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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 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.

For over thirty years, I my representation of employers has focused, first and foremost, on preventing lawsuits by educating my employer clients to recognize the first signs of workplace disputes, and by taking aggressive preemptive measures to "nip it in the bud"  in a manner that best serves the employer's interests.. In those instances when my client first contacted me after a lawsuit was filed, I have had excellent results in negotiating minimal settlements, or successfully litigating the case.

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.

At Molland Law, we are dedicated to serving the PEOPLE of our community. When your well-being is threatened, because of elder abuse, neglect, personal injury, or financial fraud, we can help you.  For thirty years, Michael Molland was a lead trial lawyer at two of the largest firms in San Francisco. In 2013, he began his own practice in Petaluma to use his trial skills for the good of the people in his own community, the Bay Area, and Northern California. Today, Molland Law is dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable: seniors and their families who care for them.. If you or your loved one has been wronged because of negligence, abuse, fraud, or professional misconduct, please contact us today. We will be glad to review your case and discuss your options with you.