Anthony Joseph Catena

I am profoundly disappointed and distressed by the services provided by this law firm during my custody case. Following a paid consultation, I enlisted the assistance of Anthony Joseph (Tony) Catena #292665. However, he promptly delegated my case to an associate with less than a year of experience si...nce being accepted to the CA bar. When I questioned why Tony Catena wasn't representing me in court, I was informed of a supposed conflict on the day of my hearing. Unfortunately, the inexperience of the associate they assigned was strongly evident, resulting in an outcome far worse than anticipated. Despite assurances, the firm failed to execute any of the discussed strategies, leaving crucial tasks such as the discovery call, deposition, and communication with my ex unaddressed. Tony Catena justified these omissions by citing a desire to minimize costs, a justification I find suspicious given the hefty $33,000 fee. Moreover, I was advised against pursuing a restraining order against my ex, effectively casting me as the sole culprit despite enduring relentless harassment and aggression from my ex. This situation has been immensely difficult for both me and my daughter. I implore others not to find themselves in a similar predicament. Seek out attorneys who genuinely prioritize your circumstances and provide robust advocacy rather than simply billing large amounts without delivering meaningful defense. To current clients who may be experiencing warning signs such as excessive billing, communication lapses, and the substitution of associates for the hired attorney, I urge you to cut ties and seek superior representation before it's too late.

Tony was hired by a friend of mine escaping domestic violence and threats to her life. She was taken to court by her ex for custody of their daughter. I helped this friend closely during this process, and was very involved in the court process in addition to all the personal aspects of such a situati...on. Tony was like a grounding pillar during this time of turbulence and fear. He was not only extremely professional, his kindness and patience were so remarkable that at times it brought me to tears. He not only believed my friend, he was exceptionally good at helping to keep her calm and grounded and rational when fear would allow her to get carried away. He fought well for her and her daughter, and went above and beyond to help make the process bearable. The case was won with a better outcome than I even imagined possible (I had no idea abusive parents could be required to prove psychological progress in treatment) and I intend to recommend Tony to anyone I know in need of a kind, compassionate, dedicate attorney.

Tony is a jewel in the rough. Thoroughly professional and knowledgeable for all my family law needs. Tony looked at the specifics in my divorce and gave me the best advice that kept my interests, as well as the interests of my son at the forefront. He made the process smoother than I ever thought pos...sible and he's very knowledgeable of every aspect of the process of law and worked on my schedule. If there was ever a need for a well qualified expert through an antagonizing divorce, look no further than Tony.

Tony was exceptionally helpful during my divorce process. He knew all the requirements, and was able to communicate all the necessary details without it sounding overwhelming. Tony also has an incredibly kind heart, and makes any legal process more enjoyable through his good nature. I'd definitely re...commend Tony for any legal work you need!

After meeting with several attorneys about our guardianship case and getting lots of advice & feedback, my wife and I decided to hire Tony. He made us feel very comfortable from our very first meeting. He was well educated in the process of what needed to be done and followed through with the neces...sary preparation to eventually win the case. Tony’s approach and commitment to his practice was a huge factor in our winning the case. He takes on just enough clients to allow himself to give full and proper attention to each case. He is not an attorney that overloads his work schedule. He made us feel like our case was important to him and not just another case. He was always available to answer questions weather it be by phone, text or email. Tony is very detailed and diligent in his work. He developed a plan of action that covered all possible angles so that we were ready and totally prepared for our day in court. He was very inclusive of our input as we discussed certain strategies. Not only was his pre-court work very thorough but he really helped my wife and I feel comfortable during trial. Being in a court room was new for us and Tony prepared us as to what to expect as well as helped us to keep our emotions in check during the actual trial. Our case took four visits in front of the judge before my wife and I were granted permanent guardianship of our niece. It was clear that Tony’s knowledge of law, preparation of our case, presentation of the facts and professional court room demeanor played a huge factor in the judge deciding in our favor. Thank you Tony for helping to keep our family together!