Biola Estate Planning Lawyers

James D. Miller focuses on bankruptcy, employment and business litigation as well as small business formations and start-ups. Mr. Miller earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Miller served as a San Diego Law Review member ranking in the top 2% of his class. Directly after graduating, Mr. Miller worked with a prominent, national law firm representing large corporations and high profile tech companies in both venture capital and IPO financing, as well as defending employment class...

"I love my work. I get to make a real difference to help people maintain their businesses and livelihoods. A file is more than just paper, it is my client's hard work and often a significant portion of their lives. I enjoy working with my clients to empower them to take control of their tax, estate planning and business issues." Frank Huerta Jr. Esq. Frank Huerta Jr. has 19 years of experience as an attorney and law clerk working in government and tax law issues. He has a successful record of representing taxpayers before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, Board Of...

Jeffrey B. Pape is AV® PreeminentTMPeer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® . He is a certified specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Taxation Law.

Born in Sioux City, IA, Jeff has practiced law for 35 years. He has extensive legal experience in civil litigation, trust litigation and probate litigation, in addition to business transactions and estate planning. He has also successfully handled a wide range of business litigation matters, which has enhanced his ability to counsel his business clients.

Jeff was named as a Super Lawyer in 2005 and 2009. He has a well-deserved reputation for professionalism...

After teaching High School, I had a desire to help people in a different way. I attended law school in Fresno, California, at San Joaquin College of Law, beginning 1989. I married Toni the same year! I completed law school in 1992. I began practicing Estate Planning and Probate law.
I discovered that I was far more inclined to practice Bankruptcy Law. My wife and I have a mutual love for people, so we felt that the direction we were pointed in was to use my gifts in guiding folks through Bankruptcy. I have found Bankruptcy to be very rewarding!...

Since 1992, Richard Hemb has focused his legal practice on the areas of estate planning and business formation. When representing clients facing these types of issues, Mr. Hemb takes the time necessary to evaluate the facts of the case and offer practical solutions, regardless of the complexity of the matter. Mr. Hemb is a skilled legal advocate who offers his clients the personal attention and dedication they deserve to get the job done. Mr. Hemb’s bottom line is to make his clients feel comfortable and confident that their interests are being safeguarded throughout the entire process.

Hi! I'm the Managing Attorney at Lawvex - a multi-attorney California business, real estate, and trusts/estates firm. Our firm has the deep expertise to handle complicated matters but our heart is to provide innovative service offerings and small engagements to those of you who have never used a lawyer before. We operate with a modern and lean business model that keeps our costs down, which allows us to efficiently handle the big projects while still being available and affordable for the small ones. Give us a try and thanks for supporting our efforts to promote speed, efficiency and...

Jared assists businesses and their owners with respect to entity formation, operation, merger and acquisition, reorganization, and dissolution. In particular, Jared's practice concentrates in the areas of corporate, partnership and real estate transactions and taxation, business and individual tax planning, estate planning and taxation of exempt organizations. Jared's unique background and knowledge enable him to effectively represent taxpayers before the IRS, the Franchise Tax Board, and the United States Tax Court. Jared's specialization in complex tax, estate, and business succession planning helps his clients preserve and protect their wealth. Prior to joining Fishman Larsen Goldring & Zeitler, Jared served as an attorney-adviser...

After working for many years in healthcare, David Rowell graduated from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific in 1991. Mr. Rowell graduated "with distinction," and received numerous honors while at McGeorge, including, on graduation, admission into the prestigious "Order of the Coif." Mr. Rowell's practice, since admission to the Bar in 1991, has focused almost exclusively on civil litigation; that is, cases (other than criminal) which go to trial before judges and juries. Mr. Rowell has taken many cases to trial in front of juries, and many dozens of cases to...

Clare Demera is a Partner at Bennett & Demera who focuses on Estate Planning and Real Property.