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
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30 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Veronica | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Literally, The Best Attorney Ever!!
My father passed away with a settlement that was signed but not finished in court due to covid. She went in and fought for my family. 13 months, to the day, after daddy's death we received our settlement check. I live in Texas and have never met her face to face. I wish I could give her a huge hug an...
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 Norah Bonwit | January 25, 2017 | Workers Compensation
Consultation
Attorney Ly was extremely helpful and knowlegeable as to the merits of my worker's compensation case. She was expedient, confident, and compassionate when listening and giving my husband and I her opinion in reference to my case. Ms Ly was the third attorney I had considered and spoken to regarding t...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2014 | Workers Compensation
It Doesn't Hurt to Ask Questions and Get Answers
The Workers’ Comp Adjuster ignored the Doctors and denied my case. Most people in this situation will just give up, but that’s why the Adjuster does this. So I met with Ms. Ly and got a whole bunch of questions answered that had been bugging me. We determined the most practical path to take and I’...
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