Distinguished Lawyer
About Lance
Lance Claery is a family law attorney in Los Angeles and the founding partner of Claery & Hammond, LLP. Admitted to the California bar on December 4, 2001, he holds an active license under his full name, Lance Raymond Claery, and bar number 217133.
An internship helped draw Claery to family law. Through the University of Maryland, he participated in the Hope Housing project in Washington, D.C., where he helped families develop cooperative enrichment programs for their children. His firm biography traces his interest in the field to that experience.
Claery’s work in family law spans more than two decades, according to the firm. Its account describes thousands of divorces and other family matters, with clients ranging from people of modest means to multimillionaires. His experience includes both trials and the taking of depositions. He has also handled arbitration, mediation and court hearings, including emergency hearings.
Family law is not the only area in his professional background. His biography also records federal and administrative law experience and security clearance matters handled across the country. It notes that he obtained Series Seven and Series Sixty-Six financial licenses. Beyond his legal work, Claery has supported college scholarship programs as well as local and national philanthropic organizations.
Reviews
Excerpts from reviews published across the internet.
“Lance Claery is a great attorney and I would recommend him to anyone. He and Kathleen Choe are helping me with a name change, and they have made the process so streamlined and easy for me. I would recommend Claery & Hammond to anyone who needs legal help!”
“Highly recommended!! I don't usually write reviews, but Mr. Lance Claery's commitment/work on my complicated legal case was outstanding. I cannot thank Mr. Claery and his staff enough for the outstanding job they did on my legal case. You and your staff made the best of a very difficult time in my life. From my initial phone call with Mr. Claery, I got the feeling that he was interested, focused and committed to my case. Once I started with his firm, I no longer felt scared and confused by my rights and how to negotiate the legal world. Anytime I had an issue, concern or question with my case, Mr. Claery or his associate attorneys, were available to answer my question or address my concerns. Over the next twelve months it took to get to trial, we faced many challenges. I say we faced, because I felt like the entire staff was there with me every step of the way. What could have been a continued disaster ended with the outcome that I desired. Throughout my case, Mr. Claery was always meticulously prepared. He handled my negotiations and the detailed documentation preparation in a manner consistent with the highest business standards. As we went to court he provided a clear agenda of my case, while the other party was trying to confuse and prolong the case, Mr. Claery pushed forward through this nightmare. In the end, I was ecstatic with the courts decision. I interacted with both Mr. Claery and Mr. Green, and would like to thank both of them. I have found both to be very knowledgeable, competent, dedicated, hard working, trustworthy, professional and kind. They took a weight off my shoulders and handled everything from start to finish. I will be forever grateful. While I hope that I do not need their services again, if I have any issues I will not hesitate to go back to this law firm for future services. I would also like to mention that the support staff also embodies the same level of excellence as Mr. Claery and Mr. Green. I am forever grateful to Claery and Green. Without hesitation I recommend this firm!!!”