Jonathan has been helping us resolve a trust dispute with our family and he's been amazing. Their…read morefirm has a wide range of attorneys which has made each step go by with ease. We are still in litigation but our family is very optimistic knowing we have a strong firm backing us. If you are dealing with a trust dispute, I highly recommend Lo & Lo

Well that was easy!! We needed a Trust for the longest time and I was blessed to find this…read moreLaw-firm. Right from the beginning it was handled with professionalism and promptness. They are so kind to work with!! Explaining everything and tying up all the loose ends carefully. Price is right in the ballpark of what it's supposed to be. Not overpriced like I was quoted at others. Fair!! I love this Firm and I am happy to know that they handle other issues too if we may have the need for them or can recommend them to others. Blessings to Lo & Lo!! Thank you very much for your service!! Mary Mimura

What started as a completely seamless experience has since turned completely sour. They were…read morecompletely professional in getting our family trust up and running, but since Feb 2025 have been radio silent. Not a single email response. Not a single voicemail returned. When I've tried calling and asking to speak to someone, I'm immediately transferred to voicemail or my number is screened and directly sent to voicemail. If the business is going under, I'd rather someone JUST SAY THAT. What a disappointing way to handle a business. I'd say "don't work with them" but in all honesty, I don't think anyone would ever get back to your inquiry anyway.

Although I am not an expert in probate, I observed that their team handled the case inefficiently,…read moreboth in terms of cost and time. As the buyer, this inefficiency did not directly impact me since I was not in a rush to close escrow, but it certainly added unnecessary costs to the estate. When it came to the confirmation hearing, no one from their firm physically appeared in court, and the attorney who called in seemed disorganized as he answered several questions incorrectly which was embarrassing for his client. While the firm may be capable of handling general estate planning and straightforward cases, I would advise seeking counsel elsewhere for complex probate litigation issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Water District has worked with Lagerlof and specifically with Mr. James Ciampa for several…read moreyears, and we are very pleased with the service provided. Mr. Ciampa has consistently offered knowledgeable, professional, and timely legal guidance on matters important to our District. His expertise in public agency and water law has been vital in helping us navigate both routine and complex issues. The firm's support has given us confidence that our District's best interests are always represented. Overall, we are very satisfied with the service provided by Mr. Ciampa and the firm, and we would highly recommend them to any public agency seeking reliable and experienced legal counsel.

We would never hire Jaime Gonzalez or the firm Lagerlof LLP again. Our experience was one of the…read moremost stressful and costly situations we have ever gone through. We hired Ms. Gonzalez because she emphasized her decades of probate litigation experience. We expected strategic guidance, preparation, and strong trial advocacy. Instead, the representation often felt disorganized, reactive, and far more expensive than we anticipated. We believe we were originally quoted approximately $100,000 for trial and $50,000 for mediation, which we documented in notes at the time. However, our final legal bill exceeded $300,000. Some of the charges that concerned us included large amounts of travel time billed at full attorney rates, multiple attorneys billing for what appeared to be overlapping work, subscription and research platform charges passed through to us, and substantial hours billed by associates and junior staff despite retaining the firm for senior probate trial expertise. What was especially upsetting to us was our impression, after reviewing transcripts and emails ourselves, that there did not appear to have been significant formal settlement efforts before trial despite the enormous legal fees incurred. From our review of the transcripts, it appeared there may only have been limited informal settlement discussions rather than any formal mediation, written settlement proposal, or structured attempt to resolve the matter before trial. A few days before trial, we also received an email asking whether we wanted to discuss settlement "now," despite prior indications that settlement discussions had already occurred. That left us confused about what settlement efforts had actually taken place. Instead of confidently directing the case, Ms. Gonzalez often asked us what we thought should happen next. We frequently were told issues would be addressed or researched, but there often did not appear to be meaningful follow through. We often felt unusually involved in managing aspects of the litigation while simultaneously paying significant attorney rates. From our perspective, trial strategy continued focusing heavily on the wording of the trust document even though we believed the court had already indicated that approach was unlikely to succeed. Reading the minute orders, hearing transcripts, and briefs, it appeared to us that the court was not receptive to many of these repeated arguments. At the heart of the case was the trust drafting attorney, whose testimony was central to the outcome. In our opinion, there were issues we believed raised credibility concerns, including what we viewed as potential conflict issues involving the drafting attorney. However, the cross-examination appeared to focus primarily on arguments that he "did not know what he was doing," which the court ultimately did not accept. We left trial feeling unconvinced that this witness had been challenged as effectively as we expected. We also became concerned about procedural issues throughout the case. Our witnesses were excluded before trial because they allegedly had not been properly disclosed during discovery. The transcript reflected statements suggesting we were responsible for the issue even though we had emails showing we provided witness information and were told discovery responses would be handled by counsel (which we were charged for). As a result, we went into a trial centered on extrinsic evidence with effectively no witnesses of our own. We later learned from appellate counsel that making an offer of proof after the witness exclusion may have been important for preserving appellate issues. We were surprised to later understand how significant that issue could potentially become on appeal. At one point, the court also held a hearing with Ms. Gonzalez regarding failures related to timely filing exhibit lists and compliance with court rules. To us, the repeated explanations involving missed emails, discovery confusion, and filing problems began to undermine our confidence in the representation. In the end, we lost the case, faced exposure to the opposing side's attorney fees, which we do not recall being advised could happen, and were left with over $300,000 in legal bills. We also met with Ms. Gonzalez afterward in an attempt to discuss concerns regarding the legal bill. At that meeting, she stated she would discuss the matter with the partners and get back to us. We never heard back. Unfortunately, that lack of follow through felt consistent with what we experienced throughout our case. We ultimately walked away feeling disappointed, frustrated by the costs, and lacking confidence in the representation we received. Based on our experience, we would personally not hire this attorney or firm again and would encourage others to carefully review billing practices, litigation strategy, and communication expectations before retaining counsel.

I had an excellent experience with this law office handling my personal injury case. From start to…read morefinish, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my situation. They took the time to explain every step of the process, kept me informed, and made sure I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire case. What stood out most was their attention to detail and commitment to getting the best possible outcome. They handled everything efficiently and fought hard on my behalf. I truly felt like I had a strong team in my corner. I'm very pleased with the service I received and would highly recommend this office to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and dedicated personal injury attorney.

I had a great experience with this law office after my car accident. They handled everything…read moresmoothly and professionally, and the whole process was completed without any issues. I'm very thankful for their help and would definitely recommend them.

I don't like going to a lawyer's office. I was actually referred by our neighbor who used his…read moreestate planning services. I needed to do some estate planning (a living trust and will for my grandparents), in case that something happens it makes my life that much easier. I recommend Mr. Murad, because he took so much to explain everything to us. I felt so much better when we walked out of the office. I actually felt liked he cared about the time and money we were spending with him. Also, the staff is very professional and friendly! They are located in Pasadena and parking is a free on Green Street for an hour, but if you park in the garage, the law office will validate the ticket. Overall, they handle a variety of legal issues and they are someone you feel you can trust!

The Pasadena Probate and Trust Law Center helped my family with our estate planning matter and…read moreliving trust issues. Very professional and knowledgable. They took the time to answer all my questions and make me feel at ease. The office if very reasonable with their fees and very responsive.