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1820 W Orangewood Ave #104a
Orange, California 92868
I had the pleasure of working with Andrew R. Gale for business incorporation services, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, he demonstrated a deep understanding of corporate law, providing clear guidance tailored to my business needs. Andrew?s expertise in structuring business entities, handling legal documentation, and ensuring compliance made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to answer all my questions, explaining complex legal concepts in a way that w
The Law office of Gale and Valance provide outstanding incorporation services. Attorney Andy Gale and his staff were patient, extremely knowledgeable, and the utmost professionals. They incorporated my speech therapy business and I am very grateful for their help. I was guided every step of the way and fortunate to have been referred to them by another Speech Pathologist who utilized them to incorporate her business. I can?t say enough how truly blessed I am to have had Attorney Andy Gale and his staff (esp
I couldn't be more pleased to have used Gale and Vallance's services. I was not referred to the Law Offices of Gale and Vallance but found them on a quick Google search. My opinion is solely based on my experience. As a new attorney trying to navigate the endless paperwork requirements to form my corporation correctly, I realized I would need help. A quick Google search and phone call later led me to their office. From the beginning, the staff was organized, understanding, and professional. After speak
I am very happy with advice and guidance I received with S Corp incorporation by attorney Andrew Gale and his team. All my questions were answered and I proceeded with confidence. Legal Assistant Naomi was great and kept me informed. Thank you !
We have used Gale & Vallance for over 5 years now. We have found them to be available to answer questions as we navigate the tremendous growth of our business. They are on top of our corporate documents as required and provide support and referral for any legal vertical we may need from HR Law to Healthcare Law. Thank you so much for you help thus far and our future growth together!!
The team at Gale and Vallance have been a great asset in developing our business structure, Transitions2Practice, an entity that assists post doctoral/certified graduate students with establishing their own practice after graduation. This is the second corporation that they have started for us and as with the first, all questions were answered and all documents were provided and checked for accuracy. The whole legal team is definitely on their "A" game and were very quick to respond to any questions or con
Andy and his team were a pleasure to work with! As an LMFT opening a private practice, I was nervous and felt like I didn't know what I was doing. Andy did a great job at explaining everything step by step. I got off of our kick-off call feeling confident and ready to take the next step to opening a practice! I decided to go with a corporation for my private practice. Andy and his team are thorough and answered all my questions throughout the process. I was surprised how quickly everything was taken care of
Incorporated my nursing company with Mr.Gale and his team. Very responsive, efficient team. Highly recommend!
I decided to open my open private practice to facilitate mental health therapy via telehealth called Healing Hour Therapy, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Corp. Andy Gale and his team were so helpful in establishing the type of business entity I needed. His team was very thorough and kept me update often, especially Naomi! I would definitely recommend using their services if you are interested in establishing a business entity.
For background, I am a physician and was performing an extensive online search for an attorney that could help me start my own corporation. Little did I know that the entire experience would be this simple, thorough, and carefree. I had my "kick-off call" with Andy; from the start, I knew I would be in good hands. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Even though I have a background in medicine, I had no clue what I was getting into when I chose to start my professional corporation. Andy and his team
One aspect that truly set Andy Gale and Associates apart was their commitment to personalized service. Despite their evident expertise, they approached our collaboration with genuine warmth and empathy. They took the time to understand my business vision and objectives, tailoring their advice and recommendations to suit my specific needs. Their guidance went beyond legal matters, encompassing practical insights on structuring my company for long-term success.
I have a Financial Services office and needed to Incorporate. I had contacted a couple of other attorneys and they were of no help as all of this incorporating was new to me. I found Andy Gale and his law firm on Yelp and noticed they had great reviews. I called the office and right away the receptionist scheduled a phone conference with Andy. She was very polite and professional. When Andy called me he asked how he can help me so I went on to explain what it was I was looking to do. He listened to all of m
I own a private therapy practice here in Orange County, and I hired the Law Office of Gale & Vallance (Incorporation Attorney) to help me set up my LCSW corporation. Both Andy (the attorney) and his support staff (especially Lois) were incredibly responsive, professional, and efficient with setting up my corporation and answering all of my questions along the way. The entire process was incredibly easy (yay!) and fast, and the firm took the headache out of the corporate formation process for me, which was
I couldn't have made a better choice to appoint Gale & Associates to establish my company. from day one they were very responsive, helpful in a timely manner. Attorney Andy answered all my question and recommend the best option for my business, but also Naomi was on top of her job through out the entire process. Would differently recommend them to anyone looking to establish and retain their services.
I was so hesitant on meeting with a lawyer. Like, way hesitant. However, after meeting with Andy I just knew I would be back again. The first time I set up an appointment to meet with Andy Gale it was to set up a will & trust. Him and his assistant, Chelsea made this process extremely easy. As I was filling out the paperwork I explained to Chelsea that I felt overwhelmed by it all and wasn't sure what some things meant, she then took time to explain to me everything and went even further into detail. Both A
Andrew Gale and his team are Awesome. They deserve a 10-star rating out of 5. They worked with me from start to finish and were outstanding at every step of the incorporation process. The team is very cohesive and thorough. Jaymee and Jasmine are amazing. The entire team is professional, great to work with and helpful. I really appreciate working with them. I highly recommend The Law Office of Gale and Vallance, APC.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My wife, two partners, and I hired Andy and his team to help us set up the proper corporation for a business we were purchasing. From the very first call with Michelle the receptionist to the final document package being delivered, the entire team was amazing. We had a LOT of questions but Andy provided us with great advice and was always quick to reply. He'd pick up the phone and call if we had any questions and even was there for on off-hours and weekends. Jillian, Lois and the whole tea
Last Friday ( 1/22/2016) I contacted Andrew Gale to get some information about a Company I am about to purchase. Within two minutes into the conversation I knew I contacted the right Attorney for me. Andy went out of his way to help me and my situation. Very polite. Very intelligent. And listened to what my needs are. He was right to the point on what I need to do and very honest. By the end of the conversation I knew I made the right choice! I would highly recommend Andy and his firm to anyone. You will be
I highly recommend Andy! As a speech-language pathologist it was important for me to work with a lawyer that knew about my profession and current laws when opening a private practice. I got the full service and recommend that you do the same. Andy is always available to answer all my questions and as a new private practice owner this is important to me. His staff is also very helpful and they are readily available whenever i need to make some changes. Thank you Andy for a great service!
Working with Caitlin and the team on my corporate records upkeep has been one of the least stressful business experiences of my life. This is not a part of my business I enjoy or on which I am knowledgeable, and Andy Gale's team at Incorporation Attorney has taken it all off my shoulders and done a fantastic job. Highly recommend them.
Andy Gale and his team are fantastic to work with. I have known him for many years and he is one of the nicest and most personable lawyers I have ever met. He really listens, gives great advice, and never fails to look for ways to reduce costs; now and in the future. Every small business owner needs a lawyer like Andy that understands our specific concerns and can address them effectively.
Andy Gale & the associates at Gale and Vallance were awesome in setting up & maintaining a CA Professional Nursing Corp for ARF Admin Solutions. They were very responsive and knowledgeable from the start. Highly recommended!
Andrew met with me in order to discuss with me and advise me on some complicated elements of how my private Hypnotherapy practice has been created and how to properly proceed in regards to incorporating my business. Andrew was very attentive and professionally intuitive in all his responses and advise. He was very easy to speak with and super approachable in regards to my limited understanding and questions of the process of incorporating my business. I look forward to working with him more in the future an
I went in to meet Mr. Gale to get information about liability waivers for a business I am in the midst of starting. After listening to the details of how I'd be operating my business he directed me to the find out about other licenses and permits that may need to be addressed before we should move forward. He definitely made me feel like he was thoroughly listening to me and was interested of what was the best, most efficient, and cost effective route for my business. He even took time to answer a few quest
Andy and his team of professionals are amazing to work with. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable and professional, but they are also very friendly and easy to work with. They will always be my go-to. I appreciate Andy and his team!
Andy's firm is one of the best services out there for setting up a business. I wanted to form a corporation and Andy provided just the right service. Andy's staff are amzing to work with. They are incredibly meticulous and extermely quick to correspond with. They are amazingly affordable as well. I have setup an entity before and it wasnt as smooth a process as it was with Andy's firm. Andy was extermely patient during the whole process and accomodates some of my special requirements. I look foward to wor
I could not be more pleased, and frankly impressed with the expertise, attention to detail, follow-up and professionalism of the whole office staff. Andrew Gale Esq is extremely knowledgeable of his craft. His overall approach to corporation creation and management took any doubt or apprehension I had about the process. Thank you so much for everything and I look forward to a long relationship with your legal practice. Zouhair Kevin Daif, FNP, Nursing P. C.
The attorneys and staff at Gale and Vallance, aka Incorporation Attorney, are top-notch. I am an attorney myself who needed help starting up a solo law firm. I spent a long time researching to find a firm that could provide full-service help through the process of creating a professional corporation. Mr. Gale and his team-- including the wonderful Lois, Caitlin, and Paige-- far exceeded my expectations. They answered all of my questions and gave clear directions throughout the process. I especially apprecia
Andy and his Team are awesome. They are professionals, they care step by step and provided me with updates at all times, I never asked for it, yet they sent me those updates over to me even before I thought of requesting. Highly recommend them from the start and ask if you have any legal questions about your business. Thanks to each member of this team for their professionalism, effectiveness, and kindness.
Being a small, relatively young, business we often have questions or situations where we need professional, reliable, instant legal advice. We are so grateful to Andy Gale, Attorney at Law, for his expert help and counsel when we are in need. It is difficult to keep up to date, or understand, all the CA legal requirements and obligations that small businesses need to comply to. Andy makes sure that our Corporate records are up to date. Andy is there for us when we have employment law questions, contract
Andy and his team (Caitlin and Lois) were extremely helpful in my corporation formation process. I needed an S-Corp for my mental health private practice, and they knew exactly how to guide me. The turn around time was fast and I was informed throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier to have these experts on my legal team. Opening a business is no joke, but having their help makes things a lot easier! Thank you!
My startup went to Andy for advice. He was very helpful in advising us on our future ventures. Andy was very personable and he offered a lot of advice and insight for our company. We had planned on meeting him for an hour and he stayed to talk with us even longer. I would definitely recommend his services. He really went the extra mile to help us out and even put us in contact with people in other industries to answer our questions. _______________________________________ Came to Andy for help again! Co
Andy Gale and his team were responsive, prompt and have great follow up emails that have guided me through the process. There is a lot to do when incorporating and I am very happy with my choice in the Law Offices of Gale and Vallance.
Andy and the team are who the pros go to. I am one of them. Myself and partners were looking for an expert to assist in California formation. We reached out to Andy. The experience was seamless. The team was very responsive. We would absolutely use again.
I was so inspired after meeting with Andrew Gale. He sat with me and really educated me and answered all my questions and concerns. I am a single mother with the desire of opening my own business. Mr. Gale gave me the tools I needed to make it happen. He helped me to develop an action plan on a very small budget and gave me new hope to a bright future. His broad expertise and honest nature makes him a valuable tool for anyone who wants to start a business to the well established expencied business owne
Highly recommend!! If I could give 6 stars I would. After my initial phone call with Andrew G, I knew I had found the right firm. I was impressed by Andrew's expertise and also his empathy in understanding how starting a corporation can be overwhelming. Throughout the process, Andrew & his team were incredible. Ena was on top of it, easy to communicate with and responsive. Thank you guys so much!!
Excellent experience with Andy Gale and his office. They are very organized, they walked me through the process and kept me informed. They also were very efficient and had my new corporation up and running very quickly. I highly recommend Andy and his team.
Andy provided great legal advice and simplified a difficult business situation for me. He was extremely thoughtful and helped me determine which situations would be appropriate to use an attorney moving forward with my software startup. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking for a good incorporating attorney.
I had a great experience meeting with Andy. He listened to my questions and concerns and was able to explain my options to me. I own a marketing consulting company and we needed some business legal advice. Andy had the answers, but what set him apart was his ability to explain our options in such a way that we could make the right choice.
Andy and the rest of the team were absolutely amazing in helping set up my physician assistant professional corporation. All questions were answered promptly and comphrensivoely. I highly recommend their services to anyone in the medical field looking to incorporate!
Andy is thorough, clear, and is able to explain and guide you through various options of how to set up your business. We have been working with him for several years and he hasn't let us down in any of the ventures that we launched and we continue to come to him for consulting and legal work till this day. I highly recommend Andy and his team to give you legal counseling.
Andy has been key to our new corporation! Him and his team have been great, thew work quick and also answer fast! super nice and also great with timelines! Recommend !!
Andy Gale and his team have been just wonderful to work with. They responded quickly, offered wonderful advice, and did a fantastic job creating my corporation for me. I highly recommend them!
WOW! Andy is a real gem. A true professional, Andy was able to dissect my issue into bite sized pieces in an efficient yet methodical structure. His affable nature and astute business acumen truly make him an invaluable resource. I would highly trust him for any corporate/business matter and will be using his services myself in coming weeks. Thanks so much ANDY!
I reside in California seeking to be incorporated. I tried those legal websites promising how simple and easy it is, but truth be told unless you are a lawyer with in-depth knowledge of incorporation law you should seek experts in this area. After listening to Gale & Vallance on the necessary steps of becoming incorporated I reached out to them right away. They are very professional, courteous and informative. It was the best move I have ever made. I recommend anyone who wants to be incorporated THE RIGHT W
I spoke with Andy while I was in the start up phase of our business. I expected to get about a 15 minute call and some intimidation, or at least some downward eyes at us being so green to the game. I couldn't have been more wrong. I had to leave the call after an hour and 15 mintues to get back to work, because Andy kept on listening and offering advice. I had never met or spoken with this man before, but he truly wanted to know our business, and truly wanted to see how he could help. He offered advice way
Andy was incredibly helpful in answering my questions regarding opening up a telehealth PT business in California. He was generous with his time, friendly and extremely knowledgeable in PT practice laws. I highly recommend his services.
Thank you so much for all of your help! After such a bad experience with a different company, I was concerned about the process. With this Law Group, the process was easy, and I appreciate working with an awesome law group!
I met with Andy for a little over an hour, and wish I had more time with him! It was easy to understand his explanations and advice. Furthermore, he didn't try to push his services on me - we just had an honest conversation. Will definitely be seeking his input in the future.
Andy Gale is a great lawyer who offers his clients top-notch legal services with a personable touch. Andy practices with integrity, intelligence, and professionalism. I do not hesitate to send my clients to Andy Gale.
I was referred by a friend and previous client of Incorporation Attorney to set up an s-corp. The process was quick, the communication was clear and the staff were professional at all times. I couldn?t be more pleased with the experience. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing legal advice and professional assistance in becoming incorporated.
Andy and his team took great care of us. Best law office I have come across in many years. I highly recommend anyone looking for a law office to incorporate their new business.
Through Chapman University's Incubator, I was introduced to Andy. He was able to give me thorough advice in a manner that was not overwhelming or confusing. I appreciated the time he took to meet with me to answer all of my questions. Andy is one anyone will feel comfortable talking to and confident with Andy by their side.
My husband & I own a plumbing business. We recently had a contractor threaten us with a law suit on the basis of an old contract. We have never had legal issues prior to this threat and we were nervous about the particulars. I called Mr. Gale and asked him to take a look at the contract and tell me if there was actually basis for this threat. Mr. Gale wasted no time. He reviewed the contract, phoned me back the same day and explained the particulars. Mr. Gale was thorough, conscientious and friendly. I
I started my company 3 years ago with a binder and $2500. Starting my third year and we are now a world wide distributor. I was getting pressure from investors etc. After a one hour visit with him I was totally confident he is the one to guide us through the next phase in my business. He is a lawyer who cares and asked all the right questions. I am looking forward to the coming years with him.
I enjoyed working with this group as they were kind, professional and made time to call me when the project took a slight turn. I am very pleased with the outcome and with the clear direction on how to be successful. Their excellent service is a rare gem!
Personable, knowledgeable and genuine...are not traits often associated with lawyers, but exactly what my experience was with Andy Gale. He provided me with valuable insight and for the areas that he was not familiar with, he knew exactly who to approach and made the connection. Highly reccommed Andy Gale.
My startup team met with Andrew Gale for product related advice. His information was invaluable and pointed us in the direction of liability insurance and a better market research approach.
So thankful to have found this firm to help setup my business, headache free. Very communicative throughout the process and allowed me to focus on other aspects of my startup knowing that I was in good hands! Would highly recommend!
They set my corporation up for my business and did an amazing job! Everything was done quickly and correctly. It was a very easy process and they are always quick with their communication. I highly recommended them.
It was pleasure working with Andy for incorporating my accounting firm in Los Angeles, CA. Professional work. I am recommending him for those want to start a new business. Thanks
I cannot say enough of these guys coming from another country and not understanding all laws in California..The whole team at Gale and Vallance made it so easy to form the entity of my LLC. Thanks to the team for making my dream come true.
This is a great team. I was looking to move from a SCH C to S-Corp due to tax reasons. They were quick and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend them.
Very knowledgeable and friendly team. They make the overwhelming turn into a simple process. Highly recommend.
I am very grateful to get the assistance from Andy and his team. They are responsive, professional and understanding. Thank you so much for your valuable service!
He was very honest and genuine, did not tell me anything misleading just to make a profit, even took the time to talk to me knowing there wasnt anything in in for him. Definitely one of the few good lawyers I've spoke to
A very responsive and organized team of professionals who care to provide great client service.
call for consultation on setting up business entity charge a consultation fee. Call back to process the business entity, and get hit with the same consultation fee. smh
Wow. Top notch ( I.e. A Mercedes Benz of lawyers). Explains things in details in layman terms. You could pay a little less with others, but why? Do it right the first time.
Great experience with the lawyer and their office staff.
Best service I have ever experienced. You would be doing yourself a disservice by not working with them. 11/10
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