Updating my estate plan had been on my To Do list for over 10 years! My original estate planning…read moreattorney retired several years ago and I just kept procrastinating until I finally committed myself to this important task in early 2026. I scanned through Yelp and discovered Blacksburg Law and found the reviews very encouraging, and appreciated how robust and informative the firm's website was. I submitted an inquiry via Yelp and we were off to the races! The entire process was excellent and seamless, from first contact to final delivery of my estate plan. The team was incredible - professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. I greatly appreciated the team's use of technology -- from the intake questionnaire, Zoom meetings, client workspace portal, and remote notary. These tools made the entire process frictionless and allowed me to complete my "homework" even while traveling. I highly recommend Blacksburg Law for either creating your first estate plan or updating one that is overdue for a revision. Thank you Michael and Team!

I highly recommend Michael Blacksburg and the entire Blacksburg Law team for estate planning. I…read morefirst worked with them to create my original living trust and recently returned to complete a comprehensive restatement of my trust. Michael, Natalie Carrera, and the entire team were knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough throughout both processes. Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but they took the time to explain everything clearly, answer all of my questions, and ensure that every detail reflected my wishes. The final documents were exceptionally well organized, and I left with complete confidence that my estate plan is exactly what I wanted. Their attention to detail and commitment to their clients really stood out. If you're looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and caring estate planning law firm, I would not hesitate to recommend Michael Blacksburg, Natalie Carrera, and the Blacksburg Law team.

Erika completed my Living Trust after a thorough review of my special needs. My Trust was…read moreunusually complicated because I wanted to bequeath my estate to a large number of family and non family beneficiaries. Because I am visually impaired,, she needed to spend more time than usual carefully explaining the law and the process. I think what makes Erika effective is her attention to detail, responsiveness and personal engagement. She is a pleasure to work with.

My wife and I had met with Erica twice. She said it would be easy; but, received her addendum with…read moreerrors in September 2025. Multiple requests to meet with her to complete/correct addendum had failed. Sent her certified letter and no response. It's been 8 months. Need to file complaint against her with the Bar and Better Business Bureau.

Our experience with Mari started out great, but then communication became more and more sparse. We…read morewere SO close to completing paperwork when she simply stopped returning our messages. The last step was for her to send in the completed papers and that was 5 months ago. Very disappointed.

Update: I received…read moreMarizen's private message and her request to edit or remove my review--this request was notably left off her public comment as noted in the screenshot attached. Since the 2 stars (which equates to the "[service] could've been better") were due to the unprofessionalism and inattentiveness shown (not due to her being an LDA), I have no reason to change my rating or delete my review. TL;DR: Marizen is NOT a lawyer. She is a Legal Document Assistant that cannot provide you with legal advice. She is a significantly affordable option for a Living Trust but she is unprofessional and has poor attention to detail-- key characteristics that are paramount to detailing an important document. Details: I left a Living Trust inquiry via her site and Marizen emailed me back within 1 day to "text" her back for a scheduled over-the-phone consult. Upon speaking with Marizen it was clear she did not take the time to review the few questions I had sent her in my initial inquiry as she was confused as to what the consult would primarily be regarding. Her rates were significantly less than what other competing services were offering which raised an orange flag for me. Upon further research, I realized Marizen was NOT a lawyer, but rather a "Legal Document Assistant (LDA)." According to the CA Attorney General, LDAs cannot give legal advice. This was my first encounter with an LDA, which allowed me the opportunity to do the necessary research to make a more educated investment. Had Marizen gotten back to me with the necessary next steps and questionnaire as she had promised (it's been over 1.5 weeks), I may have considered her as a possible option to complete my Living Trust needs. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, perhaps Marizen is a good fit for you.

Mr. Ferris did our Trust/Will. So Happy with his services. 1. it was fast ,but the nicest thing was…read morethat he put all the cost upfront. No surprises He always responded promptly and really knows his stuff. Would recommend him in a heart beat. Also his Notary was very nice and accommodating. Thank you so much Susanne & Andy

I'm glad I came into contact with Mr. Ferris. He took over my probate case and handled things…read moreexceptionally well despite the circumstances we were put in due to my previous attorney not doing his job. Mr. Ferris was easy to work with, great communication, and always has the best interest for his clients. I would definitely recommend him!

TL;DR? Jelena's a fantastic attorney who provides patient and informative guidance as you work…read morethrough an estate plan together. I was on the lookout for a new attorney to help me update a prior estate plan after getting married last year, having found my previous attorney well-informed, but not as communicative and articulate/descriptive as I would have liked for the answers I was seeking. I came across Jelena and several other attorneys through my legal insurance network, and after having had an initial chat with them all, found it pretty easy to move forward with her, having appreciated how well she communicated her ideas and suggestions, as well as the particular guidance path she recommended. A few forms and meetings later, my plan was done and updated, and seemingly (to my untrained legal eye) much more comprehensive than my prior one. After everything is complete, she'll send you docs that are easy to update as needed, as well as detailed instructions for any next steps needed to finish documenting/setting up your estate. Overall, she's a great attorney to work with, who's well-informed and willing to explain whatever you have questions about, but also very honest about when she doesn't know the answer to something, which she'll also quickly research and follow up with you on: something far more preferable than a professional that'd just pretend to know everything. Highly recommend!

My husband and I recently contacted Jelena about our estate planning needs. After the initial…read morephone meeting, we provided her with documents through a secure online portal and within a few weeks we had the documents ready for review. During our appointment she took the time to explain the documents thoroughly, reviewed each document and addressed any additional questions and concerns and the execution process was quick and easy. She took care of preparing and coordinating recording our real estate documents and advised us of our next steps to funding our trust. We appreciated the time she spent with us, she is very easy to work with and is responsive to emails and knowledgeable. She is professional and an absolute joy to work with. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for an estate planning attorney. You are in good hands with Jelena!

We needed to redo our estate documents. Most attorneys we checked out wanted 3x what Mary Gemma…read moreO'Keeffe ended up charging us AND it was clear she knew exactly what to do to fix what we needed fixed (and why). She was also super fast. Good, fast, and inexpensive! What else would one want in an attorney?

Gemma did my husband's living trust and will as well as mine. She is fantastic, patient and…read morethorough. She also did my elderly mother's and my older brother's living trust and will. I highly recommend Mary Gemma O'Keeffe for any and all estate planning. She is well worth what ever she charges because of her kindness and amazing amount of knowledge. Whenever someone asks me who I would recommend for this kind of assistance, I always give them Gemma O'Keeffe's name, phone number, and address. In my book, five star plus.

I have had the most positive experience working with Irina. She assisted my wife and I in having…read moreour estate plan drafted - we had 3 meetings - during which Irina took her time to sit down with us to explain how the process was going to work, to review our goals, and to discuss her fees, which are very reasonable, by the way (we have called around before deciding to hire Irina.) The signing meeting was easy and pleasant. Irina continued to chat with us, while notarizing our documents. Now our family is protected. Thank you, Irina!

Another report of this office being completely unresponsive and ineffective. We are now over 2…read moreyears into the process of attempting a name & gender change. The first filing was never received by the court (and even that took this office 8 months to file). I have no idea what's going on with the second attempt because I've been waiting months for a status update of any sort.

I want to sincerely thank the incredible team at Summerall Law for all their help and support…read more They've provided us with outstanding customer service and are truly wonderful people to work with. They're A++++. Their dedication genuinely reflects the company's core values--a special shout-out to Ms. Sarah, Naomi, and Christian for their fantastic assistance and support. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to all my family and friends

Used them for estate planning and they were easy to work with, offered great rate, and Naomi was…read morewonderful! They explained everything and made the process super simple and understandable.

I highly recommend Saadeh Law Firm and Attorney John Saadeh. John did an excellent job handling all…read morethe necessary legal documents and paperwork to help us successfully close the escrow for the sale of Avenue Fine Food Market. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process much easier for us. There were many documents and details that needed to be taken care of, and John made sure everything was handled properly and on time. We truly appreciate his hard work, attention to detail, and guidance throughout the process. If you are looking for an attorney who will take care of the details and make the process as smooth as possible, I would definitely recommend John Saadeh and Saadeh Law Firm.

John is very professional and knowledgeable. He makes it a priority to take care of every one of…read morehis clients. Saadeh law firm is by far the most trustworthy and reliable firm in the bay area!

Thanks Joseph, he is a trustworthy and dedicated attorney who explains everything clearly. I truly…read moreappreciate the guidance and support.

After my car was totaled in a serious accident on Highway 280, Joseph and his team took complete…read morecontrol of my case and handled everything seamlessly. Their team was professional, responsive, and kept me updated through every step of the process. Thanks to their incredible hard work, I secured a good settlement and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help.