Geraldine Gakay Ly
also known as Geraldine Ly
About Geraldine
Biography
Geraldine Ly has been representing injured workers and plaintiffs for over 23 years, obtaining numerous six- and seven-figure judgments, settlements and awards for her clients in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, condemnation and eminent domain. We place close attention to detail, reviewing each fact, law and procedure that could affect your case.
Our boutique law firm's detail-oriented approach is evident in the way we handle legal matters, including:
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Work-related injury: We can help you take action after a work-related injury, whether that is filing a workers' compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit. Our firm handles claims for blue collar and white collar workers in many different professions, including law enforcement, sales people, office workers and factory workers.
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Accident and injury claims: Geraldine Ly has a long history of civil litigation experience and is well-respected for her aggressive representation and impressive trial skills. She does not hesitate to take personal injury and wrongful death claims to trial when a trial is necessary to achieve the best possible results.
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Government takings of private property: When your property is at risk of condemnation or when the government wishes to take it, legal representation is critical to make sure that you are properly compensated. We can help protect your property rights.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
15%-33%
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Offices of Geraldine Gakay Ly
2677 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
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Geraldine Gakay Ly's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
30 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Dan Y | May 31, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes
More than double 10 out of a perfect 10
She is so highly adept, beyond doubt, on my issues and what to expect from a case. I never have been comprehensively enlightened before by others. She is the first one to guide me. Her expertise definitely open up to direct me to see the right perspective, looking forward. Words are not enough!
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2019 | International Law
Best Consultancy!
I got Geraldine consultancy and help on a case that was time sensitive and that required understanding beyond the US laws too. Geraldine was extraordinarily professional and pragmatic, showing me the options that I had for my case being realistic. My talk with her definitely helped me in a way that I...
Posted by Mitch | January 23, 2019
Very helpful
I had a situation where I wasn’t exactly sure which route to pursue next. I was fortunate to be able to exchange several e-mails with Geraldine and it proved to be very helpful. She was very friendly, gave me some useful information, gladly answered the few questions that I did have and I am very app...
Posted by Damion | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent Attorney
Geraldine was excellent in representing me for my worker's comp injury. From the first conversation with Geraldine, I had confidence that my case would be handled correctly. She was extremely knowledgeable about injuries and diagnoses. Geraldine worked well with the defense attorney; professional ...
Posted by Ray | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Exceptional Workers Compensation Attorney
Geraldine is hands down the best Workers Compensation (WC) Attorney and advocate you will find. She and her staff are very professional and personal. Once I hired Geraldine, she took care of everything and kept me well informed about the progress of my case. She fought and advocated for my health ...
Geraldine Gakay Ly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Geraldine is an amazing attorney. Do not settle for anything other than the best. Go with Geraldine."
"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Geraldine on a high profile inverse condemnation case which transitioned to a bad faith case against a tower of insurance companies. Throughout these matters, Geraldine exhibited the pinnacle of professionalism and legal acumen. She is an advocate in the truest sense. I wholeheartedly endorse her as a litigator and trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Geraldine is savy, smart and tough. She fights for her clients and gets results. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Geraldine wholeheartedly. She is one of the most hard-working and compassionate attorneys that I've ever come across. She is the best of the best in Workers Compensation cases. Highly recommended!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Ly. We have worked on several matters together and I have referred several cases to her over the years. She handles all of her clients with respect and dignity and provides just the right amount of aggressiveness to resolve cases favorably for her clients. I would recommend her for any worker's compensation case without any reservations."
"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Mrs. Ly for anyone with a Workers' Compensation matter in California."
"Geraldine is an excellent attorney. I've referred to her clients of mine and they've all been very happy with her work. She and her staff are very personable and very professional."
"Geraldine Ly is an effective and aggressive, yet compassionate, advocate for her clients. It's been my pleasure to work with Geraldine on several projects, and to recommend her to clients in need of help with workers' compensation matters. Her work ethic, and her skills, are top notch."
"Geraldine is a wonderful person and a zealous advocate. I'd retain her as my lawyer any day!"
"Geraldine is an excellent litigator and trial lawyer with impressive results."
Insurance lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Aviation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Geraldine Ly
1997 - 2014
Partner, Law Offices of Real Hernadez & Ly
Associations
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2002 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled
Settlement
Education
N/A
law
N/A
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2014
Publications
2014
Languages
Cantonese