Andrew W. Sohn

Andrew W. Sohn

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 11 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Business, Corporate & Incorporation

About Andrew

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 40%

preparing contracts for business owners, such as basic employment agreements, buy-sell agreements, purchase & sale agreements, sales representative or distributor agreements, vendor agreements, customer service/client agreements, as well as reviewing

40%
Business 35%

serving as outside general counsel for small to mid-sized businesses (including providing basic business advice such as contract review & interpretation, addressing employment issues, trademark & branding, negotiating transactions, and business exit

35%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

assisting start-ups and entrepreneurs with business formation issues, consulting regarding the best entity choice, plus corporate maintenance to comply with state requirements

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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Andrew W. Sohn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Anne-Marie | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Outstanding experience!

We consulted with Andres and his partner, Gahram, to redo our trusts after a new marriage. It was a very complicated situation and quite confusing and we sure weren't looking forward to the process. After the initial consult with Gahram and Andrew, we were very comfortable moving forward and we wer...e not disappointed. They were organized and kept us on track every step of the way. It would have been easy to not finish in a timely fashion since there was so much to do but they sent us progress reports every week and kept reminding us what we needed to do. We had so many questions that were always replied to promptly and patiently. They were true professionals with integrity. They made a complicated process as easy as possible for us and ended up filing things for us that we thought we would have to do. What a relief! They clearly explained every step and in the end, presented us with a beautiful trust package. My husband and I were very pleased with the result. And they offered to make any changes to our trusts for a year at no additional expense. That is an incredible offer as we know things could change. The entire staff was helpful, thorough, courteous and professional. We knew we could trust Andrew and his team. I cannot recommend them enough.

Posted by Kate | September 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning

It was my first time creating my Trust account. I had dozens of questions about it. Andrew was very patient to respond to all my questions thoroughly. I was concerned at first due to Covid, maybe communication may be difficult and be a challenge. But through the zoom meeting, the communication... was easier. It felt much like talking in person, instead of just exchanging emails from beginning to the end. I was able to create my Trust account within a month. The whole experience was very pleasant. I certainly can and will recommend Andrew to anyone who needs to hire a trustworthy lawyer for their estate planning.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Recommend for Estate Planning Needs

Through a personal referral, I contacted Andrew Sohn and his partner, Gahram Kang, to assist with estate planning. Although it can be a daunting process, Mr. Sohn and Ms. Kang organized the planning into manageable steps, and they responded quickly and thoroughly to all of my questions, making the pr...ocess much easier than I had expected. Most importantly, they were trustworthy, respectful, and transparent in all of their dealings with me. I would definitely recommend the Avodah Law Group to others, and I will go back to them for any other legal needs I may have in the future.

Posted by Wilson | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

A joy to work with and very helpful

Andrew helped us with our living trust. We didn't know much about it beforehand, only that we should have it done. Andrew (and Gahram) "held our hands" through the process and we got it done in less than 2 months! We enjoyed the process and his help! We highly recommend Andrew!

Posted by Joel | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Awesome job, quick and easy with zero complications

Andrew and Gahram from Avodah Law Group made creating a trust SO easy. Everything was filed and completed within 3 weeks and they had excellent communication every step of the way. I felt very safe and informed and I would recommend Andrew and Gahram to all my friends and family for any legal needs...!

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Andrew W. Sohn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Chin

Business lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an attorney that you can trust and will have your back 100% if you retain him as attorney. I've gotten to know Andrew over the past few years and can vouch for him in that he will be honest with people/clients and go to bat for his clients. If you are an attorney that needs to refer to a transactional attorney or if you are a client that needs a transactional attorney, look no further than Andrew. He is also fluent in Korean!"

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Eugene Kim

Business lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a great business attorney. Responsive and thoughtful."

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Paul Kang

Business lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an attorney that will not only get the job done but will treat you with the utmost respect and kindness. Andrew is detail oriented, but you will not get lost in the details as he will guide you every step of the way."

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Gahram Kang

Business lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"In addition to being smart yet teachable, as well as committed and diligent, Andrew has a unique set of soft skills that makes him the rarest (and best) kind of lawyer - his care and sensitivity toward others, common sense and true love for people is reflected in the work that he does. Our clients find him to be incredibly competent, unusually responsive, as well as unquestionable in his integrity. He's an absolute asset to our firm."

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Kalab Honey

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sohn is both meticulous and efficient - rare qualities to find in the same attorney. I trust Mr. Sohn to do honest and professional work in everything he does. Great attorney!"

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James Lim

Unknown lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Andrew as an attorney because he will communicative and responsive. He also brings passion and commitment in his work."

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Chelsea McGrath

Business lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is highly knowledgeable about entity formation and can assist with any business owner's needs. He is also very friendly and personable. I would definitely recommend Andrew's services."

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Julie Lin

Business lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew genuinely cares for the clients and people around him. I believe that he do his best to serve his clients."

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Anna Yi

Business lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Andrew for 20 years and while I have not worked with Andrew in a professional setting I have seen the dedication and commitment with which he approaches his work. Andrew is hard-working, passionate and he cares about his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Andrew Sohn."

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Richard Kim

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an excellent, hard working attorney who truly puts his clients' needs first."

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Jae Sohn

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a passionate, meticulous, diligent and accomplished attorney that caters to each of his clients' needs regarding their particular cases. I willingly and unhesitatingly endorse him as an attorney."

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Reilung Shen

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred to Andrew a friend who needed a corporate lawyer for incorporation-related services and additional guidance with respect to raising capital for his new company. Andrew helped this friend to his complete satisfaction. I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew because he helps his clients achieve their goals with honesty and integrity."

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Edye Hill

Litigation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew has a sharp legal mind and a great work ethic. He is a great asset to any firm."

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John Anderson

Business lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andrew for over 15 years. You will not find a more honest, trustworthy, or hardworking individual. Andrew is absolutely a great individual to have on your side. He is extremely dedicated to his clients, and passionate about his work. I fully endorse Andrew Sohn."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Southern California Rising Stars, Southern California Super Lawyers

2021

Southern California Rising Stars, Southern California Super Lawyers

2020

Southern California Rising Stars, Southern California Super Lawyers

2020

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2019

Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys

2019

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2011

CALI Excellence For The Future, Whittier Law School

Work Experience

2017 - 2022

Partner, Avodah Law Group

2016 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Ford Walker Haggerty & Behar

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Peterson Oliver & Poll

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Kalab A. Honey, PC

2012 - 2013

Clerk, Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Jacki Brown

Associations

2019 - Present

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Partner in Hope

2019 - Present

American Academy of Attorneys

Member

2017 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

FUSION Leaders (Anaheim Branch)

Member

2016 - Present

Orange County Youth Motivational Task Force (OC YMTF)

Member

Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

Orange County Bar Association, International Law Section

Member

Orange County Bar Association, Business Law Committee

Member

2016 - 2017

Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic

Member

Education

2013

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of California - San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship

The Top 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make & How to Avoid Them

Publications

Languages

Korean

English

Activity

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