Meridith obtained her law degree following twelve years of education and experience befitting her eventual career in law. Meridith started as a file clerk at sixteen and progressed from legal assistant, to paralegal, to law clerk, to attorney, ultimately becoming an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist certified by The State Bar of California.
Prior to law school, Meridith spent time studying psychology at the graduate level. Meridith was certain of a career supporting people and impacting lives for the better. While her legal work supported her psychology studies, it also revealed the personal side of law. She recognized that being an attorney also meant supporting people who find themselves in need. Once in law school, Meridith clerked at the Alona Cortese Elder Law Center at Chapman University. At the Center, Meridith worked with clients to obtain conservatorships, restraining orders, and estate plans, solidifying her desire to work in the probate and estate planning fields. Whether clients are in need of legal services for exciting or heartbreaking reasons, Meridith discovered that attorneys are in a particularly exceptional position to impact the lives of their clients.
Meridith now practices as an attorney with her father, primarily focusing on conservatorships, estate planning, and trust and probate administration. As an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist certified by The State Bar of California, Meridith was required to pass a second exam with the State Bar after five years of practice in the specialization area. Meridith is the only attorney having this particular certification in Corona.
In her free time, Meridith enjoys sharing her dog Emie with those in need through a local non-profit. Emie is a Canine Good Citizen registered with the American Kennel Club and qualified therapy animal.
Education
Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Juris Doctor May 2017
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Summa Cum Laude, May 2012
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist certified by The State Bar of California
Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association
Member of Lambda Pi Eta
Teaching Experience
Presenter for Continuing Education for Attorneys and Paralegals
National Business Institute Seminars
Presenter for Love 2 Learn Consulting
Limited Conservatorships 101