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Benjamin J. Sowards
Campbell, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mr. Sowards is an estate planning and wealth transfer attorney. He sets ups estate plans, including living trusts, to help to avoid probate, minimize taxes and limit conflict. He also helps to settle out and administer trust and probate estates. He represents trustees to help them comply with the terms of the trust agreement and the California Probate Code. He minimizes conflict and lawsuits between trustees and beneficiaries or legal heirs. He also represents small and family owned businesses. He has saved his clients millions of dollars in probate fees and has successfully resolved several family conflicts that likely would...
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Daniel J. Leahy
Campbell, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of California - Berkeley
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Michael Edward Lonich
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Probate
Pepperdine University School of Law
Michael E. Lonich is the managing partner of Lonich & Patton and has nearly 30 years of experience representing a wide range of businesses and individuals. His practice concentrates on Estate Planning, Business Law and divorce mediation. Mike draws upon his expertise and the firm's resources to partner with individuals and families to develop comprehensive estate plans and successfully represent clients in trust administration and probate litigation. From the creation of a simple will to a complex trust, family limited liability partnership or business succession plan, maximizing financial benefits as well as ensuring the peace of mind that an estate...
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Elijah M Keyes
Milpitas, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(408) 766-7668
500 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Suite 333
Milpitas, CA 95035
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Golden Gate University
Elijah Keyes’ interest in estate planning and special needs began as a child where he saw the effects of long term illness in his household. He gained an appreciation of the effects of physical and mental illnesses and how they affect families and communities. Ever since becoming an attorney, Elijah has worked exclusively in the areas of estate planning, special needs, elder law, and tax.
Elijah is recognized as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is the Vice President and a Trustee of the Silicon Valley...
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Julie King
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
Loyola Law School
With 30+ years’ experience, Julie King practices law with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. She is easy to speak with and talks in plain English (not legalese). Julie handles a wide variety of estate planning and business matters including: (1) ESTATE PLANNING - wills and trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, pet trusts, grant deeds and more; and (2) BUSINESS LAW - corporation/LLC/partnership formation, annual meeting minutes, corporate records, contracts, and employee training.
Julie served as in-house counsel to major international corporations, including Toshiba America, where she worked for 15 years and hired...
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John Park
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(925) 320-7077
4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100 - West Lobby
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Korean, which I speak fluently.
My firm handles all areas of practice related to estate planning, asset protection, real estate & business law. We also help people with tough immigration matters, and business owners with immigration related business matters.
Our locations in Nevada, Utah and California help people throughout the Southwest and throughout the US.
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Stephen Searle Rudd
Cupertino, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Stanford University
Steve Rudd is a Stanford Law School J.D. with over thirty years experience handling estate planning (trusts, wills, powers of attorney) and estate administration (trust administration, trust modification, spousal property petition and probate proceeding) for Silicon Valley clients. Steve Rudd offers quality legal services at affordable prices.
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Mr. James Michael O'Neil III
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Francisco School of Law
As the principal of the Law Offices of James O'Neil, James O’Neil has narrowed his primary focus to estate planning and estate administration. After graduating cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law, he served as an intern for the Honorable A. James Roberston II in the San Francisco Superior Court. After working in law firms from 2009 through 2019, James launched the Law Offices of James O'Neil. His mission is to guide his clients through the complex estate planning and trust and estate administration. He has helped hundreds of clients plan for their futures and manage...
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Joshua D. Brysk
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - Los Angeles
Joshua D. Brysk advises clients on Business & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Tax Law, and Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. He provides knowledgeable and skilled representation to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California.
With over 25 years of experience, Joshua is committed to providing unmatched personal attention and high quality legal advocacy. Helping clients avoid and solve their legal problems, Joshua's focus is always on achieving the best possible outcomes.
Outside of work, Joshua is a seasoned traveler. He has also enjoyed living and working in Australia and Israel.
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Matthew G. Grech
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...
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Colby LaVelle
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning and Bankruptcy
Santa Clara University School of Law
Colby Dean LaVelle II proudly manages LaVelle Law Offices with the personal attention of a boutique law firm but with the resources of larger law firms. An honored graduate of Santa Clara University of Law, Mr. LaVelle has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. He began his legal career working for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. Following his success litigating criminal matters, Mr. LaVelle started the LaVelle Law Offices. Now with eight locations across California, The LaVelle Law Offices is an incarnation of Mr. LaVelle's desire to serve the public, as he...
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Janet Lee Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Golden Gate University and University of Denver Law School
Janet L. Brewer is the principal of the Law Office of Janet L. Brewer, which has its headquarters in Los Altos, California. Janet serves clients throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
She is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as an estate planning and probate specialist – one of fewer than 100 practicing in Santa Clara County and fewer than 1,100 practicing in California (out of over 250,000 lawyers statewide).
Janet has deep experience with complex estate planning situations. In her international estate planning practice, she helps non-resident aliens, visa holders, “green card” holders and other international...
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Debra DeCarli
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Texas - Austin
Trusts and Estate Planning Offices in Pleasanton and Mendocino.
California estate planning attorney Debra DeCarli has been a lawyer since 1994. She received both her J.D. and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texas. Debra's unique background led to her professional commitment to estate planning for all types of families.
Debra enjoys the estate planning complexities unique to non-traditional or blended families, families with young children, older couples and individuals who do not have children, and folks interested in charitable giving.
Virtual meetings and flexible scheduling are available.
Call Debra DeCarli at
Pleasanton office: 925-568-2350
Mendocino office: 707-937-2701
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Carlos Scott Lopez
San Carlos, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, IP and Tax
Yale Law School
Human / Civil Rights Attorney working with clients in the public and private spheres for over 25 years in over 75 countries. Significant experience serving non-profits in the public health and international development spheres assisting refugees, asylum seekers, and those suffering from various forms of trauma. Particular focus on LGBTQ and non-binary clients with legal / personal concerns related to gender expression and its effects and helping spearhead international initiatives addressing the same.
Current Director of the Gamelan Council - Asia-Pacific Public Health, Microfinance, and Development Center. Previous experience includes working as a primary care clinician / rural health officer for...
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Somita Basu
Santa Clara, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Concord Law School at Purdue Global
Somita Basu is a Founding Principal of Norton Basu LLP. Ms. Basu began her career in financial services and insurance and has lived and worked across the globe, working with blue chip Fortune 500 companies. Her career has taken her from the New York City metropolitan area to India and Singapore, where she gained a unique perspective on global business practices and cultures. She has worked in senior management positions with a culturally diverse workforce.
Having lived abroad for 13 years, Ms. Basu is particularly sensitive to how different cultural views can influence decision-making and risk appetite....
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Kamala Maddipoti
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning and Immigration
Attorney Kamala Maddipoti is the Founder and President of Kamala Law Corporation. Attorney Kamala completed her Master of Laws (LLM) from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. She focuses on Estate Planning & Immigration laws and helps her clients on both employment as well as family based immigration matters & estate planning needs. In addition to Immigration & Estate Planning work, she guides and counsels employers on compliance and corporate transactional matters. In her free time she offers pro bono services and gives back to the community for the greater good. Ms. Kamala is a member of State...
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Melanie Tavare
Hayward, CA Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of San Francisco School of Law
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John Nguyen
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Lincoln University
I'm a litigator and trial lawyer with 10+ years of experience as lead trial counsel, both in jury trials and bench trials in civil litigation, personal injury, family law, and employment law.
My appellate experience consists of briefing and arguing before the Appellate Division of the Santa Clara Superior Court and the Sixth District Court of Appeal.
Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked full time as a Software Engineer while attending law school in the evening. During law school, I was a member of the Honorable William A. Ingram American Inn of Court, received an award for Academic Excellence in Evidence,...
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Camelia Mahmoudi
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Santa Clara University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Legal services in the areas of (1) Trust & Estate, including Wills, Living Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, and Conservatorships. (2) Taxation, including Compromise of Tax Liabilities, Tax Payment Agreements and Workouts, Defense Against IRS Collection, Audit and Appeals, and Abatement of Tax Penalties (3) Family Law, including Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Custody, Division of Assets, and Guardianships.
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John David Teter
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
As a lawyer for over 30 years, on a daily basis, John Teter has assisted thousands of clients in achieving their business and personal goals. He draws on this wealth of real-world experience, coupled with interaction with colleagues and a lifetime commitment to continuing education, to provide his clients the best legal representation possible. It is a great source of personal pleasure to apply these tools to assist others. Mr. Teter considers each case to be a personal challenge to achieve what is best for each of his clients.
As an experienced taxation law attorney, he has the knowledge and resources...
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Eric Daniel Despotes
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Santa Clara University School of Law
Eric Despotes became the newest attorney at Lonich & Patton, LLP in February 2010 and assists in all areas of the firm's practice, Family Law, Estate Planning, and Business Law
Eric grew up in the Bay Area and attended college at California State University, Long Beach, earning a degree in Poltical Science with an emphasis in International Relations. He then returned to the Bay Area to attend law school. Eric graduated cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2009. He received the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Constitutional Law and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award...
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Ronald C. Chauvel
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Employment and Probate
UC Hastings COL
After practicing for a successful San Francisco financial district law firm for ten years, Ronald started his own practice in 1988. His primary practice areas include business representation, business formations, conversions, acquisitions, sales and mergers, real estate and transportation law, and estate planning.
He specializes in representing small to medium sized entities in various industries, including real estate, transportation and logistics, and start-up technology and commercial enterprises. Estate planning services are provided for business owners and their families.
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Lawrence M Kelly
Santa Clara, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Lawrence (Larry) Kelly has been providing professional and courteous Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law services for clients in the South Bay Area and beyond for 25+ years.
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Elizabeth Boyes
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
Elizabeth graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2021. During law school, she was the recipient of two CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing and Research and participated in the Women’s Law Association. During her 1L summer, she served as a judicial extern at the U.S Merit Systems Protection Board.
Prior to law school, Elizabeth graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduating, she worked for Boyeslegal, APC for five years as a paralegal on a variety of real estate and personal injury cases. She is proficient in case management from...
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Zachary Roy Rayo
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Zachary Rayo brings experience, efficiency and empathy to estate planning. Mr. Rayo’s approach is people-centered. He recognizes that the legal needs and special issues differ from client to client, that each person is unique, with unique needs that must be met with efficiency, active listening and care. Mr. Rayo knows the importance of social responsibility which manifests not only in ethical decisions and practices but also in involvement in socially important causes.
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John Dudley Laughton
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Real Estate
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
John is committed to providing personalized estate planning services in a highly ethical, professional, solution oriented, and cost effective manner. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, he is committed to educating the community about important estate planning issues through public seminars.
Mr. Laughton also has a legal background in business and real estate matters and was appointed to the City of Del Rey Oaks Planning Commission and served between 1985 and 1992. He served in the U.S. Army, including a tour of Vietnam in 1971-1972. Mr. Laughton was born in Carmel, CA and raised on...
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James Buchan Creighton
San Mateo, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
UC Hastings COL
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Sujung Park
Cupertino, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(408) 236-7345
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 100
Cupertino, CA 95014
Estate Planning and Business
Emory University
As a business legal counsel, Sujung Park has advised individuals and businesses on various legal transactions and litigation matters. Her practice includes corporate, commercial contracts, and estate and asset planning. Sujung’s clients range from global high tech companies to innovative emerging startups and local small businesses. She also has served as outside general counsel for the US subsidiaries of Korean companies and US companies who has a business relationship with Korea.
Sujung received a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and a M.A. in International Laws from Seoul National University. She is a member of the State Bar...
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Michael D. Larsen
Palo Alto, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 38 years of experience
2nd Floor
530 Lytton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Estate Planning, Elder, International and Tax
University of Chicago
I have always been interested in European history and languages. I lived in France for four years before returning to the Bay Area to set up my law practice. I often work with people in the Bay Area who have family or assets in France.
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Richard Wingerden
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Lincoln Law School of San Jose
Attorney Richard Wingerden can help you plan for your family's future so you have the assurance that their lives will be secure. He has handled numerous complex estate and probate matters, always prioritizing quality, compassion and time-efficiency. Rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach, he considers your unique situation when drafting estate planning documents. When you need the counsel of an attorney the most, you can turn to him for reliable service. Reach out to his firm to schedule your initial consultation today.
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Samuel M Warren
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Sam graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from UNLV in 2011. He went on to receive a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University in 2012.
Sam’s practice includes estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, probate, guardianship, and business organization. Sam has established a strong reputation within the Las Vegas legal community for his expertise and provides continuing legal education courses in his areas of practice.
Sam is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in both Nevada and Utah and is a member of the Southern...
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Liza Weiman Hanks
Mountain View, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Stanford Law School
I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate Law. Based in Mountain View, I offer Flat Fee pricing for your legal needs.
I am committed to empowering my clients to create an estate plan or settle an estate in a convenient, efficient, and pleasant manner. With over 20 years of experience, I love helping clients protect loved ones and attain peace of mind.
A mother of two children, my practice is dedicated to making a positive difference for families and children.
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James Schwartz
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Daniela Lungu
Pleasanton, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
Like many attorneys, before opening her own law firm, Ms. Lungu was a highly accomplished businesswoman, in various areas of management and areas of specialty. Additionally, she has a mediation and conciliation practice spanning almost two decades in California. Her unique abilities to make high level communication a safe and comfortable experience facilitated the transition to law and a career in mediation and dispute resolution. Part of her strength is in her keen awareness of the importance of each individual's particular needs and the need for individualized solutions. She provides individually tailored estate and business plans to all clients after...
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Javed Inam Ellahie
SAN JOSE, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Probate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Javed Ellahie's practice focuses on estate planning, probate, real estate law and bankruptcy. He carries a Martindale-Hubbell “AV-rating”, the highest rating of legal knowledge and ethics.
Mr. Ellahie has also served as a Trustee to the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the West-Valley Mission Community College District and on the Monte Sereno City Council.
Mr. Ellahie’s estate planning experience includes setting up estate plans such as simple and complex trusts, drafting irrevocable trusts, family limited partnership, charitable trusts and other documents that provide the maximum flexibility. Mr. Ellahie can draft wills and trusts that meet the requirements of the Islamic...
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Robert Sakai
Hayward, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 50 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
UC Hastings COL
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Elisabeth A. DeBartolo
Monterey, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Dedicated to providing practical, cost-effective, solutions to workplace challenges. Attorney Elisabeth DeBartolo is your best choice for an employment and labor attorney who offers personalized assistance with your case. She may be the most seasoned employment attorney you will find in our area. Attorney Elisabeth DeBartolo is a Monterey Employment Attorney who worked for many years in executive level Human Resources prior to attending law school. Her experience is unique. She doesn't just have book smarts, she has the day-to-day, on-the-job, in-the-trenches experience needed to identify workplace challenges and resolve them. Ms. DeBartolo can quickly...
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Jennifer Louise Mispagel
San Jose, CA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Michael Cashman
Menlo Park, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
University of Minnesota Law School
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Swapna Anthoor
Fremont, CA Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
As founder of the Anthoor Law Group, APC, Swampa Anthoor guides Fremont residents through the estate planning process. She has law licenses in both India and California, and can assist with legal concerns involving both jurisdictions. Her firm also provides legal representation in matters of family law and business law. Attorney Anthoor is a member of the California State Bar and Bar Council of India. In addition to English, she can aid clients in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. To learn more, please contact her firm today and receive a free consultation