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I help families and small business gain security through estate and business planning. My estate planning services include a complimentary consultation and a customized will or trust based plan that will allow you to control who will make financial and healthcare decisions for you if you are unable, and how and when your assets are distributed to your beneficiaries. Your plan will take into account your family dynamics, your concerns about potential disagreements amongst family members and friends, and your family planning objectives. My goal is to assist clients in acheiving a smooth transition of their estates through proper planning and sound advice.
My full service offerings also include representation in legal disputes involving wills, trusts, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. It is not always possible to avoid family disputes concerning the validity of wills and trusts, the way that a parent or loved ones assets are being distributed, and/or managing a parent or child's finances and healthcare decisions. When those disputes arise, I'll act as your legal advocate and help you resolve the matter.
My business services include advising small businesses regarding a variety of issues from start up to wind down. I handle corporate or limited liability company (LLC) formation, contract drafting, conversion, sale and wind down of businesses. I also assist with succession planning which can be part of a client's estate planning goals.
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 2009
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3990 Old Town Avenue Ste C-303, San Diego, CA, 92110
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by Laura | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Competent, capable, experienced contract advice
Melissa assisted my husband and me with some complex items of a property lease agreement. It was very clear that Melissa is adept in contract law. Her communication and timeliness were stellar, and the issues that she identified and helped us successfully negotiate literally saved us from significant...
Posted by AJ | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Effective and Efficient
I have used Melissa's legal guidance/expertise multiple times for a variety of issues and all were handled with tact, effectiveness (ideal outcomes), and efficiency. She communicates well throughout the issues, helped mitigate my level of stress, and gave details that eased my mind. I have continued ...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Melissa is very thorough, responsive and knowledgeable
Melissa has successfully helped me set up my first start up business from the ground up. She has been such an asset, from helping me to secure a long term lease, to dealing with complex financial and construction issues. She has saved me tens of thousands of dollars already. Melissa is great at an...
"Melissa is a quality attorney that takes special care to connect with her clients and determine a reasonable approach towards resolution of her cases. She works extremely well with opposing counsel."
"Melissa has great attention to detail and is a great advocate for her clients. She is very knowledgeable in employment and business law. I would recommend her for my business clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Melissa for several years and have found her to be very knowledgeable and competent. She represents clients with great zeal, passion and professionalism. I have asked Melissa to handle discovery for me and both my clients and I were more than satisfied with her work product. I refer business clients to Melissa with great confidence."
Family lawyer
2019
Leaders in Law, Finalist, San Diego Business Journal
2008
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2020 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, The Dean Law Group, APLC
2017 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Goode, Hemme & Barger, APC
2011 - 2017
Attorney, Watkins Firm, Apc
2010 - 2011
Attorney, HainesLaw
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of Danielle P. Barger, APC
2020 - Present
Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember
2020 - Present
Probate Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2020 - Present
Professional Fiduciary Association of CaliforniaMember
2018 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Women in eDiscoveryMember
2012 - Present
Junior League of San DiegoDiversity, Equity and Inclusion, Committee Member
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA
2018
Nightmare on Ethics Street
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