SmartLaw Referrals

"In my experience, dealing with the LACBA's Smartlaw referral service was a complete waste of time -- and *especially* in legal situations, time is a critical resource. LACBA really needs to decrease their email response times. And they really don't screen/taxonomize those attorneys thoroughly at all, so I was frequently referred to lawyers whose actual specialties didn't match what I need. On top of that, some of the attorneys displayed extremely unprofessional behavior -- including spending the majority of my referral appointment rambling about their personal lives (!!!), and failing to attend meetings I've scheduled with them followed by completely ghosting me. I only contacted four attorneys through that service, but literally half of those attorneys were flagrantly unprofessional. After those four attorneys failed to help, Smartlaw wrote, "Unfortunately, we don’t have any other member attorneys who are accepting referrals in the area of law that you are requesting." You mean to tell me that in all of LA, Ventura, Orange, and San Bernardino counties -- an area with a population of eight-figure millions -- Smartlaw doesn't have any additional employment plaintiff's attorneys? I'm sorry, but that strains credibility. And if it's actually true, then it doesn't speak well for the quality of their reach/services -- services that, in my experience, are already lackluster to begin with (to put it charitably). Save yourself precious time and find a better referral service (in my case, I plan on trying CELA instead). You can't afford to squander your time on these clowns."

"I just got off the phone with Eddi Soto who was absolutely great in finding me an attorney! He was kind, friendly, and answered all my questions. He was quick to respond also! D. Cornell Las Vegas, NV"

"Eddy Soto assisted me with an attorney referral. However, attorney/s has not picked up the phone nor return my call. Thank you!"

"I looked for help in other dependencies, without results. Eddy Soto guided me step by step, transmitting a feeling of hope, clarifying all my concerns. At all times he was professional, offering a respectful and objective human quality. Thank you very much Eddy Soto :)"