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

Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP

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 | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional and Positive Advocacy

I am writing to express my positive feedback and appreciation for the representation and advocacy by Anthony Lai in a family law matter over the past two years. Anthony’s approach was to listen and lead me through the case as he saw it. He deftly and gently explained when there were legal and leve...rage deficiencies on my side - and when my argument was more favorable - and when, why, and how settlement was in my best interest through the different stages of the overall dispute. He guided me through every step, taking my many questions, hearing my concerns when I had them, and collaborating with me in his advocacy for my positions, even when I had to accept delay or challenges along the way. He helped me gather a factual record and the details necessary to support the progress of my case and his filings, with professionalism. He took the time to describe his strategy clearly and often, so I had an understanding of his approach and handling of the matter. He led on the law, but didn’t cause me to feel isolated from the legal process - which can oftentimes seem opaque, confusing and overwhelming. He was precise and comprehensive in his representation, preparing me for an appearance in court, and the associated procedures. Through it all, his advocacy on my behalf was consistent. And in the end, he helped settle the whole matter out of court to my satisfaction. My experience tells me Anthony balances a human relationship with his clients - alongside his legal insights, strategy, and the reality of his cases. No outcome in the law is guaranteed, so he does an exemplary job of preparing and piloting his clients through the process, beginning-to-end. In my case, while it was at times a frustrating and painful journey, he confidently led me to an ultimately positive outcome, and I’m grateful for his representation.

Posted by May | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Recognition for Outstanding Work by Anthony Lai

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional representation I received from Anthony Lai at this firm. From our very first interaction, Anthony exhibited a rare combination of professionalism, compassion, and strategic expertise. He guided me through one of the most emotionally challenging ti...mes in my life—navigating a difficult divorce while grieving the loss of my father. Anthony was always thorough, responsive, and exceptionally well-prepared. He made sure I understood every step of the process, outlined all possible outcomes, and gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout. Thanks to Anthony’s dedication and expertise, I achieved a favorable outcome in trial—one that far exceeded my expectations. Given the emotional complexity of my case and the uncooperative behavior of my ex-spouse, reaching this resolution was a tremendous relief. I confidently recommend Anthony Lai to anyone navigating divorce—his expertise and reliability are unmatched.

Posted by David | August 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My deepest gratitude

Anthony Lai helped me navigate what seemed like an impossible situation with my ex-wife, who is an attorney. Thanks to him, I am in LA this weekend visiting my daughter. I am particularly grateful for his efforts to uphold my divorce decree and prevent it from going before a judge. He advised against... my ex-wife’s attempt to seek an increase in child support. While I would have been content to drive to LA twice a month just to see my daughter, Anthony and the mediator (whom he knows well) recommended that we insist on upholding the divorce decree, allowing my daughter to visit Las Vegas once a month. We are now planning her visit in two weeks and preparing to celebrate her birthday. If there was ever a victory in this unnecessary hearing, Anthony certainly achieved it. I am relieved knowing I can reach out to him in the future should my ex-wife become difficult again. Thanks again, and I wish Anthony his firm much success!

Posted by Gavin | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My First Legal Experience

This was my first time working with a lawyer and a law firm, and I was completely new to the process. Anthony Lai was incredibly helpful in guiding me through my divorce process. He assisted me with all the tricky document work and ensured that everything was handled smoothly. Thanks to his support, ...my case has been successfully approved. I am very glad I found him and would highly recommend his services. I am also likely to seek his assistance again for any crucial matters in the future.

Posted by George Kallimanis | May 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Device pension issues

Anthony Lai represented me with an issue I had collecting my full pension. My ex wife filed an inappropriate joiner on my pension. The pension attorneys were assisting my ex wife in filing a QDRO . I already had a court judgment giving me my full pension. The pension attorneys continued to assist my ...ex wife until Mr. Lai mentioned that by assisting her they were in contempt of court. They chose to give me my full pension . Thanks to the knowledge Mr. Lai had in this matter it ended correctly. Thank you Mr. Lai. George Kallimanis

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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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