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The Perla Law Firm

Updated 2026-08-27 · 5,028 reviewed · 135 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(166) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Perla Law Firm
Services
Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Real Estate & Title Law, Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation
Reviews
166

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently experience straightforward, attentive service. Staff explain documents in understandable terms, respond promptly to calls and questions, and guide families through wills and estates without making them feel like case numbers. One serious 2022-2026 incident involved failure to disclose that a client had been excluded from a will, causing years of emotional strain and raising ethical concerns about transparency.

Elizabeth Perla and her team handle estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, and Medicaid planning. Reviewers praise fair pricing, reasonable rates, and the firm's willingness to answer follow-ups. Most concerns center on that single disclosure failure, though it suggests clients should confirm critical decisions are communicated in writing.

Praised for
  • responsive communication
  • clear explanations in plain language
  • professional and thorough work
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • reasonable fees
Watch-outs
  • lack of transparency about beneficiary status
  • failure to disclose critical information
  • prolonged silence from firm
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Best for: Families planning wills, estates, and powers of attorney for aging or deceased relatives.
Think twice if: Confirm all critical decisions (such as who is included in documents) are communicated clearly in writing and acknowledged by you.

Strengths

  • Plain-language explanations of legal documents
  • Prompt replies to client questions
  • Fair and reasonable billing
  • Staff known by name (Elizabeth, Beth, Tina)

Worth knowing

  • Elizabeth Perla and staff member Tina named in reviews
  • Services include estate planning, wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, probate avoidance deeds, Medicaid planning and asset protection trusts
  • Clients report prompt replies and thorough explanations
  • One 2022-2026 beneficiary disclosure failure noted

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Title Law
Estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters handled with professionalism and clear communication.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.63 average across the 81 foreclosure defense litigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 84
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you explain documents in plain English?
Yes. Clients consistently report Elizabeth and her team explain estate planning and legal paperwork in language anyone can understand, not legal jargon.
How quickly do you respond to client questions?
Reviewers note timely responses to calls and questions; one client praised getting prompt replies when asking follow-ups.
What areas do you serve?
Their website lists Fairview Park and Highland Heights, Ohio, though they are located in Cleveland.
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Last updated 2026-08-27