I was seeking out information and expertise from Paul Yee regarding my estate planning and Paul is…read morewell versed in his profession. I was able to clarify my intent and got a lot of valuable information I needed to make an informed decision going forward in my journey. I did not feel rushed and I value the information I received from Paul. If you're in need of his services in estate planning for you or a loved one then you should seek out Paul Yee. First consult fee is $50. Parking is either street parking or one of three spots in the alleyway east of his building.

Mr. Yee very knowledgeable and personable. He and staff made my visit very comfortable and I…read moredefinitely knew I made a good choice to see him. He asked me questions and made suggestions I have not thought of for my Trust. Fee was reasonable. And would absolutely recommend Mr. Paul Yee.

We had the pleasure of working with the Law Offices of Joshwa Wang. Their team was professional,…read moreinformative, and easy to talk to. No questions we had seemed to be insignificant. We were also notified of important items we needed to address prior to finalizing. We look forward to continuing to work with the team for any future planning and updates.

I chose this law firm because of its highly rated reviews and strong reputation, and honestly, I…read morefeel like I fell for the hype. Based on what others described, I expected a firm that would be attentive, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping me finally create my trust to protect myself and my family. Unfortunately, my experience was nothing like the reviews made it seem. First, for the amount this firm generally charges to create a trust, I truly expected more guidance and support, especially when it came to helping with the administration of my mom's trust so that I could move forward with creating my own trust and avoid any legal issues down the line. Instead, after the initial phone interview, I was left feeling like I had to figure out much of it on my own and actually felt more confused than before. The most disappointing part was the lack of real connection and communication. I never felt like the attorney truly listened to my concerns or made a real effort to understand what I was trying to accomplish. Toward the end of the call, it honestly started to feel like I was wasting his time because I saw no genuine effort or willingness to actually help. I also expected at least some kind of follow-up or check-in a few days after the initial call to help build trust and a relationship, but that never occurred. Ultimately, this was my personal experience, and yours may vary. In the end, this firm simply was not the right fit for me, so I'll continue my search and look elsewhere.

After paying $40 for a 30minute consult, Mr.Boortz appeared to understand my case. However, after…read morehiring him he not only 'forgot' what he said during the consult, but was also unattentive, would speak to me from his cellphone while driving or attending to other matters and also not paying attention - leading to misunderstandings, and numerous hours of 'going in circles' (for which he charged me). Stay away if you have a real estate matter. Oh - and he also still owes me a refund of my paid retainer money . . . I asked 4 times, but no refund (breach of contract - beware!)

This review is based on my consultation with Steven Boortz today. San Gabriel Valley Attorney…read moreReferral Service set up the appt on my behalf and a $40 was charged for a half hour consult. Not only I got much more than I asked for during my visit, the fact that Steven even took a humane/moral approach examining the ultimate win I seek, I was very impressed since that's beyond his duty as an attorney. He could have easily given his advice, sell his services and promises a 90% chance of winning, however, he did not do that, nor did he focused on a strategy of demolishing the other party for my case. Instead, he gave me the few scenarios and told me a victory in court could potentially open doors for more bad news against my wish since the opposing party has been a long time bully. The consult was over an hour or maybe 90 min in total, he spoke with me as a rational person evaluating my moral goals against my legal goals, and further analyzed for me how the court system see things and how lies can play into truth in a way that could potentially completely have truth rewritten. It's unfortunate that some techniques and approaches can be so powerful through manipulating facts and/or flat out lies by either adding up the numbers or just convincing speech without any evidence. This was a great experience for me and I now have a lot to think about. I think ultimately there's both likability and credibility in court based on performance even if all the facts are all laid out and may seem obvious to the naked eyes. Discrediting evidence through total speculations alone are allowed to have weight in court, that particular fact is quite baffling to me. I did not realize people can lie to the bones without any proofs and still be considered valid given the right angle or circumstances. Something new everyday. Steven was very perceptive, well mannered as well as kind in sharing all these info with me, he appears to be both a professional as well as a good person during my visit. His office is located at a very charming and prestigious neighborhood in South Pasadena with a rustic cafe and boutique hair salon right downstairs and literally in front of a beautiful park. A bit of Abbot Kinney meets old town village type feel. It was a very pleasant experience. At this point, he is not convinced that his involvement could be helpful to me in my particular case but still welcomed me to contact him for further questions. Thumbs up :)

Cynthia and Elizabeth have been extremely helpful and kind every time we had to deal with a…read morestressful and unexpected event. My team felt confident with their skills and knew we were in good hands. Elizabeth helped us in a situation where we really did not know what to do as we were a new, small business. She laid out all of the options in detail, then guided us in the right path. We are very happy with the outcome!

I have never worked with such amazing group of professionals. The quality of their work is out of…read morethis world. They are very cost efficient when it comes to all their clients. I would highly recommend.

Tim was an amazing attorney!…read more Office is located in a small shared building. They have a small back parking lot. The office is located on the parking lot side. We had a work benefit for legal and we used him to draft our will and trust. Benefits covered all the legal drafting portion and we just paid the processing fees with the city to transfer our property name. Everything was standard and we modified the numbers and years for the will for the kiddos to our liking. Very easy process. One initial meeting and a few follow ups for signing and picking up the final draft. Took a few weeks for the entire thing and we were done!

Was told we could only do transactions online. would have preferred to meet in person. Had to read…read moreinstructions which was confusing to me.

I really appreciated how honest and straightforward this lawyer was. Instead of immediately pushing…read morelegal action, he took the time to listen, encouraged me to try working things out first, and even helped draft an email for me. lot. If things don't work out, I will absolutely be using his services.

We normally do not leave negative reviews, but after our experience with this law firm, we feel it…read moreis important to share what happened so other clients can make informed decisions. At the beginning, the consultation sounded professional and reassuring. However, as the case progressed, communication became increasingly frustrating. The original attorney and translator who first handled our case both left the firm within about a year, and the new team that took over seemed unfamiliar with the details of our situation and our expectations. We often felt we had to repeatedly explain the case from the beginning. One of our biggest concerns was billing transparency. We were surprised to see significant charges for tasks that appeared very basic, including researching public information, locating addresses, or searching online profiles. We understand legal work involves preparation behind the scenes, but many billable entries felt excessive relative to the actual progress of the case. Another frustrating issue was the lack of meaningful updates. Long periods would pass with little communication, while billing continued regularly. From a client perspective, it often felt like more effort was being spent generating billable hours than actively moving the case toward resolution. We also noticed a major difference between the level of attention given before signing the contract and the level of responsiveness afterward. Ironically, the detailed public response to our review felt more organized and thorough than much of the communication we experienced during representation. We understand litigation is difficult and no law firm can guarantee outcomes. This review reflects only our personal experience as clients. We simply hope future clients ask detailed questions about staffing continuity, billing practices, communication expectations, and case management before retaining this firm.

I had my accident the December before 2020. I Was badly injured. It was a stressful situation…read moreespecially considering it was the start of the pandemic to add on top of my ordeal. However, Michael and his team took care of me and did everything they could to make my experience less stressful. They scheduled all my doctor's appointments for check ups and my appointments for rehab. Followed up with continuing care and physical therapy for over a year. They did all that they could so that I solely could focus on my recovery. But It's currently 2026, so why am I writing this now? Let me explain. A year after my settlement was completed, I was getting mysterious calls for collections for my ambulance ride. However, the bill was never sent to me to verify the debt. Michael assured to me that the paperwork they sent was not the right paperwork to verify. But me being skeptical was still afraid and overly cautious because I'm a person who pays all his debts, and didn't want my credit score affected. So Michael suggested that he can hold some of the settlement money as a "just in case" fund until the statutes of limitations expire. I think I can say that for any normal person, this would also seem to be a kind of sticky situation to take on as an alternative, right? Because this agreement requires trust. But in the end his team wrote a contract and I agreed and signed to hold the money. Now to why I'm writing this now; it has been years past since the settlement. To the point where I forgot the statute of limitations timeline. I was contacted by Michael late December of 2025 to schedule an appointment first week after the new year. It was our final appointment and I just received the last portion of my settlement that I forgot about! So trust was definitely earned and received. Excellent customer service.

After my car accident, I was stressed and unsure about the whole process, but this law firm made…read moreeverything so much easier for me. Michael and Anjelica were awesome to me! They were always kind, patient, and willing to answer every question I had. I really appreciated how they kept me informed with regular updates and explained things in a way I could actually understand. What impressed me the most was how hard they fought for me. I honestly expected to receive only a small amount, but they helped me get a settlement that was way more than I imagined. I'm so thankful for all their help and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a team that truly cares about their clients.

Highly appreciated to Lisa and her professional support during the most dark time of entire my…read morelife. What I can say to Lisa is only the words of Thank You! God bless you and God bless your kind & professonal teams as well. Best Regards, zyj

Lisa helped me through one of the most stressful challenges in my life. From the start, she was…read moreclear, professional, and made sure I understood every step, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. What meant the most to me was that she truly felt on my side -- not just as my attorney, but as someone who genuinely cared. Her calm communication and attention to detail made a difficult situation much easier to get through. I'm very grateful for her help and would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney.

I hired The Buelna Law Firm to help me with my case, and I'm really glad I did. Gabriel and his…read moreteam could have easily pushed a bunch of expensive legal options, but instead they were upfront and honest--even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. They kept me focused on what actually mattered and helped me navigate a tough situation. It wasn't easy--my child's father made things difficult--but having a team that was steady, realistic, and looking out for my best interest made all the difference. I know people say attorneys just want your money, but that wasn't my experience here. Gabriel and his team helped me get the results I needed without unnecessary drama or costs. If you're looking for someone you can trust, I'd definitely recommend giving them a call.

I hired Gabriel Buelna to defend me in an emergency ex-parte hearing. It was tough, but we got…read morethrough it. I was able to keep my children and his guidance led me to permanent keep my children. Gabriel and the team were patient and were able to guide me through a tough time. I highly recommend calling The Buelna Law firm and the staff and attorneys. i give Gabriel and the team the highest rating. One more thing I enjoyed the open snack bar he provides while you wait to see him. Thanks Gabriel! If I ever get into another pickle, The Buelna Law Firm will be the first number I dial!!

Attorney Mr. Edward Terzain have a great website on how caring and helpful he is with his clients…read more To my surprise I totally believed him. He was taking my case and dropped the ball as he said verbatim. So then he decided he would write a letter of mediation to my brother since he had dropped the ball. He said he would send me a paperwork to sign and my brother would receive it within 4 to 5 days. Again another let down. He never followed through. I share this because people really need help. And when attorneys make false statements and do not help you I have no respect for them and esMr. Edward Terzain.

My husband and I were referred to Vanessa at Lagerlof through his office mate at his work. We chose…read moreto go with Vanessa based off her excellent reviews and reputation. Vanessa was great to work with throughout our family estate planning process. She answered all my husbands' many questions thoroughly and ensured we were comfortable and well informed through every step. We eventually went back to Vanessa to do my parents estate planning--Vanessa was very kind and patient with my elderly Asian parents! By choosing Vanessa to work with, we can rest assured that we are in good hands in the road ahead and are glad we went with a well established law firm and lawyer to do our estate planning.