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Since our founding in 1982, we have attracted some of the best and brightest legal minds to become the largest law firm in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties

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Offices in Ventura and Westlake Village

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Conveniently located in Westlake Village and Ventura, our two full-service offices offer expert counsel across 15 specialized practice groups, including civil litigation, estate planning, taxation, business transactions, and family law.

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Partner and member of our IP Group, Jessica Wan

Experience Driven

Guiding Californians through complex transactions and legal challenges, our attorneys provide cutting-edge and specialized expertise without sacrificing the personal service that makes us a leading choice for businesses and individuals.

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Managing partner, Neal Maguire

Commitment

Our attorneys proudly give back to the community through pro bono services and by volunteering and sponsoring a wide variety of civic, professional, and charitable organizations.

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Founding partner, local rancher, and member of our Trusts & Estates Group, John Orr

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Reformation, Intent, and the Boundaries of a Trust Contest: Packard v. Packard

November 4th, 2025

  By David B. Shea, Esq. Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law When family, inheritance, and handwritten changes intersect, disputes often arise over how far a court will go to honor a settlor’s true intent. In Packard v. Packard (2025) 108 Cal.App.5th 1284, the California Court of Appeal clarified when a petition […]

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Navigating Nonprobate Assets-The Impact of Reich v. Reich on Omitted Spouse Claims. Can a surviving spouse claim a share of nonprobate assets like IRAs?

December 5th, 2024

By David B. Shea, Esq. Marriage often brings joy, but when it happens later in life—or follows a prior union—it can leave surprising gaps in estate planning. That’s exactly what happened in Reich v. Reich (2024) 105 Cal.App5th 1282, where Thomas Reich married Pamela years after creating a trust and naming beneficiaries of his IRA, […]

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Electronic Signatures, Consent, and Capacity: How West v. Solar Mosaic LLC Protects Vulnerable Seniors

November 18th, 2024

By David B. Shea, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law In an era where digital agreements are as common as a click, West v. Solar Mosaic LLC, 105Cal.App. 5th 985) highlights the serious responsibilities businesses face when contracting with elderly or impaired individuals. The court’s decision underscores that electronic signatures alone may […]

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