Palo Alto Litigation & Dispute Resolution Attorneys
When our clients encounter serious conflicts involving serious losses or threats, our experienced advocates at Gilfix & La Poll offer a range of dispute resolution services, from evaluation to negotiation to court representation.
Conflicts might involve a will, trust, or conservatorship, insurance coverage issue, investment or business or real estate disaster, or elder abuse. With over 30 years of experience, we have honed our expertise in dealing with such disputes.
Our litigation team works hard to resolve disputes informally when appropriate, pursuing peace as well as justice, whether as advocates or as mediators, especially when long-term relationships are in the mix. However, aggressive action is sometimes needed, and then our team takes aggressive legal action.
Call (650) 683-9200 or contact us online today!
Leading Our Litigation Team
Leading our litigation team is Stephen Vernon, a Stanford Law School graduate with more than three decades experience. Cecelia Fusich, a University of California, Berkeley School of Law graduate, has been a trial attorney for over two decades. Together, and with their experienced staff, our litigation team pursues justice vigorously in federal or state court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings to get the results to which our clients are entitled.
U.S. Superior Court Justice Felix Frankfurter once opined, “Litigation is the pursuit of practical ends, not a game of chess.” We at Gilfix & La Poll bring that kind of mature perspective to your case.
We have a rich history of success in the following areas:
- Will & Trust Contests
- Questioned Transactions
- Contested Conservatorships
- Fiduciary (Executor, Trustee or Conservator) Conduct
- Losses of Trust and Estate Value
- Real Estate, Insurance and Business Disputes
- Elder Abuse
Why Choose Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP?
Unparalleled Experience, Knowledge & Strategies
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Certified Specialists in Estate Planning & Elder Law
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Co-Founder of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
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Pioneers in Elder Law & Estate Planning
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Hundreds of Millions of Clients' Dollars in Taxes Saved
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Thousands of Families in the Community Served
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Over 35 Years of Serving the Bay Area
Real People. Real Feedback.
Hear What Our Past Clients Have To Say
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"Your letter to the Medi-Cal office did the trick. They are no longer threatening to put a lien on my house. I cannot thank you enough for helping me protect my home."
Your letter to the Medi-Cal office did the trick. They are no longer threatening to put a lien on my house. I cannot thank ...
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"I now understand why the trust will save our family a fortune in tax!"
Thank you for the help in setting up the trust for our family. After my husband's death, I saw how tremendously valuable it ...
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"When my husband passed away, my attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP explained all the steps that have to be taken, saw to it that all steps were taken, and literally held my hand through the process."
When my husband passed away, my attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP explained all the steps that have to be taken, ...
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"I want to express my gratitude for your professionalism and your invaluable assistance during our recent meeting on behalf of my parents."
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"I heard of the Special Needs Trust before, but I never understood it until you so patiently and clearly explained it to me. We now have one in place for our son."
I heard of the Special Needs Trust before, but I never understood it until you so patiently and clearly explained it to me. ...
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"Absolutely superb, respectful and very compassionate in the manner that you spoke to my parents about a very difficult situation."
I will never forget you. I have passed your name on to numerous friends with similar situations. You are absolutely superb, ...
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