Galen Gentry - Woodland Hills General Practice Lawyer Reviews & Ratings

My  firm  represents  individuals in divorce, family law and criminal matters.  I have over 30 years of legal experience. I have been awarded the highest possible rating for legal skill and ethical conduct by Martindale Hubbell, the oldest attorney rating company in the United States.. The four most important characteristics of our firm are the accessibility of the attorney, a focus on 'flat rate' billing where possible, a unique approach to case preparation, and a great deal of trial experience.. How is my firm different from our competition and why shoud you hire us?. Accessibility: Most law firms have a layer of personnel between the attorney and the clients.   Clients who have switched to our firm from another have told us that attorney  inaccessibility was their major problem (with expense and performance being numbers two and three).   At our firm when clients have substantive questions, they speak directly with attorney responsible.. Unique Approach: With respect to many matters our experience allows us to perform them for a flat rate within a predictable and short period of time.  When a person knows the cost up front and knows how long it will take to accomplish the task it simplifies their decision making.. We prepare every litigation matter as if it will be presented to for trial. Since most cases settle, average lawyers never think about trial until it is almost upon them. We start every case by looking at the law that will govern the trial and we use the law to help draft our pleadings.  Everything we do is geared toward convincing the fact finder  to find in favor of our client. By preparing for trial, we help ensure the best possible settlements in those matters that are resolved outside of court.. Winning Trial Experience: At trial, we present an understandable, plausible theme of the case. We use audio/visual presentations that help the fact finder understand the facts and relevant law and reinforce our client’s theme. We show the judge or jury why he or they should return a verdict for our client. Sounds simple, but it takes years of experience to perfect. Many lawyers have never taken a single case to trial. I have 30 years of trial experience with my  most recent trial taking place on March 14, 2022.. In 2020 I was disciplined by the State Bar for conduct unrelated to the practice of law (I got in a fight with a male stranger in a restaurant parking lot). I regret my behavior.