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We help small business owners and families protect their assets. Whether it is a will, a trust, an LLC, an S-Corp or a real estate transaction we want you to know that the paperwork is in place so you can focus on what you do best. Our clients are entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, innovators, loving parents, grandparents, and everything in between-- but the one thing they all have in common is that they've worked hard to build their nest egg and they want to protect it.

Steven D. Penrose is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, focusing his practice primarily in estate planning,  probate and trust administration, business succession planning, and estate and trust litigation.  Mr. Penrose has extensive experience assisting clients with the initiation and review of estate plans, including simple wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and complex estate tax planning. Mr. Penrose also routinely handles the probate of estates as well as the non-probate post-mortem administration of living trusts.  In the business succession planning arena, he has successfully assisted generations of families in planning for the successful transition of their closely held businesses and assets from older to younger generations. He has the knowledge and experience needed to provide business succession planning assistance to businesses and families in a range of industries.

Stephen La Berge has been defending the rights of people accused of criminal acts since 1978. The California State Bar Board of Specialization has certified Stephen La Berge as a Criminal Law Specialist.

State and federal criminal defense for 22 years

Mr. Hackett studied under Barry Scheck, and others, in the Criminal Defense Clinic at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. From August 2006 to May 2007 he interned at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, representing clients on a variety of misdemeanor offenses.. After graduation, he worked as an associate in the Law Offices of Gerald Di Chiara in New York City. At that office he worked on criminal cases at both the state and federal level, ranging from housing fraud allegations to securities violations to international drug smuggling conspiracies to murder as a hate crime.. Since his return to California in the Spring of 2008, Mr. Hackett has worked for a criminal defense firm with offices all over the state, representing criminal defendants in a broad spectrum of cases, at all levels of the proceedings. He opened the doors of his own office in 2009.  Mr. Hackett is well versed in the California Criminal Law and procedures, and has immense experience defending clients charged with burglaries, robberies, assaults, child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, DUI's, drug charges, weapons charges. gang allegations, and a wide range of infractions and misdemeanors.

Monica Vantoch is a family law attorney, who has specialized and dedicated her practice to  divorce mediation. She was a family law litigator and quickly saw the negative impact on families and children. She no longer litigates simply because she does not believe in it. Since then, she created an efficient divorce mediation method that has helped hundreds of parties reach resolution outside of court. With this method, she founded and directed a divorce mediation program being implemented throughout California.

Jeffrey Killeen is the founder and principal attorney of this family-oriented law practice.  He has lived and practiced in the Bay Area since 1980, consulting for nearly a decade to top accounting firms & corporations before shifting his primary focus to helping families preserve their hard-earned wealth.  Jeffrey began his legal career in Japan working internationally with Japanese corporations, universities, and a top American law firm on International Technology Transfer Licensing.  Jeffrey is a graduate of theUniversity of Michigan Law School.

Jeffey Craig Stotter has been defending the rights of the accused in Northern California for over 25 years, and has been certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization for over 20 years.  Jeffrey Stotter has successfully defended clients charged with crimes ranging from DUI to Murder.  All cases are serious to us, and all cases are given the same zealous and relentless efforts on our clients' behalf.. Go to  for more information.

J. Kenneth “Ken” Gorman has been a trial attorney and litigator for over 30 years. He has successfully represented a broad array of clients from national corporations to local businesses, families and individuals, in cases ranging from personal injuries to business litigation, real estate disputes, agricultural litigation, constructions defects, and trust and estate matters. Ken has handled numerous jury and court trials and hundreds of arbitrations and mediations for plaintiffs, defendants and cross-defendants, in matters ranging from millions of dollars to neighbor disputes.. While most of his practice has been concentrated in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties, he has handled cases throughout the state in both state and federal courts. His broad experience and dedication have earned him a reputation as an excellent litigator who is respected by his clients, colleagues, adversaries and judges.

I look forward to helping my clients with their very important paperwork!. Along with being a lawyer, I am also a licensed Notary Public, which is very convenient for my clients.. I also have a CA Real Estate Salesperson license.. I sing, play flute, alto sax, and electric bass; let's jam sometime (nowadays only by Zoom)..

I have over 30 years experience in representing small businesses, consumers and homeowners.     We handle all forms of business and real estate matters, together with serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.    We have four attorneys on staff to assist and provide ample support for our clients needs.. Back to profile

I am the co-founder of the Baskin + Fowler Law Firm, a co-founder of NextSpace Co-Working and Innovation Inc., a husband, father and fan of Santa Cruz.

Harriet Brown has been practicing law since 1972. She has been
zealously serving her clients in Santa Cruz County and throughout the
greater Central Coast area since 1995 as an estate planning attorney.
With a rich and varied background in civil litigation and business law,
she specializes in crafting estate plans that address both complex
legal issues and sensitive family dynamics.

Gabrielle is a successful civil litigator with substantial jury trial experience. A licensed attorney since the year 2000, Gabrielle brings her track record as both Plaintiff and Defense counsel to Brereton, Mohamed, & Korte, where her practice currently focuses on general civil litigation, employment law, workplace investigations, trust and estate litigation, business and property disputes, public policy, and personal injury.. Prior to joining Brereton, Mohamed, & Korte, Gabrielle practiced for several years representing plaintiffs in employment and personal injury matters. In 2017, Gabrielle was part of the legal team that was a finalist for Consumer Attorneys of California’s Attorney of the Year award for Coates et al v. Farmers Insurance, a case involving violations of the Equal Pay Act, and which resulted in a $4.1 million settlement.. Gabrielle also has experience representing and counseling employers, (in both the private and public sector), on a wide array of employment issues, including discipline and termination, employee handbooks and employer policies and procedures, employee leave of absence laws, and the disability interactive process. Gabrielle is an Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH), after having completed the AWI Training Institute.. Gabrielle also has appellate experience, successfully challenging the California Department of Public Health in the case of Grant Park Neighborhood Assn. Advocates et el. v. State Dept. of Public Health et al. (2023) 94 478.. Gabrielle started her career in insurance defense, defending individuals and businesses in personal injury lawsuits and other civil matters.. Gabrielle understands that litigation can be stressful and uncertain, so she provides reassurance and moral support to her clients, guiding them step-by-step through the litigation process.. Gabrielle grew up in Santa Cruz and attended Santa Cruz city schools. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 1996 with a B.S. in Psychology. She graduated from UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings School of Law) in 2000.

Founder of Heit Law Group, P.C., Brian began the firm to ensure his clients’ matters were resolved with their interest in mind and the freedom to do everything possible to help his clients succeed. Brian’s diverse background in public and private enterprise, criminal justice, non-profit, and government allows him to address a wide range of client matters. After working in other firms, Brian Heit founded Williams Heit Law Group, P.C. to provide effective representation to clients and personalized service. Brian values his clients’ and takes an innovative approach to litigating omplex matters in a cost-effective and efficient manner. All too often, legal matters can draw out for years. Brian consistently tackles this problem head-on strategically to obtain fair and reasonable resolutions. Moreover, Brian’s experience in transactional work and litigation affords him insight while performing the other skill, whether drafting agreements and other legal documents or taking a case to trial. Brian's ultimate goal is to ensure as much legal protection as possible and support his clients' long-term success.

For over 29 years, George Gigarjian has been successfully representing people accused of crimes and people injured in personal injury matters.  In 1998, Mr. Gigarjian started his own law firm in Santa Cruz.  Since that time, Mr. Gigarjian has continued to represent clients in all felony and misdemeanor matters, and plaintiffs in personal injury matters with a long record of proven results.. Whether you face a DUI charge, drug related charges, domestic violence charges, or any other criminal matter, the Law Office of George J. Gigarjian can help.  We offer a clear and accurate appraisal of you case, so you have realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the legal proceedings.. If you have been injured in a car accident, due to a slip and fall, by a dog bite, or by some other means, we can help you negotiate against insurance companies, maximize your recovery, and, if necessary, take your case to trial.. The Law Office of George J. Gigarjian will help you navigate through your legal matter with service, integrity and results.

Douglas Kane is an attorney in Santa Cruz, California specializing in representing plaintiffs in employment discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. His understanding of the complex rules of employment litigation, strong analytical and writing skills, and deep commitment to defending the rights of individuals make him a valuable ally to people whose rights have been violated by employers. Doug Kane's initial interest in becoming an attorney stemmed from his desire to be able to protect individual's rights. While still in law school, he already was deeply involved with several employment and civil rights cases, as well as a number of civil and criminal appeals, as a legal assistant with a Santa Cruz area attorney who specialized in those areas. In June of 1998, Doug graduated second in his class from the Monterey College of Law. Soon after passing the California Bar Examination on his first attempt, he opened his own law office so that he could specialize in providing legal assistance to individuals who have suffered discrimination, harassment and other invasions of their rights. His passionate and knowledgeable approach has proven very successful. He has successfully litigated wrongful termination, employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases with recoveries ranging from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. His clients have recovered a judgment or settlement in every case that he has concluded thus far. Doug has litigated major employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination cases against some of the largest employers in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Clara counties.

As a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Dennis Lippitt has the skill, capability and experience to assist clients with all of their estate, trust and wealth preservation needs. Additionally, he represents trustees and beneficiaries in all aspects of estate and trust administration. Mr. Lippitt is also a seasoned business attorney, representing individuals, corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies in addressing their various business and tax issues. Mr. Lippitt is furthermore a California Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest attorney rating, AV.

Allegra V. Gabbert was born in Chico, California, in 1988.  Ms. Gabbert received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from which she graduated cum laude, in 2010.  She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in Sacramento, in June 2014, where she earned Dean’s List Honors.. As a junior at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Ms. Gabbert studied criminal law while working as an intern investigator at the Public Defender’s Office in Washington D.C.  As a senior, she attended the National Autonomous of Mexico, in Mexico City, where she studied Spanish, and civil rights.. After her first year at law school,  she volunteered at the Watsonville Law Center, where low-income persons can receive legal advice and referrals.  During her second and third years in law school, she worked as a legal assistant at a private law firm, assisting disabled persons with obtaining their Social Security benefits.  After taking the Bar exam, she volunteered as a post bar intern at the Disability Rights California, where she assisted disabled persons in achieving access to equal rights in the work place.  While in law school, Ms. Gabbert received the Witkin Award in the Mediation Certification Course for best performance, in addition to receiving her certification as a mediator.. Ms. Gabbert  was admitted to the California State Bar in December of 2014.  She is a member of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association, as well as Women Lawyers of Santa Cruz County.  In February of 2015, Ms. Gabbert joined Burton & Cooper LLP, as an associate attorney, where she has been working on civil defense litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury cases.. Ms. Gabbert enjoys running, skating, and playing ice hockey.  She has been a hockey player since childhood, and is currently playing on a nationally-ranked ice hockey team.. Ms. Gabbert speaks Spanish.  She can provide immediate assistance to Spanish speakers.

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