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also known as Sam Mamola, ESQUIRE LAW GROUP - Estate Planning and Probate
Samuel Mamola is the founding attorney of MAMOLA LAW, where he practices exclusively in the areas of business/civil litigation and advanced estate planning. Mr. Mamola handles claims involving business litigation, minority shareholder rights, financial elder abuse, trust litigation and advanced estate planning.
Before founding MAMOLA LAW, he was a successful entrepreneur in the restaurant and real estate industries. Mr. Mamola was previously the President and CEO of Sunset Beach Brewing Company, Inc., and also holds a California Real Estate Broker license.
Samuel Mamola was born and raised in Southern California. After leaving Sunset Beach Brewing, Mr. Mamola attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, and subsequently received his Juris Doctor from the Dale E. Fowler School of Law at Chapman University in Orange, California.
At Chapman's Fowler School of Law, Mr. Mamola was the recipient of an academic scholarship, was elected President of the Student Bar Association, and was selected to serve on the Honor Council, holding the Office of Law School Advocate. Mr. Mamola was also a Charter Member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, and served as the organization’s Inaugural Historian.
During law school, he completed an externship with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, working as a State Bar of California Certified Law Clerk, primarily in the areas of environmental crimes and consumer fraud.
Mr. Mamola is married and resides in Orange County with his wife and their four year old twins.
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7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA, 92618
500 N. State College Blvd., Suite 1100, Orange, CA
18000 Studebaker, Suite 700, Cerritos, CA, 90703
444 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 800, Long Beach, CA, 90802-4529
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Posted by James | November 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I am shocked by the vile and vindictive reviews of the last few posters. This is NOT my experience with Sam Mamola. He is a lawyer who makes house calls when you are unable to make it to his office. He is a lawyer who shows kindness and compassion when life is dealing you a bad hand. He is a lawyer...
Jim, Thank you for your support and your endorsement. As you know, I do my best for each and every client, and since each case and its circumstances is different, so is the outcome. I am very pleased with the outcome of your matter. It is always a pleasure working with you.
Posted by Johnathan | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I consulted with Mr. Mamola on a matter involving my parent's trust and my inheritance. He initially scheduled us for an hour consultation, but that quickly turned into two hours with the volume of documents and issues we had to discuss. After considering our situation, Mr. Mamola sug...
Thank you, John. It's was a joy working to help your family.
Posted by Jackie V. | April 7, 2015
Sam Mamola is the "best of the best" and I say that from personal experience. The "Prenuptial Agreement" and "Trust" he created for me prior to my marriage proved impenetrable by my husband's divorce attorney who made every attempt to break it. His legal advice also helped me to save my home during m...
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2008
Mr. Mamola was nothing short of excellent. He assisted me with the formation of a corporation to provide asset protection for myself and my family, in the event of legal action against the business. Low and behold, a short year later, my company was the subject of a frivolous lawsuit. Mr. Mamola...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2008
Mr. Mamola has proven to be professional individual. He is very responsive and knowledgeable when it comes to resolving my issues. He has demonstrated de willingness to work with me and explain each detail. He will go out of his way to give me the best possible level of service. I highly recommend ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam Mamola is an excellent Estate Planning Attorney. I have refered several clients to him who have all been very satisfied with his services. Mr. Mamola provides great customer service and promptly returns phone calls. He also handles Probate and Trust Administration. I highly recommend Mr. Mamola for all your Estate Planning needs!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sam Mamola is very knowledgeable in his field and dedicated to his practice. He is professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sam Mamola is an intelligent, knowledgeable and hardworking attorney who has combined his real-world business experience with his legal skill and acumen. This is stellar combination and I highly recommended Sam for your business litigation or advanced estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sam Mamola is a hardworking, conscientious attorney who has harnessed internet and computer technology giving him a leading edge over his colleagues in his field"
"Mr. Mamola came to the law after a successful career in business. While legal experience is important in estate planning, having an attorney with real life experience is also very useful to clients because they are more than just their assets. Mr. Mamola has both life and legal experience."
"Sam Mamola was an effective adversary in a complicated real estate case. He made every effort to settle the case, but was obviously willing to go to trial. His ability to prepare for trial while at the same time negotiating settlement was effective and beneficial for all parties. I look forward to working with him again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Whenever I have an issue involving estate planning or probate in Southern California, I refer the clients to Mr. Mamola. His background as a former business owner gives him an edge when dealing with estates that own businesses."
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2009
Selected as Advisory Board Member, Alona Cortese Elder Law Center
2007
Honored for Pro Bono Svcs to our Military-Yellow Ribbon America, President George W. Bush - at THE WHITE HOUSE
2003
Award of Recognition - President, Student Bar Assn., Chapman University SOL
2003
Finalist - SBA President of the Year, American Bar Association
2002
Certificate of Recognition - Office of the Law School Advocate, Chapman University SOL
2002
Certificate of Recognition - Member, Student Bar Assn., Chapman University SOL
2000
Recipient, Law School Academic Scholarship, Chapman University SOL
2007 - Present
Attorney and Counselor at Law, THE MAMOLA LAW FIRM
1987 - Present
Salesperson or Broker, Real Estate
2005 - 2007
Founding Partner, Huettl, Mamola & Associates, LLP
2002 - 2002
Certified Law Clerk, Orange County District Attorney
1995 - 1999
President and CEO, Sunset Beach Brewing Company, Inc.
2010 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2009 - Present
Alona Cortese Elder Law Center at Chapman University School of LawAdvisory Board Member
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2003 - Present
Chapman University School of Law Alumni AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Warren J. Ferguson American Inn of CourtMember
2002 - Present
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Stanley Mosk InnCharter Member
2000 - Present
Pepperdine University Alumni AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Crespi Carmelite High School Alumni AssociationMember
2005 - 2007
Long Beach Bar AssociationMember
Guardianship granted.
Settled day of trial (see above)
P's claims dismissed in less than 1 hr. at trial
Estate probated successfully in under 12 months
Trial: Judgment against Defendant
Settled in Mediation, Gross Recovery $650,000.00
Received Insurance Limits from Driver-case ongoing
Conservatorship of the Person and Estate Granted
Conservatorship of the Person Granted
2003
Juris Doctor
1999
Bachelor of Science
1986
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Diploma
2015
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