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9 Best Law Firms in Los Angeles for Individuals and Small Businesses (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best law firms in Los Angeles in 2026 for individuals and small businesses include Greenberg Glusker and Lewitt Hackman for business and private client work, Loeb & Loeb for larger companies, Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group for divorce, Boyd Law for estate planning, Custis Law for employees, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi and Blair & Ramirez for personal injury, and Lluis Law for immigration.

How we chose

These are law firms, so this list is held to a higher bar than a restaurant round-up. Every firm here is currently operating, has its own website and a Los Angeles office, states a clear focus on its own site, and shows evidence there that it serves clients in LA. We mixed large full-service firms with smaller practices that take on individuals and small businesses, and spread the list across business, employment, family, estate, immigration and personal injury work. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links on this page.

We do not rank lawyers by outcome, fee or 'best' in any legal sense, and nothing here is legal advice. Treat it as a shortlist to start from.

Check any lawyer before you hire them: every attorney licensed in California is listed in the State Bar of California attorney search, which shows whether a license is active and whether there is any public record of discipline.

Los Angeles has thousands of law firms, and most people need only one kind: a business lawyer to set up or protect a company, an employment lawyer after a firing or a wage dispute, a family lawyer for a divorce or custody case, an estate lawyer for a will or trust, an immigration lawyer for a visa or green card, or a personal injury lawyer after an accident. This list picks firms across those areas so that you can start with the one that matches your problem.

Fee structures differ by area: business and estate work is often billed hourly or at a flat fee, while injury and employee-side employment cases are commonly handled on contingency. Always get the fee terms in writing before you sign.

1. Greenberg Glusker — Century City, Westside

A single-office Century City firm for businesses, organizations and individuals.

Specialty Corporate, real estate, private client (trusts and estates), litigationBest for Businesses, families and individuals

Greenberg Glusker says it has been operating for over 65 years from a single office in Century City, serving businesses, organizations and individuals. Its practice areas include corporate, employment, real estate, tax, intellectual property, litigation, and private client services such as trusts and estates planning and probate litigation.

That mix makes it a one-stop firm for a family business or a creator that also needs estate planning, rather than a firm built around a single issue.

Good to know: Ask at the first call which department would handle your matter and what the hourly rate is for that group.

2049 Century Park East, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, CA 90067

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2. Loeb & Loeb — Century City, Westside

One of LA's oldest law firms, in the city since 1909, with a private client group.

Specialty Corporate, entertainment and media, employment, IP, litigation, taxBest for Companies, executives and private clients

Loeb & Loeb's Los Angeles office says the firm has been in the city since 1909. Its practice areas include corporate and finance, employment and labor, intellectual property, litigation, privacy, tax and restructuring, and its LA office lists entertainment and media, technology, real estate, financial services and private clients as key sectors.

It is mainly a business firm, so it suits companies and executives with complex matters; smaller personal matters may be better served by a smaller practice on this list.

Good to know: Large firms bill hourly; ask whether a smaller team can handle your matter before you commit to a big one.

10100 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90067

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3. Lewitt Hackman — Encino, San Fernando Valley

A full-service San Fernando Valley firm for businesses and individuals.

Specialty Business law, litigation, real estate, family law, trusts and estatesBest for Small and mid-size businesses and individuals

Lewitt Hackman describes itself as a full-service Los Angeles law firm for businesses and individuals, and says it has focused on personalized service since 1969. Its practice areas include business and civil litigation, corporate and M&A, employment, real estate, health care, family law, tax planning, and trusts and estate planning.

Because it covers both business and personal matters, it can be a practical choice for a small business owner who also needs help with their own estate or family affairs.

Good to know: Its office is on Ventura Boulevard in Encino; ask whether a video meeting is possible if you are not in the Valley.

16633 Ventura Blvd, 11th Floor, Encino, CA 91436

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4. Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group — Beverly Hills

A family law firm that handles only divorce and related matters, with three LA-area offices.

Specialty Divorce, custody, support, property division, prenuptial agreementsBest for Individuals and families, including business owners and executives

Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group says it focuses exclusively on divorce and other family law matters. Its listed areas include high-net-worth divorce, property division, child custody and support, spousal support, domestic violence orders, move-away orders, prenuptial agreements and divorce mediation.

It lists offices in Beverly Hills, downtown Los Angeles (550 S Hill St, #1467) and Pasadena (251 S Lake Ave, Suite 830), and says it represents business owners, executives, professionals and stay-at-home spouses.

Good to know: Bring a list of your assets, debts and income to the first consultation; it makes the first conversation about strategy more concrete.

9465 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 333, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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5. Boyd Law — Century City, Westside

A firm that says it specializes in estate planning, with trust and probate litigation too.

Specialty Estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and trust litigationBest for Individuals, families and business clients

Boyd Law's Los Angeles office handles estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, trust litigation and probate litigation. Its site says the firm specializes in estate planning, and its navigation also lists family law, business law and civil litigation.

It serves business clients, individuals and families, and also lists a Long Beach location.

Good to know: Ask whether you want a living trust, a will or both, and request a fixed fee for the documents and for any funding of the trust.

2029 Century Park East, Suite 3160, Los Angeles, CA 90067

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6. Custis Law — Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA

An employee-side employment firm with offices in downtown LA and Century City.

Specialty Employee-side employment: wrongful termination, discrimination, wagesBest for Employees and job applicants

Custis Law represents employees in disputes with their employers, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FMLA leave issues, wage and hour claims and severance agreement review. Its site says clients include executives, senior managers, licensed professionals and minimum-wage workers.

The firm offers free initial consultations and says it handles employment and class action cases on a contingency basis. In-person consultations are by appointment, at its Wells Fargo Center office downtown or its Century City office at 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800.

Good to know: Do not sign a severance agreement before getting advice; the firm lists severance review among its services.

355 S Grand Ave, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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7. Blair & Ramirez — Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA

A downtown firm combining personal injury and employee-side employment work.

Specialty Personal injury and employee-side employmentBest for Injured people and employees

Blair & Ramirez LLP handles personal injury cases, including car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall incidents and wrongful death, as well as employment cases such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims.

The firm says it works on a contingency fee basis and offers free case evaluations. Its main office is in downtown Los Angeles, with offices in Irvine and Bakersfield.

Good to know: Keep photos, medical records and messages from the start; ask what happens to case costs if there is no recovery.

555 W 5th St, Suite 3750, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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8. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi — Westwood, Westside

A plaintiffs' personal injury firm in West Los Angeles taking on serious injury and product cases.

Specialty Serious personal injury, wrongful death, product liabilityBest for Injured individuals and their families

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is a plaintiffs' personal injury firm. Its site lists car, truck and bus accidents, wrongful death, brain and spinal cord injuries, product liability, plane and helicopter crashes and wildfire cases.

The firm says it works on a contingency basis, with no fees unless it secures compensation, and that it covers case expenses up front. Its focus on complex and serious injury cases means it may be more than you need for a minor accident.

Good to know: Ask in the first call how case expenses are handled and whether they come out of your share of a recovery.

11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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9. Lluis Law — Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA

A family-run immigration firm near the downtown courts, working in English and Spanish.

Specialty Immigration: green cards, removal defense, asylum, naturalizationBest for Individuals and families, English and Spanish

Lluis Law lists removal defense, cancellation of removal, immigration bonds, asylum, waivers, appeals, green cards, family petitions, naturalization, TPS and VAWA among its immigration services. It also handles criminal defense and injury cases, and works in English and Spanish.

The firm names Ramiro J. Lluis and David A. Lluis as attorneys, says it offers flexible payment plans for many cases, and describes its consultations as confidential.

Good to know: Bring any notices, court papers and passports to the first meeting; deadlines in immigration cases are short.

205 S Broadway, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check that a Los Angeles lawyer is licensed in California?

Search the lawyer's name or bar number in the State Bar of California attorney search. The profile shows whether the attorney is licensed to practice and any public record of discipline. Do this for the individual attorney who will handle your case, not only for the firm.

What is the difference between contingency and hourly fees?

With an hourly fee, you pay for the lawyer's time as it is used, often with an up-front retainer. With a contingency fee, the lawyer is paid a percentage only if you recover money, which is common in personal injury and employee-side employment cases. California requires contingency fee agreements to be in writing, and you should ask whether case costs are deducted from your share of a recovery.

What does a State Bar certified specialist mean?

The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in certain fields, including family law, estate planning, trust and probate law, and immigration and nationality law. A certified specialist has met requirements set by the State Bar for that field. It is a useful extra signal, but a lawyer without it may still be experienced in the area.

Should I hire an employee-side or employer-side employment lawyer?

It depends on which side you are on. Employee-side firms, like Custis Law and Blair & Ramirez on this list, represent workers in disputes over firing, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and unpaid wages, and often work on contingency. Employers, including small businesses, usually hire a firm that defends and advises companies, which is typically billed hourly.

Do I need a lawyer to set up a small business or a trust in Los Angeles?

Neither is legally required to be done by a lawyer, but both have consequences that are hard to undo. A lawyer can advise on entity choice, contracts and employment rules for a business, and on a will, living trust and how assets pass at death for an estate. Ask for a fixed fee for a clearly defined task, such as forming a company or drafting a trust.

1. Greenberg Glusker — Century City, Westside

2. Loeb & Loeb — Century City, Westside

3. Lewitt Hackman — Encino, San Fernando Valley

4. Berenji Divorce & Family Law Group — Beverly Hills

5. Boyd Law — Century City, Westside

6. Custis Law — Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA

7. Blair & Ramirez — Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA

8. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi — Westwood, Westside

9. Lluis Law — Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA

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