once I was satisfied and was ready, I reached back out to Bruce's office to sign a contract and pay the retainer. His upfront pricing and transparency really stood out to me against all the other attorney I talked with. I'll acknowledge that Bruce did mention that it usually takes a lot longer duration to draft up and have a prenup ready to sign, but my partner and I had already discussed amongst ourselves on what we did and did not want, so it did make our process simpler as we already had settled on spousal support, separate versus community property, and related aspects. Overall, the communication & coordination was lacking; given the tight four-week turnaround I had to have the final version in our hands, I was expecting Bruce's office to keep me updated from when the contract was signed and retainer paid about timelines, required information, and any issues. Instead, I found myself having to email and/or call the office multiple times to request both verbal and then written updates. Yulissa was the individual I spoke with to get an update on my case and she was able to give me the updates as well as send a written response, but I do expect the attorney's office to provide that instead of me having to follow-up every few days. I also wish I had known that we'd need to get the prenup notarised; I only found that out once we were ready to sign - because I asked if there was anything else required -, leaving us to scramble to find a notary with whom we could meet 2 nights before our civil ceremony. Thankfully, it was all done and ready, so it didn't end up being wasted money all around, but that was frustrating and stemmed from a lack of communication again. That said, the prenup was put together with all the clauses I wanted, my partner's attorney had reviewed it and had no comments (as it covered everything we wanted), and we ended up having it for at least 7 days (as required in California). Bruce himself was responsive and attentive to my questions when I would get to talk to him and/or hear back from him. This was nice and to the point; apart from a few minor edits I had provided when I reviewed the first draft, the first draft experience was good and thorough. Whether you have a tight timeline or need an honest assessment on your situation, I do recommend Bruce. My only suggestion would be to request for a timeline as a client and prepared to follow-up I'd you're not getting timely updates/communication. I do that for a living, so I was fine with constantly following up, but it's not ideal.

I only gave four stars and because Sherry technically was not the attorney I retained and worked…read moreexclusively with. Sherry spent a lot of time with me, and clearly cares about her clients or others. I think she's very competent and also very caring. The world needs more people like Sherry working in law.

Law office of Sherry Anne Lear is remarkable!!…read more This office provides honest professionalism which I find refreshing! I was in need of an attorney who can provide services regarding landlord - tenant rights, contract law, and various other legal situations that made me feel overwhelmed. Sherry calmed my nerves!!! With her upbeat personality, extensive knowledge and expertise. Sherry provided me with a sense of comfort that was unmatched. If you are looking for an excellent attorney, congratulations you have found one !

Great attorney. Honest and fast. I can definitely recommend them for legal help for your business.read more

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I can't recommend Lane Law Group highly enough. I spoke to multiple attorneys throughout the search…read moreprocess. And not all of them left me with a good feeling, TBH. However, Byron Lane stood out leagues above the rest as he was professional, honest, and knowledgeable about asset protection and business law. It is clear he has decades of experience in what he does. Given the complexities of my situation, I needed an advisor who understood how to create solid protection for my business and personal assets, and Byron Lane exceeded my expectations. He answered every question with patience and expertise. If you are looking for trustworthy legal counsel who will prioritize your needs and provide practical, effective solutions, Lane Law Group is the place to go. I am very grateful for their support in eliminating many of my headaches, and I would recommend them to anyone needing asset protection or business legal services in California.

I contacted Byron Lane in a time crunch. He got me in the next day & had prepared all papers within…read moreone day. Very personable, understanding of my situation & professional. Highly recommend

I worked with Catalina for a one-hour consultation involving a seller non-disclosure and…read moremisrepresentation situation. She reviewed my purchase contract, disclosures thoroughly, caught what mattered, and gave me honest, no-BS clarity on my next steps. From the moment we started, she skipped the fluff and got straight to work. Every minute counted and none of it was wasted. She spotted that my SPQ and TDS were not up to date after disclosures were added later, and made sure I knew to be BCC'd on all communications going forward. These are exactly the kinds of things you don't know to look for until it's too late. Her background as both an attorney and a real estate agent gives her perspective that most attorneys simply don't have. But what struck me most is that she is a true advocate for you. I walked away feeling informed, confident, and truly protected. If you need someone detail-oriented, straight to the point, and genuinely in your corner, I highly recommend her.

I consulted with Catalina regarding a real estate law matter, and I am so glad that I did. She…read moreimmediately guided me in the right direction, and it was truly one of the best time I've ever spent with an attorney. She is very focused, asking the right questions, and has access to real estate information because of her secondary background as an agent. I appreciate her honest opinion and highly recommend her to anyone navigating complex real estate needs or disputes.