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Fred Knez
Riverside, CA Probate Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Asbestos and Business
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
For over thirty years, attorney Fred J. Knez has been representing individuals and corporations in serious personal injury and business litigation (plaintiff and defendant). Attorney Knez graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California in 1979, was a member of the Honor Board and Law Review, admitted to practice law in California in 1980, admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court in 1981, admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in 1983, and in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984. Attorney Knez began his private practice in 1984.
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Leslie E. Riley
Riverside, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of La Verne College of Law
Leslie E. Riley is an estate planning and business attorney in Varner & Brandt’s Ontario office. She was born and raised in the Pomona Valley area of Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources. With a strong interest in the law and with the purpose of helping people navigate a complex legal system she pursued a legal education at the University of La Verne College of Law. There, she served as the Juvenile Law Editor for the University of La Verne Law Review....
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Amy Marie York Garrett
San Bernardino, CA Probate Attorney with 35 years of experience
(909) 386-5470
306 W. Second Street, Suite 300
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Probate, Divorce and Family
Western State University College of Law and University of Cambridge, Downing College, England
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Jennifer E Dean
Murrieta, CA Probate Attorney
Probate and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
Jennifer Dean has worked for many years in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate. She particularly has a passion for ensuring wishes for end-of-life decisions are respected and enforceable with the appropriate directive.
Jennifer grew up in Oklahoma and then moved to California in 2010, after earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. While working with a family law attorney in Santa Barbara, California, Jennifer began attending the paralegal program at U.C. Santa Barbara, and fell in love with the estate planning field, and earned her Paralegal Certificate...
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Martina Kang Ravicz
Palm Desert, CA Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
American U Washington COL
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Lenita Skoretz
Redlands, CA Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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Selina Steele
Temecula, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
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Christian Uchechukwu Anyiam
San Bernardino, CA Probate Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
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Ronald William Ask
Riverside, CA Probate Attorney with 43 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western State University College of Law
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Gregory Ashcraft
Murrieta, CA Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
25096 Jefferson Avenue, Suite A
Murrieta, CA 92562
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
I create peace in my clients' lives by creating and implementing legal plans that will protect their families, through living trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, and other documents.
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Janet Lee LaTourette
Redlands , CA Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Western State Univ COL
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Ross Harley Bergman
Riverside, CA Probate Attorney with 38 years of experience
Probate, Consumer, Elder and Personal Injury
Western State Univ
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Jamie Marie Frenzel
Canyon Lake, CA Probate Attorney
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Sharla Leigh Evert
Murrieta, CA Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and Catholic U of Amer Columbus School of Law
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Robert Lopez
Corona, CA Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
Probate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Are you a small business owner? or thinking about starting a business? Or do you have an existing business that now has a business, contract or employment issue?
With business disputes, we first try to keep a dispute from become a lawsuit. If we can find a way that protects our client and serves their best interest, then we always try that first. If, however, you are already in a lawsuit, then we immediately go to protect our client, keeping in mind what is best for you.
With starting a company, we look at what our client ultimately wants to accomplish....
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Thomas Owen Rassman
Carlsbad, CA Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Armed with impressive qualifications from big law firms and an approachable demeanor you'd expect from a small firm, Owen uniquely bridges the often intertwining areas of Trusts, Estates, and Probates.
Owen holds degrees in tax (LL.M.), law (J.D.), and business (M.B.A.), making him particularly well-equipped to guide you, whether you're crafting an estate plan for your loved ones or you're a trustee or beneficiary in need of expert counsel.
At Opelon, we believe in more than just offering services - we're dedicated to building enduring relationships. With Owen, you'll find an attorney who is not just qualified but also approachable. We encourage...
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Zaher Fallahi
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Harvard Law School, Harvard Law School and Pacific Coast University School of Law
Zaher Fallahi, Attorney At Law, CPA, is a Tax Law Firm, licensed in California and Washington D.C. as Attorney and CPA. We practice as an Orange County Tax Attorney and Los Angeles Tax Attorney. We advise clients with undisclosed Foreign Accounts; the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP), Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Foreign Gifts, Tax Audit Representation, Federal Tax Liens/Levies, Employment Taxes, Innocent Spouse Relief, Non-Filed Tax Returns, Offer-In-Compromise, Estate Planning and Probate. Zaher Fallahi testifies before the court as an expert witness on tax...
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Blaine M. Brown
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer
(714) 202-2640
2901 West Coast Highway, Suite 200
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Blaine M. Brown is a co-founder of the OC Trial Group and acts as one of their primary trial attorneys. Mr. Brown is a highly awarded and reviewed trial attorney who has been named to Best Lawyers’ annual list of “Ones to Watch” and has also been rated by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.” He has also earned an Avvo rating of “Superb 10/10” and recognition as a “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Layer” by the National Trial Lawyers.
Mr. Brown represents clients in a variety of matters, including trust and estate matters (trust litigation and trust administration), financial elder...
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Jason T. Kandah
San Diego, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business, Elder and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
Litigation Attorney
Website: https://higgslaw.com/attorneys/jason-kandah/
Email: KandahJ@higgslaw.com
Phone: 619-595-4218
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Mitchell A. Port
Los Angeles, CA Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
Mitchell A. Port is an attorney in Los Angeles who represents individuals, families, and businesses offering services in probate, trust administration, estate planning and IRS tax controversies.
In addition to administering a decedent's estate as well as identifying and distributing assets to beneficiaries, Mitch also offers services for other issues that may require the attention of a probate court, including the following:
Lost wills
Will contests
The removal of executors and trustees
Petitions for probate
Trust administration
Probate litigation
Other legal matters that must go through the California
probate court, including conservatorships
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Marivel Zialcita
Claremont, CA Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
MARIVEL M. ZIALCITA is the founder of MMZ LAW, A Professional Corporation, where she practices in the areas of Trust and Estate, Elder Law, VA Benefits, Special Needs, Conservatorship, Trust Administration and Probate. Ms. Zialcita is a frequent speaker on trust and estate matters and holds memberships in the State Bar of California, Trust and Estate Section, The San Bernardino County Bar Association, Wealth Counsel and Elder Counsel. She currently assists in the pro bono legal services program at the James L. Brulte Senior Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Ms. Zialcita received her B.A. degree from the University of California,...
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Nikki Semanchik
San Diego, CA Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
(619) 535-1811
2869 Historic Decatur Road
Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92106
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
California Western School of Law
Nikki Semanchik is the Founding Attorney of Semanchik Law Group. Nikki started out her legal career advising small businesses and individuals in need of estate planning. An interest in international law and her background in immigration led her to represent multi-national high-net worth individuals with business law, asset protection and tax planning. After assisting clients with tax planning through the formation of private foundations and charitable trusts, Nikki found herself drawn to nonprofit law. She now assists nonprofit organizations with formation, compliance and governance.
Nikki is passionate about nonprofit law and enjoys speaking about nonprofit formation and compliance. Her most recent...
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Scott Edward Rahn
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law
RMO LLP resolves contests, disputes and litigation related to trusts, estates and conservatorships, creating a welcome peace of mind for clients.
We represents heirs, beneficiaries, trustees and executors, utilizing our experience to develop and implement strategies that swiftly and cost-effectively address the financial issues, fiduciary duties and emotional complexities underlying trust contests, estates conflicts and probate litigation.
Driven by a commitment to provide relief to people grieving the loss of a loved one, RMO collaborates closely with clients. We pursue and defend claims involving incapacity, incompetence, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, and other similar areas of dispute. Our advice and counsel...
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Amy Lauren Gostanian
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Pepperdine University School of Law
Amy L. Gostanian Esq., Attorney and Founder of The Estate Lawyers, formerly known as Gostanian Law Group, PC.
“Amy was able to take over handling my parent’s estate from another attorney and I am very grateful for all of her and her staff’s support and help. Amy is very kind and caring and helped me through some tough spots in the process. Billing was very fair and accurate. Communication was timely and greatly appreciated. I’ll be returning to have my own trust done. Thank you, Amy!”
— Lisa
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Shadi Ala'i Shaffer
Laguna Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
120 S Coast Hwy
#100
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
Shadi Shaffer focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration. Prior to her legal career, Attorney Shaffer had an extensive and diverse work history, which helped her gain skills that have proven invaluable to her legal practice.
Attorney Shaffer opened her own firm so she could protect families, children, and businesses from the CA Probate system and serve as an advocate to prevent clients from the court system. She started the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center over 15 years ago with her best friend (25 years and counting!) Patrick P. Phancao. We wanted to build a...
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David L. Crockett
Newport Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of California - Los Angeles and University of California - Berkeley
California Attorney David L. Crockett has been providing comprehensive legal representation for over 40 years in the areas of Trust and Estate Litigation, Trust and Probate Administration, and Estate Planning including preparation of Wills and Trusts. As these areas all overlap, his experience with the courts and litigation has given him unique insight in the preparation of wills and trusts. Mr. Crockett is dedicated to the careful preparation of documents to meet the specific needs of his clients.
As a Licensed Certified Public Accountant and Real Estate Broker, Mr. Crockett prepares all types of estate, trust and real estate documents including...
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Beti Tsai Bergman
Torrance, CA Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
University of California - Davis
Beti Tsai Bergman is the principal shareholder of the law firm, Peninsula Law, A Professional Law Corporation. Her firm specializes in probate, trusts, estates, conservatorships, and financial elder abuse. Ms. Bergman has extensive experience in representing conservators, trustees, and executors, as well as, heirs and beneficiaries in uncontested and contested trust and estate matters. Before specializing in probate, Ms. Bergman was a Deputy City Attorney for City of Los Angeles and was a business litigator in private practice.
Ms. Bergman is certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning, trust and probate law and has earned a...
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Philip Mauriello Jr.
San Diego, CA Probate Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
As a former business owner myself, my goal is to help other business owners and entrepreneurs with their legal issues. It's important to have someone in your corner who understands what it's like to be in your shoes. Advice is only helpful if it makes sense in the real world, and my prior experience allows me to see the real world implications.
Before law school, I opened a small coffee shop that I grew into a full-fledged restaurant within four years. In the beginning, I was able to use marketing to help grow the business over 200% from year to...
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Calvin Allen Slater
Pasadena, CA Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
UCLA School of Law
Calvin A. Slater has been a lawyer since 1981, with over 30 years of experience with helping clients, such as entrepreneurs, physicians, business owners and real estate investors. His legal expertise includes real estate matters, tax-deferred exchanges, trusts, estate planning, asset protection, as well as business matters such as formation, planning, and succession.
He emphasizes a personal connection with each client to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. He encourages a team approach by collaborating with a client’s other professionals such as accountants and investment advisors. Mr. Slater is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by...
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Troy Werner
Pasadena, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Southwestern Law School
An Ivy League graduate, Troy Werner has been an indispensable asset to The Werner Law Firm, providing exceptional legal service to its clients. Troy has won numerous awards during his tenure as an attorney, including being recognized with an award as one of the Top 40 individuals under 40 in the community. Troy Werner continues the tradition of excellence in the firm. His father L. Rob Werner, founder of The Werner Law Firm, ranks among the most experienced lawyers in California. Starting the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975, the Werners have built it into the...
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Rob Werner
Pasadena, , CA Probate Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Southwestern Law School
L. Rob Werner is the founding attorney of The Werner Law Firm and is ranked as one of the most experienced lawyers in the state of California. He launched the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975 and since has built the company into an award-winning firm. He has repeatedly been recognized for his quality service to his clients and to the community. Some of the honors he has received include: Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney from the Los Angeles Daily News; SCV Bar Association Attorney of the Year; Voted "Best Of" Santa Clarita Valley...
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Nicole D'Ambrogi
San Diego, CA Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Nicole D'Ambrogi is a distinguished attorney based in San Diego. A “Rising Star” with just over four years of experience, Ms. D'Ambrogi has already built a name for herself in estate planning and probate law and has garnered a reputation as a staunch advocate for veterans. A former member of the U.S. Navy, her practice focuses on comprehensive estate planning, veteran benefits, and asset protection services. Among numerous other honors, Ms. D'Ambrogi has received the Women Resiliency Award by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in 2015 and the Trailblazer Award from the California Department of Veteran Affairs in 2016.
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Marc Mackenzie
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Business and Estate Planning
The George Washington University Law School
My journey as an estate planning attorney was driven by my desire to assist families. The complexities and intimidation of the legal system can be overwhelming, but I firmly believe it doesn't have to be that way. My approach involves communicating in plain English, ensuring that you fully comprehend your options, and aiding you in making informed and astute decisions. Through effective planning, we can circumvent future headaches and expenses while securing a lasting legacy for your family's well-being, even beyond your lifetime.
My commitment lies in providing personalized attention to each client, offering one-on-one counseling, and maintaining open and responsive...
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Scott A. Harshman
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and Whittier Law School
I am an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in Business, Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, Immigration Planning, Charitable Planning, and Entities Law matters. Based in California, I represent multi-national individuals and businesses across the world.
A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, I provide experienced, knowledgeable and skilled counsel. I am dedicated to personalized service and exceptional advocacy, focused on meeting my clients' legal needs.
Visit my website for more information, or call to set up a consultation and see how I can help you.
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Benjamin R. Schwefel
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law
Ben Schwefel practices in the realm of trusts and estates, encompassing estate planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorships, and fiduciary litigation. His clientele encompasses a diverse spectrum, spanning high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, beneficiaries (both individuals and charitable organizations), entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and professional fiduciaries. He routinely collaborates with his clients to implement advanced estate planning strategies aimed at minimizing income, gift, and estate tax implications. Additionally, Ben provides guidance to clients regarding the establishment and operation of both for-profit and nonprofit business entities, such as limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, family limited partnerships (FLPs), private foundations, and public charities.
Beyond his professional...
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Jewels Juhee Jin
Santa Ana, CA Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Named top 10% of Lawyers in California - Lawyers of Distinction 2017
Client's Choice Award - Avvo.com 2014
SuperLawyers 2019, 2020 and 2021
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Roberta Jeanette Robinson
San Diego, CA Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Practice Areas
Will and Living Trust drafting and review
Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives
Will and Trust Amendments and Updates
Estate, Gift, Income, and Property Tax planning Techniques for avoiding probate
Represent Executors and Administrators in Probate
Represent Trustee in Trust Administration
Advanced Estate Tax Planning: Irrevocable Trusts, Gifting Trusts, Grantor Retained Trusts (GRIT, GRAT, GRUT, QPRT), Life Insurance Trusts
Charitable Planning ? Charitable Trusts (CRAT, CRUT, CLT)
Education
University of San Diego School of Law ? Juris Doctorate in 1977
University of California, Irvine ? Bachelor of Arts in 1974
Personal Philosophy
Roberta helps families plan to transfer assets to the next generation while avoiding probate and miniming...
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Cindy Nguyen
Tustin, CA, CA Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
Santa Clara University School of Law
Cindy Nguyen is the managing partner at Amity Law Group and has had extensive experience in estate planning, probate, employment law and business litigation. Ms. Nguyen loves to work with families to help them create an estate plan that will avoid taxes and protect them against probate.
Ms. Nguyen also provides preventive counseling to employers regarding claims of discrimination, harassment, disability accommodation, wage and hour violations, ADA violations, misclassification, and other alleged claims of employer misconduct. She represents employers in state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies such as the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the U.S....
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Mr. Bobby Kouretchian
Carlsbad, CA Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
(760) 487-8330
2011 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 302
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Pepperdine University School of Law
Mr. Kouretchian provides strategic counseling and customized legal service to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, estates and businesses. He specializes in the areas of Wills and Trusts and Corporate/Business Law (Formation, Governance, Finance).
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Joseph E. Patton
Anaheim Hills, CA Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
(714) 584-5401
5241 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Suite 107
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law and University of California - Irvine
Joe is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California.
Joe has practiced in Probate law since 2012, including in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Litigation, Trust and Probate Administration, Conservatorships, and the Probate of Estates, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in the many different and nuanced aspects of Probate law.
Joe has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the years 2020 - 2023 in the field of Estate and Trust Litigation. He was most recently further honored by being named as a Super Lawyers "Up-and-Coming 25: 2023 Orange...