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Megan E. Waugh
also known as Megan Waugh Gray
About Megan
Biography
Megan is the owner of Waugh Law, a law practice specializing in trust, estates, conservatorship, and elder law. Clients have described Megan as “dedicated, caring, honest and reliable,” and “a very hard worker and dedicates herself to giving the very best possible representation for her clients with diligence and follow through.”
Megan works exclusively in trust and estates, and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in Estate and Trust Litigation for the past five years (2016 – 2020). In 2020 and 2019, Megan was named in Los Angeles Magazine as a Southern California’s Top Young Lawyers, and as a Top Southern California Up-And-Coming Lawyer in 2018.
Megan has reached multi-million-dollar settlements for her clients, as well as, represented a private professional fiduciary, in what was believed to be one of the most valuable Los Angeles County probate auction sales for $16.2 million.
Since 2017, Megan has served as a Court-Appointed-Counsel for the Los Angeles Superior Court representing individuals who face being placed under a conservatorship. Often times, these individuals are elders suffering from dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease.
Megan received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign where she graduated with honors. She received her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law where she graduated cum laude. While at Pepperdine, Megan served as an editor for the Journal of National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary. The Journal also published her article: A Broke(n) System: Comment on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Rule on the Equal Access Provision in Douglas v. Independent Living Center and its Potential Impact on the Affordable Care Act.
Megan is a daily yoga practitioner, and she uses her practice to assist clients through challenges that often arise during the legal process. While serving as an officer on the Santa Monica Bar Association, Megan and her husband created an event entitled Yoga for the Legal Mind with the goal of bringing physical, mental, and emotional wellness to the legal community. They continue to hold these events.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Waugh Law
401 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Megan E. Waugh's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Rex | July 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I came for the law, stayed for the partnership
I met Megan in 2019, after a conflict with my family reached an impasse and I felt I needed an advocate. She was the fourth lawyer I met with, but the first to take me seriously and to engage with my story. After almost 2 years, we were able to reach a solution to a complex, multiparty, high dollar v...
Posted by Susan | June 10, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Amazing!
Megan worked very hard for us on an upcoming case regarding a trust. We live in the state of Washington. I was very surprised when Megan called me back personally the next day. I have a very difficult time understanding the legal wording of documents, but Megan was able to help me with my questions...
Posted by dianne | April 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning
I live in Tucson and my late husband and I had a Trust that was drawn up here. However, he owned a condo in L.A that we weren't able to get into the Trust before he passed away. Megan was very responsive in working with me and with my AZ attorney in getting the property into the Trust without hav...
Posted by Chris | July 15, 2015
Megan Waugh - Attorney at Law
Fantastic attorney with a level of care and diligence I never saw with other lawyers when shopping for estate planning services. She briefed me on her litigation and estate planning background, explained what she felt I only needed, and made me feel comfortable which was key. She's sincere, and found...
Posted by Vardui | June 10, 2015
Excellent Service
Megan Waugh is an excellent attorney. She worked with me to resolve a very complicated estate after my husband passed away. During this very traumatic time, Megan walked me through the process and explained everything to me in terms I could understand. Her advice and guidance were invaluable and she...
Megan E. Waugh's Lawyer Endorsements
"Megan Waugh aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of her clients. She is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect her clients rights. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Megan Waugh has demonstrated a high level of talent and devotion to her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
"Megan is a competent and energetic lawyer who is passionate about her practice. I have had the privilege to consult with Megan and would absolutely recommend her to any client in need of a Los Angeles probate attorney."
"I endorse Megan -- she has an extremely strong skill set in her practice areas of estate planning, probate, and probate litigation; has experience in her practice area that rivals attorneys 10 or 20 years more senior; and has a working knowledge of the rules of civil procedure like I've never seen before."
"Ms. Waugh is a highly intelligent and highly effective advocate. I strongly endorse her."
"Megan is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Megan is a compassionate and extremely talented attorney and I would gladly entrust a client or loved one to her. She is capable and smart. I'm happy to know her."
"Megan is a competent and highly motivated attorney. She will go the extra mile to ensure her Clients' rights are protected. Megan has my full endorsement and recommendation."
"I know Megan through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is trustworthy, hardworking and knowledgeable in all aspects of estate planning. I highly recommend her."
"I met Megan through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a knowledgeable and caring attorney who looks after her clients' best interests."
"I have gotten to know Megan through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and believe her to be a great counselor and very knowledgeable in estate planning and elder law. If you need help with these issues, I recommend consulting Megan."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I definitely recommend Megan Waugh as she is professional, knowledgeable, persistent, and articulate. I have personally witnessed how hard she works and the great results she achieves for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Southern California's Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2019
Southern California's Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top Southern California Up-And-Coming Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Waugh Law
2014 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Schomer Law Group
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Sharona Eslamboly Hakim
Associations
2017 - Present
Santa Monica Bar AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: Conservatorship of Jean Miho Tanaka
For Respondents
Education
2013
Pepperdine Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
2009
Univ of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Living Trust Seminar
Estate Planning
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do attorneys take trust contest cases on contingency basis?
08 Oct 2022
Q&A
Probate judge said I have "Notes to Clear" and rescheduled my probate hearing. Can anyone translate or explain A-F below to me?!
05 Jun 2015