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Christopher Gipe
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Attorney
Probate and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law
Christopher J.D. Gipe is the attorney behind his eponymous law firm in Mission Viejo, California. He offers compassionate estate planning services to families throughout Southern California. With the heart of his practice being located in Orange County, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel.
Mr. Gipe understands the importance of an estate plan and makes sure everything his clients have worked for is taken care of. He ensures their wishes are clearly stated and treated the way they want it, even when they are unable to do so. He helps with the...
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Joshua Smisko
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
26050 Acero, STE 305
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Whittier Law School
Joshua A. Smisko was born in Valencia, California. He attended the University of California, Irvine, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Mr. Smisko received his Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier Law School where he was a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and a contributor to their quarterly newsletter and he also obtained a certificate in Intellectual Property. Mr. Smisko previously worked for a National Law Firm representing Banks, Mortgage Loan Lenders, Mortgage Loan Servicers and Foreclosure Trustees dealing with Wrongful Foreclosure claims, Fair Credit Reporting Act claims, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims, Evictions, and Bankruptcy...
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Wayne Philips
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
When you need an expert trial lawyer, look on the top shelf! That's where you will find Wayne Philips Law. Even if trial is not in your future, you have great comfort knowing a first rate trial attorney is in your corner. We practice law like you always wished someone would. Smart. Aggressive. Cost-effective. Wayne Philips personally tried hundreds of cases--as one client succinctly put it, "he doesn't like to lose!" Quality lawyering from a firm that knows how to win cases--that's what we offer. Our priority is to fix your problem as quickly, painlessly, and cost-effectively as...
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Joseph Patrick Foley
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law
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Paul Austin Hoffman
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate and Business
BYU Law School
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Deborah R Coel
Aliso Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Whittier Law School
Deborah is a an Orange County, CA estate planning attorney who genuinely cares about each and every one of her clients. She has a special sensitivity for seniors and works diligently to ensure that their estate planning wishes are met. Deborah is the mother to two beautiful children and understands the desire of families to ensure that their hard earned assets are passed down to the next generation. She started her firm to make sure that her clients and their children are cared for should anything happen to them. Deborah is responsive, responsible, and committed to the needs of her...
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Dawn Danielle Stark
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Vincent S. Ammirato
Aliso Viejo, CA Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
(949) 861-8381
26895 Aliso Creek Road, Ste. B-235
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Vince's experience spans over a decade working in several areas of the legal profession ranging from both the plaintiff's and defense's side of personal injury and insurance litigation, to residential and commercial real estate, and business litigation. Vince earned his Bachelor's degree from Long Beach State in 2001 and his Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law in 2005.
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Luke S. Carlson
Aliso Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Luke Carlson always had an interest in business, real estate, and the protection of wealth. During his collegiate career, he realized law was the best way to immerse himself in these verticals. Today, as owner of LS Carlson Law, he and his team of attorneys service clients with their business, real estate, and estate planning needs. By nature, he is a strategist and loves analyzing a situation to determine the best solution to a client’s issue. Carlson understands that the practice of law provides endless opportunities to engage in strategic thinking. Whether it be against an opponent in litigation, which...
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John David Ireland
Laguna Hills, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
(949) 457-1500
23046 Avenida de la Carlota
Suite 600
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Ryan W. Young
San Juan Capistrano, CA Probate Attorney
(714) 202-2640
29122 Rancho Viejo Road
Suite 201
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Probate, Business and Real Estate
Ryan W. Young is a co-founder of the OC Trial Group and acts as one of the primary Trial attorneys. Mr. Young represents individual and corporate clients throughout the state of California. Mr. Young’s litigation career is rooted in his national law firm experience where he litigated on behalf of the 15th largest law firm in the country. He brings this “big law” experience to OC Trial Group to efficiently resolve matters for our clients.
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Mr. Young focuses his practice on the representation of clients in trust administration, pre-litigation trust disputes, trust litigation, real estate, and...
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David Sean Rubalcava
Rancho Sta Marg, CA Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law
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Matthew Schlau
Laguna Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
1968 S. Coast Highway
Suite 2498
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and IP
Southwestern Law School
Matthew Schlau has an extensive background in civil litigation, which includes counseling private companies in hundreds of matters in all stages of litigation. His experience also includes advising companies in private joint venture arrangements and serving as outside general counsel to review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other documents relating to a wide range of exceptional and ordinary-course business transactions. He began his own practice so that he could permanently shift his focus from conflicts to building value. He now helps clients design, create, and grow by proactively addressing personal and business matters.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in...
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Brian Chew
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Southern California
My practice specializes in offering my clients affordable estate planning as well as advice on business formation and asset protection in a family-friendly atmosphere. By using the latest in legal technology and minimizing overhead, my practice can efficiently design custom estate plans for each of its clients and thus offer services for fees far below traditional law firms. Our typical estate plan for a couple includes a Joint Living Trust, 2 Wills, 2 Power of Attorneys, 2 Advanced Healthcare Directives, and a free consultation every 3 years after we create your trust.
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Sabrina C. Fernandez
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Western State University College of Law
I am a determined Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney. I represent clients in Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties with legal matters including divorce, domestic violence, guardianships and criminal defense.
During a time of intense stress and uncertainty, you need an experienced and compassionate attorney to advocate for your rights and interests. I am committed to the highest level of integrity while aggressively pursuing the best possible outcomes for my clients.
My interest in law began over 25 years ago, when following high school, I began work as a legal assistant. Since opening my own firm in 2002, my...
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Mr. Paul Joseph Ultimo
Irvine, CA Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 800
Irvine, CA 92618-3047
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Paul Ultimo is a litigation attorney representing clients in California state and federal courts. Mr. Ultimo accepts matters in the field of personal injury, real estate, and probate. Mr. Ultimo may be contacted at (949) 600-8026.
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Cheryl Lynn Walsh
San Juan Capistrano, CA Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(949) 240-9003
31431 Rancho Viejo Rd., #102
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Loyola Law School
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Michael P. Burns
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of San Diego School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
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Ernest Charles Payne Jr
San Clemente, CA Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(949) 416-5129
647 Camino de los Mares
Suite 226
San Clemente, CA 92673
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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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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Amy Lauren Gostanian
Newport Beach, 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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Daniel Jai Tripathi
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Southwestern Law School
Versatile trial attorney offering a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various facets of the law. Motivated and articulate professional who thrives in courtroom settings, excels at client rapport, discovery and deposition. Exceptional skill in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing pleadings, motions, responses to summary judgments, opinions, briefs and other legal documents. Recognized as leading defense attorney in Southern California, particularly skilled at “connecting” with and building rapport with jurors, resulting in positive verdicts in vast majority of nearly 20 jury trials, and hundreds of misdemeanor cases. Reputation as a “no nonsense” attorney and aggressive litigator among the...
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Scott A. Harshman
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 26 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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Robert Lopez
Irvine, CA Probate Attorney with 24 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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Jewels Juhee Jin
Santa Ana, CA Probate Lawyer with 12 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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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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Norma Duenas
Santa Ana, CA Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law
Consumer bankruptcy and estate planning attorney representing clients in Southern California.
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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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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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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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Barry L. Adams
Huntington Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(949) 274-4760
19900 Beach Boulevard, Suite B
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Gary Scott Saunders
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(949) 844-8445
4000 Macarthur Blvd., Suite 600
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Saunders & Associates, APC is your California Foreclosure Defense Lawyers. We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation. Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex matters and disputes.
Saunders & Associates, APC provides aggressive cost-effective and result-oriented representation to our clients. At Saunders & Associates, APC you get an experienced legal team and support staff who will know your case, the law, best practices, courses of action, and yes, you as a person in need of guidance, direction, and experienced legal representation.
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Shadi Ala'i Shaffer
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
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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Samuel R. Walker
Newport Beach , CA Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Samuel R. Walker is a trusted attorney with a great reputation in and around Los Angeles County and Orange County. He handles Family Law, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation and Appellate matters. Walker Law Corporation will handle your legal matter with individualized attention and if a contested trial is necessary vigorously represent your legal interests.
At Walker Law Corporation, we are committed to obtaining the best possible resolution for every client. We will ensure that you legal interests are represented in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner. We will deliver positive results. We have many satisfied clients and can provide references upon...
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Suzanne Marie Rehmani
Tustin, CA Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western State Univ COL
SUZANNE M. REHMANI, ESQ.
Suzanne M. Rehmani has been an attorney since 1992. She has more than twenty five years of experience practicing law including litigating cases and has also handled numerous cases at the appellate level. She has an LLM in Taxation and is a licensed notary. Ms. Rehmani has extensive experience in litigation, with an emphasis on trust, probate, financial elder abuse, conservatorships, business and general civil and business litigation. She also has extensive experience in the area of basic and complex estate planning drafting, including wills, trusts, probate, trust and estate administration matters, life insurance trusts, special needs...
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Michelle Christine Bartolic
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Partner at The Estate Lawyers, a full-service Trusts and Estates firm which focusing on Trust and Estate Litigation, Probates, Trust Administrations, Elder Abuse Actions, Conservatorships, Guardianships and Estate Planning. I strive to provide results-based representation to my clients through creative solutions carefully crafted to suit the individual needs of each client.
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Scott Edward Rahn
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Lawyer with 21 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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Theodore M. Hankin
Newport Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 47 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Mark Howard Shafer
Santa Ana, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Mark Shafer is a dedicated attorney who serves the local community. As a bilingual Spanish speaker, he has given back to many of Hispanic businesses in the Orange County area. As one of the Senior Partners at Shafer, Grossman, and Rupp, he adds personalized attention to all his clients and aggressively fights for your case.
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Priscilla Ann Madrid
Anaheim Hills, CA Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Western New England University School of Law and Western State University College of Law
Priscilla Madrid a civil litigation attorney, both plaintff and defense, an estate planning and elder law attorney who is located in Anaheim Hills, California. Her practice includes personal injury and business litigation, both plaintiff and defense, estate planning for businesses and individuals, probate, trust, estate and elder abuse litigation, conservatorships, trust administration and consulting. She has extensive experience in drafting and interpreting trusts, contracts and other legal documents along with an extensive civil litigation background spanning over 25 years of practice in both state and federal courts. She has successfully tried over 25 jury trials to verdict, is...