San Mateo, CA estates & probate lawyer Jeffrey Loew talks about what makes his firm different from others and what one should look for in hiring an attorney. He explains that Trust Law Partners LLP is distinguished by its exclusive focus on trusts and estates. Unlike firms that handle a wide range of matters, this practice is devoted entirely to probate court proceedings, estate planning, and the administration of a decedent’s assets. The California State Bar has certified the lead attorney as a specialist in estate planning, probate, and trust law—a designation held by only 3% of estate planning attorneys in the state, and just 0.5% of all attorneys in California. This recognition ensures that the firm remains current on all developments in trust and estate law and is uniquely equipped to guide clients through even the most complex matters.

Trust Law Partners LLP is also intentionally small, with attorneys who were trained at top law schools, including UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UC Hastings, and who previously practiced at some of the most prestigious large law firms in the country. This background allows the firm to deliver the sophistication of a big-firm practice while providing the personal attention and hands-on guidance that clients often cannot find at larger firms.

Another defining quality of the practice is its willingness to take cases on a contingency basis. For clients who cannot afford to pay legal fees upfront, the firm assumes the risk of pursuing the case—whether through settlement or trial—and collects fees only as a percentage of the recovery. This approach provides access to justice for clients who might otherwise lack the resources to assert their rights.

What sets the firm further apart is the rare combination of being both certified trust and estate specialists and experienced trial attorneys. Few attorneys in California possess this dual capability. This means clients not only receive expert counsel in trust and estate law but also have the confidence that their legal team is fully prepared to litigate and win in court when necessary.