About Our Firm
Founded in 1994, the law firm Corey & Corey has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. Edward E. Corey and Joseph P. Corey, together, have more than 70 years of legal experience in both large and small firms. Our firm routinely handles matters for both plaintiffs and defendants.
We specialize in helping clients in many areas—including contracts, real estate, employment, and general business matters. We also provide legal advice to many businesses on formation issues, entity selection, and general start-up issues affecting California businesses.
Our San Francisco office, while also practicing in all areas described above, specializes in estate planning, estate administration, and probate, as well as all related litigation. The Los Angeles office also provides services related to estate planning, estate administration, and probate.
Our transactional experience is supported by decades of litigation experience. This allows us to advise our clients with a mind toward avoiding disputes and litigation. We are also able to handle any disputes that may arise.
Corey & Corey also has extensive experience in both arbitration and mediation.
Why Choose Us
01.
Empowering Our
Clients for Success
At Corey & Corey, we prioritize our clients, offering top-notch legal services that are tailored to your specific needs. Our client-first approach ensures that we put your interests front and center, fighting for your rights and livelihood every step of the way.
02.
Expert Solutions with No-Nonsense Approach
When it comes to legal matters, you want a team of experts on your side. At our law firm, we are dedicated to providing the utmost care and attention to every case we handle. With our no-nonsense approach and extensive legal knowledge, we are committed to protecting your rights and securing the best possible outcome.
03.
We Handle All Aspects of Your Case
We understand how complex and stressful legal matters can be. Our team of experienced lawyers will handle all aspects of your case, providing you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have the best legal representation possible. From start to finish, we will be with you every step of the way, ensuring that your case is handled with the utmost care and attention to detail.
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Serving You from Two Convenient Locations
With two locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco, we are able to serve clients throughout California. We are committed to helping our clients navigate the legal system and achieve the best possible outcome for their case.
Attorneys
Edward E. Corey
Edward E. Corey is the founding member of the firm, starting it in 1994 after leaving the Los Angeles firm of Cotkin & Collins as a partner specializing in business litigation. Mr. Corey continues to specialize in matters involving contract, employment, probate and trust, and real estate.
Mr. Corey’s practice also includes representation of numerous clients who are starting new businesses. The firm specializes in guiding clients in the selection of the appropriate entity for a particular business, the development of essential business contracts, and the overall legal guidance necessary for new businesses.
Edward Corey is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge, where he received his law degree with honors. Edward Corey is a resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Joseph P. Corey
Joseph P. Corey joined Corey & Corey shortly after it was founded. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Corey was an associate at Brayton, Gisvold & Harley, a large plaintiff’s firm specializing is mass toxic tort litigation.
Joe practices in all areas of the firm’s business. He also specializes in estate planning, estate administration and probate, and all related litigation. Mr. Corey also advises clients in the areas of Special Needs Trusts.
Joe has also handled numerous complex, multi-million dollar, contested estates in San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Los Angeles Counties.
Joe is often called on as an estate expert by San Francisco's ABC-7 Television News. He has appeared on-air several times, including commentary on the Estate of Robin Williams.
His practice also includes acting as a private fiduciary for disabled and other uniquely situated beneficiaries (both minors and adults).
Joe is a native San Franciscan and cum laude graduate of the University of San Francisco. He earned his law degree at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston.
Joe manages our San Francisco office.