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I am a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate with the California Bar, and I have an LL.M. (Masters in Laws) in Estate Planning.  I assist with estate planning, special needs planning, trust administration, probate administration, and limited conservatorships in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.. I am happily surrounded by boys - my husband (who helps me at the office), our two sons Caleb and Isaac, and our dog Ulysses, pit bull-boxer mix.  In my limited free time, I enjoy practicing yoga and pilates, reading dystopian fiction, and having deep spiritual conversations with friends.

Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law, The State Bar of California. Since 2008, Matt has focused his practice on estate planning and trust and estate administration. Matt launched Shafae Law with the intention of providing comprehensive, personalized legal services with class and integrity for reasonable flat-rate fees. Matt takes great pride in his personable, practical approach to solving legal problems, no matter the size of the estate or complexity of the family dynamics.. Matt previously worked in the chambers of one of his heroes, Hon. Martin J. Jenkins, now a justice of the California Supreme Court. While serving in that capacity, Matt wrote and edited for his law school's law review.. In 2012, Matt received the Wiley M. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California. From 2013 - 2018, Matt has received the "Rising Star" designation from Super Lawyers. In 2024, Matthew was selected as a Super Lawyer.. Matt grew up in Belmont, where he has a large network of friends and family. When he's not practicing law, Matt loves staying active, and spending time with his wife, Mercedes, and their kitty, Isabela. Matt also has a love of music and plays bass in several amateur groups. Volunteering and youth education are very important to Matt, who has served as an academic tutor to at-risk youth in East Palo Alto through the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula, and was a former high school teacher in the Sequoia Union High School District.

At Brainin Law Office, we excel at guiding our clients through the often-confusing maze of legal and financial decisions to create estate plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of their cherished goals. We take pride in integrating family-owned businesses and real estate investments into the planning process. Whether you are married or single, with a traditional family or a blended one, just starting out or looking back on a life well lived, Brainin Law Office will help you craft a plan that honors your wishes and protects the people you love.. Gary Brainin is a dedicated advocate for individuals, families, and business owners seeking to protect themselves, their assets, and the people they love. He believes that serving clients is about more than just creating documents, but instead about establishing clear and open lines of communication where people can feel comfortable talking to their attorney without fear of a bill for every phone call, fax, or email they send.

I am an associate attorney with Lakin Spears, LLP.  I earned my J.D. in 2011 from Santa Clara University School of Law, where I graduated in the top 30% of my class.  I am a member of the State Bar of California’s Trust and Estate section, and was a former Co-Chair of the Silicon Valley Bar Association’s New Attorneys Round Table.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, playing soccer and tennis, reading, hiking, and watching sports.

Roxanne T. Jen is a partner at McDowall Cotter. Roxanne received her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in 2003 and earned her law degree and M.B.A. degree from the Seattle University School of Law and the Albers School of Business and Economics in 2008. She became certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law in 2016. She is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Washington State Bar Association.. Roxanne is also active in the San Mateo County Bar Association where she has served as a member on various Bar Committees including as Chair of the Barrister’s Section the Lawyer Referral Committee. She is an active member of the County Bar’s Estate Planning and Probate Section and she is a member of WealthCounsel. Roxanne has volunteered time as a pro bono attorney to the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Roxanne and the other members of the firm recognize the importance of service to the firm’s clients and to the community. She is also fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and Cantonese.. In addition to maintaining an active law practice, Roxanne spends time with her husband, Bobby, and their sons. Family activities include hiking, reading, and cooking.

Analisa Pratt is the Founder of Pratt Law, which specializes in estate and trust planning and estate administration. Analisa has been practicing law for over 10 years and is licensed in California and Arizona.. Before launching Pratt Law, Analisa practiced law with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and K&L Gates.  She also served as a judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and as a legal research attorney with the Superior Court of California.. Analisa has received a number of awards for her pro bono contributions to the legal field including the Wiley M. Manuel award from the California State Bar Association, the Jack W. Londen Award for exemplary efforts protecting and advancing civil rights of marginalized communities from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, and the John Wilson Award for pro bono service from WSGR.. Analisa has lived in the Bay Area for nearly 20 years. Originally from the Midwest, she earned her B.A. from the University of Minnesota. She earned her law degree with tax specialization certificate from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.. Analisa's experience working with her own family's estate planning and administration inspired her to transform her practice from focusing on litigation to a practice in which she helps individuals and families manage their complex personal estate-planning needs.

Rebecca’s passion is helping families and individuals ensure that their loved ones will be protected today and for years to come. By guiding her clients through the process of making informed decisions, Rebecca ensures her clients have made the best decision for their families and loved ones. Her legal expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as all aspects of trust and estate administration.. Rebecca L. Matthias graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, and earned a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law. While attending Pepperdine Law School, Rebecca was on the Dean’s List for high scholastic achievement, and she was a staff member of Pepperdine’s prestigious Law Review Journal. Rebecca was also on Pepperdine’s National Moot Court Team, where she placed first in the National Constitutional Law Competition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Rebecca also received a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the nationally top ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.. Rebecca Matthias was born and raised in San Carlos, CA, and currently resides in Redwood City with her husband and son. She is a member of the California State Bar, the United States Central District Court, and the San Mateo County Bar Association.. If you would like Rebecca to come speak at your group about estate planning topics such as wills and trusts or planning for growing young families, please contact Matthias Law directly.

Mary is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate with the State Bar of California. She was also selected as a Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2013 (an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of California lawyers) and a California Super Lawyer in 2014. From basic wills and trusts to the design and implementation of sophisticated tax-advantageous solutions for transferring wealth and closely-held business interests to younger generations, Mary counsels individuals, families, business owners and executives on a broad range of estate, wealth transfer, and trust and estate administration matters.

I am a local resident of San Bernardino County. I graduated from Chaffey High School, where several of my other family members attended and graduated from, including my great-great grandmother, and my great-grandmother. I have a long family history here and am dedicated to serving the community. Once I graduated Chaffey High School I left for the shores of La Jolla and attended the University of California, San Diego, where I worked nearly full time and juggled numerous jobs, including a job in the courthouse. I then graduated a quarter early, and prepared myself to leave the West Coast and start law school in New York City. I attended New York Law School, had a two-year internship and worked extensively with the Alumni Association. I graduated in 2012 and made my way back to the West Coast, where I now permanently reside with my son and my doggy.