Terry Anne Buchanan Esq.

Terry Anne Buchanan Esq.

3.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 29 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Mediation

100 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Suite 258, Thousand Oaks, CA

About Terry Anne

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Wills and Living Wills 95%

helping clients navigate the world of “estate planning;” design, implement & administer estates including trusts, wills, advance health care directives and powers of attorney; work along side client's accountants and financial advisors

9 years

95%
Mediation 5%

Working with couples through effective communication skills and awareness of legal principles to assist them in resolving all issues involved in their family law matter with an attention to their individual interests/needs, equities, and the children's best interests, as applicable, without a Judge's involvement.

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cornerstone Law Center, LLC

100 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Suite 258, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360

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Terry Anne Buchanan Esq.'s Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kirk | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic

I have used TerryAnne on two occasions and found her to be very professional and knowledgeable. Always kept me updated as to what was currently happening as well as the next step. Really fantastic at negotiating with the opposing counsel and good at keeping my temper in control. I would never think o...f using anyone but TerryAnne as she has shown very positive results for me.

Posted by Paula | May 19, 2014

An Attorney with Integrity

My experience with Terry Anne as an attorney showed me she would go the extra mile for you as her client. Nothing was ever a defeat rather she would explain the legal system & how our situation could be approached from a different perspective while staying within the legal boundaries. She is very f...air even to the opposing clients and her attitude seemed to be win-win. I would and have referred her to friends and will continue to do so. Thank you.

Posted by Donald | May 18, 2014

Exceptional Attorney/ Child Custody case

After being divorced for several years and having a 50/50 legal and physical custody, my ex-wife sought full custody and supervised visitations for me every other weekend. On short notice, I was told about the court hearing. I began frantically calling various attorneys and became frustrated and d...emoralized. I called Ms. Buchanan and explained the situation. Ms. Buchanan was able to prove me with sound advice and a course of action. Because of Ms. Buchanan's knowledge of the law, case preparation and work ethic we were triumph at every court hearing. After all was said and done, I was awarded 100% legal custody and primary physical custody 80/20. Ms. Buchanan took a vested interest in my case, and provided me with exceptional service. Her fees were on par with every other attorney I had previously spoken to. Donald

Posted by Rippedoff | April 2, 2013

Beware: Very unprofessional. Do not pay in advance!

Clients beware. This lawyer will charge upwards of $180. just to read an email. I strongly recommend that you do not hire her, but especially DO NOT pay her in advance, demand incremental billing and that you get a quote in writing because she will definitely overcharge you. She went on sick leave f...or what she told me was going to be 2 weeks... 7 weeks later (after being stood up for the 3rd time and ignored for 3 weeks) I had to hire another attorney 2 weeks before my court hearing! At that time I discovered my filing was done incorrectly! Because I fired her for being in absentia for 7+ weeks she decided to extract revenge and bill me (the only statement I ever received in over 2 months). She quoted $2500. for a non-contested Divorce and charged me $5100. for waiting 7 weeks for her leave of absence to conclude. We had not even been to court! Advice: never send her an email asking "where are you and when are you coming back to work?" because she'll charge you $180.00 for it! Not professional.

Terry Anne Buchanan

Replied last October 9, 2013

I have performed and will continue to perform all legal duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner. For accuracy, this prior client failed to include critical facts in the above review: my "sick leave" resulted from a diagnosis of cancer which this client was immediately notified (I've been on leave for 1 year); this case was not "uncontested;" and no "quote" was ever provided but rather a retainer of $2500 was requested at time of retention (to which this client unilaterally elected to pay more). I performed all tasks required and requested by the client in a thorough and professional manner. Unfortunately, the progress and/or results of a case may not yield the results desired by a client as outside the realm of the law or an attorney's ability, and thus can lead to a bar review (for which I was successful) and such unfounded comments.

Posted by Richard | July 12, 2012

Family Law Lawyer

Thank you Terry Anne for your hard work throughout my family law case. I will always feel indebted to your law firm for your invaluable help and support during a difficult and stressful time . I am extremely satisfied with the service and result you achieved for me. Thank You!!

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Christian Lassen

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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William Winfield

Family lawyer | Feb 27

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"Ms. Buchanan is diligent, knowledgeable and reliable advocate. She will do a good job for you."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Cornerstone Law Center, LLC

2001 - 2017

Attorney, Buchanan Law & Mediation Center

1998 - 2001

Associate, Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton

Associations

2009 - Present

Loving Heart Hospice Foundation

Member of the Board of Directors

2013 - 2016

American Red Cross

Board - Relay for Life

Education

1996

Pepperdine University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Publications

2013

yhc Magazine Divorce Made Simpler

Languages

English

Activity

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