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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.

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.

Kim is a native Alamedan with strong ties and a deep appreciation for the Bay Area. After graduating from high school in Alameda, she relocated to Los Angeles where she attended the University of Southern California (USC); graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Kim continued her education at USC graduating from the USC School of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree in 2003.. Kim began her legal career in Los Angeles practicing Estate Planning, Probate and transnational Corporate law. After practicing for several years in Los Angeles, Kim returned to her Bay Area roots where she has since been practicing since 2008.. Kim has over 15 years of legal experience in the areas of estate planning and probate and is actively taking new clients.

Bryan’s practice is focused on estate law, including estate planning, estate administration, litigation, professional fiduciary services, and attendance in court as counsel in private mediation, conferences, motions, hearings, trials, and appeals. Bryan has developed numerous custom estate plans and has participated as counsel in numerous contested proceedings. Bryan’s practice covers a wide range of estate law issues such as estate planning, powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, trusts, advanced health care directives, Medicare planning, and contested matters.

Louis W. Pierro is the Founder and Principal of Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, a law firm with offices in the Capital Region, New York City and additional locations in New York, Florida, New Jersey and Massachusetts. His Firm serves clients in the areas of Estate and Trust Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation, Business and Tax Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning. Mr. Pierro is a frequent speaker across the country on legal issues relating to estate planning, elder law and business planning.. Mr. Pierro is also a Founder of ElderCounsel, a national membership organization of Elder Law and Special Needs law firms, where he now serves as a consultant. It provides proprietary document drafting software and education to over 1400 member firms in 50 states. He also founded ApolloCare, LLC, a business that integrates home care coordination (EverHome Care Advisors), with connected home health technology (VivaLynx) providing seniors, families, and caregivers unique opportunities to live independently in their own home.. Mr. Pierro is selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law, and Trusts and Estates; his 15th year of recognition by Best Lawyers. He was also selected by his peers as Best Lawyers “2022 Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law in New York’s Capital Region; an honor he also received in 2018 and 2014. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Elder Law and for Trusts and Estates and by Super Lawyers for 15 years and has been selected to the Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in New York, Super Lawyers of the Hudson Valley, Top 25 Lawyers in Upstate New York, and New York Times Top Attorneys in New York. In addition, Mr. Pierro has maintained an AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2001.. Mr. Pierro is currently a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; the American Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section; the NYS Bar Association Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Sections; and the Albany County Bar Association.A graduate of Lehigh University and Albany Law School, Mr. Pierro was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984 and is licensed to practice in all New York State Courts, the US Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Christina Watson Meier takes a pragmatic approach to problem solving and strives to make the legal process as stress-free as possible. Christina believes that to be an effective advocate, you must be actively engaged with your client and understand their objectives and goals. This requires trust between client and attorney and building trust takes time. Devoting enough time with clients to build trust is one of the reasons why Christina founded her firm.. Being happy at work is the second reason why Christina founded her firm. Christina has created a supportive work environment for the team; an environment where everyone feels safe, valued for their contributions, empowered to be autonomous, and encouraged to pursue their interests, and, most of all, a place to find their happiness.. Christina received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Albany, and her Juris Doctorate from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Christina is licensed to practice in all New York State Courts as well as the United States District Court of the Northern District of New York.. Areas of Practice. Certifications and Training. Education. Teaching. Classes/Seminars. Professional Associations and Memberships. Proud to be a Part of

Angela R. Tylock received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Oswego, and her Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, Connecticut. Angela has always had a passion for helping others. During law school she worked in the Civil Justice Clinic where she fiercely advocated for the rights of her clients while providing guidance and support during challenging times.. Angela approaches each case as a collaboration between the client and lawyer and believes this approach renders the most effective legal advocacy.

Admitted to practice in New York in 1976; Office aton Rd., Rte 9, Latham, NY, 12110;; Offices by appointment in Saratoga Springs, NY and Troy, NY (518=226-0834). Over 45 years experience in Wills & Estates, Personal Injury, and Vehicle and Traffic Law.