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What is your company's biggest legal concern?. As a partner with Gordon & Rees, an AmLaw 100 firm with offices in all 50 states, I can help you manage those concerns before an issue arises, and provide superior, affordable counsel when an an issue needs an experienced, tenacious litigator.. * Experience assisting companies from the corner store to Fortune 100 with their business litigation needs.* 20+ years helping employers navigate federal and state employment laws and pitfalls* In-depth understanding of the real concerns lawsuits raise for business owners, even where they have insurance coverage. My job is to take the stress of litigation off you and your business through efficient, effective counsel.

We realize how critical our services are to our clients who face mounting medical bills, loss of employment, or adjusting to life with a disability. Our Social Security Disability attorneys spare no effort in pursuing fair compensation for each and every one of our clients. We leverage the collective talents of our experienced staff, make effective use of current technology, and rely on our network of trusted experts to help us build strong presentations for insurance company representatives, courts, juries and the Social Security Administration. When you hire David Allen & Associates, you can rest assured knowing that your lawyers care just as much as you do about your case.

Top personal injury attorneys in Sacramento, Bay Area, Fresno, Stockton, and Modesto. Helping those injured by the negligence of others to regain their lives again.

Timothy M. Weir is certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate by the State Bar of California. For nearly 30 years, Mr. Weir has represented clients throughout Northern California in all aspects of estates and trusts including probate, estate planning, litigation and mediation. He has served as a Judge Pro-Tem in the Sacramento Superior Court.  He is well-respected for his high degree of professionalism, intellect and integrity.. "Tim is a fine attorney, honest, competent, and ethical and a pleasure to work with." California Superior Court Judge Terrence Finney, Retired.. Probate | Estate Planning | Litigation | Mediation

Timothy Kassouni is  the founder  of Kassouni Law.  He has over  20 years civil litigation and appellate experience, with an emphasis on land use, property rights, real estate, and construction litigation.. While as a Loyola Law School student, Mr. Kassouni completed a judicial externship with Justice David N. Eagleson of the California Supreme Court, was President of the Loyola Law School Federalist Society, and studied eminent domain and inverse condemnation law under professor Gideon Kanner.  Mr. Kassouni later received the first Fritz B. Burns Foundation public interest fellowship with the Pacific Legal Foundation, where he served from 1989-1991.  While at the Pacific Legal Foundation, he argued before the California Supreme Court on vested rights issues and also submitted briefs before the United States Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on various constitutional property rights issues.. Mr. Kassouni served as a temporary  Deputy District Attorney with the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office in 1991, and subsequently practiced complex land use, real estate, and construction litigation with firms in Orange and Sacramento Counties.  His law review article, "The Ripeness Doctrine and the Judicial Relegation of Constitutionally Protected Property Rights," was published by the California Western Law Review in 1992 and has been cited numerous times by scholars in the land use field.. From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Kassouni worked with Ronald A. Zumbrun as Senior Attorney with the Zumbrun Law Firm.  From 2008 to 2009 Mr. Kassouni was Legal Director with the Zumbrun Law Firm.. Mr. Kassouni specializes in land use law, including inverse condemnation, eminent domain, government abuse, permitting issues, California Coastal Commission issues, and building and planning department abuses.  Mr. Kassouni also has extensive experience in real estate and construction defect litigation.  His litigation expertise in land use law has led to legal victories and the setting of legal precedents throughout the state of California.. Mr. Kassouni graduated from Loyola Law School in 1989 and the University of California at Berkeley in 1985 with an A.B. in philosophy.. Highlights. Oral argument and amicus curiae briefing before the California Supreme Court in. Beverly Towers Inc. v. City of West Hollywood (1991) 52 1184 (local. governments precluded from enforcing condominium conversion regulations after the property owner obtains all discretionary approvals).. As lead trial counsel representing a self storage company, Mr. Kassouni obtained an inverse condemnation liability ruling against the County of Alamenda after a six day trial.  The Court concluded that the County of Alameda acted arbitrarily in denying building permits, and ordered a second trial for damages in March, 2010.. As lead trial counsel representing a self storage. Representation of over 75 individual property owners in construction defect. litigation in Orange County, California, generating multi-million dollar settlements.. Lead counsel in land use litigation, including inverse condemnation, civil rights,. exactions, vested rights, and estoppel challenges to governmental regulation.. Lead counsel in real property actions including quiet title, prescriptive easements, mining issues (including Surface Mining and Reclamation Act), breach of contract, specific performance, subsurface oil and gas rights, conservation easements, and foreclosures.. Invalidation of non-competition covenant in complex litigation action against a. publicly traded company on behalf of large group of orthodontists, which triggered. a multi-million dollar nationwide settlement.. Successful representation of developers  in land use and construction defect. litigation in Orange County, California.. Successfully opposed anti-slapp motion brought by Topanga Canyon resident, on the ground that trespass on private property for the purpose of obtaining evidence of an alleged Coastal Act violation is not protected speech.. Publications. The Ripeness Doctrine and the Judicial Relegation of Constitutionally. Protected Property Rights. California Western Law Review, Volume 29, Number 1. (Fall 1992). The Daily Journal California's leading legal newspaper.  The following articles. were drafted by Mr. Kassouni and Ronald A. Zumbrun: The Uses and Abuses of. Conservation Easements; The Task of Restoring Private Property Rights. after Decades of Abuse; Ninth Circuit Resurrects Due Process Protections. for Property Owners; The Cost of Wetlands in /Half Moon Bay; The Unrepentant. Sins of the California Coastal Commisison

Tara M. Rojas is a Certified Family Law Specialist recognized by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and is the Founding Shareholder/Family Law Attorney at Rojas Family Law, Inc. Tara has significant experience with working on high asset, complex family law cases and has helped resolve legal matters for people from all walks of life. Her representative experience includes marriage dissolution, legal separation, complex business valuations and property division, difficult tracing and separate property reimbursement issues, creating and invalidating premarital agreements and post-nuptial agreements, establishment and modification of guideline child support and spousal support orders, and child custody disputes.. Tara knows that not all divorces are created equal, and she works quickly at the beginning of each case to craft a sound strategy for each client’s particular needs. Her clients depend on her to effectively navigate her way through complicated issues and to leave no stone unturned. She relates to her clients and prioritizes their goals and concerns by applying legal analysis to the facts of their cases to obtain the best results possible. While Tara’s first goal is to help her clients reach a creative solution through settlement negotiations, she will not hesitate to become a client’s zealous advocate if a dispute cannot be resolved without litigation. Tara is also a certified mediator with over 40 hours of training. She has helped mediate numerous, contentious dissolution of marriage cases to full settlement. Tara is also a member of the Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group and is available to represent clients through the collaborative divorce process.. Tara was the valedictorian of her law school class at Pacific McGeorge where she earned a myriad of other awards and honors. She worked full-time during law school, attending courses at night, traveling 80 miles to and from campus, all while raising a family. She is described by friends and family as “the hardest working person in town.”. Tara was raised in a military family and spent her childhood traveling and living abroad. When Tara’s family finally “landed” back in the United States, they settled at Travis AFB, and Tara has been a California girl ever since. In her spare time, Tara loves to spend time with her husband David and her two children, Johnny and Vanessa.

Stuart’s legal career has been focused largely on class action, mass torts, and other complex litigation. In private practice and acting as court-appointed counsel in high profile cases, he works tirelessly to see that justice is served. He has been particularly successful in cases involving:. Stuart has gained various accolades for his work through the years, such as inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers list and being named Top Lawyer by Sacramento Magazine. As a partner at Kershaw Talley Barlow, Stuart brings his extensive litigation experience and unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of the injured and wronged.. Notable Settlements & Verdicts

Shelley Bryant brings a diverse background in employment law, and has gained a reputation for suing large corporations in individual lawsuits and class actions. His lawsuits span the spectrum of big compnanies, from Bank of America and Wal-Mart to the Fresno Unified School District and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).. Mr. Bryant earned his law degree from the University of California Davis School of Law and worked as an extern at the California Supreme Court. He began his career advising companies on employment practices and representing them in business and employment litigation. He switched to plaintiff representation of employees when he joined the Smith & Bryant law firm, and left to open his own law firm in 2011.. Shelley Bryant practices in state and federal courts and has argued before the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Fresno Bar Association, the Hugh Goodwin Bar Association, the Employment Law sections of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association, and other professional organizations.

Peter B. Fisher is an experienced personal injury and civil litigation attorney with Curtis Legal Group’s Sacramento office. He focuses his practice on helping injured victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, fires, electrocutions, workplace accidents, elder abuse, and products liability cases.. Peter graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics in 2004. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 2009. During law school, he was a Certified Student Attorney for the Tucson City Public Defender’s Office, defending individuals who could not afford legal representation. He later served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Michael Cruikshank at the Pima County Superior Court in Tucson, Arizona, gaining valuable experience and insight into how judges process and handle civil matters.. He is a member of a number of legal associations, including: the State Bar of California, Capital City Trial Lawyers Association, Sacramento County Bar Association, San Joaquin County Bar Association, Stanislaus County Bar Association (former member), and the Consumer Attorneys of California.. Peter has served as a Volunteer Judge for Stanislaus County Youth Court since 2010. Youth Court is an alternative to the juvenile justice system for qualified minors who face first-time misdemeanors. Juvenile peers serve as jurors while high school students volunteer as prosecutors and defense attorneys. Youth Court trials serve as rehabilitation and are life changing for those involved.. Additionally, he volunteers for the Stanislaus County Mock Trial Competition and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law’s National Ethics Trial Competition. He is strong supporter of educating and sharpening the litigation skills of prospective attorneys.

My name is Michell Flores, and as the founder of Flores Family Law, I am committed to delivering powerful, results-driven representation that protects what matters most—your family, your future, and your rights.. With eight years of experience as a family law attorney, I bring a blend of legal strategy and heartfelt dedication to every case.  I’ve represented clients across a range of family law issues, earning a reputation for my tenacious advocacy and tailored approach to each case.. I understand the importance of serving families from all walks of life with respect and sensitivity. I approach every client’s case with compassion, but I fight relentlessly to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Ms. Biernacki prides herself in considering the client’s desires and needs in any given dispute and communicating effectively with the client.. She has a particular interest in the handling family law, criminal law and insurance disputes.. Prior to practicing law Ms. Biernacki held vital roles in Records Management at prominent Bay Area law firms, she has a thorough understanding of the importance of client documents and their relevancy to the issues in dispute in a given case. Early in her career Ms. Biernacki has gained experience as trial counsel in consumer debt dispute actions and has successful appealed cases against HMO insurer’s denying medical treatment valued at over 1 million dollars.

Ms. Asbill-Bearor has successfully prosecuted and defended business and employment cases in state and federal courts and throughout the federal and state administrative process, including claims with the Merit System Protection Board; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement; the Department of Fair Employment and Housing; the State Personal Board; the Department of Personnel Administration; Office of Administrative Hearings; and the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. She is well versed in employment law and provides sound advise to both employers and employees.

Mr. Rayo represents clients in Sacramento County, Placer County, Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Solano County, Yolo County, San Joaquin County.

Mr. McCarthy has represented individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in thousands of cases  for over 24 years. Philip McCarthy has handled a broad range of charges including White Collar Crime, Professional License Defense, Computer Crimes, DUI, Drug Crimes and a variety of other charges.

Mr. Chang's practice areas include litigating claims on behalf of individuals for wrongful termination, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower retaliation claims.. Mr. Chang has garnered recognition from California Super Lawyers Magazine as a SuperLawyer for 2020-2024 and Rising Star, an honor reserved for no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state. Three Best Rated Attorneys in Sacramento; Lawyers of Distinction; and AVVO Clients Choice Award.. Mr. Chang has been nationally recognized as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Membership is limited to attorneys who have achieved million-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements.. Mr. Chang is admitted by the California Supreme Court to practice in all the courts of California.  Mr. Chang is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Courts for the Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit in Washington D.C..

Morgan Montoya graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in psychology with an emphasis in early childhood development. While an undergraduate, Ms. Montoya volunteered with several different volunteer programs centered around youth. She was also an active member in the Prytanean Women’s Honor Society, the oldest collegiate women's honor society in the United States.Ms. Montoya went on to attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California where she graduated with a certification in family law and a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society.. During law school, Ms. Montoya had the opportunity to be sponsored as a Certified Law Student by one of San Francisco’s most admired Certified Family Law Specialists, As a Certified Law Student, Ms. Montoya litigated a breadth of family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal and child support.. From there, Ms. Montoya had the privilege of clerking for the Honorable Michael Isaku-Begert with the United Family Court of the Superior Court of California County of San Francisco, working specifically on family law matters. Additionally, Ms. Montoya spent a summer as an intern with the Sacramento Children’s Law center where she advocated for Sacramento’s child welfare population.. Ms. Montoya takes a genuine and passionate approach to representing her clients. She provides assertive but mindful representation. Ms. Montoya will represent your position with the conviction you personally feel, combined with the confidence, clarity, and calm one should expect from their attorney.. Ms. Montoya is a dedicated wife and mom. She has a fondness for the outdoors and enjoys glamping, Sunday brunch, drive-in movies, and crafting with her kids. She loves red wine and coffee with cream, no sugar. She is also an active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association and the California Young Lawyers Association.

Melissa Morgan is a personal injury attorney for Curtis Legal Group. She focuses her practice on representing injury victims and their families in a variety of cases involving the negligence of another person or a business. She handles claims involving motor vehicle accidents – such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, auto pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle accidents and more – as well as workplace accidents, dog bites, and premises liability.. Melissa graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and Minor in Criminal Justice, with distinction in 2017. She earned her law degree from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2020, where she was Vice-President of Phi Alpha Delta. While in law school, she interned with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and was a law clerk for Legal Services of Northern California. Melissa was born and raised in Sacramento and is honored to support her hometown and local community by representing those in need of legal services.

Mark S. Drobny was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1977 (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and General Sciences), UOP McGeorge Law School in 1980 (J.D.) and 1981 (LL.M-Taxation). He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California of Legal Specialization. He is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning and is a member of the California State Bar, American Bar Association and Sacramento County Bar. He was sworn in to the United States Supreme Court before all nine Justices on June 9, 2003, in Washington D.C. Mark has served on the boards of most major Northern California charities, including The American Cancer Society, The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Stanford Settlement, St. Hope Academy, McGeorge School of Law and California State University, Sacramento Foundation and is co-chair of California State University Sacramento’s Endowment Committee. He received the CSUS president's medal for Distinguished Service in June of 2014. Mark has formed or chaired the planned giving committees for many major Northern California charities and is widely regarded as one of the region’s top experts on Charitable Remainder Trusts and other Planned Giving concepts. Mark has been a member of The Sacramento Estate Planning Council since 1982, was the founding editor of their monthly newsletter, a member of their Board of Directors for eight years, and President in 1992 and 1993. Mark has practiced law for over 35 years, and founded DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC. in 1989. He limits his practice to Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business Planning and Taxation, and has offices in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, San Diego. Palo Alto and San Ramon. Mark has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court’s Probate division for over 20 years. Mark S. Drobny is a frequent speaker on Estate Planning matters, having given over 1,000 presentations in an entertaining and informative format. Mark has 2 children: Dane, 29, is the manager and lead trainer for West Hollywood's Barry's Bootcamp San Diego facility and certified yoga instructor in Del Mar. Danielle, 23, is a recent graduate of Seattle University and is also a certified yoga instructor.

Margot Cutter finds immense fulfillment in helping hurt people put their lives back together. She views her job as a way of helping people get back up after they’ve been knocked down, whether it’s from a car accident, medical malpractice or the loss of a loved one.While in law school, Margot worked at Cutter Law P.C. and at the California Attorney General’s Office. After graduating from law school, Margot was thrilled to continue working with her dad, Brooks Cutter, at Cutter Law P.C. She grew up watching him fight for ordinary people and was inspired by his passion. Margot strives to bring that same passion to every case she handles, no matter how big or small.In her free time, Margot enjoys running, cycling, traveling and playing with her dog.

Licensed to practice law in California and Buenos Aires, Argentina (Capital Federal).. Master of Laws in International Business Transactions and Comparative Law (LL.M.). Mr. Gaiteri is a multi-cultural, experienced, bi-lingual attorney with over 16 years of cumulative law practice.. During his legal tenure, Mr. Gaiteri has worked for major international corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and major law firms. He has volunteered at Bay Area non-profit associations, such as the Eviction Defense Collaborative of San Francisco, the Concord Domestic Violence Law Clinic, the San Francisco Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program, and the Placer County Attorney/Mediator program.. Mr. Gaiteri is fluent in Spanish and graduated from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), specializing in Business and Corporate Law, in 1998. In 2001, he obtained his Masters of Laws degree (LL.M.), in International Business Transactions and Comparative Law, at the University of San Francisco (USF), School of Law.  In 2007, he passed the CA State Bar exam, and was admitted to practice law in California.  He joined the e-discovery industry in 2008. From the year 2011 to 2013, he had the unique privilege to work for Google, Inc., as one of the original 13 members recruited to assist in the formation of an internal e-discovery team. In 2014  Mr. Gaiteri relocated to Roseville, and established his own practice providing the same level of high caliber legal services at reasonable rates.. When not practicing law, Mr. Gaiteri is an active member of the California Aikido Federation, holding the rank of Nidan (second-degree black-belt).  He is a strong believer that the same harmonious and peaceful [conflict resolutions] principles of Aikido can be applied to the legal industry, as well.  A dedicated family-man, he resides in Roseville, CA, with his wife and daughters.

Kristina “Kristie” Sager is the founder of the Law Office of Kristina L. Sager and serves as of counsel at Demas Law Group, P.C. After close to fifteen years of insurance defense practice at AV rated Sacramento firms, she is now utilizing her considerable advocacy skills, passion, and stellar reputation to represent the interests of injury victims. Her practice focuses primarily on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, products and premises liability, slip, trip and falls, and wrongful death.. Kristie graduated from California State University of Chico with a B.A. in Political Science. During her time at Chico State, Kristie was the Administrative Director of the Community Legal Information Center on top of working full time, and playing both softball and hockey. Her unwavering work ethic continued when she was accepted into McGeorge School of Law as she was able to attend law school full time while also working for a highly regarded personal injury firm in Sacramento. She earned her Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law in 2006 and began her legal career as a Public Defender, where she honed her advocacy skills before moving into the private sector in the area of civil defense.. Kristie was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2007 and is licensed to practice law in both state and federal courts. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Sacramento County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of Sacramento, Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, and SacLEGAL.. In addition to practicing law, Kristie is also a published author. When Kristie is not practicing law or working on her next novel, she enjoys spending time with her wife and dogs, playing ice hockey, curling up with a book, watching sports, and binging on Netflix and Hulu.

Kim Ma graduated with High Honors from UC Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics.  She went on to attend the Santa Clara University School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate.  After graduating from Law School and passing the bar exam, Kim was hired by the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.  Kim worked as a Deputy District Attorney where she developed impressive trial skills.  Kim went on the work for one of best criminal defense firms in California before eventually joining the Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez.  Kim is now a practicing family law attorney who can be found fighting for her clients daily in the Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Family Law Courts.

Jonathan Huber has been practicing law in northern California since 2003 and is certified as an Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law specialist by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization (a distinction held by less than 2% of practicing attorneys in California). He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016 and 2017.. Mr. Huber is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association, the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and numerous community and civic organizations. In addition, Mr. Huber serves as an Arbitrator for the Sacramento County Bar Association. In his free time, Mr. Huber enjoys cycling, triathlons, and spending time with his family.

Jeb Burton is the managing principal of The Burton Law Firm. Jeb's legal career is focused in the areas of Business, Tax, Trust/Estate and International Law . He is specifically knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of Advanced Estate and Tax Planning (both domestic and international), Business/Investment Structure and Governance, Exit Planning, Asset Protection, as well as Business Succession Planning.. Jeb is admitted to practice law in the State of California, and he is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California. He received his Juris Doctorate from King Hall at the University of California, Davis. He accomplished his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.. Jeb has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. He was named in Sacramento Magazine’s “Top Lawyer” list for both the areas of Estate Planning and Tax Law for 2015 and 2016. He has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager and has held a perfect 10 rating by for over 5 years.. Over the course of his practice, Jeb has represented a wide variety of clients on diverse and challenging issues. Jeb’s services range from developing estate, tax and business planning for local business owners to advising executives at Fortune 500 companies with domestic and international concerns. He routinely speaks locally and nationally to Attorneys, CPAs and other professionals in the areas of tax, business succession, international law and estate planning.. Jeb currently serves as the President of the Sacramento Estate Planning Council, Chair of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, and Northern California Forum Leader for Wealth Counsel. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He is also a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association, including a variety of sections within that organization. He previously served as Chair of the Tax Section. He also the past Chair and First District Commissioner for the Yolo County Planning Commission, where he served for 8 years.. Jeb is a member of the West Sacramento Rotary, and on the board of several non-profits including the West Sacramento Foundation. Jeb and the Burton Law Firm are also members of the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, the Roseville Chamber of Commerce, and the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board.. On a personal note; Jeb is happily married, a proud father of two, and lives in West Sacramento. He is a dedicated traveler and an avid collector of fine wines.

I'm a California native who went to high school in Sacramento, got my undergraduate degree at Stanford, and my law degree back home here in Sacramento, where I graduated as Valedictorian of my law school class. I also have a multiple subject teaching credential and worked with behavior disordered children in the Elk Grove School District. I now live a few doors down from my precious mom in Campus Commons where it is my privilege to help her age in place.. Activites I've been passionate about include: Serving on several boards for performing-arts organizations, border-collie rescue - fostering and finding forever-homes for dogs whose luck had otherwise run out, volunteered for Family Promise to help families find housing and get back on their feet. Other interests include sheep-herding, birding, photography, needle arts, rockhounding, lapidary arts, and quilting.. It's such a great feeling to “have your affairs in order" -- and it's a gift for which your family will thank you!  If it's time to draft your Will or set up your Trust, I'd love to talk with you about it and help you create an estate plan that meets your needs.. Perhaps you're reading this because a family member has passed and you’re feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to navigate the legal details with you -- I’m here to help. I never forget that a person’s life and legacy are involved, not just their "estate." You’ll have my knowledge and experience on your side, and also my compassion and respect.