Charles W Lin

Charles W Lin

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax

3161 Michelson Dr., Suite 1500, Irvine, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Bryan Cave, LLP

3161 Michelson Dr., Suite 1500, Irvine, CA, 92626

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Charles W Lin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Michael | May 21, 2014 | Estate Planning

Excellent and Knowledgeable Estate Attorney

One of my parents recently passed and I was introduced to Charles. I asked Charles to take a look at the affairs of my family’s estate. He was very thorough in presenting the different issues of our estate, tax implications, and the different avenues available to us. He explained everything very c...arefully and patiently during an emotionally difficult time. My family and I asked a lot of questions and he was able to explain and answer each of our questions to our satisfaction. He made himself available and promptly responded to emails and calls as he guided us through our estate plan --very pleased with him as both a person and an attorney.

Posted by Christine | May 21, 2014 | Probate

Very Knowledgeable Estate Planning Attorney with Excellent Client Relations Skills (extremely rare from my previous experiences)

My father and I hired Charles a few months ago to assist with my Mother's probate issues. Because she resided (and subsequently passed away) in another state, my father and I were unsure of what we were supposed to do. We initially approached an attorney in our home state, and he advised that we al...so collaborate with an attorney in California. A college friend of mine suggested that we contact Charles. Not only has he prepared all the necessary documents and advised my family about the different avenues which we could pursue, but he has done so with compassion. He goes above and beyond to ensure that we are well informed prior to making any major decisions. Coming from a finance background, I have worked with a multitude of estate planning and probate attorneys. Charles' knowledge, in addition to his natural client relations skills, far surpassed all of the other attorneys combined! I would highly recommend Charles for anyone's estate planning and/or probate needs.

Posted by Cynthia | May 21, 2014 | Trusts

Highly Trustworthy, Solid Results (and Climbing)

Charles is extremely insightful, knowledgeable and a true pleasure to work with. He helped me with decisions regarding a trust that were key given my extenuating circumstances. He completely present and listened to my concerns which I sincerely appreciate. Highly recommend!

Posted by KT | May 21, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Excellent, ethical, patient lawyer

Charles is a fantastic lawyer. My company hired him to handle some of our employment and tax law issues, none of which any of us were equipped to handle, or even frankly understood. Charles was incredibly thorough, patient and explained everything to us in a relatable manner. Sorry, but there's nothi...ng I hate more than lawyer jargon! Charles made sure we understood all risks, outcomes, etc but without using jargon that we would have to ask him "Wait, what the heck does that mean?" He also makes sure that he's providing the guidance that you need without all of the "upselling." We've been thrilled with his work and look forward to working with him again.

Posted by Tiffany | May 20, 2014 | Estate Planning

Highly recommended estate planner

My parents were looking to establish an estate plan, and an acquaintance of mine introduced me to Charles. After speaking with him over the phone, I arranged for my parents to meet him. They couldn't have been more pleased. He took their time with them, answered all of their questions, and made th...e entire process as painless as possible. After the meeting, he sent them drafts of the estate planning documents (trust, wills, powers of attorney, etc...) within a week, and once my parents gave the "okay", they arranged another meeting to execute the documents. Charles really gave me the impression that he cared about my family and was genuinely concerned that the goals of my parents were met. He returned every phone call from my parents promptly and responded to my emails even quicker. He truly provided best in class service.

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Charles W Lin's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Yang

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Charles. I have referred to him several clients over the years, and they have all been very satisfied with his work."

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Sophie Haimof

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Kao

Estate planning lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles is an excellent tax and estate planning attorney. He provides well thought out and practical solutions to legal issues while being cost conscious of his client needs. I would not hesitate to recommend Charles to anyone in need of a knowledgeable professional to provide tax and estate planning advice."

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Robert Bastone

Tax lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My experiences with Charles have always been positive. He is knowledgeable and experienced in tax and estate planning. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Danielle Young

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Yun

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charles is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, meticulous, organized and thoughtful -- all qualities you need in a great estate/tax planning expert."

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Donna Sai

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles is a very capable attorney. I recommended him to a friend who was facing complicated tax and real estate issues. Charles quickly got to the core of the issue and provided the client with a sound solution. My friend was very impressed by his professionalism and efficiency. I would not hesitate to recommend his services again."

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Mary Trinh

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lin is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable about the legal intricacies involved in estate planning. He has an LLM in tax law, and has worked closely with a diverse group of clients in advising and preparing estate planning documents. Overall, a professional and honest attorney who works hard to achieve his clients' goals with the best interests of his clients in mind."

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Christine Haw

Unknown lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable and dependable attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Mark Go

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Extremely capable attorney. Sincere, trustworthy, and dependable."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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