Rebecca Larson

Rebecca was referred to me by a close friend. She was initially responsive during the consultation but communication completely dropped off immediately after I had hired her. I attempted to contact her by phone and email numerous times without success. She never returned any calls or emails. Upon fur...ther investigation, I came to find out through someone else that she was leaving the firm she had been working for and had “handed off” my case to another attorney. I was truly disappointed with Rebecca’s unresponsiveness and lack of professionalism.

I hired Rebecca for help with a transfer of property between family members. My laser focus was on Prop 13. I paid her invoices in full within a day or two of receiving them. Yet after the document signing and receiving her invoice on the same day, I heard not one more word from her. Prior t...o the closing she sent me a letter outlining the final steps that were needed. One specifically said that she would send me a FedEx so I could send back one of the docs signed. I never received the mailer. The mailer was for the KEY and ESSENTIAL document needed by the county to lock in the Prop 13 transfer. Knowing she was moving, I waited a week plus after the signing to follow up with her. I sent her THREE emails asking if she had filed an emailed pdf I sent her with the county. I sent her a copy of HER LETTER saying she would take this action. I asked her if she received my prior emails. She NEVER RESPONDED. What bothered me the most about being ignored was that the issue I was asking about was the fundamental and elemental issue in contacting her in the first place. I brought up the importance of the Prop 13 transfer in virtually every single conversation I had with her. This was not some extraneous and irrelevant topic. I contacted the county and they told me they hadn't received anything so I then started working with them. The county reps were fantastic, responding with clear guidance, within hours of my emails to them. The county could not have been easier to work with. Finally, after waiting nearly four months for the county to process the transaction, I received confirmation that the transfer was done right. Until last week, I lived on pins and needles wondering if the transaction was processed correctly. Rebecca could have eased my concerns if she had simply responded to my emails. Friends ask if I have any idea why she ghosted me and I don't. I was clear in what needed to be done. I was quick in responding to her questions. I paid her full bill without question nearly immediately after receiving it. I don't know what more an attorney could ask for in a client. Her work was accurate as borne out by the confirmed property tax bill. There were a couple of times during the process where she dropped out of sight but popped back up when it was apparent action was necessary. For instance, a Friday afternoon email from me after finding out the closing was the following Tuesday. She jumped into action and got the necessary paperwork done by the end of the day. But was that really necessary? Should she have done the work previously and sent something for me to have reviewed? I kinda think so but I let it slide. But when she ghosted me, it seems to fit a pattern. I debated long and hard whether or not to post this. She did do accurate work (only confirmed after four long months), she was friendly, but I just cannot overlook the fact that she dropped me like a hot potato once she'd been paid. Maybe I was just chump change to her. After all I only paid her nearly $3000. Which isn't really chump change to me.

Rebecca is a smart and capable champion who tackles issues with rigorous determination and exemplary professionalism. I retained her as my attorney in a contentious and drawn out legal battle that required lengthy depositions and negotiations, extensive filings, and court appearances due to an excee...dingly hostile litigant. Rebecca was always well prepared and left the opposition in ruins; watching her catch the other side in lies during deposition questioning was glorious. She was very thorough and provided sound advice throughout the duration of the process, answering all of my questions, and helping to put me at ease during a very stressful time. I highly recommend her counsel.