John has over thirty-five years of experience trying lawsuits across California, during which he developed his expertise in trust, estate and conservatorship litigation.  Building on this experience, which includes numerous high-profile cases, he often serves as a mediator and expert witness in contested trust and estate matters.  He is routinely appointed by the Orange County Superior Court as counsel or guardian ad litem for vulnerable elders and minors in contested conservatorships, guardianship and trust matters.  He has received Martindale Hubbell’s highest possible “AV Preeminent” rating for ethics and competence; and he frequently lectures to legal and professional organizations.  He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and a member of Trust & Estates Section; the Conservatorship, Guardianship & Protective Proceedings Section and the Masters Division, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and has served on several Orange County executive boards in Trust & Estate organizations.

After eleven years as a Deputy Public Defender at the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, Jon has extensive experience in criminal, mental health, and probate litigation. 

Janice’s practice focuses on estate planning, conservatorships and guardianships, probate matters, and trust litigation.

Matt's practice focuses on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on representing and counseling contractors and design professionals in claims involving construction defects, construction cost overruns, and delays, construction accidents and professional malpractice.  He also represents companies in general civil litigation, business litigation, and employment law.

Jim has extensive experience in the litigation and trial of contested probate and trust cases. His practice emphasizes conservatorships, guardianships, trust disputes, will contests, decedent’s estates, fiduciary accountings, elder financial abuse matters, and mental health matters. He has recovered millions of dollars’ worth of money and property for victims of elder financial abuse.

Jeff's practice focuses on construction law and litigation, with an emphasis on representing contractors and design professionals in a wide array of matters including claims involving construction defects, construction cost overruns and delays and professional liability.