Michelle A. Philo

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Michelle A. Philo: Attorney with Philo Law Firm PC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Michelle serves as General Counsel for small businesses and startups. In this capacity she assists the entrepreneur from the initial formation of their business, to the every day needs associated with running a business. She works with the business owner with contracts, corporate maintenance, stock purchase and ownership transfers, licensing agreements, and day to day needs. She also assists the small business owner by managing the team of outside counsel. It is not uncommon for a business to have a business attorney, an employment attorney, an immigration attorney, and an intellectual property attorney. Michelle interacts with a businesses team of attorneys to eliminate the time spent on legal matters and allow the business owner to focus on the growth of the business.

Michelle also provides Estate Planning Packages, assists Trustees with Trust Administration, and provides Probate services. The comprehensive estate planning packages include a trust, wills, powers of attorneys, and advanced healthcare directives. She also assist trustees with a variety of services, providing assistance with the administration of a trust's assets to the intended beneficiaries. If a loved one passes without a Trust, Michelle represents the estate's executor or personal representative in probate proceedings.

Born and raised in Southern California, Michelle graduated from Chapman University with her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and received her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School. She is active in the legal community having served as the President of Orange County Women Lawyers Association, President of Whittier Law School Alumni Association, and California Delegate to the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, an appointment by the State Bar of California.
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Trusts & Estates
  • Wills & Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Contested Wills
  • Contested Trusts and Estates
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Chapman University
Law School Attended:
Whittier College School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2012
Admission:
2012, California
ISLN:
922441462

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
3.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I had such a great experience with Philo Law Firm. Michelle is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She took the time to explain every detail and step in our estate planning. Michelle and Hannah...

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Location

Video Call Options

  • Zoom

Contact Michelle A. Philo

Contact Information:

949-792-6046  Phone

www.philolaw.com/about

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