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Bob's purpose as an estate planning attorney is to provide his clients with "Legal" Peace of Mind.. Bob is a native Ventura County resident and founded this law firm in 1984, based on the core belief that EVERYONE deserves the PEACE OF MIND that comes from knowing that if they become incapacitated or die, their family is legally protected against:. Bob also co-founded "Moving Senior's Forward" Community Resource Group which is a group of dedicated professionals who provide options and solutions to the various issues and challenges we experience as we age.. Bob is a frequent speaker and has given presentations to such organizations as the California Lutheran University Alumni, American Express, Pepperdine University, Ventura County Women's Bankers Association, MENSA, and Parkinsons Support Groups.

The team at Pederson Law Offices has over 40 years of combined experience in practicing law, specifically in the fields of Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. The firm is led by Attorney Grant Pederson, who took over the practice from his father, Steve Pederson, upon his retirement. The firm now consists of three additional attorneys, Todd Vigneux, Camille Aceituno, and Russell Jokela. Each of us strive to provide our valued clients with personalized attention and high-quality representation. To find out how an attorney from Pederson Law Offices may be able to guide you through estate planning, trust, or probate matters, please contact us.. Grant Pederson is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Grant is a member of and past attorney chairman of the Conejo Valley Estate Planning Council. He is also a member of the Ventura County Bar Association, California State Bar – Trusts and Estates Section. Grant Pederson received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. In 2006, he received his Juris Doctorate from the Ventura College of Law. Before joining his father at Pederson Law Offices in 2003, Attorney Grant Pederson worked as a Solutions Engineer for Accenture, Ltd., a global consulting firm where he helped design and implement strategic business systems for Fortune 500 companies. He is honored to carry on the legacy of his father’s law practice and serve the community in which he was born and raised.. Todd Vigneux received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting in 1985 from CSUN and his Juris Doctorate with honors from the Ventura College of Law in 2006. Todd also has a Graduated Certificate in Estate Planning from the Golden Gate University. Prior to joining Pederson Law Offices in 2013, Todd was the Chief Financial Officer of a local manufacturing company. Todd is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association, California State Bar - Trusts and Estates Section, California State Bar – Taxation Section, and CPA/Law Society of Ventura County.. Camille Aceituno received two Bachelor's degrees, one in Politics and one in Philosophy, from UC Santa Cruz in 2006 and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego in 2011. Prior to joining Pederson Law Offices at the beginning of 2020, Camille worked in a variety of practice areas, but most recently worked in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, and probate in San Diego then Chico. Camille is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She is also a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and the California State Bar - Trusts and Estates Section. Russell Jokela earned his Juris Doctorate degree with highest honors from the Ventura College of Law in 2022, where he was first in his class. He has been with the firm since 2013, gathering extensive estate planning experience and working in various capacities before becoming a licensed attorney. He is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and the California State Bar - Trusts and Estates Section. Russell is passionate about helping his clients achieve their estate planning goals with confidence and peace of mind.. Steve Pederson (Retired) received his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1966, his Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from San Diego State University in 1964, and his Juris Doctorate from Western State University School of Law in 1975. Attorney Steve Pederson worked as a Senior Design Engineer for General Dynamics Corporation from 1966 to 1975, where he assisted in the design of numerous aerospace vehicles, including the Space Shuttle and Cruise Missile. He then worked as a Los Angeles attorney from 1975 to 1981, where he handled civil litigation cases in the areas of aviation, product liability, medical malpractice, and vehicular accidents. In 1982, Attorney Steve Pederson founded his Thousand Oaks firm, Pederson Law Offices, with a focus on estate and business planning.

I love being a part of the Simi Valley community - meeting and getting to know people. In my office you won't get the feeling that you're sitting across the desk from a stranger, which, in my mind, is the last way you want to feel when you're in need of legal assistance.. I pride myself in being able to analyze a case's strengths and weaknesses, effectively communicate those to the client, and assist a client in evaluating their goals in mediation, arbitration or litigation, and doing my best work to assist the client in achieving those goals.. I operate my own law firm with offices in Westlake Village and Simi Valley to assist people with real estate, contract and business law needs.. My real estate work includes everything from neighbor property line disputes, easement issues, purchase and sale agreements gone wrong, partition actions (when one party of a jointly-owned piece of property wishes to sell and the other owner does not) and landlord-tenant issues.. My work in the area of contract law ranges from reviewing existing contracts to drafting them from scratch with appropriate provisions for the case at hand, and litigation of breach of contract issues.. In business law, I can assist clients with choosing and forming an appropriate business entity (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.) and with litigation of issues including breach of contract, fraud, negligence, indemnity, etc. I have also assisted in the sale of numerous local businesses from the letter of intent stage through completion of asset purchase agreements.

The most important thing about is me is that I have not always been a lawyer. I started practicing law after working for a decade as a local government official responsible for inspecting real estate and enforcing zoning regulations. My experience as an investigator and public official allows me to bring a unique skill set to the table. My method is to consider a legal problem from a common sense perspective and then to develop practical options for achieving my clients' real estate goals. As an attorney, I have experience handling a wide variety of real estate law matters including: land use & zoning, broker licensing and regulation, landlord/tenant, and litigation.. Have a real estate dispute or lawsuit and need legal representation? Trouble getting permits or licenses? Facing regulatory action against your property? Need advice on how to develop your real estate? Don't wait until disputes or adverse government actions ruin your investment. Call my office for a free 15 minute consultation so we can discuss your real estate needs and goals.

I represent clients in civil litigation before state and federal courts. I also represents clients in transactional, administrative, and regulatory matters. Most of my clients are land owners, developers, and builders, but I also represent commecrcial landlords and tenants in unlawful detainer litigation and proceedings. In addition, becuase of my experience with complex real propertry and business issues, I represent clients in family law matters that often involve complicated property division issues.. As former general land use counsel to one of California’s largest land developers and as land use and environmental counsel to many of the nation’s top home builders, I assist clients in navigating the complex maze of land use and environmental laws and regulations under the most challenging circumstances.. My practice also includes advising clients on the applicability of state and federal prevailing wage laws to construction and improvement projects. I have substantial experience representing both lenders and borrowers in matters involving California’s elusive usury laws. I also represent both landlords and tenants of large commercial and industrial developments in unlawful detainer proceedings and in complex landlord-tenant litigation.. In addition to my legal experience, I have a degree in City and Regional Planning and I have practiced as a land use planner and environmental consultant. I am also a certified member of the American Planning Association’s (APA) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).. I currently serve as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Oracle Mutual Fund and am the developer of several legal software applications for the iPhone and iPad.

I was a Cub and Boy Scout Leader from the time my son was a Bear at age 8 to the time he became an Eagle at age 18.  I am an avid outdoors person who loves hiking, skiing and horseback ridding.  I also enjoy reading, especially historic biographies.

The Law Office of Andrew S. Baker is a solo attorney law firm dedicated to providing clients with thoughtful and results-oriented legal representation. Before starting his law office, Mr. Baker developed a unique skill set in the field of real estate sales and management.. Mr. Baker’s practice focuses on real estate, real estate transactions, and construction litigation throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, including Riverside/San Bernardino counties. Mr. Baker’s background includes investigating zoning code violations, managing administrative enforcement of land use regulations, and presenting reports at public hearings. Today he applies those skills to provide valuable insight and creative problem-solving when advocating for his clients.. Practice Areas:. Mr. Baker principally represents property owners in land transactions (purchase-sales, leasing, neighbor disputes, zoning, building construction regulation, landlord-tenant disputes, property management issues, construction litigation (property owner versus contractor) and residential code-compliance matters. He has handled hundreds of matters involving residential projects including multi-family, mixed-use, and the gamut of simple small structures to large luxury residences.. Mr. Baker works extensively with local governmental agencies throughout Southern California in a large variety of land use and construction issues. Mr. Baker's experience allows him to provide unique professional insight in Zoningm, building code applications, and Code Enforcement issues. Thus giving him credibility with local governments. His practice includes compliance counseling, representation before government and regulatory organizations, litigation and dispute resolution.. Mr. Baker is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of West Los Angeles School of Law where he served as a published author and on the University of West Los Angeles’ Law Review, as well as a Dean’s List Scholar. Mr. Baker is in his 24th year of practice in both transactional law and litigation, following his 20 years in business sales and management. This which affords him a unique perspective on resolving legal matters. Mr. Baker negotiates successful conclusions by utilizing creative and pragmatic solutions.