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Ernest Charles Payne Jr
San Clemente, CA Probate Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(949) 416-5129
647 Camino de los Mares
Suite 226
San Clemente, CA 92673
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Cheryl Lynn Walsh
San Juan Capistrano, CA Probate Lawyer with 31 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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Joseph Torri
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Western State Univ COL
Joseph Torri is on the Riverside Superior Court's - Family Law Minor's Counsel List of Approved Attorneys. Judges sitting in California family law courtrooms may appoint private counsel to represent children in high-conflict child custody cases. Also, Mr. Torri is a volunteer mediator at the Los Angeles Superior Court Southeast Judicial District in Norwalk, California. Joseph Torri received his undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Speech Communication. While at undergraduate college, Mr. Torri was on the speech and debate team, as well as, President...
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Sabrina C. Fernandez
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal, 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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Christopher Gipe
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Attorney
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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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Matthew Schlau
Laguna Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 8 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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Hossein Farzam Berenji
Laguna Niguel , CA Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
24742 Kings Road
Laguna Niguel , CA 92677
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola Law School
Hossein Berenji, owner and found of Berenji & Associates, provides exceptional representation to anyone in need of family law attorney. Mr. Berenji's practice handles all family law matters including divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, and can assist in preparation of your pre or post nuptials.
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Brian Chew
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfProbate, 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.
I have been a licensed attorney since 1992...
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Vincent S. Ammirato
Aliso Viejo, CA Probate Attorney with 10 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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Mr. Paul Joseph Ultimo
Irvine, CA Probate Attorney with 27 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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Deborah R Coel
Aliso Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 14 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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John David Ireland
Laguna Hills, CA Probate Attorney with 17 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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Dawn Danielle Stark
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Whittier Coll School of Law
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Joshua Smisko
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Attorney with 15 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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Melissa Loreen Rodriguez
Oceanside, CA Probate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Univ of San Diego School of Law
I help clients create an individualized estate plan for themselves and their loved ones. I also help individuals who have lost a loved one, navigate the process of settling an estate or trust.
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Daniel Kopman
Laguna Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Paul Austin Hoffman
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Probate and Business
BYU Law School
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Michael P. Burns
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 14 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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Wayne Philips
Mission Viejo, CA Probate Attorney with 29 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 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law
Stephen Lewis Kaplan
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Stewart Scott Mims
Laguna Niguel, CA Probate Attorney with 50 years of experience
Probate
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Zaher Fallahi
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Probate, 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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Marivel Zialcita
Claremont, CA Probate Lawyer with 20 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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Robert Lopez
Irvine, CA Probate Attorney with 23 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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Richard Samuel Price
10.0
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Free ConsultationRedlands, CA Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
New York University School of Law and Western New England University School of Law
R. Sam Price is an experienced and highly educated attorney who’s passionate about helping others. Sam’s exceptional talent is to make complicated legal jargon and court procedures, simple and easy for his clients to comprehend.
Sam is the managing attorney of the growing boutique law practice, Price Law Firm, APC, which focuses on probate, estate planning, trust administration, long-term care planning and litigation. He represents clients in probate matters and prosecutes and defends clients in probate and trust litigation. He made such an impression on an author client that she based a character of a probate attorney on him, in her...
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Roberta Jeanette Robinson
San Diego, CA Probate Lawyer with 46 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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Scott A. Harshman
Irvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 25 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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Shadi Ala'i Shaffer
10.0
(3 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfIrvine, CA Probate Lawyer with 18 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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Daniel Jai Tripathi
Costa Mesa, CA Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal 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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Joseph E. Patton
Newport Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western State University College of Law and University of California - Irvine
I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law with the State Bar of California. I have practiced in the Probate field since 2012, including Trust and Probate Litigation, Conservatorships and Guardianships, Trust and Probate Administration, and Estate Planning.
I am a member of the Orange County Bar Association (Trusts and Estate Section; Conservatorship, Guardianship & Protective Proceedings Section) and the 2022 Chair-Elect for the Guardianship & Protective Proceedings Section committee.
I was recognized as Rising Star for 2020 and 2021 in Estate and Trust Litigation by SuperLawyer.
Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law, and Society from the University...
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Barry L. Adams
Huntington Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(949) 274-4760
19900 Beach Boulevard, Suite B
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfProbate, 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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Vincent D Howard
10.0
(2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationSanta Ana, CA Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Employment, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Nicole D'Ambrogi
San Diego, CA Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
(619) 550-3080
4660 La Jolla Village Drive
Suite 725
San Diego, CA 92037
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Nicole Heffel is a distinguished attorney based in San Diego. A “Rising Star” with just over four years of experience, Ms. Heffel 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. Heffel 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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Scott Grossman
Temecula, CA Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
California Western School of Law
Scott Grossman graduated from Tufts University in 1987, California Western School of Law in 1994, and the University of San Diego with a Masters of Law in Taxation (LLM (Tax)) in 2005. Scott founded The Grossman Law Firm, A.P.C. in 1999. Scott is a much sought after speaker for both professional groups and the general public. He has presented continuing education seminars to hundreds of accountants, financial planners, and insurance agents. Scott presented numerous seminars to the general public on probate, trust administration, probate litigation, and trust litigation.
Scott is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, the United States...
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Jillyn Sue Hess
Newport Beach, CA Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western State Univ COL
Mrs. Verdon founded the Hess-Verdon in 1990 and has successfully advised high net-worth individuals and corporate executives with their estate tax and corporate matters. She is a noted speaker on the subjects of Trust Litigation, Business, and Real Estate Litigation, and Advanced Estate Planning matters.
As the Managing Partner, Mrs. Verdon has built a team of experienced lawyers focusing on the following:
Business Law and business dispute litigation
Real Estate Law and litigation
Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Family Members,
Charitable Planning and many strategies for wealthy families who own businesses.
Probate and Probate litigation
Trust Administration
Mrs. Verdon’s dedication to achieving results for her clients is...
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Theodore M. Hankin
Newport Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 46 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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Genene N. Dunn
Tustin, CA Probate Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfProbate and Estate Planning
Whittier Law School
Genene N. Dunn is a estate planning and probate attorney who has been working with estate and probate matters since 2010. She is a Partner at HUNSBERGER DUNN LLP, which has been serving Orange County for over 30 years. Genene's practice areas include Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Wills, Business Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Trust Disputes. At HUNSBERGER DUNN LLP, she handles estates with values as low as $50,000 to those as high as $130 million.
Genuine received her J.D. from Whittier Law School in 2014. She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Women Lawyers...
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Joshua David Meier
Newport Beach, CA Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
(949) 718-0420
450 Newport Center Drive
Suite 625
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Univ of San Diego School of Law
I am an Orange County business and estate planning attorney, business owner, husband, and dad of four great kids focused on helping families and businesses meet their financial, legal, and moral obligations to their loved ones by creating estate, business, and life plans that ensure their family's complete protection and well-being. Most people think of estate planning as a process for planning your death. Who would be excited about that? I look at estate planning as the process of planning for the best in life and Achieving Your Dreams! THE MEIER LAW FIRM DIFFERENCE ...
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Carla Keehn
10.0
(1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCarlsbad, CA Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder and Nursing Home
University of California Hastings College of the Law
Carla Keehn has been protecting the rights of others her entire life. Initially as an army officer, then as a public defender and federal prosecutor. Now she is focused on protecting the rights of individuals and their families who have been victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Carla has decades of experience as a trial attorney in the public interest and has tried scores of cases to verdict. She was awarded the United States Department of Justice Director’s Award for Superior Performance by an Assistant U.S. Attorney and the Southern District of California Leadership Award by the United States Attorney.
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