The Alvarez Firm

The Alvarez Firm is a distinguished law firm based in San Juan Capistrano, California, specializing in estate planning, real estate, and litigation services. With decades of collective experience, our team delivers customized advice to protect your family and business every step of the way. We pride ourselves on providing high-caliber legal counsel with skill, character, and integrity, ensuring that each client receives personalized and compassionate guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Our practice areas include:

• Estate Planning: Crafting comprehensive plans to secure your family's future and preserve your legacy.
• Real Estate Transactions: Navigating complex real estate deals with strategic legal support.
• Business & Real Estate Litigation: Representing clients in disputes to protect their interests and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Probate & Trust Administration: Guiding clients through the probate process and managing trust administration with care and efficiency.
• Probate & Trust Litigation: Addressing and resolving conflicts related to probate and trust matters with expertise and sensitivity.

At The Alvarez Firm, we are committed to serving the communities in which we live and work, providing strong, thoughtful legal representation with concierge-level service and communication. Our attorneys work closely with entrepreneurs, property owners, and individuals, tailoring solutions to each client's unique goals. Central to this commitment is our advocacy for the aging and those with disabilities through compassionate, comprehensive plans. By combining in-depth knowledge with active community involvement, The Alvarez Firm ensures clients receive guidance that fosters peace of mind and lasting success.

Our team includes:

• Justin M. Alvarez, Esq.: Founder specializing in business and real estate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and estate planning.
• David A. Shaneyfelt, Esq.: Senior Attorney with nearly four decades of experience in complex civil litigation.
• Dien Le, Esq.: Senior Attorney specializing in probate, trusts, conservatorships, elder abuse, and business litigation.
• Sean M. Finerty, Esq.: Senior Attorney focusing on business transactions, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and non-profit law.
• Monica M. O'Hearn, Esq.: Attorney representing clients in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.
• Joseph Meissner, Esq.: Attorney specializing in business transactions and estate planning, serving clients in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
• Lydia Najim Smith, Esq.: Associate Attorney representing clients in estate planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorship, and special needs trusts.
• Charles Kaupke, Esq.: Associate Attorney specializing in estate planning, business/real estate transactions, and tax matters.
• Joseph Andres, Esq.: Associate Attorney with a background in investment real estate, providing practical experience to clients.
• Mitchell A. Enriquez, Esq.: Associate Attorney focusing on civil, trust, and probate litigation.

We are dedicated to providing the same high-caliber legal counsel and results found with a large firm or in-house counsel, but with the personal attentiveness and fee structure of a small, entrepreneurial firm. Our professionals are committed to delivering the best possible outcome for each client and matter based on existing circumstances. We meet personally with every client first to learn about their personal, professional, and financial situations, and then create a tailored solution that aligns with the client's financial and time resources and helps bring about the most desirable outcome.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at our San Juan Capistrano office.