$ 350-380 per hour
About Laura
Biography
As a top-rated family trust attorney serving families in Newport Beach and surrounding areas, I have dedicated my career to helping families prepare for and navigate major life events with compassion and care.
in addition to founding and operating the Meier Law Firm, I am also the author of The Family Nest Egg (Penguin Random House), Guided by Grace – A Catholic Journey Through Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, and Good Parents Worry, Great Parents Plan. I am also a public speaker and television news personality.
In 2010, I founded the Meier Law Firm, an estate planning law firm in Newport Beach, California, after leaving the big law firm life to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families. Today, our firm proudly serves the local Orange County community and families across the state with a team of 18 dedicated members. I am very proud that we have received the highest online ratings possible on platforms like Google and Yelp by families who trust us and appreciated our services.
At the Meier Law Firm, we believe in forming lifelong relationships with our clients, offering custom flat-fee estate planning packages that include:
Wills
Trusts
Financial Durable Power of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Life and Financial Plans
Complete Trust Funding
Kids Emergency Plans
Legacy Preservation (so that parents can pass down their values, morals, and dreams to their kids)
Unlimited free phone calls and emails
Free three-year reviews of your family estate plan
And a family lawyer for life!
We also support families through life-changing events requiring probate, trust administration, high-net worth estate planning strategies, tax planning, special needs planning, limited conservatorships, asset protection, Catholic faith-based estate planning, and all non-contested estate planning.
If you're looking to secure your family's future, please consider us. You can give us a call or visit us online to schedule a planning session today. We are really looking forward to meeting you!
Practice Areas:
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Families
Estate Planning for Minor Children
Estate Planning for Business Owners
Estate Planning with Attorneys
Estate Planning with Financial Advisors
Estate Planning with Life Insurance Professionals
Estate Planning to Protect Assets
Wills & Trusts
Asset Protection
Special Needs Trusts & Conservatorships
Probate & Trust Administration
Faith-Based Estate Planning for Catholics
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
22 years
Trusts
50%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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450 Newport Center Dr., Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Laura King Meier's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by JoDee J. | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Compassionate and Knowledgeable!
Laura has an excellent way with people and made us feel comfortable with the entire estate planning process from beginning to end. She guided us on the Power of Attorneys and Trust Plan every step of the way. We have a great peace of mind knowing this is taken care of and that she is available if we ...
Posted by Jay | February 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The authority on estate planning with young children!
Laura could not be more amazing! She helped us set up our complete estate plan and made what could have been a very dry and boring process, fun and seamless. Laura helped explain all of the different parts of a complete estate plan and made sure to really explore what is important to us, so that we ...
Posted by Lisa | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Great attorney, great team!
We used Josh, Laura, Sarah, and the whole team to set up our estate plan. They did a great job. They even worked around my husband's hours at work. They are friendly and explain things well. We highly reccomend them. And their receptionist Bonnie is so nice!!
Posted by Sadie L. | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding lawyer
We used the Meier Law Firm team to prepare our trust for our young family and had a great experience. Laura was very kind, as is her husband Josh.
Posted by Marci | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney - I would recommend her without hesitation
Laura Meier and the Meier Law Firm were an excellent choice for trusts and estates planning, specifically in the area of special needs trusts. Laura was extremely knowledgeable in her field, and I found her to be responsive and personable in this very sensitive area of the law. You will feel very wel...
Laura King Meier's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura is a fantastic lawyer and even better person. She genuinely cares about her clients and their families well being. It is a pleasure to be able to refer clients to her knowing they will be well taken care of and helped. Laura's incredible integrity and work ethic bring honor to our profession. Thanks for being so great at what you do Laura!"
"Laura is an honest, caring, and detail oriented attorney. She is dedicated to providing her clients the absolute best care and guidance. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I have worked with Laura on several legal matters and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very bright and caring. Her clients love her and it is easy to see why. I highly recommend Laura and would absolutely refer clients to her as the occasion arises."
"Laura helps families, plain and simple. She is a smart lawyer with a practice that is targeted to a very important niche. Her estate planning expertise gives families the tools they need to protect what is important, and her workshops provide much-needed education. I would highly recommend Laura and the other members of the Meier Law Firm."
"I highly recommend Laura Meier. She not only provides top legal services to her clients, but she does so with wisdom and compassion."
"Laura is a reputable and insightful estate planning lawyer and is committed to providing her clients the very best. She is well-respected by her peers and in the community.""
"Laura is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person. Laura has an uncanny ability to connect with everyone that she meets. She becomes much more than just a legal advisor for her clients, but a confidant and friend. Also, as a mom of 4 kids and a business owner, she understands the practical sides of raising a family and running a business - you need more than just legal documents to make a family and business succeed. Laura's planning goes well beyond creating legal documents, but encompasses the practical side of planning that is often overlooked, but just as important as the documentation. There is no attorney that I could recommend more highly than Laura!"
"Laura is a knowledgeable attorney, who is an expert in her area of law and a caring advocate."
"Laura is an intelligent and empathetic attorney who is conscientious about the quality of her work. I spent a couple of years working with Laura at Klein DeNatale and found her to have a strong mind and work ethic. I highly recommend her for both her ability and enthusiasm."
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Experience
Honors
2011
OC Top Five Land Use Attorney, OC Metro Magazine
2010
OC Top Five Land Use Attorney, OC Metro Magazine
2007
Volunteer Attorney, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning Attorney, Meier Law Firm
2008 - 2010
Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP
Associations
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2020
United Cerebral Palsy Orange CountyBoard Member
2011 - 2013
Orange County Young ExecutivesMember
2010 - 2012
Newport Beach Environmental Quality Affairs CommitteeDistrict Four Representative
2008 - 2008
Kern County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Land Use Litigation Case
Favorable to client
Education
2003
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
Juris Doctorate
2000
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
University of California Irvine
10 Legal Steps for Families with Special Needs
2014
UCI Estate Planning Series
Basic Estate Planning
2014
Girl Scouts of Orange County Annual Cookie Rally
Women in Business Panel
2014
Connelly High School Conference
Women, Faith, and Career Panel
2013
University of California Irvine
Women and Career Panel
2013
United Cerebral Palsy- Orange County Workshop
Kids Guardian Workshop
2013
OC Women's Financial Facelift Luncheon
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
OC Business Bank VIP Luncheon
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Luncheon
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Merrill Lynch Luncheon
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Irvine Child Development Center
Kids Guardian Workshop
2013
Edward Jones Workshop
Kids Guardianship Workshop
2013
Carter's Clothing, Inc.
Kids Guardian Workshop
2013
Bank of America Luncheon
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2012
Studio Seaside LLC Estate Planning Workshop
Estate Planning
2012
Northwestern Mutual Client Appreciation Workshop
Estate Planning Seminar
2012
Kids Guardian Workshop
Estate Planning Webinar
2011
Temple Bat Yahm
Kids Guardian Workshop
2011
Public Webinar
Kids Guardian Workshop Webinar
2009
Municipal Law Practice Group Conference
Legal issues with use of social neworking sites
Publications
2014
ParentingOC Magazine
Ask the Expert: Choosing Guardianship
2009
California Public Law Journal
Social Networking Sites: Legal Issues for Public Officials to Consider
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
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02 May 2010
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My neighbor refuses to cut down the weeds from his side of his property that are pulling down our fence?
28 Apr 2010