Reviews

The gentleman who recommended Mr. Brian Mullen to me shared how Mr. Mullen successfully resolved his case expeditiously. According to his feedback, Mr. Mullen found simplified and effective ways to reach a good resolution for his matter, which meant minimal legal fees to this individual. This feedback spoke volumes to me. Like many, I was concerned about the cost of representation and finding a trustworthy lawyer. I am so happy that Mr. Mullen lived up to the expectations I had, which was a good lawyer with honest fees. From the initial meeting, Mr. Mullen was an unmitigated professional. He listened to the details of my matter and offered his expertise on how we could resolve my issue. My case was atypical and we faced complications during the process that were beyond our control. Yet, Mr. Mullen kept finding solutions to every challenge we faced and we finally prevailed as a result of his expertise and steadfast persistence. Getting the outcome I specifically hoped for by itself was a great victory. This victory was heightened when I found a competent and skillful representative with honest fees in Mr. Brian Mullen. I am smiling from ear-to-ear. Thank you also to Cheryl and Nuha, who were part of the winning team.

I rarely write reviews because they are normally not warranted. In this case, I feel I need to share my experience of over 6 years working with Wilkinson and Finkbeiner law firm, specifically with attorney Brian Mullen and his para legals and secretaries on many family law matters. He has diligently guided me through several family law issues ranging from questions on the my original divorce settlement, child custody issues to child support issues etc. Brian's calm demeanor and excellent knowledge of the law has saved me time and money, however best of all positive results. His abilities have enabled me to stay in my daughter's life and fulfill my responsibilities of being a dad which I cherish and enjoy. He understands the emotional issues that come along with family law matters and fought hard for me using his legal knowledge and his staff. I always felt comfortable that they were on top of every issue. He always took time to listen to my goals and planned accordingly with great legal advice at a reasonable price to get to my goals. I am more that pleased , I am grateful for all this firm and especially Brian has done for myself and family. I highly recommend this firm and especially Brian Mullen.

I must say I’m definitely glad to have found Andrew and Brian from this firm to help me. They are awesome guys! They took the time to truly understand the inner kinks in my case and analyzed my case from every angle, not just telling me what I wanted to hear. They took the time to explain to me my options instead of pressuring me into taking a position that I would end up regretting. I must say this office is a well-oiled machine! They do things quickly and efficiently without sacrificing detail. The staff was also pretty awesome! Especially Cheryl! She was very helpful and was able to hone me in on the details that were very important in my case. They never went a few days without updating me as to new occurrences and kept me in the loop at all times which I loved! I can’t say I have any complaints about my experience with them. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who needs family law help. There should be more attorneys like them out there. 🙂

I am the court appointed guardian for a relative going through a divorce in California. I heard many times that it is not easy to fight a case from out of state. The judge overseeing the guardianship called this divorce case very complicated. If it weren't for Brian Mullen this case might not have been brought to a successful and long lasting conclusion. I finally arrived at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner after I had become very frustrated with the first lawyer handling the case. I had my first consultation with Brian several month before actually retaining him. He was ready, immediately, when I had to respond to a 24 hour notice ex-parte request after the previous lawyer had decided that he could not continue his representation any longer. After a several months long search, Brian had been recomended by another lawyer in San Diego. She had known him from the time they worked in San Diego county. I had asked her about someone she could recommend in Orange County to be able to handle the specifics of the divorce case. Brian Mullen has met all my expectations, especially after we had to come up with new strategies to bring the case to a successful conclusion. A key ingredient was to maintain a working relationship and build trust with the opponent in the case. The opponent had faced more than a hundred thousand dollars in legal bills from his former lawyer, a law office that is being described as a billing machine. As a result of that effort, I had to have legal counsel to respond to several frivolous requests which eventually were turned down by the court. After the initial battle finally all the facts in the case had come in due to the very knowledgeable paralegal Cheryl's effort and Brian's understanding of the legal process and specifics of the case. She and Brian were very resourceful. They had been able to explain to me every step on the way, enabled me to make informed decisions and fully understand the court process. They successfully prepared me for two weeks of court sessions and testifying on the witness stand, enabled me to negotiate with the opponent to bring home the points that could be settled out of court and only continue to litigate the issues in question. At every step Brian had been conscious of the expense we needed to incur to provide efficient representation of my ward's position. Brian recommended competent expert witnesses with whom he cooperated well. We succeeded in a sense that the court's decision was fair and based on complete information. I can highly recommend Brian to anyone who appreciates his somewhat quiet and problem oriented attitude. He does not make any promises that he can't keep and follows through successfully. He can successfully stand up to the top earners in the divorce business when he can rely on the merits of the case. I have a similar expectations of Andrew, but he was only involved in the case on one court date when he had filled in.

I’m going to be honest here…I already interviewed about 10 other attorneys before I met with Andrew and Brian. Although I already made up my mind before I met with them, I figured more information couldn’t hurt. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of knowledge they had. I was so surprised that I decided to hire them. It was the best choice I ever made. The way they cared for and handled my case made me feel like I was a part of their family. It definitely showed in the quality of their work. The entire staff working with Andrew and Brian was very pleasant especially Cheryl. Cheryl: Thank you for caring about my case so much and empathizing with me! They never made any moves in my case without consulting me first which I definitely appreciated. If you want lawyers who show that they genuinely care about you, look no further than Andrew and Brian’s office! I would recommend them to all my friends and family!!

The entire team was so helpful and kind, they helped me through a very tough time. After some research I reached out to Andrew Tran and found him to be very helpful and understanding. They worked with me from beginning to end and made me feel very confident on the day I went to court. Andrew had a great understanding of the case and was able to guide me through the process with great professionalism. I would recommend their services to anyone that needs priority attention.

I was going through a divorce, and found it difficult to find someone I could trust to help me through this difficult time. After doing some research, I was in touch with Andrew T. Not only did he handle my case with the utmost professionalism, but even went as far as making sure that I understood what was going on, every step of the way. He even went above and beyond to ensure that the other party (my ex) had her paperwork correct. The help that Andrew provided was more than I expected, and exactly what I needed. I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew Tran or Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP to any of my friends or family requiring legal assistance! Thank you so very much!

I am writing this review about the attorneys at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP, specifically Andrew and Brian. It's rare to find a firm that is willing to go above and beyond to make sure that your case feels like it's their top priority. By nature, I can understand that law firms have many clients, but with Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP, you are not just case number 285768. They know you by name and show that they really care. The regular follow-up emails and phone calls help too. You feel like you are never in the dark about your case. They helped guide me through the process which made my case painless. With attorneys being given such a bad reputation, I can say that Andrew and Brian definitely do not fit in that category. They're honest guys who I would recommend to anyone who wants good service with a smile :)

I thought I was going to have an amicable divorce, turns out this is probably my worst nightmare. I ended up hiring a lawyer. This is the law firm I went with, with a friends recommendation. Andrew Tran and his team are very helpful. They answered my questions very quickly and thoroughly. The weekly follow up emails adds a great experience. I would highly recommend this law firm.

I am writing this review with much gratitude. I was referred to Wilkinson & Finkbeiner by another accomplished Guardianship Lawyer who is a friend of mine. He said my particular custody battle was not his particular expertise so he recommended this firm. My litigation began in San Diego with Attorney Kyle Siems. At that time I was overwhelmed with anxious thoughts of the possibility of losing my daughter. Kyle was very good at calming me down and providing a game plan that made sense and best ensured my desired outcome. However, my case was suddenly transferred to Orange County's jurisdiction. After putting so much trust in Kyle he had to hand me off to another Attorney in Orange County, Brian Mullen, who he assured me was highly qualified to fight for me. Right away I was impressed. Brian was very confident that I had a great case and was certain of his strategy going forward. Like Kyle he put up with my anxious phone calls and babbling, settled me down and assured me of his expertise and his confidence in my case. I've been involved in church ministry for years. I'm a people person. So I can recognize in both Brian Mullen and Kyle Siems that they don't fit the negative stereotypes unfortunately associated with Lawyers. Both Lawyers truly cared about me and my family, and especially about my daughter's welfare. Although, they were strictly business when it came to the quality of their work they were also very concerned human beings. It's also worth mentioning that during my Child Custody Interview, the interviewer, on more than one occasion, stopped to praise the quality and organization of my declaration that was prepared by Brian Mullen. I believe it was his skilled preparation of my declaration and his wise choices at every juncture that won me my daughter. I consider him a good friend and am forever grateful. I could not make a higher recommendation. W&F was a very good choice and far exceeded my expectation.

I highly recommend Andrew Tran and his staff. When I asked for a consultation Andrew was quick to contact me and openly discuss my case. And before demanding a retainer I may add! Andrew was very straight forward and had an answer for everything I asked. I was overwhelmed and very stressed when initially talking with him. He did a great job reassuring me and helping me understand my rights. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Andrew again in the future if needed. I had some other legal matters I needed taken care of as well. Andrew was even kind enough to give me a solid referral to another firm that could handle it as it wasn't something they could handle. You can feel comfortable with the level of service here through out the office, from Chanel the assistant to the various other attorneys in the office. This is a solid team and pleasant to work with.

I've used Brian with Wilkinson & Finkbeiner on 2 separate occasions and have had a wonderful experience both times. Brian and his team were very responsive and always straightforward. I knew what to expect and was not disappointed. I recommend highly recommend this firm!