I really enjoyed working with Barbara. From the initial phone calls to signing the trust, she was…read morefantastic. She was everything good about an attorney - highly knowledgable, experienced, funny, not in a hurry, and able to inject her own personal experiences into conversation. Her fees are more than fair, although I suppose this varies more upon your own personal situation and your goals. Her downtown San Pedro office is clean, with plenty of street parking on a weekday. The appointments were about two weeks out at the time of my signing, but scheduling was not difficult at all.

I only had a question which I need advice/information on and they gave some good information.read more

I can't even give him a 1-star rating. He was a referral from a friend. Took our money and never…read moredid the work. We kept bothering him for 5 months to find out where we stand with everything and he has totally ignored us. So we are out $4,000 with nothing. Do not hire this person. Bad news!

These yo-yo's, let me tell you something about them; don't trust them with any serious legal…read morematters. Especially in matters of family law. A family member paid them a retainer, Dominic assigned Anthony to the case and Anthony didn't even bother to show up to the hearing. Didn't bother to register himself as the attorney of record until afterwards. This family member had no idea what was happening with his case until he was notified from the court that he had a default judgement against him. No apology, no substantive communication beforehand, no email, can't remember details of the case. Throughout this ordeal they just tried to placate him. With weeks to go before the case was to close, the Chairman had to personally intervene and authorize their resignation. Thankfully, Comrade Zhou had a certified family law specialist in his rolodex of contacts. T&A returned the retainer in full, but the damage was already done.

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!

This is a follow up to my review I received a personal call…read morefrom Mr. Stone about the firs contact with his firm. He assured me that was not the norm and offered to help me with my legal issue. I informed him that I had al spoken with someone else however I appreciated his professionalism in calling back. He offered to he if need help in the future. I thank him again for calling me back as there was no need. called was put over to a representative who asked if I was a tenant took minimal information and informed me that counsel charges $775.00 per hour. I thanked her.

I contacted Jason Stone at Stone & Sallus regarding a real estate matter and was extremely…read moreimpressed. Although he was in the middle of a demanding trial, he took the time to speak with me, quickly grasped the facts, and immediately identified the core issues. He was knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. The fact that he was able to see the bigger picture so quickly during our brief conversation was both refreshing and validating. I so appreciated his insights, expertise, and generosity with his time. And, unbelievably, an attorney of this caliber is right here in the South Bay!

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

We worked with Chris on two separate occasions: (1) as legal counsel on a potential real estate…read moretransaction and (2) as our real estate agent to buy our new home in Santa Monica. Everyone has high praises for the real estate agent they work with but Chris brings a unique combination of expertise that very few others can match: realtor, lawyer, property manager, and investor. Chris's decade-long career in Biglaw, personal investment in real estate, and founding his own real estate brokerage means he's well equipped to handle any type of transaction. His brokerage isn't a sprawling mess of people looking for a quick buck and he was attentive to our family's needs. Chis can immediately review CC&R or any other legal documents and provide quick feedback in situations where most realtors could not. Chris has been a part of many complex legal and real estate matters, which makes him a great advocate that pays attention to all the details. Lastly, Chris's concise communication is a huge asset, especially when involved in any number of precarious situations while buying a home (e.g. multiple-offer situations, oddities with title, deadlines). In short, Chris has unique expertise that sets him apart and I'm glad to have found him.

I recently worked with Yorkshire realty as they came highly recommended by a mutual friend. I'm so…read moreglad I did- they are so knowledgeable about the market and having a lawyer throughout the process made everything seamless. They are amazing people to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to them for any housing or rental property related questions - you can't beat their education and experience. I am very particular about who I work with and these guys are honestly the best. Thank you both for everything! Will be referring everyone I know!

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.

Well, second time in court for our eviction case because the "defendant " (I have several more…read moredescriptive names) filed a response to the first judgement at the VERY last minute (truly) asking for the judgement be set aside! Once again, Mr Guerra and his office went to work and the court denied, so the first judgment still stands!! YES ! Thanks again to Guerra & Seyedi Law Office, they definitely know their business, highly recommend!

Excellent legal services, very responsive and knowledgeable, office staff including Kimberlyn…read moreTorteledo were also efficient, easily available and helpful, we had consistent high quality throughout our case. Donna Seyeda is great to work with, guided us through a very difficult tenant eviction with expertise and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Blake is an amazing attorney with many years of experience. He has helped my family with renters…read morefrom our property. He is someone who does everything possible to get you to the finish line. I will continue to do business with him and I highly recommend him.

If you value your time, your case, or basic human courtesy, do NOT hire Blake Slater…read more I came to him with a $100,000 retaining‑wall and foundation‑damage case, fully documented, organized, and ready for an attorney to step in. I took two full days off work to prepare everything he needed -- photos, reports, timelines, city correspondence, expert notes. All he had to do was show up to the scheduled calls. He didn't. He canceled twice first a couple hours before, then one hour before the second by email, with zero courtesy call, zero text, zero professionalism. I rearranged my entire work schedule for him, and he couldn't even pick up the phone. Want to hear the worst part? He never even listened to the facts of the case. Not five minutes. Not even a basic intake. He just immediately started throwing out retainer numbers without doing any groundwork or showing any interest in understanding the situation. If you want an attorney who cancels last‑minute, doesn't listen, and jumps straight to billing before hearing a single detail, Blake is your guy. If you want someone who actually respects clients and takes real cases seriously, go anywhere else.

Meissner Law Firm--Vern, Eric, and Michael--treated us like family and delivered beyond our…read moreexpectations. Highly recommended for their professionalism, transparency, and genuine care--they made the process smooth and secured an amazing settlement.

Atty. Eric was very helpful, easy to talk to, and always kept me updated. He explained everything…read morein a simple yet clear way, which made the whole process much less stressful. Overall, I'm very happy with their service and would definitely recommend Meissner Law Firm to anyone who needs a personal injury lawyer.