Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Legal Services in Los Altos, CA
Since 1973, our law office has provided comprehensive legal services to clients throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties. Our practice focuses on estate planning, probate proceedings, family law matters, and general civil litigation, with an emphasis on delivering cost-effective solutions tailored to individual client needs. We prioritize accessibility and affordability, offering reasonable consultation fees and a low hourly rate while maintaining membership in professional organizations including the California State Bar and multiple local bar associations. Our attorney brings decades of experience in both court representation and self-help guidance for clients choosing to represent themselves. Services
Estate Planning
Probate Proceedings
Family Law
Wills and Trusts
Premarital Agreements
Uncontested Divorces
Adoptions
Personal Injury
Landlord/Tenant
Debt Collection
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of legal experience since 1973
- Specialized expertise in estate planning and probate
- Affordable hourly rates and consultation fees
- Personalized guidance for self-represented litigants
- Active membership in multiple local bar associations
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create comprehensive plans for asset distribution and end-of-life decisions. We specialize in wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual circumstances. Our approach ensures legal compliance while prioritizing client intentions and family needs.
Probate Proceedings
We guide executors and beneficiaries through probate court processes with expertise in estate administration and asset distribution. Our services include court representation, document preparation, and dispute resolution for estates in Northern California jurisdictions.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorces, adoptions, and premarital agreements with sensitivity to emotional and legal complexities. We provide strategic counsel for uncontested cases while maintaining courtroom readiness for contested matters across multiple California counties.
Landlord/Tenant
We represent both landlords and tenants in lease disputes, eviction proceedings, and habitability issues. Our services include contract review, court representation, and compliance guidance for California's evolving rental regulations.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury representation focuses on accident claims, insurance negotiations, and compensation recovery. We handle cases involving medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering with a results-oriented approach to client advocacy.
People
Douglas J. Abbott
Attorney at Law
Licensed since 1973, Douglas Abbott graduated from UC Berkeley and Hastings College of Law. He serves Northern California clients in estate planning, family law, and civil litigation while maintaining active bar memberships and community involvement.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate, family law, wills and trusts, premarital agreements, adoptions, personal injury, and landlord/tenant matters.
How long have you been practicing law?
Our attorney has been practicing law since 1973, serving clients in Northern California for over 50 years.
Do you offer affordable legal services?
Yes, we provide reasonable consultation fees and maintain a low hourly rate to ensure accessible legal representation for all clients.
Can you assist clients representing themselves?
Yes, we offer guidance to clients who choose to represent themselves while maintaining professional legal standards and ethical practices.
What geographic 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 a legal consultation during our regular business hours.
Reviews (4)
P. G.
Oct 05, 2019
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Was referred to him by Santa Clara County Bar Association. He was really condescending when speaking with me and he might as well have rushed me out the door.
Maddie P.
Sep 10, 2019
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Douglas Abbott has been my attorney for over 30 years. No problem has ever been too small for him to help me, and he always takes my problems seriously. He also has referred me to other attorneys for areas outside his expertise, and those referrals were also excellent. I cannot tell you how many times Doug has helped me solve things, or helped me avoid things, everything from wanting to sue someone for poor services, landlord issues, student loans, getting a restraining order on someone, divorce, etc., etc., etc. A co-worker referred Doug to me, and I have recommended Doug to others whenever
Daniel M.
Dec 19, 2015
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Douglas is a FANTASTIC attorney. Very tough when defending you against other attorneys who try to intimidate you and at the same time very professional. A person who keep it real, he will always tell you the truth, whether you like it or not, and he don't tell you fantasies. I am surprised that he continued representing me because I am hard head but he understood my desire to get justice . I would DEFINITELY recommend it to anyone who want to solve their legal issues. Thank you Doug.
Angelica B.
Nov 12, 2014
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I was referred to Douglas for a consultation. I decided to write a review because I am very pleased with his legal expertise. Douglas is an AMAZING attorney by far the most caring and knowledgeable attorney I have ever spoke with. He is an expert in his field , very attentive, honest gave me realistic expectations, as well as,gave me positive initiatives, explained with luxury of details what my options were. Douglas went above and beyond explaining all the routes I could use to resolve my civil lawsuit case. I can tell he is passionate about being an Attorney, and I wish all attorneys were
