Joy A Yanagida

From the minute we stepped into her office for our first meeting with Joy Yanagida, we were calmed by her assurance and attention to detail. She sat at a computer typing as she led us step-by-step through the process, asking us questions, explaining law as she went along. Drawing from her experienc...e, she gave us a quick overview of what was to come. By the end of the meeting, not only were we better educated, but she was well along in creating the actual documents we were going to need. She has staff but is active herself in everything at her office. Her attention to detail is unmatched, she is calendar driven, staying well ahead of all the due dates, and has consistently led us through our journey with humor, kindness, and consummate professionalism.

We had a consultation with Joy and knew immediately that her breadth of knowledge, understanding and immediate focus on the many issues involved, her lifelong experience, her guidance and plan were more comprehensive and exhaustive than the other attorneys we considered. She didn’t come across as ag...gressive or argumentative but as the consummate professional and dignified. She had strong opinions and did not beat around the bush. Joy worked diligently and efficiently on this case for more than two and a half years. We witnessed first-hand her remarkable judgement and analytical skills over and over. Her people skills, professionalism, and reputation are second to none. But more than that her tenacity, perseverance, and relentlessness added to her many assets and make her a formidable legal counselor. She also demonstrates a special talent to think on the fly, to handle curveballs, and to be able to creatively advocate when surprises can and do happen. Never was there one instance during this time-period I did not believe Joy was the right attorney for the job. Yes, she has all the academic credentials and prestigious experience with an A.B. from Stanford, J.D. from Cal Berkely School of Law, White House Counsel under President Reagan. However, it is her experience, knowledge, intellect, judgement, analytical and communication skills, creativity, and dogged determination that make her great. I have the highest respect for her. And although I first met her in her professional capacity, I hope we will remain friends for life.