Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Petaluma Area

Integrity. Advocacy. Results. When client's retain the Raff Law Office, they can be confident that our service will be consistent with these principles.. Integrity.. The Raff Law Office is committed to building relationships with clients that last beyond any one case. We understand that legal matters can be a source of great anxiety for clients, so we will work hard to make sure that you not only stay informed about the status of your case, but that you also understand the legal issues and pitfalls you may be facing. When you retain the Raff Law Office, you're not just hiring someone to help you with your legal work, you're hiring an adviser you can trust.. Advocacy.. The Raff Law Office takes pride in our ability to aggressively defend our clients' interests. We spend the time and resources we need to stay current with changes in the law, and we utilize that knowledge to our clients' advantage. In addition to other matters, our attorneys have experience litigating cases against international conglomerates, negotiating million-dollar lease agreements, and counseling businesses at various stages of their development.. Results.. The Raff Law Office is dedicated to meeting our clients' needs. Our attorneys have been successful in a variety of settings, achieving success in jury trials, court trials, motions and other hearings. But success is not always measured by outcomes in the courtroom. Often the best and most cost-effective representation comes from helping clients avoid going to court, either by drafting superior legal documents or by negotiating favorable settlements. We work closely with our clients to make sure they are happy with how their matter is resolved.

I was born and raised in Petaluma, Sonoma County, as were my parents.. I attended Santa Rosa Junior College and University of San Francisco, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree (Summa Cum Laude, in two majors). In 1979, I graduated from USF School of Law, and passed the Bar.. While in law school, I spent two semesters as Research Clerk for Judge William B. Boone.. Several years ago, I began to realize that many lawyers in estate planning are like generals fighting the last war. Like our clients, we worry about probate (inconvenient and expensive, but not necessarily ruinous) and taxes (no longer a concern to most of our clients).. Instead, we should be concerned with those issues raised by longer life expectancies, medical planning, and the need to plan for an extended old age. Specifically, we need to concern ourselves (and explain to our clients) about matters like the Durable Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directive, and planning to protect assets for our clients' loved ones in case of nursing home care.

I have over 12 years of legal experience in the areas of Construction, Real Estate, Business Planning and Estate Planning.  After working for large firms in Novato and San Francisco for over 8 years, my husband and I started our practice in my hometown of Petaluma in 2013.  We are proud to offer our services to residents of Sonoma, Marin and Napa Counties.. Please let me know how I can assist you with any construction, real estate, business or estate planning needs.  Thanks for checking out my AVVO profile!

I have been practicing law for 8 years,  and joined the Law Offices of Bridget Mackay as an assoicate attorney in 2017.  My practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and elder law.  I am proud to offer such a vital service to the people in my community.. I am a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Sonoma County Bar Association, and am on the Board of Directors for the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation.

I am a graduate of Empire College of Law in Santa Rosa, and have been practicing law since 1979. Initially a partner in the firm of Daniels, Pederson, Passarino & Luty, and I have been a solo practitioner since 1984.  I am licensed to practice in all of the Superior Courts of California, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.  I have served as a Settlement Conference Panelist for the Superior Court of Sonoma County for over 25 years and have been a member of Consumer Attorneys of California since 1986.  I am rated "BV" by Martindale Hubbell, who receives it's reviews from judges and other attorneys who are familiar with my work.

Bridget has been practicing law for almost 20 years. After graduating from Santa Clara Law, she spent 10 years as a Deputy District Attorney in both Solano and Sonoma Counties. After the birth of her daughter, her priorities changed and she began a practice in Estate Planning. This transition was a natural fit and all her skills of listening, compassion and fearless pursuit on behalf of her clients translated well to this area of law. She lives in Petaluma with her husband and two daughters. Although she is not a native Petaluman like her staff, she has adopted this rich and rewarding community as her own.. She is a member of the American Association of Estate Planning Attorneys, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, California Association for Nursing Home Reform. Locally, she is a member of the Sonoma County Bar Association, California State Bar Association Trust and Estates Section and on the Board of the Sonoma County Women in Law. She also sits on the Board of the Petaluma Education Foundation.

Attorney Maria K. Matan has been an attorney for over 26 years. She originally earned her law degree from Gould School of Law, which is at the University of Southern California, in May 1991. Maria Matan later attended Golden Gate University School of Law and completed her LLM (Masters of Law) in Tax in 2010. Since that time, she has chosen to stay in Petaluma and help her clients solve a wide variety of legal problems.. Licensed to practice in the State of California, Attorney Maria K. Matan is authorized to practice in California on state matters. For the federal bar, she is also admitted to practice in the Northern District of California and before the Ninth Circuit.. Maria Matan mainly focuses her practice on. If you want the assistance of someone who truly cares about you and your family and wants to help you solve your problems, call Maria K. Matan, Attorney at Law today for a free consultation.

Andrew Kern has an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in N.Y. and a Law Degree from The Baylor School of Law in Texas, a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. (Please know that not all law schools are accredited by the ABA.) Andrew is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. Andrew is committed to keeping informed and current with all updates and changes in bankruptcy law by continuing to attend seminars and legal education classes. He also reads the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney list serve on a daily basis for an understanding of the myriad of issues that arise in bankruptcy law. You can be sure that any issue that arises in your bankruptcy filing will be researched.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Petaluma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Petaluma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Petaluma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Petaluma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Petaluma and surrounding areas.