Reviews

We had a great experience working with Mr. Liao. He was so knowledgeable and try to accommodate us at a time that we requested. When my mom and I had into car accident, my husband contacted his office and got us an appointment to speak with Mr. Liao. He listened to us with no rush. Process our insurance claim and guide us every step. Even prepared us before our deposition. Our claims got settled but since we didn't really get much with insurance he even waived attorneys fee. He is a great lawyer and always there to help. Will definitely refer Mr. Liao.

After reading many positive reviews, I connected with Allister after my mother was hit by a San Mateo Recology garbage truck. The truck completely totaled her car and left her traumatized. My mother is a non-native English speaker and was hesitant to take legal action. Allister also speaks Mandarin, so I encouraged them to meet. He is not only knowledgeable, but compassionate. Over the course of 2+ years, Allister walked her through the process and what to expect. With Allister’s guidance, we reached a settlement. We highly recommend Allister; he is extremely trustworthy, compassionate, responsive, and professional.

First off Allister is awesome! I came to Allister about the time my statute of limitations was running out and he quickly jumped into action to make sure everything was filed before the date. Allister kept me informed every step of the way. What I loved most was Allister would take the time to make sure I understood all of my options and what potential outcomes would be and what it could mean to me financially. Allister even took the time one night to talk with my husband to make sure he was on board with the direction we were going. Allister attended my deposition with me to make me feel at ease. He also fought hard to get me the most money for all my pain and suffering from my car accident, which ended up being triple what the insurance company originally offered. I would highly recommend Allister to anyone, you will be in great hands!

Allister is a great person, amazing and experienced attorney, I enjoyed a lot working with him on a case for my family member. He is very patient, detail oriented and takes time to explain everything to his clients. I enjoyed how Allister can describe complex subjects very clearly to me. He is definitely one of the best attorneys I have worked with. Allister is very honest and gives correct information about possible outcomes of each scenario. He works very hard to make sure clients get best outcome. Great negotiator on behalf of clients as well. Many thanks to Allister for his help and support! Highly recommend him.

“I was just in a hurry.” That was the first thing the driver said to me, while I was still laying on the ground, after making an illegal right turn from the center lane and striking me on my bicycle. The entire experience was traumatizing and the financial impact was immense. I had no idea how to proceed once I was home and recovering from a broken ankle. I was referred to Allister, and after my experience with him, I am so glad I was. From the very beginning, Allister made sure I understood everything about the process, giving all the possible outcomes to prepare me for whichever one we ended up with. His online portal makes paperwork a breeze, and his continuous follow-up will put you at ease knowing he’s on top of your case. As a result of the accident, some mental health challenges from the past that I had overcome came back, including debilitating anxiety. I became an extremely difficult client to deal with, but Allister remained patient and was able to secure an insurance settlement despite difficulty in communicating with me. What I received in financial compensation was far more than I expected. I had seen numerous specialists and attended several follow ups which could have easily added up to thousands of dollars, but with Allister advocating on my behalf, only a small fraction of that was taken from my settlement payment. I am beyond grateful for Allister’s commitment to my case and thanks to him I was able to replace my damaged bicycle with an upgrade. If you came out of an accident injured and haven’t got a clue what to do, Allister is definitely the attorney you want. If I ever get hit again (knock on wood), Allister can count on my business!

We contacted Allister for a consultation a few weeks ago. Allister was extremely helpful and empathetic. He gave clear, direct, and accessible advice and patiently answered all of our questions, providing reassurance while also helping us form a realistic understanding of the situation and how to best navigate it. He exhibited a perfect blend of professionalism and empathy, which made us feel understood and supported and able to 100% trust his judgment and advice. This was my first ever legal consultation, and I honestly could not have hoped for a better experience. I would highly recommend Allister for your legal needs.

My son broke his arm at a school play structure during school hours under the supervision of teachers. I'm very glad that we got in touch with Allister. He timely ordered the necessary inspections and collected key evidences that established the school's negligence in complying with playground codes. Throughout the legal process, Allister communicated to us clearly what our choices are, provided suggestions and respected our choices.

5 stars for Allister. He was part of our legal team and made the personal injury case for slip and fall very easy. Though the process was a little longer than expected due to COVID, everything was relatively easy and low stress. We were satisfied with the settlement overall. Also, he can speak mandarin, which was very useful for our particular situation. I will definitely keep his number handy for any future legal issues.

In 2018 I was hit by another driver who sped through a red light. Immediately I knew my body wasn’t going to be the same to say the least. After leaving the emergency room, I contacted my insurance company and knew I was going to need legal help. I had previously been taken advantage of back in 2011 when another driver sped up behind me on the freeway and rear-ended me while I was already going 65 mph and the financial hardship because of it was such a burden. These insurance companies don’t care about the not-at-fault victims and all they want is to settle their claims and in my 2011 case didn’t even cover all of my medical, expenses due to the car being totaled, loss of wages - it hurts to look back at how much time I lost due to recovery and the debt that it put me into because I had to pay out of pocket to cover losses due to the accident. I’m so glad that out of all the law offices I could’ve reached out to that I reached out to Allister. Allister was not only easy to reach out to, but VERY kind and professional. When I called him I thought he wouldn’t care and wouldn’t have any empathy. It was quite the opposite. He handled my case and I felt like he had my best interests at heart. All my medical bills due to this accident were taken care and there was no debt that I had to carry because of this. Allister if you’re reading this, know that during that time it was rough for me and you were there to have my back. I appreciate your service and support more than you know. I was about to just give up, pay out it pocket for an accident that wasn’t even due to my own negligence because going back and forth with insurance companies is a nightmare to say the least. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!

I got rear-ended 3 years ago on my way to work. This is my first car accident in life, and the after-accident recovery is as painful as the accident trauma itself. For the first couple of days, I was stressed out by talking to the at-fault insurance company Geico as they are trying to speak down the case, while my back feels painful and my hand getting numb. I struggled with whether to hire an attorney as I don't know how big is the case, and concerned I might even need to pay extra if I go with an attorney. After seeking recommendations from Facebook Taiwanese group, I am fortunate to find Allister. Allister was responsive and ensured me that he will take care of the rest and that I can just focus on seeking the medical treatment that I should prioritize. He kept his promises. After having him represent the case, I have my mind free from all the chaos; all I did is getting all the treatment I needed. I had a low expectation of the case, however, he surprised me by reaching a decent settlement. I truly appreciate everything Allister has done. I will not hesitate to recommend him to all my personal network.

Allister Laio was recommended to me when my wife was hit by a car in a pedestrian walkway. She suffered major injury and was taken to Stanford trauma. After surgery and months in rehabilitation she had full recovery. Allister took our case and from the first day managed all of the insurance and Medicare issues and was able to equitably settle our case with the drivers insurance company. He is a smart, knowledgeable lawyer who is able to discuss all of the issues related to a personal injury case.

From initial consultation to successful conclusion Allister was a stand up lawyer. He provided all necessary information for making informed decisions, treated me as an equal despite my lack of expertise in the case, created a safe environment, kept me updated and followed through on his responsibilities. He made an unfortunate stumble into a growth opportunity. I highly recommend his services.