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Frontline Allies

  • Paul-D.-Velasco-Principal-Founding-Attorney
    Paul D. Velasco
    Principal/
Founding Attorney

    Paul is a Partner at VZ Law, LLP and was the founding attorney of Velasco Law Group. He has over 20 years of experience in estate planning and probate. He is a State Bar of California–certified specialist and is fluent in Spanish.

  • Laura-N.-Zolnekoff-Partner
    Laura N. Zolnekoff
    Partner

    Laura represents clients in trust and estate litigation when a family’s legacy is at risk. She brings a mix of sharp strategy and real empathy to high‑stakes, emotionally charged disputes.

  • Peter-Sahin
    Peter Sahin
    Attorney

    Peter guides families through probate and trust administrations when things feel complicated, crowded with details, or likely to spark conflict. He’s known for turning complex processes into clear, step‑by‑step plans. 

  • Luis-F.-Ceja-Attorney
    Luis Ceja
    Attorney

    Luis focuses on estate planning and growing his work in estate and trust administration, making legal concepts accessible so clients can make confident decisions for their families.


  • Sindee-M.-Smolowitz-Attorney
    Sindee Smolowitz
    Attorney

    Sindee designs tailored estate plans and handles trust and estate disputes with a steady, practical approach. She has a special focus on families with special needs children and same‑sex couples. 


  • Misty-L.-Colwell-Attorney
    Misty Colwell
    Attorney

    Misty has spent more than 35 years focused on estate planning and administration, using hard‑earned courtroom experience to keep clients and their families out of court whenever possible. 

  • Thomas-Armstrong-Attorney
    Thomas Armstrong
    Attorney

    Thomas combines an engineer’s eye for detail with a litigator’s resolve in civil and probate cases, guiding clients all the way through trial when needed. He’s methodical, thorough, and unafraid of complex fact patterns. 


  • Richard-J.-Radcliffe-Attorney
    Richard Radcliffe
    Attorney, Certified Specialist in Appellate Law

    Richard is a certified appellate specialist who approaches every appeal like a handcrafted argument: clear themes, precise writing, and strong oral advocacy. He’s the one you want when a case needs to be re‑told on appeal.

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Support Staff

  • Danielle-Ausberry-Senior-Paralegal
    Danielle Ausberry
    Senior Paralegal
  • Kate-Heng-Senior-Paralegal
    Kate Heng
    Senior Paralegal
  • Tim Shirk
    Tim Shirk
    Senior Paralegal
  • Esme-Vera-Paralegal
    Esme Vera
    Paralegal
  • Julissa Rodriguez - Paralegal
    Julissa Rodriguez
    Paralegal
  • Lanissa-Tovar-Paralegal
    Lanissa Tovar
    Paralegal
  • Osmara Iniguez - Paralegal
    Osmara Iniguez
    Paralegal
  • Monique-Medina-Legal-Assistant
    Monique Medina
    Legal Assistant
  • Sheri-Sterzer-Legal-Assistant
    Sheri Sterzer
    Legal Assistant
  • Alicia-Chavez-Legal-Assistant
    Alicia Chavez
    Legal Assistant
  • Karina-Zamora-Executive-Assistant
    Karina Zamora
    Executive Assistant
  • Sonia-Ramirez-Executive-Assitant
    Sonia Ramirez
    Executive Assistant
  • Adrian-Rosales-Administrative-Assistant
    Adrian Rosales
    Administrative Assistant
  • James-Velasco-Office-Manager
    James Velasco
    Office Manager
  • Mario-Caloca-Operations-Manager
    Mario Caloca
    Operations Manager
  • Kimberly-Sahagun-Receptionist
    Kimberly Sahagun
    Receptionist
  • Jimena-Reyes-Receptionist
    Jimena Reyes
    Receptionist

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