Theodore Shih

Ted worked with my husband and myself for years on child custody issues. He never got discouraged or backed down when things got tough, and he stuck by us. He always did his best and he ensured us the best outcome possible. We owe everything to Ted and to this day remain in contact with him on a pers...onal level. While working with him, he always remained committed and professional. I read something in a review about the way he speaks to people. I think this is a massive misunderstanding. Ted is straightforward and blunt. This is exactly as it should be. He doesn’t enable foolishness or fantasies and he doesn’t waste his time or your money allowing you, the non-lawyer, to control the conversation. I think this is one of the best things about him! If you’re needing someone who does a good job, doesn’t mince words, and doesn’t waste your money with droning chit chat, Ted’s your guy! We highly recommend Ted!

I read other reviews mentioning negative experiences with Ted, particularly noting his rudeness and self-importance during introductory conversations. Initially, I didn't think this was enough to judge him by, but my experience confirmed their sentiments. During our introductory call, I was appall...ed by Ted's attitude and disrespect towards other attorneys. He dominated the conversation, leaving me no opportunity to speak. Instead of discussing my case, he insisted on "telling me" how things would be, which felt overbearing and dismissive. Ted's approach was self-gratifying and belittling, showing no humility or understanding that clients are paying for his service. It's astonishing to encounter an attorney who lacks basic respect and empathy for his clients. Ted's behavior is unacceptable for someone in a service-oriented profession.

I have no experience with this attorney, other than the consultation. He may be great in court, but his social skills on the phone were subpar. He did not listen well, rushing to get it over with and often interrupting stating that I was off topic or jumping around, when I was not. He did not lis...ten to facts that I had hoped to share then left me with an over-simplified conclusion. He was also quite unmodest about his credentials, stating that he was perhaps the most experienced attorney on the site and that all of his reviews were positive. I can't state this for certain, but I question the validity of the reviews, which are nearly all 5 stars. One reason I question this is that he quoted me $300 per hour with a $5000 retainer, which differs from the posted $250 and $2500 retainer posted on the site.

Ted was invaluable with helping me through my divorce. My ex is a bully, manipulative, narcissistic and very difficult to deal with. Mediation was completely out of the question, although I really believed it possible at one point. If you are going into a contentious divorce with kids and/or assets, ...Ted is the man to have in your corner. He was aggressive when necessary, totally on top of the deadlines, the legalities and very responsive when I had yet another problem from my husband. His billing was transparent and easy to understand. One suggestion I would make with any legal situation, listen to your attorney, don't kid yourself about anything, be truthful and be very cooperative when it comes to the courts. I can't say enough good things about Ted. And I am thankfully divorced. I had to go trial because my ex husband just refused to work with me on any level. He refused to leave the house and took every opportunity to make the divorce harder on our kids, more expensive and time consuming. When you are putting the next 10+ years in the hands of a judge who has to put the needs your kids first and foremost, and it costing a fortune, it is worth it to have Ted Shih as your lawyer.