Anthony Wen Lai

Anthony Wen Lai

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Family

225 S. Lake Ave., Suite 550, Pasadena, CA

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Anthony Lai has significant skill in all family law matters including divorce, paternity, child custody and visitation, spousal and child support matters, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders.

9 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP

225 S. Lake Ave., Suite 550, Pasadena, CA, 91101

Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP

12424 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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23975 Park Sorrento, Suite 420, Calabasas, CA, 91320

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Anthony Wen Lai's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Questionable help

Seemed nice at first but then before the case came up he started to ignore me and didn't follow through. The court didn't go very well as he forgot about what my case was about. I think he was too busy to work on my case but he took my money to represent me. I simply can't recommend this person t...o anyone.

Anthony Lai

Replied last April 24, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I’m deeply sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the experience with my representation. We aim to provide attentive and thorough representation to all our clients, and it concerns me greatly to learn that we did not meet those standards in your case. Please know that your situation has been taken seriously and we are looking into the communication and case handling issues you’ve mentioned. I understand how crucial reliability and attention to detail are, especially in legal matters. If there was a perception that we neglected these principles, it is important that we address it. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further with you directly, to better understand your concerns and see what we can do to rectify the situation. Your experience gives us the opportunity to review and improve our processes to ensure that this does not happen again. Please do not hesitate to reach out so that I may resolve your concerns.

Posted by Mary | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Divorce lawyer

Their office was superb and answered everything patiently. They held my hand through this process. They continued to be diligent and super nice even after we yelled at them on the phone. Worth every sad penny. Anthony was easy to talk to and laid out the plan every step of the way. Thanks.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Poor Experience

Didn't properly understand the details of my case and left me hanging. I talked to other lawyers about his advice and behavior and universally they all advised he wasn't giving the best advice. Kept charging me for things I didn't want and I got fed up.

Anthony Lai

Replied last March 17, 2023

I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with your representation. It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and disappointed in the level of service you received. As a legal professional, it's our duty to understand the intricacies of each case and provide the best advice possible to our clients. It seems that in your situation, there may have been a miscommunication or misunderstanding that led to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. We take all feedback seriously and strive to improve our services for all of our clients. It's concerning to hear that you were charged for services you didn't want, and we'd like to address that issue and ensure that you're only charged for the services you actually need. I'd love the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail and see if there's anything I can do to make things right. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly so we can work towards a resolution that you're comfortable with. I value your feedback and appreciate your time in sharing your experience.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Horrible and Arrogant

Bad attitude. Did not listen all the time. Rude manners. At first he will talk nice, but after a while he looses patience with you and becomes controlling.

Anthony Lai

Replied last October 12, 2022

I'm very sorry you had a bad experience with my representation. I strive to provide the most effective, efficient, and compassionate representation possible to all my clients, but sometimes the facts of the case aren't enough to secure the desired outcome. There isn't enough information here to allow me to determine which case this is, but please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by Kiersten | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent

personable, knowledgeable, and prepared for every hearing. Anthony made me feel like I was the only client he had. I never had to remind him of my expectations. I was able to relax and focus on life while my case was being taken care of.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2024

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2021

Rising Star, Superlawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Senior Associate, Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein, LLP

2019 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Schweitzer Law Partners, APC

2017 - 2019

Attorney at Law, THE LAW HELP CENTER, APLC

2007 - 2007

Judicial Extern, United States District Court, Central Dist. Of Calif.

Associations

2019 - Present

Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Board Member

2019 - Present

Taiwanese American Lawyers Association

Board Member

2019 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Loyola Law School Alumni Association

Asian Pacific American Chapter Committee Member

2017 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Member

2023 - 2025

California Lawyers Association

Secretary

2022 - 2025

California Lawyers Association

Board Member

2021 - 2022

New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers Association

Chair

2018 - 2019

Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles

Social Chair

Education

2012

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Univ of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

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