Allan Otis Cate Jr

Allan Otis Cate Jr

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 18 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation, Real Estate

888 PROSPECT STREET, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

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Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Cate Legal Group

888 PROSPECT STREET, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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Allan Otis Cate Jr's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely knowledgeable and personable

Mr. Cate came my way on a recommendation from another bankruptcy attorney. Boy, I was not disappointed! He successfully handled my complicated case with ease and professionalism. He is extremely knowledgeable in all matters of bankruptcy. In addition, his empathy and trust kept me confident throu...gh the entire process. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Jeffrey | April 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Make the Right choice, choose Allan Cate to represent you

I consulted with 10 different attorneys. 7 were clearly after my money and not giving me the best advice. 3 actually had good advice and what was best for me. Allan was the BEST! Choosing a lawyer was as stressful as what I needed a lawyer for. Allan was perfect. He was able to bring my stress level ...way down. He explained everything thing to me and answered all my questions. Especially my questions on what to expect and what was going to happen in Court. He was absolutely fantastic before, during and after court. I needed a good attorney. When I chose Allan to represent me. It felt like I got a new best friend who was Awesome representing me in court. I would use him for anything.

Posted by Vickie S | January 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Really Great Attorney!

I so appreciative the difficult work you put into my case this year. Thank you for your time and your compassion for everything that I was dealing with. Because you fought for me, I was able to get closure and peace of mind during an event that has changed my life. You are a thoughtful person and... an even better attorney. Thank you very much for all your hard work!

Posted by Taylor | November 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Down to Earth, Efficient, Effective & Affordable. What more could you ask for from an attorney?!

It was a pleasure working with Allan to help me with an evictions process for a tenant of mine. He's very down to earth and discusses legal matters in a way that was very easy for me to understand. He made me feel so relaxed and calm about taking care of my situation that I trusted him completely. He... knows what he's talking about and gets right to work effectively and efficiently. My tenants were moved out in less than a week after being served so luckily we never had to go to court, but I would've felt confident having Allan handle my case that I wasn't too worried either way. I chose to work with him because his pricing is affordable and he was the only attorney out of 6 who actually returned my call, on the same day within hours. Once when I called him back he was on his way to court for another client, but he didn't make me feel rushed and he picked up right where we left off with names and details; even though I'm sure he was preoccupied with his case. I would gladly recommend him to friends or family who may need his legal services.

Posted by Ben | May 16, 2015

Down to Earth

Allan assisted me several times with legal matters and he has always taken my best interested in mind. He looks for the common sense approach instead of the sledge hammer approach. If he doesn't know something or is not the best lawyer for the situation he'll let you know and probably refer you to an...other attorney like he did with me.

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Allan Otis Cate Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Andrews

Litigation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Allan is as sharp as they come. Allan is responsive and caring and skilled. He has excellent courtroom presence and the brains to get your case done as well as any Attorney you will find. I recommend Allan to anyone who needs legal counsel re: real estate, bankruptcy, or any court litigation."

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Gregor Woodward

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a very complicated Bankruptcy matter involving an enormous amount of money. Allan handled a very difficult situation very well."

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Hector Tamayo

Litigation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with Mr. Cate on matters in the past I can say from first hand experience that he is one of the most knowledgeable, hardworking and ethical attorneys in Southern California. He has commitment to tenacious, ethical representation of his clients and is a go to attorney for other members of the bar when there is a complex legal question that only a few select attorneys like Al Cate can answer. I strongly endorse Al Cate and would trust him with my own affairs without hesitation."

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Evan Walker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"You can rely on Al. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the intricacies of bankruptcy law. He's genuine, reasonable, and well-respected in the San Diego legal community."

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Matthew Verduzco

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Allan is very sympathetic to every client's situation"

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

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Thomas Jefferson SOL

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Univ of California Santa Barbara

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