The team at Counts Law Firm has been an absolute pleasure to work with. From the excellent communication to the the extra efforts put forth by the entire staff, our company feels safe and 100% protected. Highly recommend them for your corporate legal needs. Bryan C. read more

I found Counts law firm through a google search and too my surprise, was greeted with a very thorough team and process. The consultation was free, and the attorney was very fair about adding value to my case. He is very attentive to details and intuitive with interpreting the law. I highly recommend their services! read more

We fired him after one letter. We were billed $6,000 for a single demand‑letter response. We filed a Bar complaint -- the Bar didn't find his billing wrong, but did say we didn't have to pay his final invoice. That felt like a tacit nod to his unreasonable billing. He billed us for missing his own deadlines -- including follow‑ups where the opposing counsel is asking for his late response. We were billed for calls asking why he missed deadlines. He drafted a negotiation letter we didn't authorize, and then charged us for "revisions" after we asked him not to proceed that way. His "free consultation" abruptly turned into surprise billing over 30 minutes. Tasks under 5 minutes were billed as 15‑minute increments at $480/hr. We later hired new counsel who litigated the same issue -- and won -- for less than what Counts charged for that one draft. Not illegal, but in our experience inefficient, opaque, and disappointing. We would not recommend. read more

I had a great experience with Counts Law Firm. The team was professional, responsive, and took the time to explain everything clearly without making me feel rushed or confused. They were honest about expectations, kept me informed throughout the process, and handled my case with care and attention to detail. What really stood out was their communication -- calls and emails were returned promptly, and I always felt like my concerns were taken seriously. Legal situations can be stressful, but working with Counts Law Firm made the process feel manageable and supported. I would absolutely recommend Counts Law Firm to anyone looking for knowledgeable, reliable legal representation. Thanks again! read more

I never even got a chance to speak with the attorney because his assistant is really unprofessional. Aminah kept demanding me to upload documents and answer questions saying " I didn't make the deadline" when I didn't even have a confirmed appointment on the calendar. I asked to to reschedule my appointment the same day and she kept calling me and emailing me saying verbadem "You were given a deadline when you already had your original consultation scheduled and never adhered to it." This isn't how you talk to prospects and it doesn't even make sense to expect anything when you can't even coordinate an appointment. Waste of time. read more

I would be very diligent in doing your research before going with this firm. Attorney Counts has multiple interactions with the bar that is public knowledge. Had I done my research? I would have never went with this firm because it would have been indicative of the dreadful services I received. This attorney also does NOT bill ethically! If you decide to retain this firm, check everything and put everything in writing. Lastly since they don't really listen to clients I question the emotional maturity. I would have NEVER referred, interacted or used this firm for even negotiating a parking ticket had I known. read more

I've spoken to a number of law firms recently, and my early experience with Counts Law stood out -- in all the best ways. The receptionist Chantel was warm, helpful, and incredibly professional. The firm as a whole is clearly systematized, with strong client communication and documentation right from the start. My consultation with Mr. Counts was thorough, unhurried, and genuinely thoughtful. I never felt like I was being rushed or sold to -- just a real effort to understand my case and determine if it was a strong two-way fit. He clearly knows what he's doing. Based on everything I've experienced so far, this experience has definitely stood out, read more

Do yourself a favor and avoid this firm. The billing is absurd the service is even worse.

BUYER BEWARE. Bedside manner: pleasant. Competence: low. Ethics: highly questionable. I experienced faulty work and ultimately a failed engagement. I had to switch to a different attorney midstream because I lost all confidence in Emahn and his team. A total waste of time and money. No accountability from him, only excuses and a bill reaching for every possible nickel and dime. Felt like a money grab. I later discovered that the California State Bar has publicly disciplined Emahn (Case #15-O-14756, which includes issues related to billing practices. You can search for and review the full details here: https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/231368 ). Wish I had done that research ahead of time. You've been warned. read more

I was in need of an attorney for a business related matter and after a couple different consultations, Attorney Counts made it an easy decision. There is a free 30 minute consultation and I recommend to organize any documents you have as well as to be clear, concise and transparent with the details of your case. I took this approach and after the half hour Emahn was confident on the outcome we could reach. He provided me an estimate of the amount of time (hours) that would be required for this effort and recommended me to take time to think about the decision before signing the retainer. Transparent and clear with no pressure; exactly what you look for from your attorney. After almost 3 months to the day attorney Counts and his team brought great news with a settlement agreement to sign with the terms I was happy with. During these 3 months I saw the class and professionalism Emahn carries himself and represents his clients. I received updates throughout these three months. Weekly reports whenever time was used towards your case in addition to detailed breakdown of where the time went. Also received transcripts of the discussions held with opposing council to keep me up to date on where we were in terms of progress. If what you're looking for falls within his areas of practice I would recommend you at least meet with the consultation. read more

I enjoy working with Counts Law Firm. They are detailed, responsive and professional. I would definitely recommend Counts Law Firm to anyone in need of a legal team. Might I add really nice people as well. read more

Thanks to Mr. Emahn Counts's expertise I was able to recovered my lost fund from my retirement account due to a scam. His attention to detail, professionalism and commitment to clients' best interests are excellent. I am particularly appreciative of the time he took to understand my situation and to ensure that my voice was heard. I will not hesitate to recommend Mr. Emahn Counts's services to others who may find themselves in need of a skilled and caring attorney. Victor Ngo read more

I would like to thank Counts Law Firm for getting my case dismissed. They saved me from a fraudulent law suit against my company. I wish I could counter against whoever they were. If you need an amazing team give Counts your business, they will take care of you. AMW Construction, inc read more

I read the reviews below and just called the practice for the 30 minute advice call. the intake woman said there was no 30 minute free conversation to go over your case. She said I would have to pay $1,000 for an 'advice' call. Just an fyi for people looking to vet the team before you sign with them, maybe go somewhere else. For me, it was a 10 minute uptake call that ended with nothing. read more

Not good customer service I told her the problem " force a sale " property and get an estimate the attorney price. She said we can't help you Force a sale is real Estate terminology. She doesn't even get that ! Rude! Most places I called they nice enough to have Attoerny call me when I mention the situation Here , no! Rude! Glad I didn't pick this firm Front desk represent the lawyer and company so if they are rude the lawyer who be worse read more

I would recommend Counts Law Firm PC to anyone looking for an attorney, my experience with them was like no other, they were very professional, and caring gave me the best advice, went through everything step by step and patiently answered all my questions. I personally believe that they went over and beyond to help me with my case. read more

Mr. Counts, The consultation took over an hour because you spent the majority of the time highlighting and confirming information that I didn't need to know since I was the one sending you that information. But you just affirmed your billing tactics- you needed me to stay on longer so that you could bill me after the free 30 minutes. Your staff actually told me "it was okay to go over the 30'" but there was a reason for that, wasn't it? I signed a retainer contract for "legal services" like you mentioned - please specify what was rendered that required a law degree? You had your staff run different tasks that had nothing to do with the case in order to keep the bills going. The only legal work you did was drafting a demand letter, which according to another attorney was not even good. You took on the case and convinced me to sign telling me I had a good case all because you were interested in making money. I paid to consult 2 other attorneys who advised me against seeking compensation because I didn't have a strong enough case and it was not worth it. At least they were honest, right? You told me your office has been emailing me, I wonder if this is another lie. One of the issues I had with your office was their dishonesty. Even in your comment right now is a lie - "You still have not paid for the services provided". The only work that I'm refusing to pay for is the work that you produced after I terminated the contract. Basically, your defense is "you signed a legal document." This was exactly why I posted my review, to advise people to not sign a contract with you in the first place. read more

I have never written a review in my life, let alone a negative review. As a small business owner, I understand the impact a negative review can have. However, my experience with Counts Law Firm was so unprofessional and disappointing that I feel compelled to warn others. I gave them every opportunity to make this right, but they failed. I initially contacted the firm for a completely unrelated matter around 9/7/24, I didn't hire them for the matter we discussed. Please keep in mind this was a free consultation. During that consultation, I had a 45-minute conversation with attorney Emahn. Afterward, the firm followed up with several calls, despite me making it clear that I would reach out when I was ready to move forward. Later, I contacted them for a different, business-related issue involving an employee. I simply needed a cease and desist letter sent. They quoted me a $5,000 retainer but agreed to reduce it to $2,500 when I expressed concerns. Their hourly rate was $500, and I assumed I would receive professional, efficient service. Unfortunately, that was far from the case. They used the $2500 retainer to bill/charge for the free consultation, I never received an invoice for the "Free Consultation". On 9/11/24 was the "Free Consultation" they billed me on 10/25, keep reading... From the start, the communication was frustrating and disorganized. I received nonsensical emails that required responses from me when I gave them all the information they needed --and I was charged $125 for emails that didn't make sense. After paying the retainer, I requested a brief 10-minute call with the attorney to discuss the case on 10/29. Despite the urgency of the matter, I was told he wouldn't be available until 11/5, more than a week later. I never actually had a call with him regarding this matter, which is baffling considering I hired this firm to handle a critical situation. I have had to hire attorneys before and I have never not been able to speak directly to the attorney once my retainer was paid. I knew then this was going to be an awful experience, but the retainer was already paid. requesting my money back would only delay the urgent cease and desist letter they needed to go out. Adding insult to injury, I was charged $1,000 for my *initial* 45 minute free consultation that I never hired them for. See the attached invoice from 9/11 but billed on 10/25 when they had my retainer in hand for the cease and desist letter, they charged me $500 for the consultation and $500 to prepare the retainer agreement I never signed or agreed to. To top it off, the cease and desist letter I needed? I essentially wrote it myself, They made minor edits, "attorney recommendations" and billed me roughly $2000 for the one 3-paragraph letter. The entire experience was unprofessional, disorganized, and felt like a money grab. For anyone considering Counts Law Firm, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This was a terrible experience, I strongly recommend staying away from this firm!! read more

As a father who lives in a different state I just knew everything was against me. A move away was not looking good and all I wanted was to see and speak with my child. My daughter and I requested she live with me and Mr. Counts executed the move away. Mr. Counts and his team are very responsive, professional and friendly. He has been there every step of the way, I am very pleased with the outcome of my case! Robert J. read more

I've been a client of the Counts law firm for many years. I have always enjoyed working with Emahn and his team. Everyone on the team is very professional and offered great suggestions. They were always quick to return my calls and answer emails. It is apparent that they are passionate about the work they do. I am very appreciative of the quick response to my needs. I highly recommend this team: their expertise and their service! read more

We found Counts Law Firm on Yelp. We spoke with Shana and explained our situation. We had a lawsuit against a car dealership that forged our signature on auto loan documents and bank information which in essence opened an entire auto loan on our credit without ANY consent. Shana and Counts immediately took our case. We drove from the South Bay Area of Los Angeles to Pasadena for the initial consultation. Counts was there, met with us and reassured us that everything will be fine. After we processed a payment of $2,500, we never heard from Counts again. Yes, he did get the auto loan removed from our credit but the communication practices with this Law Firm is utterly ridiculous and mediocre. We had to call them for follow up. We had to reach out to them for updates. We had to explain our story to Shan multiple times because she didn't know what was going on, even though they had all of our information. Counts wrote out a demand letter to the corporation to have the loan deleted, which took about a month and a half. He sent out the same demand letter 3 times. He continued to say he would just keep sending the letter out but of course we had to pay for that time. We also asked him about going to court for Lawyer fees and he wasn't willing. He collected $3,500 from us to delete an auto loan off our credit and we talked to him twice. We received no money back to cover our lawyer fees. This firm will collect your money, take the easiest way out and not communicate with you whatsoever. The only reason why they're getting a second star on this rating is because the loan was deleted. read more

This is an update. I received my settlement check! The investment in legal fees was worth it... these guys are the real deal! read more

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If your fortunate enough to find this review before hiring this attorney, Don't! I paid 5,000$ grand after listing to him tell me how great my case is, when looking back on what issues I needed help with it wasn't about how strong the case was I simply needed a lawyers help to have my voice be heard- Emhan Counts himself did a fantastic job convincing me that this would be the case. That is until after I got my bank on the phone and paid his retainer fee, from that day forward not only did I put together the entire case file for counts office but it was nearly impossible to get Emhan Counts on the phone for the next 6 months. Here's the good part to keep a long story short... I get a phone call from there office 2 days before my first case hearing in an official court. Only to listen to them telling me I not only owe another 5,000$ retainer fee for another 6 months yet I owe roughly 1,600$ for paperwork they have been filing for me... One other thing before I go on, Emahn counts will give you the whole sha bang about how yelp is being sued for the bad reviews, etc... If you ask. Try to stay away from that, his office is very shady and I'd do your research before going to him. Unfortunately Their office was recommended to me by the state bar and in a state of desperation for help I made a huge mistake. At the end of the 6 months Emahn counts and his short supply of trained staff called to tell me as well as email me if I did not make or come current on what I owed, which was a complete surprise to me they would file for substitution of attorney. For those who don't know, not only is this unethical but your attorney shouldn't never tell you this... I'll try to post photos from my email from this firm to show the seriousness of my situation, very unethical attorney who will play himself up to you hear them most likely take you for your money & run know you'll have to go through the slow process of contacting the state bar to file an ethics suite to possible get your money back. Regardless a year worth of lost time... It's not worth it! Stay away from this guy. Hired about 9 months ago from today's date January 1st 2015. Lost over 6,800$ to his firm that I will probably never see again. Don't get tied up in 2 lawsuits, if you find this before it's too late don't bother calling him. I'll try to get those photos up soon, brand new to yelp but this predicament an attorney who I thought would protect me & be my voice now has me wanting to be the voice for our people before "professionals" like this hurt more people... But don't take my word for it, look at all his other horrible reviews. Unfortunately, I found this too late. Good luck all. read more

I have been doing business with Counts Law firm since 2016 as a business owner in the Glendale area. Let me just start off by saying....I'm a very type A individual and can be very particular. Therefore, it was important for me to find attorneys that put my needs, as a client first and worked timely to handle all legal matters. Counts Law Firm does just that and has proven themselves to be a notch above the rest. I once over paid the bill and Shana returned the payment to me! They are honest and seems to always be a step ahead! Thank you Counts Law Firm. read more

Counts Law firm was extremely professional in handling my divorce case, everyone there was great throughout the entire proceeding. Always on time with correct accurate information. I would highly recommend this law firm. read more

Super job! Our case was a unique real estate issue that probably will not occur again because of the change in the law. Our first lawyer butchered our case and really didn't understand the issues nor the judges ruling on the demur that made us lose hope. With a 0% chance of winning, Counts listened to our case, reviewed our documents and understood that this is a case of first impressions that could potential influence the future. His team developed a solid brief with a sound legal argument that turned around our chances od winning. Ultimately we settled to avoid the possiblity of oweing nearly 5 times more. But Emahn Counts and his team gave us the leverage we needed to settle this case at the price we wanted. Highly recommend! read more

I highly recommend Counts Law firm. The lawyer and the staff are very professional. Mr Counts helped us out with a business contract. He reviewed in detail the draft that we had and recommend it some changes. He took the time to explain in simple terms the contract. read more

Attorney Counts and staff did an excellent job on my divorce case and family issues!! His easy to talk to and when I couldn't understand the law terminology. He will Explain it in another way!! I highly recommend Atty Counts services. read more

Ehman Counts and his staff are top notch. In dealing with commercial real estate they were accessible and assisted me with my situation. My family has owned commercial properties for many years and laws have changed over the years which Counts law firm was very knowledgeable. Tenants can be challenging but Counts got to work and brought relief to the situation. They kept appointments, created necessary documents, reviewed old leases and assisted me with direction that I was not aware of. I will continue to use them in the future. read more

you messed up you messed up. you were too greedy. overly in love with only money, realize from it. do not go attacking your clients. as you mentioned, legal services may not be cheap, imagine your clients' feelings when you receive your pay with out doing your job fully right. Be sensitive, imagine how your clients feel, spending much money to not receive the results not even close to which mattered. Imagine you purchased your travel to Hawaii, as you called it, not cheap, then received subpar services or not the whole full service; leaving you with no hotel rooms to stay; delayed flights, lost baggages, being overcharged for such lousy services are no fun. There were no promises on the contract that you got for the perceived Hawaii as advertised; but hey no worries, we GOT you to Hawaii. you are unhappy with such treatment, What, are you trying to stay for free? After the fact .. After all, which vacations are cheap? people, Hawaii are not cheap, right? as you mentioned, Emahn; we gave you Hawaii, we represented you as your travel agency read more

Emahn. Let's get honest! You know as well as I know! THE ONLY REASON MY SON WAS DISMISSED OFF THE CASE WAS BECAUSE THE DEFENSE FELT SO BAD FOR MY SON FOR THE WAY YOU USED YOUR LITTLE PULL OUT SYSTEM you left him high and dry And charged him for defending him when you actually caused more fees on this case! We had to get a mediator to help us with the frees you still tried to add to the case Not sure who's side you really were on but you pulled out of the case when you realized you were way over your scope of practice when you actually knew this case was a complicated case! I didn't go to the state Barr on you because I didn't need any added stress and I knew that even someone else would take care honesty Integrity and reliability is the formula to being a successful and appreciated Lawyer! read more

We retained Counts Law Firm to represent a family trust in a real estate matter that involved an opposing party outside of the US. The case was sensitive, and emotions were high within our family. Attorney Counts was the perfect person to help us resolve this matter, given his family and real estate law specialties. Attorney Counts was always objective, professional, transparent, patient, and direct with us while being open to our feedback. Attorney Counts and his team are highly responsive and personable. Thank you again from my family and me! You've helped us move on from a painful and frustrating chapter. read more

I retained with Attorney Counts 4 months ago. The executive assistant Catherine was very clear about the billing process and provided us with monthly invoices which showed us what was worked on for our case and how much of our retainer fee was used. Let's be honest no one likes paying bills, but I always feel like I know where my money is going with the firm and if I have any questions about billing, I'd just call the office. They also have an easy online payment system, so no need to write a physical check. Very easy. read more

I needed help on a difficult family issue, and I feel so fortunate that I found Counts Law Firm. Counts gave me the best advice I could have hoped for: He understood immediately the nuance of my situation. He's brilliant and thoughtful. Thank you! read more

Emahn and his team continue to prove they are trustworthy, super communicative and a pleasure to work with. We've never gone through any litigation before, so this is my first encounter with dealing with a lawyer, but Emahn put our minds at ease and we're so lucky our friend referred us to his firm because it's been such a wonderful experience so far. Stressful, yes, because of the unknown, but we are confident we will win our case because of Counts' firm. We highly recommend them for all disclosure issues you may have in the future. read more

Strong team! I hired Emahn to represent me in a custody settlement for my son. We sat down and spoke about my expectations, he explained to me our individual parental rights and we discussed a plan should our case go to court. Which of course it did. Leading up to our court date, Emahn and his team helped me to collect all the information I needed to strengthen my case. They stayed on top of my paperwork to be sure I didn't miss a notice and Corey who works alongside him never left a question unanswered. Emahn was on time and very well dressed the day of court. The judge granted me physical custody just as I wanted and created a reasonable visitation schedule. Ultimately we came to a settlement that both sides were comfortable with and it made things 100% easier to have a third party dealing with my ex on such an emotional subject. read more

Attorney Counts is the real deal, I strongly recommend him to anyone that is considering hiring him. He treated me and my family with respect, answered all the questions that I had and informed me about every step of my case and explained everything to me about what was going on with my case. I hired attorney Counts for a child custody case and I am very pleased with his services. As a Dad, I was able to win my case. read more

Counts is a fraud, he's all about the money and could care less about actually representing his clients. The man could not find the time to show up to court after being told on three different occasions that he has to come in person for the hearing. At this point, he knew that his actions put the case in jeopardy and suggested that I seek a different counsel. But I, ignorant to this man incompetence, decided to give him another chance to right his wrong, what a mistake on my part. Not only did he not try to rectify the situation, but this coward sent me an invoice and request for more retainer. At this point, I realized what a fraud and a coward Counts is. Instead of him manning up and facing the mess he created he made it impossible to retain him. You would be better served and have more fun, throwing your hard-earned cash out a window (that's what counts legal services are equivalent to ... throwing cash out a window window). read more

A family member of mine needed some help in resolving a family law matter so I googled some law firms and Counts Law Firm came up amongst others. I decided to give them a call to get some legal advice regarding my family member's family law matter. A family member of mine was deciding between divorce and legal separation. We had a consultation with this firm regarding the differences between the two. The employees at Counts Law Firm were not only friendly, they were extremely helpful! The advice given was very informative. My family member was able to make their decision on what was best for their situation based on the advice given from Counts Law Firm. This firm knows their stuff! If you're looking for a firm to help in a legal matter, definitely give them a call! read more

Emahn is a true professional and knows his area of Law very well. We had a long and arduous case and his help and advice was so helpful every step of the way. We did end up with a settlement that we were happy with! His staff are helpful, responsive and professional. We were very happy with the help, service and professionalism that we received from Counts Law Firm and highly recommend them! read more