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Kathleen Siemont
Benicia, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Social Security Disability
Straight talk is good business. I will explain your options, then you decide what to do. My job is to anticipate potential problems and suggest strategies for accomplishing your goals.
Kathleen "Katie" Siemont grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending CSU Chico and George Washington University National Law Center in Washington D.C. She was one of the first graduates of the Joint J.D./M.P.H programs at George Washington Medical Center in D.C., earning a law degree and a Master's Degree in Pubic Health in three years.
Katie worked for over a decade as a Worker's Compensation Defense attorney...
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Zachary Roy Rayo
Concord, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(925) 825-1955
Salvio Pacheco Sq. at Todos Santos Plaza
2151 Salvio St., Ste 399
Concord, CA 94520
Elder, Business, Estate Planning 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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Oliver Alexander Greenwood
Pleasant Hill, CA Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Elder, Entertainment & Sports, Estate Planning and Probate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
OLIVER GREENWOOD is the principal of the Law Offices of Oliver Greenwood in Pleasant Hill. He is the author of chapters 1, 4, 12, 16, and 17 in the CEB Guardianship Handbook. Mr. Greenwood received his B.A. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. A frequent speaker regarding probate matters and a member of the Judicial Council's Probate & Mental Health Advisory Committee. Mr. Greenwood is also a contributing author to CEB's conservatorship and powers of attorney and health care directives books. Mr. Greenwood's areas of practice include conservatorships, guardianships,...
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Rand L. Stephens
Martinez, CA Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Business, Civil Rights and Consumer
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Matthew B. Talbot
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Francisco School of Law
Matthew focuses on elder law, estate planning, and related practice areas. He began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder and probate law. He quickly realized that he enjoyed the personal nature of working in estate and elder law, and chose to continue by opening his own firm. He is passionate about taking care of his clients, and treats each of them as if they were family. Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced law in Contra Costa Country since 2006. He earned his J.D. at...
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Konstantine A Demiris
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(925) 378-2520
700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 140
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationElder, Appeals, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara University
Konstantine "Kosta" Demiris is a partner at the law firm of Demiris & Moore, located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, in the center of Contra Costa County. His practice focuses on litigation involving elder abuse (financial and physical), will and trust litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, HOA's, and appeals. Kosta is actively involved in the Contra Costa County legal community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Elder Law Section. He serves as court-appointed counsel in Conservatorship cases in Contra Costa County. Kosta is dedicated to helping...
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Maxwell Charles Livingston
Albany, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Marquette University Law School and Marquette University Law School
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Jeffrey Scott Hall
Pleasant Hill, CA Elder Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(925) 230-9002
3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 1000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
Local Estate Elder Law Planning Attorney
Long term Pleasant Hill resident, Jeffrey Hall, didn’t follow the traditional path to the practice of law. Indeed, attorney Hall grew up in central Los Angeles, and in a time when there was no expectation that he would attend college; and law school was simply not an option. However, after completing his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Saint Mary’s College, he volunteered with the Air Force in 1981 and served for 9 years, both reserve and active. Upon returning to California, he and his wife made Pleasant Hill their home and have...
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Dess Aldredge Benedetto
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law
Ms. Benedetto has assisted hundreds of clients with the creation of their Wills, Living Trusts and other estate planning documents. She assists families with trust administration and probate procedures when loved ones pass away, and also prepares legal documents for conservatorships of elderly clients and limited conservatorships for developmentally disabled adults. In 2006, Ms. Benedetto created the Family Trust Law Center, later incorporated to Family TLC, Inc., to be a firm where families come for professional estate planning by licensed attorneys, at flat, reasonable fees. Amendment of documents and other hourly work is done as...
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Barbara Sonin
Fairfield, CA Elder Law Attorney
1652 West Texas St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Having come to law as a second career, I bring a broad perspective to client needs. I am honored to work with a wide range of single people and families to create estate plans that will achieve the goals that are important to them, and do everything possible to avoid the problems they are concerned about.
Whether you want to craft a plan that will avoid fighting among a blended family, protect your disabled child with a special needs trust, or pass your assets to your favorite charities, we will work together to plan and implement your ideal estate plan.
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Michael John Young
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State Univ
Michael J. Young is an Estate, Probate and Asset Protection Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Young helps his clients plan for not only "What Happens if You Die", but for "What Happens If You Don't Die And Become Ill and Need Care." He helps his clients in the design of their estate plans, to protect their assets for their senior care and to also provide a legacy for their loved ones.
Mr. Young, who has been in practice for over forty years, gives workshops every month in Walnut Creek on basic estate planning and advanced estate planning. The basic...
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Jay Paul Renneisen
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(925) 280-8900
1600 South Main Street, Suite 185
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationElder and Personal Injury
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Ruth Koller Burke
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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25 years representing Bay Area Families in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and estate litigation. Her unique blend of experience as a litigator and estate planning attorney, provides her with the ability to effectively manage all aspects of family wealth planning. She has been involved with the preparation and trial of hundreds of cases, representing Fortune 500 companies, individuals, and fiduciaries. In addition, she has extensive experience advising clients in creating estate plans to meet family and philanthropic goals.
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Anthony Celaya
Napa, CA Elder Law Attorney
Elder and Estate Planning
Brigham Young University
Attorney Anthony G. Celaya has been practicing law in the Napa Valley since 2004. Specializing exclusively in estate planning, he has created hundreds of estate plans for a wide variety of clientele. Anthony received his Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1999. He was born and raised in the Bay Area and returned shortly after graduation with his wife and young family. He is now a father of six and knows personally the importance of estate and family legacy planning. He is the owner and founder of Celaya Law,...
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Aaron Roy Feldman
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(925) 283-6691
1855 Olympic Boulevard
Suite 125
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Elder and Estate Planning
Southwestern Univ School of Law
A member of the American Society of Special Needs Planners, Aaron Feldman has the expertise to help you secure your special needs child’s future with a Special Needs Estate Plan and ensure your child’s special education by advocating for him or her.
Aaron Feldman of The Feldman Law Group is an attorney who has devoted his practice to helping others. Since obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1978, then his law degree (JD) in 1982 from the Southwestern University School of Law, Aaron Feldman went on to serve his clients as...
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Veronica Natalya Panella
El Cerrito, CA Elder Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Elder, Divorce and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Mr. Harry L. Styron
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney
(925) 932-4300
1615 Bonanza Street
Suite 407
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4532
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of California - Hastings College of Law
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David Burchard Gaw
Napa, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
University of Colorado Law School and UC Hastings Colorado
Neil Allan Rones
Hercules, CA Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Amir AtashiRang
Walnut Creek, CA Elder Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Elder, Consumer, Estate Planning and International
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Sara Rose Diamond
Richmond, CA Elder Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School and University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Jane Kempf Penhaligen
Pleasant Hill, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Pepperdine University School of Law, Golden Gate University and Pepperdine University School of Law
Paul Carl Glusman
Berkeley, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Elder, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Guy O. Kornblum
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Insurance Claims, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
GUY O. KORNBLUM is the principal in Guy O. Kornblum, A Professional Law Corporation, with an office in San Francisco, California. He has specialized as a trial and appellate lawyer for over 45 years. The firm specializes in a wide range of civil litigation, including serious injury and wrongful death, financial and physical elder abuse, and all aspects of insurance including “bad faith” claims. Mr. Kornblum himself has handled over 4,000 litigated matters to conclusion and has several million dollar plus cases to his credit. He has represented hundreds of clients, small businesses, individuals, and large...
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Richard Alexander
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Asbestos, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Chicago Law School
Richard Alexander is the very definition of an experienced personal injury lawyer. With over 40 years of experience helping accident victims receive just settlements throughout California, rest assure that you are getting the best representation possible with Richard on your side.
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Julia Wobbe
Oakland, CA Elder Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Elder and Landlord Tenant
Santa Clara University School of Law and California State University - Sacramento
Julia Wobbe is a tenant lawyer with Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She serves clients in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, San Rafael, Berkeley and surrounding Bay Area cities. She has helped tenants with landlord harassment, refusal to repair, and wrongful evictions. In rent-controlled jurisdictions, she fights illegal rent increases, landlord move-in evictions (OMIs and RMIs), Ellis Act evictions, and tenant evictions for renovations and capital improvements.
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Christopher Adamson
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Elder, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
After earning his law degree from Loyola Law School and being admitted to the California State Bar, Christopher started his legal career as an associate at a plaintiff’s employment law firm. During his time there, he handled a wide range of labor and employment matters, including disability, harassment, and wage and hour cases. During this time, Christopher also learned how the law can help even the playing field for individuals who normally would not have the means to fight back.
Today, as one of the founding partners of Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Christopher remains passionate about helping others. The most important and...
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Michael Ellis Freedman
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(877) 777-1666
580 California Street
Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Accomplished Trusts and Estates Attorney. Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Selected to Northern California SuperLawyers. For more than thirty-two years, Michael Freedman has been lead trial lawyer in more than thirty state and federal jury and bench trials involving trusts and estates law, business law, tort law, labor and employment law, professional malpractice, insurance bad faith, and environmental law. Michael Freedman has built a solid reputation as an experienced, skilled and dedicated practitioner. He has consistently upheld this high standard of service. Michael Freedman...
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Ivette Santaella
San Ramon, CA Elder Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, IP and Probate
American University
You’ve spent your life building your wealth. And no matter how large or how modest – protecting your assets matters.
Ivette Santaella understands that estate planning may seem daunting. You might feel uncomfortable talking about what happens after death. Or maybe you’re worried that you don’t understand the laws well enough. Santaella Law Group, APC is here to guide you through your concerns and make estate planning easy.
Ivette has more than 30 years of experience talking her clients through their goals, translating and helping them navigate the law, and working with them to come up with a solid plan for...
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Michael Paul Ehline
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Consumer, Personal Injury and Products Liability
UWLA
Getting banged up in a Los Angeles accident can happen at any time. You could also have an injury at sea on a floating city like a cruise ship. Your injuries could occur in any other city or town in California. It may be from the neglect of some another entity, or individual's negligence. Their failure to exercise due diligence or foresight means that you are entitled to receive compensation for the injuries and other damages you incurred. Whether you're involved in an auto collision, motorcycle accident, pedestrian run down. You're emphatically urged to obtain sharp, expert legal services of...
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Jacqueline Ravenscroft
Oakland, CA Elder Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Elder and Landlord Tenant
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Jacqueline Ravenscroft is a partner at Tobener Ravenscroft LLP. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, double majoring in Politics and Latin American Studies and graduating summa cum laude. Ms. Ravenscroft went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2011. During law school, Ms. Ravenscroft was Executive Editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. She also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Witkin Award for Excellence. Ms. Ravenscroft has been involved in tenant rights since law school....
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Samuel M Warren
Pleasanton, CA Elder Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning 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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Donna Naomi Shioya
Sacramento, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
I began my legal career in general civil litigation in Sacramento focusing on real estate, business and employment law. I shifted focus to the areas of estate planning, trust and probate administration, opening LifePath Law in late 2006.
My practice evolved to include litigation regarding trusts and estates, such as will contests, financial elder abuse, care custodian issues, and trustee fiduciary duties.
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Barry L. Adams
Santa Rosa, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of the Pacific
I am a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate law. I have over 30 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney. I advise clients regarding estate planning, estate/trust administration and litigation. I have offices in Northern and Southern California and can assist you regardless of your location. I can help you with setting up your estate plan, resolving a family dispute regarding a trust or estate and with administration issues after a loved one passes away. Listen to my podcasts at www.adamsandrafferty.com to find out more information about...
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Alan William Sparer
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Health Care, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
For over 30 years, Mr. Sparer has successfully represented individuals and businesses in litigation involving securities, contract, insurance, real estate, probate, and trust matters. Sparer Law Group (SLG), Mr. Sparer has obtained over $200 million in settlements, judgments, and recoveries on behalf of securities investors. Mr. Sparer also leads an SLG team that has successfully defended financial professionals and investment funds under investigation by the SEC, FINRA, and the California Department of Business Oversight.
SLG regularly helps resolve sensitive and confidential family disputes involving claims of elder abuse or financial misconduct. In the process, Mr. Sparer has successfully...
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Christa Conry
Oakland, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Elder and Landlord Tenant
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Christa Conry is an associate at the Tobener Ravenscroft. In 2009, she earned her undergraduate degree in history, with a minor in French, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she was named to the Dean’s List for each year of attendance. Ms. Conry went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Ms. Conry was the Managing Editor of the Hastings Women’s Law Journal and member of the nationally ranked Mock Trial Team. She twice received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and...
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Alan Ahdoot
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Elder, Animal, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Alan Ahdoot, a partner at Adamson Ahdoot LLP, is committed to serving as a powerful advocate for individuals dealing with various personal injury cases. Following the completion of his law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and successfully passing the California State Bar, Alan has maintained a strong passion for assisting individuals and championing the rights of those lacking the resources to pursue the justice they merit. This dedication has motivated him to concentrate his legal career on representing those who have suffered injuries and endured oppression.
Within Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Alan aims to positively impact the lives of...
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James Bergener
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Health Care, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
As managing attorney and founding principal of Sweet James, LLP, James M. Bergener has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in both state and federal courts. His practice extends to injury tort litigation involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip & falls, defective products, police excessive force, road defects, and toxic exposure.
As an avid motorcyclist and MotoGP racing enthusiast, Mr. Bergener’s experience in court is supplemented with his experience on the road. With his personal passion for bike safety, motorcycle accident victims represented by the firm have benefited from the insight of a skilled professional and...
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Mirko Ivanovic
San Francisco, CA Elder Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Concord Law School At Purdue University Global
Mirko Ivanovic is the Managing Partner at Ivanovic & Lucius, P.C, an attorney with extensive corporate experience, and has served as a law enforcement professional for nearly twenty years. His practice is focused on corporate consulting, estate planning, elder abuse, family law, finance, general counsel services, immigration, and personal injury law.
Before becoming an attorney, Mirko held key executive roles in both public and private entities, contributing significantly to their growth and development. He served as a top-level manager for a $1.8 billion corporation and held executive positions in consulting, finance, and marketing sectors. Additionally, Mirko actively participated on the board...