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Google reviewers rate this San Ramon legal firm five stars based on eighty-one reviews, with no owner responses recorded. Clients primarily seek estate planning services, including trusts, wills, and healthcare directives. Recurring themes highlight the attorney's patience, thorough explanations of complex legal concepts, and attention to detail. Reviewers also note reasonable fees and consistent communication throughout the process, describing the experience as smooth and professional without any common criticisms.
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“James was extremely patient with us and followed up regularly.”
“We would highly recommend James to anyone looking for estate planning services!”
“I can't recommend James Stein highly enough.”
“Very professional and trustworthy and I will strongly recommend you to others 😃😍”
“We had a great experience working with James for our estate planning needs.”
“In our first consultation meeting with James, he spent over an hour on the phone with us explaining the process in detail and what our options were.”
“He is great to work with, very responsive and clearly very experienced.”
“Don't delay, set-up an appointment with James and get started.”
“Relative to some other meetings and estimates we had, I also feel that his fees are very reasonable - as a result he brings excellent value overall.”
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5.0 ★★★★★ 81 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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James was extremely patient with us and followed up regularly. Definitely recommend!
We had a great experience working with James for our estate planning needs. He was knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to walk us through the process and answer all our questions. We appreciated his attention to detail and the care he showed in helping us make important decisions for our family's future. The entire experience was smooth and reassuring, and we feel much more confident knowing our affairs are in order. We would highly recommend James to anyone looking for estate planning services!
Very professional and trustworthy and I will strongly recommend you to others 😃😍
James is a seasoned trust attorney who gives sage advice on setting up a will or trust. His knowledge comes from years of dealing with real family law issues. I found him senstitive about family relationships, open to questions and thorough in preparing the various documents. I highly recommend him.
My husband and I were looking for an estate planning attorney to help with a trust/will. Fortunately, through an internet search I found James and I am very happy that I did. My husband and I had not previously been through any estate planning and had many questions. In our first consultation meeting with James, he spent over an hour on the phone with us explaining the process in detail and what our options were. After that meeting, we decided to move forward with James as our attorney. He is great to work with, very responsive and clearly very experienced. I would definitely recommend working with James.
Working with James on our Estate Plan was an exceptional experience. He was extremely organized, very thorough, kept us informed at every step of the process, and an all-around pleasure to work with. He was quick to respond to questions we had, and vigilant making sure we provided sufficient and correct information. I highly recommend James for anyone's estate planning.
Mr Stein prepared an estate plan for our family. From the introductory call all the way through to design and execution of the documents, he has been thoughtful in his approach, proactive, patient, and continually present as needed to answer questions, even in the follow-up phases. Relative to some other meetings and estimates we had, I also feel that his fees are very reasonable - as a result he brings excellent value overall. Thank you Mr Stein- for your being our guide through this important life step!
Jim Stein is an amazing attorney who will carefully and thoroughly explain all that you need to do and know about Estate Planning and Administration. Over the past 6 months plus, he has been an incredible resource for me and my family. He will educate you on what is required and why for your estate, create a revocable trust and will for all of your assets, your property, financial accounts, health care and power of attorney issues all the while counseling you on the benefits/risks of all your decisions at the most difficult time in your life. I lost my beloved Wife Jean after 46 years and was a lost soul. Jim helped me focus and take care of critical matters that without his guidance I would never have been able to accomplish. You will be a partner in all of this and get your homework assignments but Jim will be always be there to guide you and respond thoroughly totally engaged, a true professional. In the end you will be provided with a Comprehensive Binder in paper form and electronic format, that is, a flash drive which will store all of your critical documents for you and your loved ones. This is what you can expect should you make the decision to retain Jim, the finest estate planning attorney in California.(and a great guy to work with) In closing, you will be comforted and blessed to have Jim Stein take on your case, you will NOT be disappointed. It has been my sincere pleasure and privilege to work with Jim during the most challenging time in my life. Thank you for taking time to read this review, it is well deserved. John Mahony
James was very responsive, pleasant to work with, and showed great attention to detail. He came across as very trustworthy and took excellent care of our family trust. Highly recommended.
James Stein is extremely knowledgeable about all matters concerning the creation of a trust document. He is easy to work with because he patiently answers all questions in a friendly but highly professional manner . He is detail oriented and the final trust document is well organized, comprehensive and simple to read. I am confident that James addressed all of my concerns and wishes and they have all been clearly identified in the document.
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