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Seth Wiener

Lauri Donahue

Kanika Radhakrishnan

David Yamaguchi
Brig Ricks
Ali Shalchi
Neil Park

Eric Alspaugh
Alexander Nahai
Rebecca London

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

Troy Krich
Sean Lowe
Gene Rhough
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Daniel E. Goodrich
Danny Minutillo

Joshua Kushner

Karen Braveheart

Ryan A. Woods

Michael Miller

Michael Mowery
Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

Mark Mcguinness

Akiko Endo

Carver Farrow

Bill Gerson

Ryan Coyne

Graham Brownstein

Liz Oliner
Joshua Garber

Sue Dunbar

Mary Hodges

Seth Heyman

Conor Teevan

Grant Maynard

Alexis Saenz
Dean Sage

Philip Virga
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Rhea De Aenlle

Jesko Onken

Laura Drossman

Cynthia Flynn

Jessica Holcombe
Ritu Hasan

Edward Robinson

Andrew Lachman

Audrey Kravets

Yassi Mahdavi

Sagar Parikh
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Jonathan Rubinfeld

Usman Shaikh

Brandon Schantz

Sanjiv Dhawan

Neeta Toprani
Mina Kalra

Mandana Jafarinejad

Julia Cheng

Denis Shmidt

Bobby Kouretchian

Alan Engle

Lon Lazar

Wanli Xu

James L. Moultrie ⅲ

Meng Li

Irina Ribeiro

Benjamin Walsh

Jay Pink

Michael Wales

Austin Bonderer

Christopher Smith
Alicia Dearn
Russell Murphy

Timothy Marks, Esq.

Alex Patel

Jana Moser
Aaron Bernstein

Raymond Brenneman
Ranvir Sandhu

Robert Mcconnell

N. Mauricio Reznik

Frank Taboada

Mark Foster

Ian Good
Jon Parsons

Eric Milliken

Chris Czaplak

Greg Demirchyan
Dana Delman
Joel Siegal
Geoffrey Weg

Michael P. Martin
Adam Brutocao

David Lizerbram

Jeffrey Filipink
Nada Alnajafi, Esq.
Adam Binder

Thomas Earnest
Leonard Lerner

Michael Muellerleile

Monica Winghart

William Mills

Matt Kohanbash
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Damian Guzman

John Cifelli

Tahir Farukhi
Peter Haber
Jody Winter

Melissa Kann

Thad Scroggins

Tabetha Hinman

Itai Klein

Seth Bertolucci

Stephen Healy

Simran Tiwana

Neda Mansoorian

Arous Kalantaryan

Doug Bend
Brett Hallagan
Stephen Healy

Robert Bates

Sara Ovando

Nicholas Webb

Graham G. Pikdoken

Sean Perdomo

Steve Bowling

Shaunt Oozoonian

Matthew Rifat

C. Mario Jaramillo

Ava Haghighi
Mike Ross

David Brayton

Daniel Kim
Kumar Maheshwari

Houston Watson

Kimon Cambouroglou

Robert M. Brown II

Ryan David Williams

John Giust

Jared Schwass

Donna Carey

Michael J. Thomas
Jonathan Abrouk
Gregory Wood

Aryan Amid
Gregory Carson

Andrew Oliver
James Grand

Malgorzata Styczniewska

Thomas Ledbetter

Catherine Kauffelt

Anthony Bettencourt

Dr. Nicholas Miller

Farrah Reynolds
Alex Angarita
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Dan Robinson
Glenn Oliver

Sabrina Green

J.B. Rowberry
Joshua Dreon
Peter Bronstein
Amanda Allen

Brooke Butner
Wayne Shoumaker

Shawn Jackson

Rebecca Rechtszaid
John Kontrabecki
Wooksun "Phil" Hong

Lisa Saperstein

Matt Carmody

Tsion Lencho

Michael Farraher

Alisha Kosareff

Amer Lakhani

Ryan Zinchefsky

Negeen Roshan Ben-Cohen

Aaron Schulze

Joseph Johnson
Douglas Park
Anthony Vienna

Jon Azimov

Laura Portillo
James Scafide

Jairo C. Lamatina

Jordan Humphrey

Michael Ray
Mashian Law

Matthew Kaser

Matthew Hamilton

Sophia Mellein

Olga Rodstein
Linda Menzel
Nicole Clancy

Kevin Angstenberger

Nick Yocca

Tyler Hastings
Russell Greenman

Johnny Manriquez

Tom Shnaider

Stacy Smith

Carlos Perez
Useful Documents
- Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement to a California LLC
- Incorporator's Organizational Action for California
- Articles of Organization for California
- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- California General Power of Attorney Form
Helpful Articles
- California LLC Form 568 Due Date and Tax Filing Rules
- PLLC California: Why Professionals Must Form a PC or LLP
- How to Get an LLC in California and Find Your LLC Number
- California Corporation Search: Find and Verify Business Records
- How to Form an S Corp in CA and Handle Taxes
- California LLC Status Check: Compliance and Conversions
- Comprehensive Guide to LLC Tax Rates in California
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FAQs about California Lawyers
What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney in California?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are technical differences between a lawyer and attorney. While a lawyer can be considered an advisor or consultant, California attorneys specifically practice law in court.
Can a family member be your lawyer in California?
California lawyers can represent anyone, including family members, so representing relatives is legally permitted.
Who is eligible for legal aid in California?
To be eligible for legal aid in California, you must be at least 125% below the Federal Poverty Level. However, in the state of California, you may still qualify for assistance if you can prove that you have certain health-related issues or if you’re a senior in the following cities or counties: Kings, Madera, Merced, Fresno, and Tulare.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7392 reviews for attorneys in California
California Employment Agreement Review
"Ryan was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the entire process. I was in a time-sensitive situation and he quickly reviewed all of my documents, answered my questions thoroughly, and provided practical, well-reasoned advice. He took the time to understand the facts of my situation, explained the applicable law in a clear and approachable way, and prepared a comprehensive attorney opinion letter within an impressively short timeframe. I especially appreciated that he was strategic in his advice, helping me focus on the issues that actually mattered without unnecessarily escalating the situation. Ryan was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me reach the best outcome. I would not hesitate to work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing guidance."
Vinoothna B
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Los Angeles,
CA,
1 day ago
Lease Revision Assistance
"I highly recommend Dave. He was responsive, efficient, and professional throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made everything as smooth as possible. It was a pleasure working with him."
Maly H
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Huntington Beach,
CA,
6 days ago
Outside General Counsel Services
"Brandon handled the full legal foundation for my SaaS launch - Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer and I'd work with him again without hesitation. What stood out was his commercial judgment: as a solo, pre-revenue founder I needed counsel calibrated to where the business actually is, not gold-plated lawyering, and that's exactly what he delivered. He flagged real gaps I'd have missed - California's auto-renewal disclosure requirements and a GDPR exposure on free-tier EEA registrations and gave practical, defensible paths forward rather than just listing risks. On the GDPR representative question he laid out a documented-exception approach with the precise elements to record and clear triggers for when to revisit it, so I could act on it immediately. Responsive to follow-up questions and consistently clear in his explanations. Highly recommended for early-stage founders who need sound, business-aware legal counsel."
Manoj P
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Valencia,
CA,
10 days ago
Review of Employee IP Assignment Agreement
"Vincent did solid, thorough work. He put together a detailed legal memo covering my invention ownership question, along with guidance on conflict of interest disclosure considerations. Clear explanations and practical recommendations throughout. Turnaround wasn't rushed, which was fine with me. Communication was easy to follow. This is my second time working with him."
Cherryl L
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Pittsburg,
CA,
11 days ago
Review Terms of Service
"Michael was fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand both the legal and practical realities of my business instead of just making redlines in a vacuum. His feedback was thoughtful, pragmatic, and always explained in a way that made it easy to understand the trade-offs behind each recommendation. What I appreciated most was that he looked for solutions, not just problems. He helped strengthen our legal documents while also offering practical guidance on payments, risk management, and launch considerations that went well beyond the contracts themselves. I’d absolutely recommend Michael to any startup founder looking for a knowledgeable attorney who understands how to balance legal protection with building a real product."
Sam M
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Thousand Oaks,
CA,
12 days ago
Consultation with California Contract Attorney for Overcharge Dispute
"Seth explained everything I needed to know in a clear and concise manner informing me of my rights regarding my contract dispute."
Fred G
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Alameda,
CA,
12 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Wonderful and affordable legal assistance."
DC H
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Los Angeles,
CA,
16 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Alton did an excellent job on the project. He was very thorough and very responsive to my questions."
Amitabh S
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Los Gatos,
CA,
18 days ago
Trademark Infringement Consults Services
"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"
Jim S
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Fremont,
CA,
19 days ago
Trademark Clearance Search
"Anthony handled a two-mark trademark clearance and opinion for my software company efficiently and at a fair price. The analysis was clear and well-organized, the turnaround was fast, and he was responsive and professional throughout including promptly refining the report when I requested clarification."
Manoj P
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Valencia,
CA,
19 days ago
Stock Options Dispute
"Mark listened to my issue and offered several options, while providing real guidance that I was able to act upon."
Darrin P
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Windsor,
CA,
27 days ago
Draft SaaS Agreement
"We are very happy working with Anna; she helped create our MSA and SOW. We are an AI Automation/Marketing Agency based out of Newport Beach, CA, serving businesses nationwide. We just closed our first enterprise engagement and needed assistance/guidance in getting the proper legal documentation to support this size scope. Anna was the right choice. We spoke with her on a call, she listened, we messaged her, and she responded promptly and made sure we were taken care of, which is all our company can ask for. Thank you, Anna!"
Eli R
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Newport Beach,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Rebecca worked on my timeline and budget. She was nice to work with."
Inaki P
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Chula Vista,
CA,
about 1 month ago
IP Attorney Needed — USPTO Trademark Filing + China Manufacturer Agreement Review
"Jake was exceptional to work with! His guidance on trademark strategy in particular pushed my thinking in ways that helped shape the brand direction, beyond just the legal aspect of the work. Highly recommend."
Sharon X
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Review Equipment Lease
"Will be using Ryan in the future!"
Edward N
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Torrance,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"Eric was great - our outcome was the best-case scenario."
Dylan M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago
File Utility Patent
"Very clear and concise, professional. Pleasure to work with. Made the process easy and a ton of experience."
Seyed Robert T
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Santa Ana,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Patent Infringement Consultation
"Ross provided exceptional legal counsel for our recent hardware FTO and clearance analysis. We were operating under a strictly accelerated, one-week deadline, and Ross exceeded all expectations. He quickly grasped the complex mechanical geometries of our product and delivered highly detailed claim charts and a robust non-infringement opinion ahead of schedule—even while navigating a holiday weekend. His communication was consistently prompt, clear, and professional. If you need a patent attorney who combines deep technical acumen with incredible speed and reliability, I cannot recommend Ross highly enough."
Mike U
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Torrance,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Trademark Risk Assessment
"Worked with Brent on a legal review for my business and would absolutely engage him again. Two things really stood out: speed — he turned around a comprehensive deliverable on a tight timeline — and framing — the entire analysis was built around enabling the business, not just flagging risk. He's sharp, knowledgeable, refreshingly practical, and treats founders as partners. Highly recommend to any founder looking for outside counsel who actually thinks like an operator."
Phil L
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Wilmington,
DE,
about 2 months ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Don't let his time in practice fool you. Sometimes early career means better listening; not frozen into patterns they have been using for decades. It was clear he was interested in accepting my process of working through the needs first, rather than wanting me to help him fill in a template."
Dennis P
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Napa,
CA,
about 2 months ago