David Gary Jones

I am very grateful to David Jones and the team at Santiago & Jones for most satisfying results at the end of my case involving California employment and labor laws. Mr. Jones’ adept knowledge and understanding of the labor laws led to a dramatically expedited and successful end to a case that, from ...all indications, was destined to be lengthy, contentious, and forced into a court trial by the other side. Instead, the clarity of Mr. Jones’ legal arguments to the defendants led to the more sensible option of mediation. The result of that mediation benefited me greatly, in both time and settlement award. David Jones was the first attorney on a list of referrals I received from the San Fernando Valley Bar Association who extended an invitation to meet to discuss my case. He was easy to talk to, a good listener, and explained my case to me in terms I could really understand. I will always appreciate deeply Mr. Jones’ zealous advocacy on my behalf. And I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help.

One of the most important things to consider when entering into a relation with any attorney is good communication. With the exception of the initial consultation, where David was trying to get my business, the communication was abysmal: phone calls would go unreturned, emails unanswered, requests... to be cc’d on emails with opposing councel were ignored, information vital to my case was mishandled, and ultimately, I was left in the dark about the status of my own case. When I did have the chance to speak to David on the phone, i was rushed or he was distracted. If an attorney doesn’t have the ability to effectively communicate with his own client, then this suggests to me that he is not capable of being a good communicator-negotiator with opposing counsel. I ended up with a horrible settlement most likely due to this reason.

I can’t thank Dave enough for graciously assisting me with a situation I wasn’t sure what the outcome would be. He definitely calmed my nerves and handled my case beyond professional, as well as giving me the encouragement that everything would work out. With his dedication to me as a client, the en...d result was more than I could’ve expected. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome! Thank you Dave...what you did for me, I will be forever thankful.

I found Santiago & Jones through AVVO and despite the far drive from my home (60 miles in LA traffic) I would highly recommend them and gladly commute hours for their assistance again if I ever needed it. They were the first firm that actually listened and asked questions about my case to develop a u...nique strategy for me. Other law firms said they would provide me with a free consultation and would call me back to schedule an appointment but never followed through with it. Not only did Santiago & Jones have the upmost polite and respectful secretaries and paralegals (Annabelle was always extremely kind and helpful), but both attorneys that I worked with were patient, took the time to explain the process and always made time available to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Attorney Jones and Attorney Vo made such an unpleasant experience (as any legal matter seemingly is) less chaotic and gave me confidence in my matter. As an individual who has volunteered and worked at several law firms, I realize that speaking with your attorney directly can be difficult as they have many clients and cases with varying demands and deadlines. However, at Santiago & Jones, both Attorney Vo and Attorney Jones were always readily available to discuss my case, if they were still working on things - they always made sure to inform me of that and if they were unpleased with things that were unfolding - they made sure to have a new strategy to share with me. Overall, they never made me feel like just another case, they truly care about their clients’ cases as if they were their own and make a point to do everything they can to assist their clients to make the process much more manageable. Thank you Santiago & Jones for all of your assistance with my case!

In short, David Jones is an expert! Despite California law being well documented in black and white and in plain English, it is still very arduous and complex to navigate the California 'legal system' without appropriate counsel. I have worked with several litigators over my lifetime and David Jone...s is the only one for which I had absolute confidence in from day one. He has the vast knowledge and expertise to handle any civil litigation imaginable. Not only is he extremely well versed with California employment law, but also has a firm grasp on the inner workings of the California Superior Courts. The latter, as it turns out, is crucial and should not be overlooked by any potential litigant. As with choosing any professional practitioner, it is always wise and advisable to get a second opinion or second set of eyes to review the merits of your case or diagnosis, just like one would do after receiving a significant or life altering diagnosis from a medical professional. With this in mind and the fact that most reputable attorneys offer an initial free consultation to discuss and discover the merits of any civil action, I strongly urge everyone to explore our free marketplace with only one caveat: First, go see the legal professional of your choosing or the one to which you were referred. Then, and don't skip this step, after you have filtered and absorbed the information provided, go see David Jones. This will assist you in many ways and make your choice of who you want to represent you quite obvious: David Jones. David and his colleagues run a relatively small boutique firm whose nimble agility will benefit you in many ways that you might not otherwise realize should you end up choosing a large conglomerate corporate law firm. Without the pressure and burden of enormous caseloads that plague many corporate attorneys, David and his staff are able to provide the individualized research and personalized attention that your case demands. His communications with you, the opposing counsel, and the courts are timely, effective, reassuring and indicative that your case is being handled in the utmost professional manner. Again, if you need an attorney for an employment or civil matter in the State of California, use David Jones, Santiago and Jones.