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William Ha
Whittier, CA Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
William Ha is a dedicated and passionate attorney and was born in Los Angeles, and raised in the South Bay.
Background and Education
William Ha's journey as a legal professional began with a strong commitment to serving the local community. He earned his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law in 2008. He has been licensed to practice in California the same year, and is also admitted the to state bar of New Mexico.
Practice Areas
William Ha is a seasoned attorney specializing in two crucial practice areas: Estate Planning and Bankruptcy. He is passionate about these areas of the law because they...
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Shannon Bio
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
Santa Barbara College of Law
Shannon M. Bio is a Central Coast native – born in San Luis Obispo, raised in the Five Cities and an Arroyo Grande High School alumna. Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and thereafter received a paralegal degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Shannon obtained her law degree from the Santa Barbara College of Law, graduating in the top 5% of her class. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2011.
Prior to attending law school, Shannon began her legal career as a law...
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Daniel Sallus
Manhattan Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Daniel Sallus is a partner of Stone & Sallus, LLP focusing on business litigation, business and real estate transactions, estate planning, entity formations, and real estate litigation. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Daniel obtained his B.S. in Management from the Eller School of Business and a minor in Spanish at the University of Arizona. Previously he worked at a large bank where he interacted with businesses and obtained a deeper understanding of their needs.
While in college, Daniel started investing in real estate where he was able to manage and rent the property to pay for his undergraduate...
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Noelle Renee Minto
Tustin, CA Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and International
Whittier Coll School of Law
Ms. Minto has been a business and estates transactional attorney based in California since 2003. Her practice is now located in Tustin, CA but represents individuals and entities based throughout the United States and abroad. Her practice is unique in that she endeavors to represent clients globally by bridging the gap between trust planning/administration and business planning and management. She and other members of her firm have an ongoing relationship with growing or transitioning businesses all the way from weighing the best business entity structure and jurisdiction for each client, through business formation, to eventually structuring liquidation and dissolution of...
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Patrick Curry
Stockton, CA Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Humphreys College of Law
Member of California and Federal Bar. Managing partner, current practice involves civil litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, defense, Probate, Consumer law, Family Law. As an Attorney, I am quite proficient in pleading and practice procedure, legal research in the library, web and computer, judicial procedure and rules of evidence. I have tried over a 200 court and jury trials. I have arbitrated and mediated over 500 cases. I have had experience with Superior, Appeals and Federal courts. I am a hearing officer for the City of Stockton and County of San Joaquin and a Pro...
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Analisa Pratt
Menlo Park, CA Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
750 Menlo Avenue, Suite 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University
Analisa Pratt is the Founder of Pratt Law, which specializes in estate and trust planning and estate administration. Analisa has been practicing law for over 10 years and is licensed in California and Arizona. Before launching Pratt Law, Analisa practiced law with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and K&L Gates. She also served as a judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and as a legal research attorney with the Superior Court of California. Analisa has received a number of awards for her pro bono contributions...
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Jill S. Gregory
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(949) 514-8842
620 Newport Center Drive
Suite 1100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Pepperdine University School of Law
Hi, I am Jill Gregory, Attorney & Counselor at Law, and the founder of Jill Gregory Law, a boutique wills, trusts, estate planning and probate law firm based out of Newport Beach, Orange County and Tahoe City, Placer County. With over 25 years of experience working with clients throughout California as a estate planning attorney handling special needs trusts, long-term care planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, asset protection planning as well as business planning, you know you will be in good hands working with us.
I look forward to learning how we can serve you and your family.
Contact us today...
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Stephen T. Hodge
Elk Grove, CA Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business and Estate Planning
BYU Law School
I am an experienced Estate Planning, Trust, Will, Probate, Business Formation, and Civil Litigation attorney. I zealously represent clients throughout Sacramento.
Having practiced law for over 25 years, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to advocate for my clients' rights and interests. I am dedicated to providing personal attention and outstanding service, while pursuing the best possible outcomes.
A native of Sacramento, I returned to Elk Grove in 2001 and thereafter fulfilled my dream of opening my own practice. Outside of work, I can be found enjoying time with my wife and three children.
Contact me for a free, no obligation...
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Carrie Elise Foglesong
Newport Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
(949) 418-9137
5 Upper Newport Plaza Dr. First Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Probate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Loyola Law School
Carrie E. Foglesong is Certified Family Law Specialist. She is an Orange County native. She graduated with high honors from California State University, Fullerton (B.A.) and from Loyola Law School Los Angeles (J.D.) where she was awarded the Dean’s Service Award for her work with at risk youth in Los Angeles. Carrie has a mediation back from time spent at The Center for Conflict Resolution at Loyola Law School and a criminal background from interning with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. While with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Carrie prepared the...
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Darlynn Campbell Morgan
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Loyola Law School
Darlynn graduated near the top of her law school class from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California in 1996. While at Loyola Law School, Darlynn was a member of the prestigious Loyola Law Review. After graduation, Darlynn served as a judicial law clerk to federal Judge John E. Ryan. She subsequently practiced at a premier business litigation firm in Orange County.
Darlynn is an active member of Wealth Counsel, LLC, a national organization of trusts and estates attorneys who maintain the highest level of expertise through collaboration in estate planning. She is also active in the Orange County Bar Association.
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Liza Weiman Hanks
Mountain View, CA Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning 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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Leah L. Dixon
Beaumont, CA Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Univ of LaVerne
Leah Larkin has been practicing law since 2004. She practices in the area of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business Law. Leah Larkin is a Certified Specialist in the area of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, by the State Bar of California Legal Board of Specialization.
Leah grew up in the Pass Area. She is a graduate of Beaumont High School and University of Redlands. Leah attended University of La Verne College of Law on a full tuition scholarship, graduating top of her class as Valedictorian and passing the bar on the first time in 2004. Leah is...
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Nicholas B. Grossman
Santa Ana, CA Probate Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Administrative, Employment and Personal Injury
Nicholas Grossman joined the State Bar of California in 2009 and has been selected by his peers as a “Rising Star” (top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California under the age of 40) seven years in a row (2013- 2019). He has extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, employment law, probate, and civil litigation; and have tried multiple cases to verdict. Mr. Grossman has also served as an adjunct professor of law at AHU School of Law in Ontario, California, where he taught several classes including Legal Remedies and Wills & Trusts.
Prior to working at Shafer,...
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Lawrence M Kelly
Santa Clara, CA Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
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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Camelia Mahmoudi
San Jose, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate, Estate Planning, Family 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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Justin M. Kennedy
Campbell, CA Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(408) 356-9200
3425 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 240
Suite 240
Campbell, CA 95008
Probate and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I assist our clients with all aspects of the estate planning process, including: the creation and/or modification of an estate plan, providing guidance upon the incapacity of a client, engaging in Medi-Cal planning, and helping the client’s trusted loved ones through the process of administrating the estate plan upon the client’s passing. When I meet with clients, I make an effort to provide an open and friendly space where the clients may ask their questions and feel that their concerns are being heard. I am proud to be the owner of a law office that values our clients’ peace of...
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Megan Gooing
Campbell, CA Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Hi, I am Megan Gooing, Attorney and Counselor at Law, and my practice is primarily focused on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. I work for a boutique law firm that caters to each individual client's specific needs, rather than providing a one size fits all solution to issues.
I look forward to learning how I can serve you and your family.
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Javed Inam Ellahie
SAN JOSE, CA Probate Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
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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R. Christine Brown
Torrance, CA Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
My legal practice focuses on elder law, estate planning and disability issues. My firm provides quality traditional legal services to all of our clients by listening to their special needs, understanding what is important to them, and delivering practical and realistic solutions that are designed to satisfy their specific goals. Because of our strong commitment to personal attention, compassion and professionalism, we often serve several generations within a family or different branches of the same family. We strive to build long lasting relationships with individuals, families and professional fiduciaries within our community, and are extremely proud of...
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Somita Basu
Santa Clara, CA Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
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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Samuel Ford
Torrance, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Samuel graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy where he also studied the Japanese language. He went on to teach English in Japan for three years, immersing himself in the culture and becoming fluent in the language. Samuel earned his J.D. at the University of California, Davis, School of Law where he received a merit-based scholarship and the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in the field of International Taxation.
?Samuel’s passion for estate planning has driven his career for the past decade. He has lectured at the California Society of CPA events on transfer tax issues. He...
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Dawn Danielle Stark
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Katia Colaprico
Rocklin, CA Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Northwestern California University School of Law
Attorney Katia Colaprico was born in Moscow, Russia, grew up in New York City and lived in London prior to focusing on her legal career.
She attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and International Business
Before attending law school, Katia began her career in the finance sector, working in asset management and investment banking. She also created, owned, and operated four e-commerce stores and has over 15 years of start-up and small business experience.
Katia graduated from Northwestern California University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the...
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Amy Anne Laughlin
San Mateo, CA Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
Amy Laughlin has been achieving exceptional results for clients since 1992. After graduating with honors from The University of Michigan Law School, Amy joined the San Francisco office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. While there, she counseled individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex financial matters. In 2013, Amy opened her own practice where she focuses primarily on divorce, business and entertainment law.
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Oliver Alexander Greenwood
Pleasant Hill, CA Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Entertainment & Sports and Estate Planning
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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Mark Koo
San Mateo, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mark T. Koo’s work includes Corporate Compliance and Governance, Estate Planning, Family Law, Non-Profit Formation and setting up the 501c3 Non-profit designation. Mark also helps companies file incorporation as well as other corporate legal assistance.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mark T. Koo has been involved with Silicon Valley’s technologies such as data warehousing, wireless software and hardware technologies, and internet technologies.
Mark is a graduate of McGeorge Law School and is a member of the California Bar.
Mark received his bachelors of science degree in electrical engineering and masters of science degree in materials science from University of California,...
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Quinton J. Miller
Elk Grove, CA Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy
Based in Elk Grove, California, the Law Offices of Quinton J. Miller has been serving the Sacramento region since 2006. We help clients prepare for the future and put the past to rest. Our office counsels individuals, couples, and businesses based on years of experience drafting, administering, and when necessary litigating trusts and wills.
Quinton Miller began practicing law in 2006, after receiving his Juris Doctorate degree from Oak Brook College of Law. A job offer from a classmate led him to Elk Grove, and he opened a general practice in the Elk Grove area with a...
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Luke S. Carlson
Aliso Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 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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Hannah Sargent
Castro Valley, CA Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of California - Berkeley and Georgetown University Law Center
Hannah Sargent received her undergraduate degree from University of California Los Angeles and graduated from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. While in school, she spent time clerking for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Jose. She is a former military officer, company commander, two-time Iraq war veteran and decorated AH-64D Apache Helicopter pilot. She is currently the principal attorney at Sargent Law Office, where she practices litigation, business and commercial law, and estate planning, and she lives in Castro Valley with her family. Between her time working and being with her family, she enjoys...
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Mr. Paul Joseph Ultimo
Irvine, CA Probate Attorney with 29 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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Sacha Pomares
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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Barbara Sonin
Fairfield, CA Probate Attorney
1652 West Texas St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Lawrence J. Bohana
Palm Springs, CA Probate Attorney with 50 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mr. Bohana is an experienced Litigation Attorney with over 30 years of trial experience. As a former Senior Attorney at State Farm and Mercury Insurance, Mr. Bohana is familiar in dealing with insurance company claims adjusters and their in-house litigation department. Mr. Bohana is there to help his clients secure the highest and best compensation for their case. Mr. Bohana has successfully tried over 100 Superior Court Jury Trials.
As a former Public Defender, Mr Bohana has extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing effectively with prosecutors and in seeking the best outcome for your case. Mr. Bohana has had over 150...
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Damien Joseph Snow
San Diego, CA Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
I am dedicated to helping my clients build and protect wealth and to prepare for and deal with life cycle events.
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Paul M. LaMartina
San Francisco, CA Probate Lawyer
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
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Randi Sue Teichman
San Francisco, CA Probate Attorney with 37 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
Stanford University
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Beau Mayfield
Penn Valley, CA Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Beau Mayfield has been providing his clients with efficient and practical legal advice since 2010. Beau believes in three pillars of practicing law; ethical advice, practical legal counsel, and passionate advocacy. At the Law Office of Beau Mayfield, clients can rest assured that Attorney Beau Mayfield will provide sound legal advice in an efficient manner. Call today for a free consultation.
Mr. Mayfield began his career as a judicial law clerk in the First Circuit-State of Hawai'i for the Honorable Judge Rhonda A. Nishimura and Honorable Judge Edward H. Kubo Jr. Mr. Mayfield participated as a law clerk in over...
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Matthew Kaemerle
Carlsbad, CA Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
At the Law Office of Matthew & Julia Kaemerle, L.L.P., we provide our clients with the personalized, experienced, and committed legal counsel that they deserve when facing a challenging legal matter. Our Carlsbad Family Law Attorneys have handled a wide variety of issues related to complex, high-asset divorces, contested custody and visitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as non-traditional family formation and dissolution. Our team will work with you to find the right strategy for your situation and will come up with solutions that address your goals and needs.
Additionally, we offer legal assistance in the areas of...
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Merwyn Jay Miller
Encinitas, CA Probate Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
Merwyn J. Miller is an estate planning attorney with an active law office in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. (Encinitas is located in the north coastal area of San Diego County, half way between Del Mar and Oceanside. It is adjacent to the following communities: Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Costa, Leucadia, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. (Click here for a map showing the location of Encinitas.)
He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1974 and has been certified by that organization’s Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust,...
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Reginald Regan Hindley
Santa Rosa, CA Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Reginald Hindley is an attorney at law in Northern California with Hindley Law Office in Santa Rosa and San Francisco. He has been practicing law in the general Bay Area for over 35 years. Reginald was born in San Jose, California and is from a family of eight children raised in San Jose and Santa Rosa, California.
Reginald received his bachelor degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986 where he studied history, business management, accounting, and economics. He graduated in 1990 from Pepperdine University Law School in Malibu, near Los Angeles, California where he...