Daniel was really helpful and responded in a timely manner. Thanks again for your assistance.read more

Great Estate Planning Support!!!…read more I moved from out of state and had to have all of my estate planning documents updated per California law. Daniel Hollingsworth came highly recommended from friends, and I was able to quickly pass him my expired estate/trust documents to 1) make them CA-compliant and 2) also insert my own needed updates to reflect my current estate situation. After he had a chance to review my expired estate plan, I met with Daniel; he explained the differences between my previous state's laws and CA law, the changes he recommended and the rationale for each change. I found his opinions to be very insightful and appreciated the examples and scenarios he gave me to consider for each change. Daniel really put me at choice--and I felt I really understood my choices. I appreciated his explanations and the professionalism he exhibited in dealing with some touchy/feely family considerations too. Daniel and his staff quickly turned around my estate plan, and then he met with me and my young adult daughter so that I could sign off the final documents. He made the sign off quick for me, and yet very understandable for my daughter, who is one of my trustees. He also offered to do the same walk-through of documents for my adult son (also a trustee, but unavailable that day)--and it was so helpful to have everyone feel competent and confident in executing the estate plan together. I recommend Daniel for anyone who needs an estate plan/trust.  It was a night/day difference between his support and my previous experience out-of-state--and motivated me to write this recommendation. In fact, I'm referring my brother to him, as he is in the same process and I know Daniel is someone he can trust and depend on. Laura -- Pacific Grove

We are having some issues with our apartment. I had called 3 other attorneys today…read more Mike answered the phone and gave me a 30 minutes consultation for free. I was able to ask questions and explore my issues with him. Thank you!!

Forget the stereo typical all lawyers are lying scum bags…read more Mike actually is honest . I've been using him for eight years and this is after nearly forty years of business . I've had lots of lawyers ,some good some bad. I can say this if Mike accepts you and you do what he asks , he knows he can and will win . He won't take you just to get some money . He is driven to win period .

Starting in January 2011, I had worked with Ms. Perry to put a living trust together. I am the…read moremother of a special-needs child, so in January of 2012, I also spent another substantial sum for Ms. Perry to put a Special Needs trust together. I never received a final valid copy with an actual signature, and when I asked Ms. Perry in October 2014 to regenerate a new copy of the Special Needs trust, she said she did not have the draft saved on her computer and therefore would like me to pay the entire fee to "redo" the document...even though I had the copies of the draft. In December 2014, I asked Ms. Perry refund money I spent on the trust because I'd had to have it redone completely by a new attorney. She declined...and in the same envelope included the signed copy of the Special Needs trust, which she had said previously she did not have! It is my belief that she held onto the Special Needs trust document while telling me she did not have it in order to extract more money from me. I find this practice unacceptable and unethical, even if it's not illegal, and I hope she has not taken advantage of other less informed clients, or worse, other parents of special-needs children who often rely on the advice of attorneys to do the best thing for their kids.

Lori Silver has guided me through multiple trust and probate issues over more than twenty years…read more She is compassionate, skilled, and experienced in these aspects of the law. On a scale of 1 to ten she is a true 11. She is capable of of handling complicated estates and complicated personalities. I'm eternally grateful to her and her staff for all their support.

Lori Silver and her firm are exceptional - we have used her for our own estate planning and to…read moremanage the estates of my late mother-in-law and brother-in-law. Everything was handled with competency and compassion. Lori is extremely knowledgeable regarding the law and always ethical in her transactions.

The passing of a relative can be a difficult time,…read more A very difficult time. We remembered the first thing you have to do is to "tell your attorney". So, in a bit of a daze, we walked over to Noland Hamerly to see Leslie Finnegan, whom we had not seen for a year or more. "Leslie is on vacation" said the lady at the desk. "But it looks important from the look on your faces". We explained as best we could. "Let me try to find her", said the lady on the desk reaching for the phone. "Hello, it's Leslie" came the reply. We blurted out what was on our minds "I'm strapped into an airplane seat in Alabama" she said "and the flight attendants are calling for a takeoff. Let me get to the end of the journey in 90 minutes or so and I will immediately find you". And so she did M and I have worked with Leslie on several matters over several years. She has always produced quality work at a reasonable price. We could not ask for kinder, better help

This firm might as well change their specialty to that of all the ambulance chasing injury…read moreattorneys you see on the TV commercials. I paid one of their staff members, Leslie Finnegan $3000 to draw up a simple trust to make sure my loved ones got the distribution I wanted to give them, A little later some circumstances had changed and I called Finnegan to ask about making some changes, I was happy of course to pay for any updates, but I didnt even get the chance to ask about them. As soon as I asked for a schedule of potential fees Finnegan dropped me as a client. Apparently she wanted to bill me for outlining any potential fees that might occur. I found it a bit ludicrous having to be billed to explain what my billing would be, I realize people don't go to law school with the intent to eventually actually help people, but I find this practice to be a bit excessive. When she dropped me as a client I inquired as to what the justification was. She ranted on quite vehemently about how her time was worth $550 an hour, and not waste her time with questions, it is clear what her priorities are. It is certainly not helping a senior citizen family man take care of his loved ones. I would not recommend Leslie Finnegan or the firm she works for even if you put a gun to my head.

Lisa is a knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy attorney. I am very lucky to find her to do my…read moreliving trust which provides great protection to my family. Her price is very reasonable for the excellent service she provided. I highly recommend Lisa if you like to provide legal protection to you family. Susan D

As a Registered Nurse, I understand how important it is to have an Advanced Healthcare Directive…read moreprepared in advance by an attorney. I conducted research online to determine who I should go to and who was the best fit for me. Happily, I found attorney Lisa Chan. She went above and beyond my expectations. From my first phone call to meeting her and completing the Advanced Healthcare Directive, my entire experience with her was wonderfully positive. Her rate is very reasonable in the Bay Area. She was very patient in listening to and answering all of my concerns and questions​ and offered professional guidance on areas I was unfamiliar with. It is evident that she is very knowledgeable about her practice. I can feel that she truly cares about her clients and treats them with respect and dignity. I will definitely be returning to Lisa for future services and highly recommend her.

Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly a good friend help me in my situation won't recommend him for…read moreanything

John Laughton is very professional and thorough in Estate planning…read more Would highly recommend him to take care of your Estate planning. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. He cares for his clients. Holly and Alicia are professional and very friendly. Thank you John .