Leonard W Williams, CPA

We have been with Mr. Leonard Williams for his service since 1974. He is very honest and do his business according to the law. He has sense of humor, and never make me nervous about his work. His fee is also reasonable!

I am a CPA, a tax accountant and have known Len Williams on taxtalk, a CALCPA listserve since 1997 or 1998.
Len knows his stuff.
He writes articles for CALCPA.
He’s articulate or writes well.
Also he’s a volunteer fireman-​lots of stories.
Forget price, get past personality and get it done right.
So what if he’s originally from Detroit!
He has my respect as a CPA which is definitely earned.
Ted Humphreville MST CPA

I recently attended a seminar where LW Williams was the featured speaker. I am sure that he knows his stuff… but, his side comments left me faced with the reality that he is an opinionated «old fart» who is somewhere to the right of the ‘tea party” and Attila the Hun! He made one «homophobic» comment that I found utterly distasteful and made a resolute decision right then and there that I’d not patronize his business and would call it like it is. As for me… I’ll take my «gay» dollars and spend it with a company or business that can accept the fact that we live in the 21^st century and the times have change. Mr. Williams is certainly entitled to his opinions on things but he should not promote them in a public forum. Maybe a great taxman, but as a human being he only gets 1 star — which is 1 too many!

Happened to notice the negative reviews here and felt I should provide my very different perspective. Len did the taxes for my late husband’s law practice for many. many years, for our family once we were married, and now for me and my trust. Len has always been on time and very thorough. As a finance professional, I used to do my own taxes; will never go back!

Having never done my taxes in California, I’m looking for a professional to help me out. I called Leonard’s office to get a price quote. I was informed they don’t do pricing over the phone, but that they could email me a price sheet. I’m still waiting for that email… Also seen in, «How to not get my business.»

Over $ 1000 to complete my taxes. Took 2 months to get them done. I complained, and was basically told «see ya». Enough said.

I talked with the owner over the phone, the other day I sent him a business memo. He answered, «I’ve never talked with you in the phone». If you want to do business with him, you’d better learn how to deal with this kind of rude person!