Giuliana Brockway

Giuliana Brockway

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 13 years

Probate Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Litigation, Trusts

415 Russell Avenue, Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA

About Giuliana

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

We consider estate planning to be the cornerstone of trust and estate matters because a well drafted estate plan can keep an estate out of Probate Court, and a family out of litigation. Working with an attorney who is an estate planning attorney is a

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Probate 25%

The goal of estate planning documents is to avoid the time, cost, and personal toll that litigation takes. However, legal action is necessary in some situations. Only through litigation is it possible to fully assert your rights or defend yourself.

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Trusts 25%

We understand that after a loved one has passed away family dynamics often surge to an all-time high. Such dynamics can make an executor or trustees’ already demanding role even more challenging. This is why we at Brockway Law encourage yo

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

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Location

Brockway Law PC

415 Russell Avenue, Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403

Brockway Law, P.C.

101 Madison Avenue, Benicia, CA, 94510

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Giuliana Brockway's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Simply the Best

Giuliana has been my attorney since 2012. I call her with issues and questions and she is quick to respond and thorough in her advice. I appreciate that as my attorney, she is thoughtful, and takes the time to communicate and confirm my understandings of her legal advice. As a real estate profession...al, I have referred clients and family members to Giuliana for estate planning and trust litigation matters. In each case I have received countless thanks for the referral to Giuliana. It pleases me to have Giuliana not only as my trusted attorney, but also as a solid attorney referral for my clients and family. I love having her in my corner. Simply the best around in my mind...Thanks again G!!!!!

Posted by Marie | September 28, 2017 | Estate Planning

I highly recommend Giuliana!

I highly recommend Giuliana for all of your estate planning and probate litigation needs. In addition to her laser sharp legal skills, Giuliana’s compassion and ability to actively listen to her clients’ emotional, spiritual and economic objectives enable her to craft the personalized solution that... satisfies her clients’ legal, economic and human objectives. Giuliana’s authenticity makes her a jewel of an attorney and thus a rare find in this community.

Posted by Bobbie and Suzanne | September 07, 2014 | Trusts

In praise of Giuliana Brockway

Giuliana recently redid our trusts for us and made it a joint trust. She was thorough, very helpful and endlessly patient to make sure our needs and wants were fully explained and understandable to us. She answered questions of our attorneys for durable power for health care and finance and was ver...y helpful to them as to their responsibilities. We feel very fortunate to have her on our team and would highly recommend her.

Posted by Jacqui | March 28, 2014 | Trusts

Trust Attorney you can Trust.

I have worked with Giuliana and she has always been professional and knowledgeable. I very confidently refer my clients to her for their Trust needs. She is compassionate and caring.

Posted by Silvia | March 27, 2014

Honest and Trustworthy

I can't say enough about Giuliana. She has been tremendously helpful in our case. She's is knowledgeable, caring, honest and fair. I highly recommend her.

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Giuliana Brockway's Lawyer Endorsements

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Banyan Parker

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Giuliana is a spectacular attorney who has her clients' interests come first! She is a quality attorney in this community and takes pride in knowing the details of each case. You won't be let down by Giuliana at Brockway Law. I endorse this attorney!"

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Ann Eberts

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Giuliana's legal expertise is exceeded only by her warmth and compassion. I cannot think of a better estate planning or administration referral."

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Adam Eberts

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Giuliana is a smart and dedicated attorney. But she most impresses me every day with her patience, compassion, and genuine concern for her clients. She is a true counselor to her clients and a tribute to the profession."

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Christopher Sohovich

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Giuliana is an intelligent, caring and dedicated lawyer. She knows the law and treats clients the way they deserve to be treated."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, "SuperLawyers®"

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Constitutional Law, Witkin Legal Institute

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal Attorney, Brockway Law, P.C.

2013 - 2017

Partner, Eberts and Brockway

2012 - 2013

Associate, Diepenbrock Law

Associations

2020 - Present

Rotary Club of Benicia

Firm Member

2013 - Present

Divas di Santa Rosa

Member

2013 - Present

Vello Fratello Cycling Team

Sponsor

2012 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2012 - Present

Sonoma County Women in Law

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2017 - 2020

Rotary Club of Santa Rosa East

Member

Education

2008

Empire Coll SOL

2003

Univ of California Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

California Statewide Medicare Expo 2020

Resources for Seniors - Estate Planning Panel

2014

The Loan Show

Trusts and Estate Planning

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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