Laughlin Legal, PC - Foster City, California

alex

My husband and I used Laughlin Legal as one of our two firms for our pre-nup/PMA.
The brief review is that we did not have a good experience, and we would recommend going elsewhere, especially if your case is not complicated.

Detailed review:
We did not have a choice in lawyers here; Our lawyer was assigned. Our lawyer here was the reviewing lawyer, double the price of our drafting lawyer, and half as professional. We felt like an afterthought, and progress on our pre-nup was held up significantly by the slow response of the firm. We ended up finalizing the PMA a full month later than what we had agreed upon. We both found the firm difficult to communicate with, as did our other lawyer.

When the lawyer finally did review the pre-nup, they were unprofessional when discussing the job that our other lawyer did with drafting the PMA.

Additionally, the pricing system feels deceptive here. This is the only firm I have worked with where you don’t exclusively pay out of the retainer. Instead, we were charged hundreds of dollars outside of it, before depleting it completely in the last month.

Our lawyer here charged $680/hr, $3500 retainer. In total it ended up costing us around $6300. This lawyer, as the reviewing one, did significantly less work than our other lawyer, who drafted the PMA.

The drafting lawyer at the other firm charged $450/hr, $5000 retainer. They ended up costing us about $3000 in total.

Ultimately, we are happy with our pre-nup/PMA, but we wished we had worked with a different firm.

Michelle G.

A friend referred me. Kristen Van Antwerp was the main contact for me. She was accommodating. Everything was handled very efficiently. No surprise charges. I never needed to ask where my case was, everything was explained to me clearly and promptly. She was always available for me and provided not only legal support but also mental support to help me get out of a manipulative relationship. I highly recommend this firm.

Anna L.

I highly recommend Laughlin Legal. Amy and Kristen represented me in my divorce that involved teenage children following a 20 year marriage. They were always available and responsive to help me as a client and as a person. Getting divorced is a terrible experience, but I always felt like I was in great hands with Laughlin Legal and that made a big difference.

rajni A.

Divorce is challenging financially, emotionally and socially. It takes a very skilled team to navigate the complex divorces. I have no words to express my most sincere gratitude to Chris Norris, Toriana Holms and Julie Miller. Toriana is great and very knowledgeable. She made me comfortable from the get go and stayed on top of all the complexities. Chris Norris excels at the most complicated property and financial issues. Chris is the best family law attorney that one could ever have. He has your best in his heart and it shows. In my opinion this is the most competent and savvy team one can have to work on the complex family law issues

Fay

The team at Laughlin Legal were phenomenal. Amy anticipated my needs and quickly found solutions to problems that arose. They answered all of my concerns regarding my Marital Settlement Agreement and effectively defended my position. Everyone at the firm returns calls and emails promptly, and the fast communication made it very easy to strategize. Amy fought hard for me and my interests. I really appreciated how professional, patient, and dedicated they were--I know having an attorney for a client is not easy!! — Phaidra Garcia, Attorney / Partner

Steve S.

I had the opportunity of being a client of Amy's in regards to a pending lawsuit against me. From the moment I walked into her office (which by the way is professional, inviting, and beautiful), I felt that I was in great hands. Amy listened intently about my pending case and offered some suggestions on how best to move forward. She responded to the complaint against me with a thorough argument in my defense. She was quick, concise, and on point. If you are ever in need of legal counsel, I would highly recommend the law firm of Laughlin Legal. I can assure you that you will be in great hands.

CHUCK A.

In my humble opinion, I don't think there is a better firm out there. Amy is an attorney who will fight tooth and nail for justice and the best possible outcome. It has put my heart, mind, and soul at ease having Amy and the team by my side. I truly don't know where I would be today if I hadn't hired this firm. There have been several amazing people at Laughlin Legal who I have worked with, including Amy, Yau, Julie, and Kevin. Yau and Julie have been instrumental in my case and are highly efficient. They all understand my situation from start to finish. Amy does not tolerate nonsense from anyone, and cuts to the heart of the matter. My trial was difficult, but I was very comfortable knowing that Amy was on my side and would stand up for the truth. She is a great advocate and I am indebted to her for her hard work and dedication on my case. I speak from the heart when I say that working with Laughlin Legal has really benefited me, my future, and my children's future.

Thank you Amy!

C. Azar, Portfolio Manager

catarina W.

Laughlin legal delivers a comprehensive legal service, with an abundance of follow up, guidance, and hand-holding. I have had the wonderful experience working with Caitlin who is incredibly sharp, hard working, and ethical. Any time there is a specific question outside immediate family law matters (business nuance or tax) Caitlin has wonderful experts and resources to connect with, and resolve whatever issue we may be going through. As a top Bay Area law firm with numerous clients I am in awe at the detailed level of attention, time and care fully given to my family.