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Contact
Email
Phone
(925) 320-0320
Address
4 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, US
Professional
About
I specialize in Will Contests, Trust Contests, and other probate litigation. I do not do any Estate Planning (writing Wills and Trusts). I handle about half of my cases on a contingency fee basis, and about half on an hourly fee basis. See my website at for more information. Thank you. Certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Rated AV by Martindale Hubbell.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
1977 Law School: University of San Diego JD - Juris Doctor 1972 University of California at Berkeley A.B.,
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2019 AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell® 2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
2010 - Present East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers Member 1978 - Present State Bar of California Member
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Updated: May 25, 2026