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Jim Larsen received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1986. He has tried numerous jury and court cases and has argued at the appellate level in California and Oregon. Each of the partners of GJEL Accident Attorneys started their careers in public service, and while their cases have gotten larger and more complex along the way, that hasn't changed the firm's focus. GJEL clients don't pay a penny unless they win.. In it's April 2010 edition, Plaintiff Magazine named GJEL Accident Attorneys "one of the area's top civil litigation firms." The firm was also featured on the cover of San Francisco Magazine's "Best Lawyers in America" August 2009 edition. With over $600 million in verdicts and settlements, the firm is on every short list of top plaintiff's auto accident and personal injury law firms in California.

Jesse S. Gill is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Johnson and Johnson. Jesse started clerking with at Johnson and Johnson fresh out of Law School and has been with the office since September of 2011. The primary focus of Jesse’s current practice is Juvenile Dependency, Family Law & Criminal Defense & Appeals. Jesse is licensed to practice law in California (State Court) as well as the Northern & Central Districts of California (Federal Court). Jesse completed his undergraduate education with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from UC Irvine in Biomedical Engineering where he received Deans List Honors multiple times for academic excellence. Jesse then attended the Santa Clara University, School of Law.. He received the Emery Scholarship & High Tech Award for academic excellence when attending SCU. In Law School, Jesse interned for approximately one year at the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office. Since working at Johnson & Johnson, Jesse has developed an extensive knowledge and successfully represented clients in Juvenile, Family, Criminal, Administrative & Civil Law from the inception of a case all the way through the appellate process. Jesse has experience presenting direct and cross examination of witnesses, both lay and expert witnesses, and has engaged in dozens of hearings and Court trials.. Jesse has represented both parents as well as family members through the Juvenile Dependency process. Jesse has represented clients in pre-dependency meetings with the Department of Children and Family Services. Jesse has represented clients through the preliminary stages of the dependency process, through Detention, Jurisdiction & Disposition hearings. Jesse has also managed and successfully represented clients through 6, 12, & 18 month review hearings. Jesse has conducted multiple trials through termination of parental rights & has drafted several appeals seeking to vindicate parental rights post-termination. Jesse has received mandatory training required by the California Rules of Court to practice Juvenile Dependency law including the Dependency 101 Legal Seminar presented by Advokids.. Jesse has represented clients in both family & probate law related to child custody including filing requests for orders, requests for restraining orders and defending against such requests in family law. Jesse has represented clients in engaging in child custody evaluations, emergency screenings, & mediations. Jesse has engaged in and successfully tried probate cases, including guardianship and termination of guardianship proceedings. Jesse has received training on various issues related to Family Law & Child Custody through the Contra Costa County Bar Association.. Jesse has successfully received multiple reversals on appeal in criminal cases stemming from Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and Sonoma Counties based on violations of individuals’ constitutional rights. Jesse is a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association & the Phi Alpha Delta Law Community. When not in court or in the office, Jesse enjoys working out, going for hikes, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jerome C. Pandell joined the Firm in September 2008.  He is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in the State of California.  A 2008 graduate of University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Jerome served as co-chairman of the Moot Court Board and was Executive Editor of the Hastings Communications & Entertainment Law Journal (Comm/Ent).  As a moot court competitor, he won numerous awards for his brief writing and oral advocacy skills.  Notably, he received Best Brief awards at the 2006 John Marshall International Information Technology & Privacy Law and 2008 Tulane University Mardi Gras Sports Law competitions.  During his third year, Jerome received the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence and CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for his performance in the Seminar on the Judicial Process.  Jerome also completed a federal judicial externship in fall 2007 for the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins, formerly of the United States District Court, Northern District of California, now Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, First District.  Jerome completed his undergraduate education in 2005 at Northwestern University, receiving his B.A. in Political Science and Religion with Honors.  He also served as managing editor of The Daily Northwestern from 2004 through 2005 and as a staff writer at the Tri-Valley Herald from 2003 through 2005.  In October and November 2008, Jerome acted as a volunteer legal adviser to the presidential campaign of Barack Obama in the state of Nevada.  Active in local, state and national politics, Jerome also serves on the State Central Steering Committee of the California Democratic Party.

Jason O. Runckel is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.  As a partner in O’Connor & Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. Runckel regularly litigates personal injury claims, wrongful death actions, and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters. As a 3rd generation Contra Costa County native, Mr. Runckel went to St. Isidore’s School in Danville and De La Salle High School in Concord.  He graduated from the University of California at Davis with degrees in Philosophy and American History.  In 1995, Mr. Runckel attended the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.  Mr. Runckel made the Law Review and the Dean’s list in 1996, 97, and 98.  He graduated from McGeorge with Honors, finishing at the top of his class.  Mr. Runckel is also a published author.  While attending McGeorge School of Law, Mr. Runckel published many articles in the Pacific Law Journal, including: Comment, Abuse It and Lose It: A Look at California’s Mandatory Chemical Castration, 28 Pac. L.J. 547 (1997); Ending a Prisoner’s Right to Have Personal Visits, 28 Pac. L.J. 772 (1997); and The Road to Redeveloping California’s Military Bases, 28. L.J. Pac 861 (1997).. From 1998 to 2007, Mr. Runckel held a position as a Deputy District Attorney in the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.  As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Runckel prosecuted thousands of cases and has tried over 70 jury trials ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Attempted Murder.  In addition to Mr. Runckel’s extensive adult jury trial experience, he has also tried over 75 juvenile trials including, First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, Torture Causing Great Bodily Injury, Drive-By Shootings, and Witness Intimidation.. As a prosecutor for nearly 10 years, Mr. Runckel has been assigned to several specialized units including the “Three Strikes Unit” (in every case the criminal offender is facing life imprisonment), Criminal Street Gang Division, Drug Unit, Felony Trial Team, and Juvenile Unit.  Having handled numerous high-profile cases during his career as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Runckel is highly skilled in public relations and controlling the media.  Mr. Runckel also has substantial civil experience.  As part of his assignment with the Narcotics Unit at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Runckel handled all asset forfeiture cases in Contra Costa County.  He was responsible for all civil discovery, litigation, and trial work.  Between 1999 & 2000, Mr. Runckel participated in seizing well over a million dollars in asset forfeiture monies.Having negotiated thousands of cases with other lawyers and judges, Mr. Runckel has developed an acute ability to quickly assess the weakness and strengths of both criminal and personal injury cases.  Mr. Runckel’s analytical skills combined with his extraordinary negotiating abilities have been an immeasurable asset to the clients of O’Connor, Runckel & O'Malley.Mr. Runckel has practiced his entire career in the bay area.  He continues to live in the bay area with his wife and children and is actively involved in the community.

I help people with financial issues whether Estate Planning or Bankruptcy. I believe one of the most important things I do with all clients is education. I will teach you the law as it applies to your circumstances and options available to you. After 25 years in this industry, I have the knowledge and experience to help guide you through this process.. Our offices are located in Walnut Creek, Brentwood and Antioch. Please call to schedule a free 30 minute consultation at (888)77BK-LAW.  We are here to help.

I am admitted to practice law in California, Arizona and New York.  I began practicing in 1979 as a member of the General Counsel's staff of the National Labor Relations Board in its New Orleans regional office.   I worked for law firms representing managment in all kinds of labor and employment matters in both Phoenix and San Francisico.  Starting in about 1986, I expanded my areas of expertise to include all areas of real estate and business litigation.  A small portion of my practice is also devoted to personal injury litigation.  Starting in 1990, I opened my own solo practice in Walnut Creek, California.  I have handled hundreds of cases and represented hundreds of clients in the past 35+ years of practicing law.  Unlike attorneys who work in large law firms, I can assure every one of my clients that they receive my personal attention on all of their legal matters.  Many of my clients are small business men and women like myself, and just as I am very conscious of keeping my expenses down, and I equally conscious of keeping their legal expenses down.. When I am not practicing law, I spend my time with my wife of 25 years and my daughter, who is now 21.  Since 2007, I have become an avid long distance cyclist.  I have ridden more than 40 century (100 mile) bike rides, and at least once a year, I ride on behalf of and raise contributions for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which is devoted to finding cures and treatments for all forms of blood cancers.  To date, I am proud to say that I have raised over $10,000 for LLS.. This year, I am taking on a new challenge of completing a Tough Mudder, which is a 10 mile walk/run that contains about 20 obstacles that I wil have to get through.  As the name of the event suggests, much of the time I will be slogging through the mud while trying to complete the event.

Indy Colbath is a licensed California attorney who has focused the entirety of her legal career on family law issues, including: divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence restraining orders. Indy has a breadth of courtroom experience she relies upon when assessing her clients’ family law matters, as well as strong relationships with the local legal community and bench. Indy has effectively represented her clients in an array of complex family law litigation, many of which involving high net worth individuals. Even though Indy has a passion for courtroom advocacy, she understands that every family law case is different, and in certain matters it is more appropriate to settle than it is to engage in costly litigation. Indy consistently advises her clients of the costs and benefits of compromising versus fighting in court. But in matters that are litigated, Indy vigorously and effectively represents her clients’ interests. In addition to her focus on outstanding advocacy, Indy strives to provide excellent service to her clients by making herself consistently approachable and available. As a solo practitioner, Indy personally supervises each of her cases from their outset to completion, and keeps her clients well informed of their case status.. Indy’s passion for advocacy was ignited in college when she became a certified peer counselor with WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment) in Sacramento. She spent two years working as a crisis line counselor for callers who were victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. After college and prior to law school, Indy was a law clerk with the Legal Aid Society’s Dependency Program in Martinez, which represented parents and children in dependency proceedings. Because of these experiences, Indy is able to approach high conflict cases involving intimate partner violence and or child abuse with specialized knowledge and sensitivity. Indy understands and is able to effectively advise her clients of the potential legal consequences in any family law matter when there are allegations of abuse, whether made by or against her clients.. Indy is a Contra Costa County native; she grew up in Pleasant Hill and attended College Park High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Davis where she graduated with honors, majoring in Sociology with emphasis in Law and Society. Indy attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, after being admitted with a full-ride scholarship. Indy graduated in 2013 with her Juris Doctorate, and was admitted to the State Bar of California in December of 2013.

In practice since 1986, Paul B. Justi has spent more than three decades as a solo practitioner, both as a trial attorney and also providing a wide variety of corporate services. Attending Princeton University before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California at Berkeley, Paul graduated in the top 1.5% of his class from UC College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings College of the Law). After spending the first several years of his career at two large international firms in downtown San Francisco "learning the ropes," Paul opened up his own practice in Walnut Creek, California dedicated to excellent representation and personalized service, including trial work.  Because sometimes it's just business and other times, it IS personal.

In his 23rd year of law practice, Rob Silverman focuses primarily on trusts and estates, including probate and trust administration. His emphasis is on estate planning directed toward wealth preservation and enhancement. He has helped more than a thousand individuals and families establish meaningful estate plans for the benefit of their families, loved ones, and charities.. Mr. Silverman also represents clients in connection with real estate matters, including residential and commercial purchase/sale transactions, commercial leasing, real estate entity formations (e.g. Limited Liability Companies), and joint ownership (aka T.I.C.) agreements. In addition, he serves his clients’ business needs, handling transactions involving the purchase, sale, formation, operation, and management of their business ventures.. Mr. Silverman brings to his practice invaluable practical experience in the fields of real estate and business. He was President and Chief Operating Officer for a franchisor; directed a computerized loan origination operation for a mortgage banking/brokerage company; and conducted real estate brokerage and property management for various companies, including his own.. Mr. Silverman originally practiced in partnership with his father, Donald Silverman, with the law firm “Silverman & Silverman” in Alameda, California. He then served as “Of Counsel” to several local firms, Buchman Provine Brothers Smith LLP and Berding & Weil LLP. Mr. Silverman has been a licensed California real estate broker for nearly 35 years and has also served on the professional advisory board of several non-profit organizations.. Both in and out of the office, Mr. Silverman prioritizes family, health, and happiness. He has been happily married to his wife, Karen, for 26 years with whom he shares three children, each thriving in their own, unique way. Rob is also a regular practitioner of pilates and other sporting endeavors, and he supports his family in their frequent long distance running and martial arts hobbies. He also has a passion for travel, enjoying seeing and learning about the world’s varying cultures and countries. Having worked for a major luxury cruise line in his twenties, he has been fortunate to be able to visit more than 50 countries around the globe.  He is also a life-long supporter of the Bay Area sports franchises, from local high school sports to the California Golden Bears and World Champion Golden State Warriors, Giants, and even the A’s – albeit champions from many years ago (there’s that Oakland optimism).. Mr. Silverman’s expertise in estate planning and related fields enable him to help clients optimally protect, manage and transfer their estates to their loved ones. He understands the importance of family and is skilled in using law as a tool to help clients avoid unnecessary costs and prevent potentially lengthy and emotionally damaging disputes among family and/or trust/estate beneficiaries.  Starting with careful and compassionate discussions with his clients about their objectives and desires, Mr. Silverman takes seriously his role in facilitating the design of a plan that will meaningfully and efficiently achieve those objectives and desires. Mr. Silverman takes pride in his work, enjoying the great satisfaction that comes from building a personalized, customized plan for his clients.. EducationUniversity of California, Davis (B.A. 1978)Golden Gate University (J.D. 1992). Professional MembershipState Bar of CaliforniaContra Costa County Bar AssociationAlameda County Bar AssociationEstate Planning Council of Diablo Valley (Past President)

In addition to my law practice, I am a husband and family man, an avid cyclist (both mountain-biking and road cycling), a runner and a musician.

In 1990, Ms. Benedetto graduated from U.C. Berkeley witha Bachelor's degree in Psychology.  Afterworking for six years as a successful business executive, Ms. Benedetto continuedher education at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she graduatedin the top of her class in 2000.  Duringlaw school Ms. Benedetto clerked with the San Diego District Attorney’s Officeand the U.S. Attorney General’s Office, and also had the honor of publishing ascholarly legal journal article.  Upongraduation, Ms. Benedetto elected to start her own estate planning law firm, drawingfrom her experience in business, finance, psychology and the law.. Over the past nine years, Ms. Benedetto has assistedhundreds of clients with the creation of their Wills, Living Trusts and otherestate planning documents.  She also assistsfamilies with trust administration and probate when loved ones pass away, and helpsclients with bankruptcy planning.. In 2006, Ms Benedetto created the Family Trust Law Center,or Family TLC, to be a firm where families come for professional estateplanning by licensed attorneys, at flat, reasonable fees.  Her goal is to have the Family Trust LawCenter attorneys be considered as long term estate advisors.. In 2009, Ms. Benedetto expanded the legal servicesoffered at Family TLC to include Bankruptcy planning, again, at flat,reasonable fees.  When economic hardshipsaffect families they need good, solid legal advice and a trusted advisor tohelp them navigate through debt collections, foreclosure proceedings, Chapter 7or Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, and rebuilding their estates.  Ms. Benedetto is there for clients in goodtimes and challenging times, always striving to help her clients achieve peaceof mind.. Ms. Benedetto is a member of the Probate andEstate Planning section of the Contra Costa Bar Association, the Real Propertyand Probate section of the California State Bar, and the American BarAssociation.  She mentors a foster child throughthe CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and belongs to the Diablo Networking Circleof BNI, the Walnut Creek Masters Swim Club and is Secretary of the Rotary Clubof Walnut Creek.  In her spare time sheenjoys writing novels and spending time with her family and friends.

I've been practicing law in the Walnut Creek area for the past 25 years.  I am a sole practitioner but have the support and associations with other, larger firms to associate on larger cases with my office when needed.  I've also handled many workers' compensation cases, and am able to handle both the client's injury case and the workers' compensation case so if they are injured on the job by a third-party, they won't need two attorneys.. My experience includes motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian vs. auto accidents, dog bites, trip and falls and slip and fall accidents.  My practice has been 100% plaintiff representation for the past 25 years and am familiar with and can help the client obtain the proper medical care, guide them through the process and recover the best settlement possible.  If settlement isn't a possibility we are ready to go to trial.

I'm a litigator with many years experience in both State and Federal Courts throughout California. Whether I am representing a defendant, a City, or a Plaintiff in a case, I approach every case with a dedication to being thorough.  If the case is strong or weak, I will let you know. We are a team and should work as such. I am proud that many of my clients remain friends long after a case is over.

I was born in New Jersey, raised in Florida, and moved to California to go to law school.. I have been practicing in the personal injury field for over 15 years now. I enjoy personal injury cases because of the wide varierty of cases you see. I have handled everything from car accident cases to construction site accident cases.. As to my hobbies, I love the outdoors and am an avid surfer, snowboarder, and mountain biker.

I was born and raised in Northern California.  I went to Acalanes High School in Lafayette, then the University of San Diego, and finally Seattle University School of Law. While in Seattle I met my wife Tracy and convinced her to move back with me to California.  We have two beautiful daughters, Gillian and Addison, and a bulldog named Daisy.    When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family at home, in Maui, in Tahoe (skiing or on the lake) or at a Giants, 49ers or Warriors game.

I operate a personal injury law firm as a sole practitioner. My law practice has been built on referrals. Since 1985 I have been successfully mediating, arbitrating and trying personal injury cases. As a result, I have many return clients. Many of my clients refer their friends, family members, and others to me for personal injury representation.. What makes me successful?  I produce favorable outcomes for my clients. I also promote public safety by ensuring that defective or dangerous conditions are repaired or otherwise rectified. I am known in the legal community as representing clients with personal injury claims. I am able to work well with opposing counsel in order to maximize the recovery for my clients.. I provide personal service to my clients. As a solo practitioner, my clients speak and deal with me directly. My clients are not bounced from the receptionist, to a paralegal or other attorney.. I am here to be of service to you. I typically meet prospective clients in my Walnut Creek office or in my Oakley office. I have met clients at their home, the hospital and even once met a client in jail.. I will be honest with you. I offer a free consultation to discuss your injuries and evaluate your claim. If I am unable to be of service to you I will provide you with a recommendation.

I love helping clients.  This means helping with medical issues, lost wages and permanent effects of car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and the like.  I love presenting a case and knowing that we have prepared as well as possible, and that we have obtained the best result possible.  In short, I love what I do - helping injured people.

I have helped thousands of victims during my career. Going through the process of helping these victims, I have learned what tremendous hardships people are forced to undergo. This makes me a better lawyer as I have a deep understanding of what these victims must endure, which allows me to present their case more effectively to obtain the compensation my clients deserve.. In such cases, many victims and their families have an extremely hard time coping or trying to cope with their injuries, pain and suffering or the loss of a loved one and the hardships that come with it, such as lost wages and a suddenly very uncertain future - in terms of health and/or how to pay bills and make ends meet. These victims need help and I supply that help by taking on the insurance companies and those at fault to get the victim the compensation he or she deserves. This provides the victim with relief from a major source of stress, so he or she can attend to healing, physically, emotionally and mentally.. I persevere in obtaining deserving compensation for those losses, as well as for medical bills, lost wages, future earnings' impairment, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of love, society, affection, and compensation for vocational rehabilitation.. Example cases. Partial paralysis case with disputed liability and victim's vehicle speeding and tailgating.  Multi-million dollar settlement.. Death case with highly disputed liability. Victim's vehicle broke down on a freeway where the victim's vehicle was in the slow lane. Witness saw victim walk into the next lane when victim was struck. Greatly over $1 million settlement. Victim driver speeding vehicle in heavy rain on two-lane roadway, loses control and slams into object off roadway. Highly disputed liability. Settlement $1 million. Car accident causes victim to sustain disc injuries requiring surgeries. Settlement $650,000. Disclaimer: These past case results are not intended to be taken as a prediction or warranty of future results as to your case. Each case depends on its own facts, liability and damages.. I  accept cases throughout California--all counties, cities, towns and unincorporated areas.. Some counties served include: Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Los Angeles, Marin,  Monterey, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Francisco, San Mateo, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sonoma, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Yolo.. Some cities served include: Alameda, Antioch, Bakersfield, Belmont, Brentwood, Castro Valley, Concord, Daly City, Davis, Dixon, Emeryville, Fairfield, Fremont, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Menlo Park, Modesto, Monterey, Moraga, Newark, Oakland, Oakley, Orinda, Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Pleasanton,   Redwood City, Richmond,  Sacramento, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Mateo, San Pablo, Santa Clara, Suisun, Sunnyvale, Stockton, Tracy, Walnut Creek, Vacaville, Vallejo, Visalia.. I began my own law firm in 1989, shortly after the death of my mentor and employer, Robert E. Cartwright Sr., then one of the most prominent plaintiff's attorneys in the U.S. I decided to become a lawyer to help people, generally. Early in law school, I was drawn to helping tort victims, which led me to the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, nursing home neglect and other similar areas of study.. I am a member of Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice and the California State Bar Association.

I have been practicing law in Contra Costa County for over 36 years, focusing in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, probate and trust litigation, real estate, personal injury, and construction litigation.. Free Consultation.  Please feel free to call my office.

I have been in private practice for nearly 20 years, with broad experience in drafting commercial contracts and business agreements, including employment-related agreements, commercial real estate leases and purchase agreements, stock and asset purchase and sales agreements and commercial terms and conditions.. I represent companies in a broad spectrum of industries in general business matters, corporate governance and employment issues.. I enjoy international travel, running and spending time with my family.

I have been an attorney for 35 years and I enjoy working with my clients to obtain the best possible results on their cases.  I do not hand off my clients to paralegals or assistants.  I deal directly with the client and their case.. Call me to discuss your case and to discuss how we can obtain the best possible result for you, a family member or a friend.

I have been a commercial litigation attorney for 17 years, with significant experience dealing with general commercial business transactions/litigation and product liability cases.  In addition I have considerable experience drafting supply agreements, lease agreements (commericial property leases and equipment leases), licensing agreements, and have significant experience litigating commercial disputes.. For the last 11 years, I have served as litigation counsel to one of the largest glass bottle suppliers in North America.. In addition, I possess excellent negotiation skills, much of which have come from handling or participating in over one hundred mediations and arbitrations.. I appreciate your time in reviewing my Avvo profile and hope to speak with you in person to discuss how I can serve your legal needs.

I enjoy representing California landlords and helping them protect their investments.  Aside from evictions, I help with review of real estate purchase and sale contracts, financing documents, lease agreements, release and indemnification agreements, and leasing negotiations.. I am also a California licensed real estate broker.

I devote my practice to conducting workplace investigations and Title IX investigations.. Employers have a legal duty to perform a prompt and thorough investigation when certain types of complaints are made in the workplace.  I am a neutral retained by employers to conduct investigations when complaints about harassment, bullying, discrimination and other misconduct are made by employees in the workplace.  I draw on my years of experience as an employment law litigator and advisor, as well as the communication and listening skills I developed in my training and work as a mediator.  In addition, I have received many hours of specific training including the Association of Workplace Investigator's Training Institute.. I am also retained by educational institutions to conduct investigations in connection with claims made by students in the Title IX context.  I have received comprehensive Title IX investigation training (trauma informed).

I am the founding and managing attorney of California Estate Law firm Absolute Trust Counsel, formerly known as Kirsten Howe, Attorney at Law. The firm focuses on five closely intertwined areas of the law: estate planning, trust administration, probate, special needs planning and Medi-Cal planning.. For more than 20 years, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and families from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds to ensure their legacy. My ultimate goal is to protect one’s assets, offer compassionate sound legal counsel, and enable individuals to pass on their values, goals and work ethic.. It's an honor to get to know my clients on a personal level in order to gain a thorough understanding of their unique situation. I work to identify and address their most pressing concerns, goals, and hopes for their legacy.. At Absolute Trust Counsel we pride ourselves on practicing personalized law and is a firm that will be there for you and your family today, tomorrow and for years to come.. For further details, visit us at .