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  • In my experience with this firm I feel like they exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I shopped around a bit trying to find a reliable place that would take my case and not only did they do so, but I was really impressed with the level of respect they gave me. Their communication and attention to even the smallest details gave me a great deal of confidence that my situation was being handled with genuine care. I would gladly recommend this firm to anyone searching for a legal team that combines professionalism, strong communication, and a sincere commitment to their clients.
    Kagen Jones August 2026 · Google
  • I recommend this law firm for anyone who is looking for a dedicated legal representation. Everyone I interacted with was respectful and professional. From my first interaction I felt like my concerns were taken seriously and genuinely addressed. If you are searching for someone to advocate and work hard on your behalf I would absolutely suggest this firm! I’m extremely grateful for the help and support I received and would give them five stars without hesitation.
    destinee Loyola August 2026 · Google
  • I couldn’t be happier with my experience with this law firm. Everyone I worked with was professional, respectful, and incredibly helpful. They made a stressful situation feel much more manageable and always kept me informed along the way. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and attention they gave to my case. Thank you so much for helping me!
    Arianna dixon August 2026 · Google
  • Working with this firm during a stressful inheritance dispute was an absolute relief from start to finish. Their legal team demonstrated exceptional expertise, kept me informed at every turn, and achieved a fair outcome that protected my family's interests. I highly recommend their compassionate, highly professional services to anyone navigating a complex estate issue.
    Angela Moore August 2026 · Google
  • Thank You To Corcoran Smith Law Corp...I Just Left Information To Your Service Regarding A Living Trust Trustee/ Benificuary Dispute In LA Probate Court...I Look Forward To Call Back Consultation... And Thank You For Wonderful Reception Given When I Called The Corcoran Smith Law Corp....
    Tony Bernheim August 2026 · Google
  • As a fellow attorney, I’ve referred clients and friends to Corcoran on multiple occasions. Each time, I gather that the law firm was professional, courteous, responsive, and affordable. I will always recommend Corcoran for people needing sound legal counsel.
    Matthew Rowan June 2026 · Google
  • Couldn’t be more confident in their work. Return calls/emails quick and put in the effort to make things clear. Feels like they truly care about their clients best interests, even when that means less billable hours for them. Highly recommend.
    Matthew Smith June 2026 · Google
  • Mark and Nicholas have been extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout our legal matters. Mark assisted us with business related matters, while Nicholas guided us through estate planning and setting up our trust. Both took the time to explain everything clearly and led us in the right direction every step of the way. Their expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail gave us confidence throughout the process. We highly recommend Mark and Nicholas to anyone seeking trustworthy and experienced legal counsel.
    Elegant Auto Sales June 2026 · Google
  • Nicholas Jacobs is an excellent attorney and an extraordinary human being. He has shown compassion, patience and kindness during a very difficult time. I greatly appreciate Nick's knowledge and expertise. His listening skills, intuition, patience, and clear explanations have been invaluable. I dreaded having to find an attorney to help me navigate this very difficult time, and I am so grateful to have found Cocoran Smith Law Corporation and Nicolas Jacobs. He has truly been more than I hoped for or expected.
    Sherri Bilbro May 2026 · Google
  • Corcoran smith law corp is very helpful and professional. I needed To find a probate lawyer, after contacting a few different options they were the best choice. Everyone I spoke to was very professional, kind, and really took the time to listen to what I needed, as well as direct me to the best person for the job. They were very helpful in dealing with my case and prompt with getting back to me. I would Recommend this company to anyone who needs to hire a probate lawyer as I truly feel they care about people and understand the process.
    Jean Copus May 2026 · Google
  • Cannot say enough about the incredible team at Corcoran Smith Law. When my family found ourselves in one of the most painful and complicated situations imaginable involving elder abuse, an inheritance dispute, and a serious breach of fiduciary duty. We didn't know where to turn. From the very first consultation, this firm made us feel heard, protected, and confident that we were in the right hands. The attorneys took the time to thoroughly explain every option available to us, the risks and benefits of each path, and ultimately helped us chart the best course of action for our specific circumstances. Their knowledge of elder law and fiduciary matters is truly exceptional, but what set them apart was their genuine compassion. They understood that this wasn't just a legal case, it was personal, it was emotional, and it involved protecting a vulnerable loved one. Throughout the entire process, communication was clear, timely, and reassuring. We never felt lost or left in the dark. They fought tirelessly on our behalf and achieved an outcome we are deeply grateful for. If you or your family are facing elder abuse or a complex estate and fiduciary dispute, do not hesitate, call Corcoran Smith Law. They are the advocates you need and the ones your family deserves.
    Amanda Cichosz May 2026 · Google
  • Nicholas Jacobs is excellent! He's exceedingly knowledgeable, which gives you instant confidence in his assessments and advice, and what put our family's mind at ease is knowing he's honest to his core. He's a rare combination; Nicholas is everything you could hope for in terms of an exceptionally educated, trusted advisor, and yet his empathy is always forefront. Nicholas has a strong moral compass and has chosen his profession for all the right reasons. He's truly been a life saver, and our family is so grateful to have met him!
    Sierra Smart March 2026 · Google
  • Attorney Nicholas Jacobs has been amazing to us during this difficult battle involving my father’s home. He has been compassionate, attentive, and consistently took the time to explain everything clearly. During an emotionally exhausting situation, he made us feel supported, heard, and confident that our case truly mattered. We are deeply grateful for his professionalism and dedication. Thank you
    Wendy Bracy January 2026 · Google
  • My experience with the Cochrane Smith, Law Firm, Nicholas has been the best experience of my life. He has not only handled my legal trust problems. He has exceeded my expectations on this matter above and beyond the call of duty I thank Nicholas and his team for all the help they have given myself and my sister thanks again, folks
    Jeffrey Esquibel June 2026 · Google
  • Corcoran Smith Law provided us with exceptional service. They are professional, efficient, and genuinely care about their clients. I highly recommend their legal services to anyone looking for an honest and dedicated attorney.
    Colin Stark June 2026 · Google
  • Corcoran Smith did an incredible job for us. We are so grateful we were referred to them and especially grateful for attorney Nick Jacobs. Nick was a pleasure to interact with and the perfect person to educate and guide our complicated family in creating a trust. Nick has a very kind, attentive manner. He treated all of us as equally important. He was extremely patient. His legal expertise was very reassuring. Nick clearly and calmly explained concepts that at first felt a little overwhelming. He made sure we all understood every step of the process as we went. Thanks to Nick we felt very empowered and confident we were making the correct decisions for us. Also, Mark Smith was extremely responsive and thoughtful with every interaction we had with the rest of the firm. I highly recommend Corcoran Smith. Nick Jacobs was wonderful!
    Scott C Callaghan September 2025 · Google
  • I am very grateful to Corcoran Smith Law Corp for their outstanding support with my legal matter. From the very beginning, my lawyer took the time to truly listen to my concerns and explained everything clearly so I could understand the process. Nick was patient, compassionate, and always kept me updated, which gave me peace of mind during a very stressful time. His communication was excellent. I never felt left in the dark and always knew what was happening with my case. I felt like I had someone genuinely on my side who cared about the outcome. I highly recommend him and the entire team at Corcoran Smith Law Corp for anyone who needs legal guidance. They are professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to their clients.
    Rosheil Major August 2025 · Google
  • Nick and Mark were amazing to work with! Nick is such a nice man, and he was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He was passionate about his work, honest and very kind and supportive during my journey in contesting a trust. He communicated his strategies every step of the way and the documents he wrote were a testament to his commitment in helping me. Every T was crossed and every I was dotted. We had a good outcome, but even if we hadn’t, I would have been 100% satisfied with the effort he put into our case. I highly recommend this firm based on their professionalism, knowledge, commitment, honesty, and communication.
    Kimberly Brink August 2025 · Google
  • My husband and I had an outstanding experience working with Nick Jacobs at Corcoran Smith Law. From our very first meeting, Nick made us feel comfortable and confident in the process of setting up our trust. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough—taking the time to explain every detail and answer all of our questions with clarity and care. Nick truly listened to our goals and concerns and guided us through each step with professionalism and kindness. What could have been a stressful experience was made smooth and seamless thanks to his expertise and calm approach. We are so grateful for his support and highly recommend Nick Jacobs and the entire team at Corcoran Smith Law to anyone in need of a trustworthy and skilled estate or trust attorney.
    Crystal Wilson August 2025 · Google
  • "I met with Nick Jacobs and Mark Smith to discuss my very unusual probate / child support case. I knew it was new territory for them and would be very time consuming as they had to deal with Child Support Services and learn the ins and outs of that agency. I was sure they would turn me away but to my surprise they took the case. During our initial call I explained the difficulties and the issues I had. They immediately started brain storming with me and put together a possible game plan. They were sympathetic and I could see they were clearly upset at the way this case started out for me. Their compassion for my plight was obvious. They genuinely cared and wanted to make things right for me and my kids. The following day I received a fee agreement. I had a few questions about the fees so I reached out to them and we came to a beneficial agreement for all. My life was a bit complicated and I was not as involved as I wanted to be but Nick took the lead and researched and reached out to the necessary people. From start to finish Nick kept me in the loop and at no time did I have to reach out for an update. If I had a question I would get a response the same day or early the next morning, which is not the norm for a law firm. Throughout this process I felt that I was heard, understood and valued as a person and not just a client fee. Once the case was completed I received my final bill and found that many of their working hours were not included in that bill. They absolutely went above and beyond to take care of me. I would highly recommend Corcoran Smith Law Corp. to anyone who needs legal advice. Thank you again to Nick and Mark for your dedication and tenacity and for putting people first.
    Jackie Mauro December 2025 · Google
  • Had a terrific experience with Nic! Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Even though he was not able to take our case, due to a heavy work load, he spent time with us and referred us to another attorney who is doing a great job. Can't say enough.
    Tom Tickenoff December 2025 · Google
  • I’m so happy with the experience I had working with Nick at Corcoran Law on my trust and will. He made the entire process clear, comfortable, and stress-free. Nick was professional, caring, and easy to work with, and I feel great knowing this important step is taken care of. Highly recommend!
    James Wilson August 2025 · Google
  • I highly recommend Nick J. and his team for creating our family trust. Nick was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He explained everything clearly and made the process simple for us. He took the time to answer all our questions and made sure we felt comfortable with every decision. We’re grateful for his help in setting up a trust that gives us peace of mind for the future. If you need someone you can trust to handle important legal matters, Nick J. is the person to call!
    gilberto jose November 2024 · Google
  • Attorney Nick was Great!! Five Star Excellence in his expert counsel composing my custom living trust. Nick was such a pleasure to work with during this difficult and confusing process. He advised me of all the important considerations and processes best suited for my custom individual planning. All documents meticulously organized for clients’ easy reference and understanding. Keeping me informed every step of the way; always readily responsive for call back/email to questions. I highly recommend him to all living trust clients and/or other legal matters!! Thank you so much Nick
    Julie Jacobs June 2024 · Google
  • Nick Jacobs did an excellent job helping us with estate planning. He was thorough and always happy to explain in terms non-legal experts could understand! I couldn’t recommend him enough.
    Quincy Mehta July 2025 · Google
  • Corcoran Smith Law was extremely helpful in assisting me through my Father's trust while I was not only grieving my father, but having a difficult time trying to figure out how to navigate the process. I had met with a couple of other attorneys before we connected and had been left confused and frustrated. Nick made extra efforts to ensure that I understood what the options were and made great recommendations. Their pricing was very fair and didn't leave me feeling like I was being nickel and dimed through the process. This definitely helped me feel comfortable asking extra questions instead of guessing while navigating a completely foreign process. Thank you!
    Jerald Scott November 2024 · Google
  • ThankYou! Nick Jacobs for giving a priceless gift after 22 years. You are an amazing man and attorney I would recommend you to anyone. You showed that their are still Amazing people in this world I appreciate you
    Sage Goddess August 2025 · Google
  • Thank you Nicholas Jacobs for your professionalism, attentiveness and commitment to helping us with some legal documentation. If you’re looking for a lawyer who’s articulate, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable, look no further! We’re so fortunate we had Nicholas help us navigate our needs every step of the way.
    Nagam Jabbar October 2024 · Google
  • Attorney Jacobs was diligent, patient, knowledgeable and detailed in assisting me. Thank you Nick for your help with my legal matters. I highly recommend Nick Jacobs to anyone seeking legal assistance.
    Crocks Supreme October 2024 · Google
  • Honestly, I didn't know much about trusts going into this. The whole thing felt overwhelming and a little intimidating. But Corcoran Smith Law made the entire process so much easier than I expected. They sat down with me, actually listened to what I was trying to accomplish, and walked me through everything in plain English. No confusing legal jargon, no rushing me out the door. By the end I finally felt like I understood what a trust could do for me and my family, and I left with a solid plan in place. What really blew me away? They handled everything right from the comfort of my own home. I never had to drive to an office, find parking, or sit in a waiting room. They even arranged for a notary to come out to the house, making the entire process seamless from start to finish. It honestly could not have been more convenient. The whole team was friendly, down to earth, and genuinely seemed to care about getting it right. They were easy to reach whenever I had questions, and nothing ever felt like too much to ask. If you've been putting off setting up a trust because it seems like a hassle, don't wait. Call this team! They handle everything, and the peace of mind on the other side is 100% worth it. Highly, highly recommend!
    Lori Griffin May 2026 · Google

About the firm

Protecting heirs & beneficiaries across California.

Corcoran Smith Law is a California law firm focused on protecting heirs, beneficiaries, and families in inheritance disputes and estate litigation. If you are dealing with a contested will, trust dispute, fiduciary misconduct, or a mismanaged estate, our attorneys provide clear legal strategies and aggressive representation to protect what is rightfully yours.

We are a litigation firm. Our trial-experienced attorneys are ready to go to court to protect your rights in contested wills, trust and estate litigation, and fiduciary misconduct disputes. Alongside that core courtroom work, we provide comprehensive estate planning for individuals and families, handle complex real estate transactions, advocate for military veterans seeking disability compensation, and also serve California businesses through General Counsel subscription services.

With offices in San Francisco and Sacramento, we represent clients throughout California, including the SF Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, and coastal communities statewide.

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