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Eugene Steven Alkana

4.6
28 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 51 years

Litigation Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Estate Planning ... +2 more

Suite 310, 131 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA

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About Eugene

Biography

Our firm is distinguished by its reputation, a thriving and interesting practice, and the diverse backgrounds and achievements of its lawyers and staff.

Eugene Alkana is committed.

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EXPERIENCE COUNTS. Helping area residents solve their legal problems for close to 40 years.

Representation in all business matters from start up companies to large real estate conglomerates.

Tough at litigation and negotiation. No one pushes around my clients.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 35%

Civil ligation involving all commercial, real estate and business disputes. Prejudgment writ of attachment process, civil trial, jury and non jury, State and Federal court.

52 years | 2,500 cases

35%
Business 25%

All matters relating to business and real estate from pre formation to dissolution. Contract, construction and lease review, negoitation and modification.

52 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Wills, trusts, estate planning and asset protection.

52 years | 750 cases

25%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Matters concerning the purchase, sale or lease of commercial real estate.

39 years | 1,500 cases

10%
Health Care 5%

Matters releating to formation, purchase and sale of health care providers, incluidng the following: SNF, Hospice, Home Heath Agency, Private Practice,

29 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

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Client's Choice

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Client's Choice
Client's Choice 2012

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience.

This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Eugene S. Alkana, Attorneys at Law

Suite 310, 131 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101-1878

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Eugene Steven Alkana's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (8) Real Estate (8) Debt Settlement (4) Business (3) Contracts & Agreements (3) Arbitration (2) Bankruptcy & Debt (2) Corporate & Incorporation (2) Foreclosure (2) Landlord & Tenant (2) Litigation (2) Trusts (2) Commercial (1) Debt & Lending Agreements (1) Debt Collection (1) Entertainment (1) Mediation (1) Residential (1)
What Clients Mention
Recommendation (19) Case Results (18) Professionalism (13) Advocacy (12) General Knowledge (11) Trustworthiness (10) Cost of Services (9) Practice Area Knowledge (8) Character & Conduct (6) Responsiveness (4) Communication Style (3) Compassion (3) Staff & Support (1)

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Business

Posted by Erika | July 06, 2012 | Business

I highly recommend Mr. Alkana

It is a genuine pleasure and honor for me to recommend Mr. Alkana. I have used Mr. Alkana as our corporate attorney and in numerous occasions recommended him to our clients. I have come to know and genuinely respect Mr. Alkana in both a professional and personal capacity. Mr. Alkana undoubtedly poss...esses the intangible qualities that an attorney must exude. Whether in the courtroom or on the hockey rink, Mr. Alkana is devoted to upholding the veracity of the laws that govern justice and morality. Although, keenly devoted to his profession, Mr. Alkana is a genuine person who is enjoyable to be around. He is a professional, a family man and a lawyer who merits the responsibility of upholding and improving our justice system. Mr. Alkana has my professional and personal recommendation. Mr. Alkana astuteness, professionalism and unprejudiced character qualify him as the ideal attorney. Erika

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2011 | Business

Made a nightmare bearable and painless!

Eugene Alkana is thorough, detailed, and knowledgeable. He has a unique ability to effectively relate to people from different backgrounds in order to get the job done quickly and efficiently. We met with Eugene Alkana regarding a real estate matter that seemed overwhelming and insurmountable. His c...ounsel left no doubt on what steps we needed to take before proceeding with a recent real estate transaction. We are confident that we made a wise business decision based on Eugene’s advice and recommendations. At our initial consultation, we were immediately struck by his professionalism, knowledge, breadth of experience, but most of all his integrity. He was extremely honest and forthright and patiently explained what options were available to us. His compassion and generosity were disarming. We were surprised when he advised that we take a more conservative route initially, rather than retaining his legal services immediately. His professional relationship with the legal representatives of the other parties was also a huge plus due to his constant correspondence and his refusal to allow distractions that could have prolonged negotiations. It was then that we knew that Eugene was committed to serving the client’s best interest first. We trust Gene implicitly to provide us with the best legal representation possible, and as a result have returned to seek his expert counsel on several business matters and referred several clients. He made a nightmare bearable and painless

Posted by Paola | October 17, 2011 | Business

Excellent Attorney

Eugene Alkana is an excellent attorney, He has represented me as well as my business and friends. He is knowledgeable, fair and he explains the issues at hand in a way anyone can understand. He recently represented two of my friends which I recommended to him, in an unlawlawful detainer case and agai...nst all odds he won both cases against a bank and my friends are still living in their homes and extremely grateful to Eugene. I strongly recommend hiring Eugene Alkana as your attorney,

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Christine Gille

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for almost 30 years and he is great in court - providing wins for his business, real estate and probate clients."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Kathy Hao

Business lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Alkana professionally for many years and he is one of the best lawyers I have ever known. He has always put his clients as his top priority."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

2014 Top Attorney Business Law/Litigation, Pasadena Magazine

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

2013 Top Attorney Business Law/Litigation, Pasadena Magazine

2012

2012 Top Attorney Business Law/Litig..., Pasadena Magazine

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1976 - 2014

Owner, Law Offices of Eugene Alkana

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

California Thoroughbred Breeders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ferrer v. Allen Care

Settled before appeal by landlonrd.

Hartounian v. Beacuard

Clients recieved judgment in full amount plus punitive damages

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Education

1974

University of San Diego

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Chinese, Xiang

Activity

2

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