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Future Focused
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
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.
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.
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.
Founding partner, local rancher, and member of our Trusts & Estates Group, John Orr
News + Events
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? In Reich v. Reich (2024), the California Court of Appeal ruled that such assets, governed by beneficiary designations, are beyond the reach of California’s omitted spouse doctrine. This decision underscores the importance of updating estate plans and clarifies the limits of statutory protections.
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) ___ Cal.App5th ____ (Oct. 24, 2024, B332980), where Thomas Reich married Pamela years after creating a trust and naming […]
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 (Oct. 16, 2024, B334178, ___ Cal.App. 5th ____, WL 4499313) highlights the serious responsibilities businesses face when contracting with elderly or impaired individuals. The court’s […]
“On January 1, 2024, the reporting requirements established by the U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect. In general, the CTA requires those with a “beneficial ownership” in certain entities to report their ownership and identifying information to the U.S. government (the “BOI Report”). Businesses that are required to file a BOI Report are […]
