Chakmakis & Associates

George has helped me tremendously! After being involved in a car accident for the first time in my life I had no idea what to do or what the next step should be. After asking around friends and family I was referred to George who was very courteous, professional, and trustworthy. He took care of all aspects of the case without me having to worry about anything except getting better. I will definitely be recommending his legal services to friends and family!

I have known George for over ten years now. He has helped me – and many others – get through the overwhelming stress of dealing with a lawsuit. He has always been kind, respectful, and courteous. If any of you readers have incurred the misfortune of requiring legal services, consider yourselves fortunate to know George Chakmakis.

George is amazing! I am a serious cyclist who was hit by a car on my bike by a driver who was not paying attention turning into on-​coming traffic. I have never had a personal injury where an attorney was needed before or been in an accident. So the entire situation was pretty foreign to me, overwhelming and quite frightening. I also didn’t know what the proper steps were to take after the incident, and was worried that in a car-​centric city like Los Angeles I may not be taken seriously. However, with George this was not the case! He walked me through each step of the case as it progressed and always kept me informed about what was happening. Not only did he refer me to wonderful doctors who I will return to in the future, but he also won the case in record-​breaking time. He has been doing personal injury for over a decade and it shows.
Thanks to George the stress of an unfortunate situation as minimized. He is incredibly skilled at mediating claims with insurance companies. I was so grateful to know that my medical bills were going to be covered (which included multiple MRIs) and also that my back was going to heal properly from the medical help he made it possible for me to receive. Since cycling is such a huge part of my life, knowing that I will not have a long term back injury or discomfort is a MAJOR concern.
Even after the settlement, George still pursued the insurance company for monetary compensation for the bike repairs that needed to be made, even though this money was not part of the settlement he would get a percentage of. It just shows that he really cares about his clients and that they get the compensation and care they deserve.
I really can not say enough good things about him.
I would recommend him to anyone I knew who was in an accident.

While I was told that my expenses would never have been reimbursed from a three car pile up on the 10, George made it happen! Through persistence and general respect he has garnered over the years doing this work, he was successful. I so appreciate his help, honesty, and calm approach. Thank you

My husband and I were in a serious car accident when I was five months pregnant. While initially I hadn’t planned on using an attorney, a family member recommended I contact George before making any decisions and I am so grateful that I did!
Being in an accident is scary and stressful enough in and of itself, and adding a pregnancy to it only adds to that stress. Not only did I have no idea what the protocol was or what steps to take following the accident, I was also incredibly concerned about my baby. As soon as I spoke to George, I knew that having him represent me and handle things was without a doubt the best thing I could do. George was extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and guided me every step of the way. His friendly demeanor and genuine care and concern reassured me that I made the right choice.
More than a year has passed since my accident and I still believe that having George represent me was the best decision I could have made. I cannot thank him enough and would recommend him to anyone looking for legal help.

I can’t thank George and his team enough. Chakmakis & Associates helped make my nightmare lawsuit resolve as soon as possible. I didn’t even feel like I was dealing with anything with my lawsuit in their hands. They made the whole ordeal as smooth and easy as possible. I got better results than I thought I would, and George was so easy to work with.

George has been my attorney for over 15 years. He has represented me in numerous business and personal matters.
George is a fantastic attorney and a great negotiator. He has proven to be an invaluable asset over the years. His biggest strength is his ability to resolve problems quickly and economically. His strong negotiation skills have saved me a great deal of money over the years.
George’s legal fees and retainer structure has always been more than fair and usually below what other attorneys charge.
When push came to shove I was always glad that I had George and his team in my corner.
I recommend him highly. If you work with George and his team, you will be in great hands.

George and his partner Matt are absolutely wonderful and trustworthy lawyers. They explain everything to you clearly and make sure you understand the process ahead of time. They are quick to get results and will work very hard to make sure you win your case. I cannot say enough great things about them and I have and will continue to recommend them to friends/​family who are seeking legal assistance. George and Matt are professionals and will keep you updated every step of the way. I found them by chance when I was searching for a lawyer online and am so grateful I did. They are absolute experts in their field! If you are looking for a lawyer who will make the process as painless as possible you want them.
I’m updating my review because as it turns out I needed George again not even a year after he won my first case. He won my second case. Twice now George has helped hold two irresponsible companies accountable for their actions. Even if you think you may not have a case or enough evidence to prove your case it’s worth consulting with George because he may see something you don’t. He is extremely knowledgeable and will work hard to ensure he does everything he possibly can.

George was a true professional!
After being involved in an auto accident with a very unique scenario, I needed to consult with a good, and experienced lawyer. After asking around I was referred to George Chakmakis. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable on my type of case and ended up guiding me in the right direction. Although he didn’t end up representing me as a lawyer, the advice I received eventually resolved my problem.

I highly recommend Chakmakis and Associates for any legal consultation and legal needs. George helped me through a legal case and he was very professional, effective, timely, and knowledgable when handling the case. I really appreciated the level of back and forth communication and ability to talk me through the process of the case. The team was very trustworthy and reliable and without a doubt I highly recommend them!

George was absolutely a pleasure! He handled my case in a quickly matter and was so knowledgeable on the case. He was very detail oriented and was always one step in front of me. He gave me great advice and explained all of my options very thoroughly. I highly recommend his firm to anyone!

Chakmakis and Associates are my go to people for ALL legal advice and legal matters. I have been using their services for as a few years now and George and his associates are absolutely wonderful to work with. Chakmakis and Associates also handle all of my husbands business legal matters, they extremely informative and very professional. I highly recommend Chakmakis and Associates for all legal issues. Thank you again for all your legal advise!

My husband and I were being harassed by our condo HOA re: our emotional support animal (ESA) being over the building’s weight limit. One board member even reported a fake incident asserting he violently attacked her to initiate HOA’s efforts against us. While we had personally defended our incredibly well-​behaved ESA & provided board with various state & federal legislation supporting our animal residing with us, as well as the prescribing doctor’s letter explaining need for service dog, (the latter being the only true requirement for an ESA who is over building weight limit), the HOA was still illegally demanding removal of dog. We clearly needed someone with a legal background to get our points across, ideally via a simple cease & desist letter, as we had no desire to sue the HOA, which would only penalize our neighbors most of whom are sane, friendly and not supporting the Board’s actions in this matter. Amidst a sea of lawyers requesting aggressively large retainers up front, George Chakmakis stood out permitting us to pay an appropriate fee to discuss matter in person & then write requested letter. Within a few days of our meeting, George sent our HOA a well-​worded letter introducing himself representing us in matter, effectively ceasing the Board from directly harassing us. He concisely detailed the laws protecting us and where the HOA had violated our rights. Chakmakis demanded withdrawal of HOA’s demand for removal of ESA and all penalties they had placed on us. He firmly stated that we will initiate legal procedures unless they complied in writing, seeking punitive damages, reimbursement for interest, costs and attorney’s fees. Pleased to say we received confirmation that the matter has been dropped as a result of our attorney, George Chakmakis’s effective and thorough work. Should we ever need help in future legal matters, he will certainly be our first call. He’s an honest, hardworking, knowledgeable attorney. George examines the full picture and legitimately sees clients as individuals, who he can guide and advocate for, versus simply craft into a hearty meal ticket. He has earned our trust.

The first time I hired attorneys was for a civil matter. I was told by my friend to go to Chakmakis & Associates. My legal problem was handled with extreme competency, professionalism, and speed. Matt and George took care of everything immediately. They are very knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, honest, reasonable, and worth every dollar. More recently I had them represent me in an injury claim. They explained everything to me a head of time and made sure I understood. They took my case on contingency and and successfully brought me a large settlement. I highly recommend these attorneys.

One of the most effective Attorneys we have ever used. My Business partner and I have used George for all our business and legal needs since 1999 and during that period he has consistently been able to accomplish every task, timeline and request we have asked of him in an expeditious manner.
However, what’s truly important to us is that George and his staff are dedicated and loyal to the client and not simply trying to rack up hours like many other attorneys. He is not only knowledgeable but genuinely cares about the client and has treated each one of the situations we have asked him for help with as though it was his own business.
George and his staff are thoroughly aggressive when he needs to be (Or more importantly… when it counts) yet he always maintains his professionalism.

I only use Chakmakis and Associates for all my legal advice, consultancy and legal matters. I have been using their services for as long as I remember. During the course of period, I have used Chakmakis and Associates for personal injury as I wanted to have someone working for me. Chakmakis and Associates handle all my legal matter regarding all my 6 corporations also, handling employment, leases and other contracts. Everything is done on timely fashion and keep me informed. I highly recommend Chakmakis and Associates for all corporation, personal injury and other legal issues. Kudos to them for taking care of me.

I highly recommend Chakmakis & Associates. After a bad accident, which was not my fault, I felt completely helpless, and lost. I didn’t know how to get my car fixed, how to get to work, how to pay for my doctor, I was a complete wreck! George Chakmakis helped me tremendously & guided me through this ordeal. If it wasn’t for these lawyers, I would be hurt, carless & jobless. Needless to say, they got me excellent results. I will definitely refer them to all my friends & family!

Excellent attorneys. They listened to my questions and took the time to explain everything to me and made me feel very comfortable. When it came tome to file a lawsuit they explained the entire process to me and the pros and cons of my case. I highly recommend the attorneys at Chakmakis and Associates for anyone needing great attorneys in the Los Angeles area.

I recently started my own business. Chakmakis & Associates formed my corporation and provided business and legal advice regarding, employment contracts, my lease, and vendor contracts. I would have been lost without them. They are extremely knowledgeable and willing to spend time with you to make sure that everything is done properly.