Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Los Altos, CA
Since 1973, our firm has provided comprehensive legal services to clients in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties. Our practice focuses on estate planning, probate proceedings, family law matters, premarital agreements, and adoption, while also addressing personal injury and landlord/tenant disputes. We prioritize cost-effective solutions and personalized attention, offering reasonable consultation fees and a low hourly rate.Our attorney maintains active membership in the California State Bar and Northern District of California federal court, alongside affiliations with local legal organizations and community service groups. We serve clients who seek representation or require guidance navigating complex legal processes.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate
Family Law
Personal Injury
Landlord/Tenant
Adoptions
Name Change
Debt Collection
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of legal experience since 1973 in Northern California courts
- Our practice maintains active California State Bar and federal court memberships
- We provide cost-effective solutions with reasonable consultation fees
- Our services cover eight core legal practice areas including estate planning and family law
- We serve clients across three Northern California counties with personalized attention
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and plan for future needs through customized wills, trusts, and advance directives. We guide clients through creating comprehensive plans that address property distribution, healthcare decisions, and financial management. Our experience since 1973 ensures tailored solutions that meet individual family and financial circumstances.
Probate
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings to settle estates efficiently. Our services include will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and property distribution. With decades of experience in Northern California courts, we streamline complex probate processes while maintaining compliance with state regulations and court requirements.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorces, premarital agreements, child custody matters, and adoption proceedings. We provide practical solutions for both contested and uncontested cases while prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being. Our experience spans Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties since 1973.
Landlord/Tenant
We represent landlords and tenants in rental agreement disputes, eviction proceedings, and habitability claims. Our services ensure compliance with California's complex housing regulations while protecting clients' property rights. We've resolved these matters in Northern California courts since the 1970s.
Debt Collection
Our debt collection services help businesses recover unpaid obligations through legal proceedings. We handle documentation preparation, court filings, and enforcement of judgments while maintaining compliance with consumer protection laws. This practice area has been part of our services since our founding in 1973.
People
Douglas J. Abbott
Attorney at Law
Licensed since 1972, Douglas Abbott has practiced law in Northern California for 50+ years. He graduated from UC Berkeley and Hastings College of Law, maintaining memberships in multiple bar associations while serving clients in estate planning, family law, and civil litigation.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate, family law, landlord/tenant disputes, personal injury, and debt collection matters across Northern California.
How long have you been practicing law?
Our attorney has practiced law continuously since 1973, with experience in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda County courts.
Do you offer affordable legal services?
Yes, we maintain reasonable consultation fees and a low hourly rate while providing quality legal representation since 1973.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties in Northern California.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Call us at (650) 967-1001 to schedule your legal consultation with our experienced attorney.
Are you available for self-represented clients?
Yes, we provide guidance to clients who choose to represent themselves in legal matters.
