Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Estate Planning and Business Law
Philo Law Firm, P.C. was established in 2015 with a mission to provide accessible and affordable legal services to individuals and small businesses. Our virtual office model allows us to serve clients throughout Southern California efficiently, offering flexible meeting options via phone, video, or in-person at our Irvine and San Diego locations. We specialize in creating personalized estate plans through our signature two-meeting process, guiding trustees through trust administration, and supporting small businesses with comprehensive legal counsel from formation to growth.Our commitment to client-centered service has driven our growth through referrals, maintaining a focus on building trusted attorney-client relationships tailored to each client's unique needs. With extensive experience in estate planning, probate, and business law, we deliver practical solutions backed by our deep understanding of California's legal landscape and our active involvement in professional legal associations.
Services
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Probate Services
Business Formation
Contract Review
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer expedited estate planning with a signature two-meeting process
- Our virtual office provides flexible legal services across Southern California
- We combine technical expertise with personalized client-centered representation
- Our managing attorney holds multiple legal leadership positions in California
- We serve as integrated general counsel for small businesses and startups
Services
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning packages create customized legal frameworks for asset protection and distribution. Services include trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives completed through an efficient two-meeting process. Clients receive clear guidance to ensure their legacy plans meet California legal requirements while addressing personal family circumstances.
Trust Administration
We provide full-spectrum trust administration support for trustees managing estate distributions. Our services range from complete administrative management to targeted guidance for specific trust challenges. We help fiduciaries navigate complex legal requirements while maintaining compliance with California trust laws and beneficiary obligations.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists assist executors with court-mandated estate administration when loved ones pass without trusts. We guide personal representatives through asset inventory, debt settlement, and property transfer processes while representing clients in contested probate matters and will disputes.
Business Formation
We help entrepreneurs establish legal business structures tailored to their growth plans. Services include entity selection, licensing agreements, trademark protection, and shareholder documentation. Our concierge general counsel approach supports startups through all stages of business development and transactional needs.
Contract Review
We draft and review critical business contracts including buy-sell agreements, software licensing terms, and privacy policies. Our services ensure contractual protections align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with California commercial regulations and intellectual property standards.
People
Michelle A. Philo
Managing Attorney
Founder of Philo Law Firm with 12 years of legal experience, specializing in estate planning and business law. Holds multiple leadership roles in California legal associations and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2015.
Hannah Elias
Paralegal
Supports estate planning and trust administration cases with 8 years of experience in legal documentation and client coordination. Provides technical expertise for trust distributions and probate filings.
Jacquelyne Yawn
Paralegal
Assists with business formation packages and contract management, bringing 10 years of experience in corporate legal services. Specializes in entity structuring and intellectual property documentation.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Our comprehensive packages include trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to your specific assets and family needs.
How long does trust administration take?
Duration varies by complexity but typically takes 12-18 months. We provide step-by-step guidance to complete distributions efficiently while meeting all legal requirements.
Can you help with business contract disputes?
Yes, we represent businesses in contract negotiations and disputes while focusing on preventive legal strategies to minimize future conflicts.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, our virtual office provides convenient phone and video consultations for all legal services across Southern California.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Orange County and San Diego County with legal representation available throughout Southern California.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer flat-rate estate planning packages and competitive hourly rates for litigation services with transparent cost discussions upfront.
