Reviews

I contacted Greg Chilina after receiving a letter threatening legal action against me (successor trustee) from a beneficiary of my Mom and Dad's estate. Shortly after the letter arrived, I was served at my front door with a lawsuit from the attorney of the beneficiary. I met Greg in his office, inundated him with questions and his answers were clear and to the point. He provided reassuring counsel and advice. I trusted him and he certainly knew what he was doing. Everything went smoothly and everything was explained along the way, from litigation to mediation. In addition to his knowledge, I appreciated his kindness in what was for me a most stressful situation. Thank you Greg!

My husband and I hired Greg Chilina after working with another attorney for over a year with little progress. The defendant was unresponsive to all notifications, until Greg Chilina stepped in. We found him by referral from the SLO County Bar Association and I’m grateful we did! He listened to the entire, complex situation, gave us multiple scenarios for next steps and let us know how much to expect to spend. His estimates were accurate, his team communicated quickly and effectively with all involved and the result from mediation (excellent group recommended by the Chilina team) was the best we could have hoped for. The defendant, as trustee, had greatly reduced the estate, lost valuable property, heirlooms, etc. and looked judgement-proof. With excellent service and clear strategy, Greg Chilina changed what looked like a total loss into a successful regain of a former estate. My husband and I look forward to working with him in the future and would highly recommend him and his team.

We used Greg and his wife Karen on a real property research issue, they were ready when I got to the office, and their questions were great. They completed the research and an extensive opinion letter (including allot of property history that I didn't know and found very helpful) in the time committed to and under estimated cost. They were a pleasure to work with.

We recently were introduced to Chilina Law Firm by a local real estate group. We were in need of a contract that would not only satisfy us but also work for the other party involved. Greg was very efficient and concise in the work he did for us. He was able to gather the information, translate it and deliver a very precise contract which needed very little revision. He was very professional, prompt in responsiveness and really easy to work with. I would highly recommend his firm to anyone!

I have heard lots of attorney jokes in my life, so when I needed an attorney, I wasn't very excited about the prospect. I had such a positive experience working with Greg, that I'll never tell another attorney joke (well, maybe one or two). Greg was extremely knowledgeable - which one would expect. But what I didn't expect was his responsiveness, his ability to put "legalese" into plain English, and his talent for thinking beyond the obvious. I had been very upfront about my financial situation but he found a way to work within my budget while giving me top dollar attention and advice. He thoroughly described my options, the pros and cons of each, and what each option looked like from a dollar perspective. I never doubted for a minute that I was receiving excellent advice from someone who not only knew the law but exhibited kindness and understanding as well.

Being in a situation where you need legal advice, but you have been scammed by an attorney previously, I can't state strongly enough the relief I felt to find someone I could trust to really think of my best interests. Greg is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I needed help to decide a course of action with some mortgage issues that I was struggling with. We discussed multiple options including bankruptcy, settling the debt, etc. I believe Greg gave my case abundant thought and he was realistic in his expectations of my success with the various options. I also feel his background in banking, specifically with special assets, gave him a unique insight of my issues that was invaluable to me. His fees were reasonable and well documented. I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you, Greg.

I am working with Greg on a small business contract, and his responsiveness is unparalleled. I am treated and responded to as if I am a VIP client. The personal service really sets Greg apart.

I have known Greg for many years on a professional level. He has always been honest, caring and professional. He has done work for me in the past and I would not hesitate to to use him in the future.