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About Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP

Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Area Estate Planning, Real Estate and Civil Law Firm. We handle Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Probate, Real Estate, Business, Land Use, Construction and Civil Litigation.

Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP is a law firm providing quality legal advice and representation in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, real property transactions and litigation, and civil litigation, including construction defect and personal injury litigation, to clients in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara counties. Our attorneys are here to help you, and together they bring over 100 years of legal experience to your issue.

 

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
July 22, 2013
Hired Law Firm

Ed Chun and staff were on top of my case and provided excellent legal advice and guidance throughout. I would not hesitate to call on Ed Chun again for legal service.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2013
Hired Law Firm

Steven Penrose orchestrated and executed a strategy to settle a difficult situation involving 5 lawyers, a trustee, a judge, a commercial broker and several owners. He maintained a singular focus to accomplish my goals as fast as possible. His billing hours were fair and justified. Steven was thorough, communicative and efficient throughout the one year period which could have been much longer. I highly recommend Steven and Atack & Penrose for legal help.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2013
Hired Attorney Steven Penrose

Steven Penrose orchestrated and executed a strategy to settle a difficult situation involving 5 lawyers, a trustee, a judge, a commercial broker and several owners. He maintained a singular focus to accomplish my goals as fast as possible. His billing hours were fair and justified. Steven was thorough, communicative and efficient throughout the one year period which could have been much longer. I highly recommend Steven and Atack & Penrose for legal help.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 04, 2013
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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 29, 2012
Hired Law Firm

I cannot find words to express my gratitude to Steve Penrose and his staff for assisting me in my true "hour of need."

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2009
Hired Attorney Steven Penrose

Steven was exceptional and complete in his research, professional representation and timely execution of his professional duties. We especially welcomed his open attitude about taking as much of the emotional burden off of us as possible. We firmly believe that because of his thoroughness and professional competence the lawsuit in which he represented us was brought to a speedy and successful conclusion. In addition, his revision of our family trust was thorough and timely. We are grateful!

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2013
Hired Law Firm

Very professional, never got nervous, should have taken their advice.

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
February 01, 2024
Hired Attorney J. Kenneth Gorman

I am a lawyer who was sued by her old boss. The case was pure harassment and I needed help with the case. He associated in and was instructed to discuss work before performing it. As an attorney, I am very clear how legal fees can get expensive. He charged almost 23,000 and did NOTHING of substance except micromanage, criticize, and demean me. 23,000 for ONE motion! He jumped in a venue motion last minute and kept the fees I won. He worked on a discovery motion then DUMPED me before the hearing causing me to have to drop the motion. I then SETTLED the case for less than half of what he charged me. Then for FOUR YEARS he harassed me by suing me for 5,000 lousy dollars. He thinks he is the best lawyer but bedside manner and demeanor in stressful litigation are a key component. As a lawyer since 2007, I would NEVER treat a client the way he treated me. TOXIC man - stay away.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2021
Hired Attorney Steven Penrose

We retained Steven Penrose for a simple trust matter, but he proved himself to be incompetent, without the necessary skills to accomplish directives, and lacking in thoroughness. He attempted to represent two separate parties in a legal case, creating a conflict of interest that ultimately lead to him recusing himself from the case, but not before costing his clients an exorbitant amount of money. His clients were forced to pay new attorneys additional funds because of his ethical issues. A formal complaint has been filed with the CA State Bar against this attorney. We advise you to stay away from Steven Penrose. He is not to be trusted due to his unethical conduct.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Probate Trust Administration
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Estate Litigation / Trust Litigation
    • Fire Damage Claims

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    English

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2010

    Former/Historical Names

    Atack & Penrose

  • Partnership & Affiliations
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    A Limited Liability Partnership

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1200 Pacific Avenue, Suite 260Santa Cruz, CA 95060U.S.A.

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