LSA Wins First Place as 2025 Orange County Top Workplace | | |
Law Stein Anderson, LLP has been named a 2025 Orange County Top Workplace by The Orange County Register, earning First Place in the Small Business category!
Of the 145 companies recognized across Orange County, only 45 small businesses were selected as honorees, and Law Stein Anderson, LLP achieved the top overall ranking within its category.
| | All About California’s New Privacy Protection Tool DROP | | |
The State of California is taking concrete steps to protect personal data of residents. The newest tool is the California Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP), a statewide, government-run portal that lets California residents send a single deletion request to hundreds of registered data brokers at once.
DROP is the first tool of its kind, allowing consumers to request the deletion of their data from over 500 data brokers—all in one request—beginning on January 1, 2026.
| | | | Nick Carrigan, Esq. specializes in estate planning for individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients. His expertise extends to trust administration and general business law, in addition to being a seasoned litigator. | | New Year’s Resolutions Fade, Smart Estate Planning Lasts | | |
Most New Year’s resolutions fizzle by February.
Studies show that while roughly 45 percent of adults make New Year’s resolutions each year, only about 8 percent achieve them, with motivation often waning just weeks into January. This natural drop-off offers an opportunity to step back and consider which goals are best supported not by willpower alone, but by thoughtful planning that delivers lasting results.
| | Welcoming New Senior Associate Erin M. Beranek, Esq. | | |
Erin Beranek, Esq. is an Estate Planning and Trust Administration Attorney at Law Stein & Anderson, LLP.
Erin represents individuals and families in connection with comprehensive estate planning and trust administration matters, including the preparation of revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and more.
Her work includes consulting with clients to provide guidance on strategic planning and asset positioning to protect family legacies and minimize future conflict.
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Matt Stein Joins Podcast Interview with Chris Chudacoff
Partner Matt Stein, Esq. joined Mortgage Broker Chris Chudacoff on his podcast Let Me Tell You a Quick Story.
Their conversation explored issues that frequently arise in trust and estate disputes, including family dynamics, conflict, and practical lessons drawn from real-world experience.
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LSA Law Clerks Become Attorneys
Oudey Tadros, Esq. and Orel Shilon, Esq. were recently sworn in as attorneys after passing the bar.
We were honored to welcome Judge Mary Schulte to the LSA office to administer Oudey’s swearing-in, joined by our partners and a large group of our attorneys to commemorate this important milestone.
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Bryan Johnson Holds First Meeting as OCBA Section Chair
Bryan K. Johnson, Esq. led his first meeting as newly elected Chair of the Orange County Bar Association Trust & Estates Section, following his election last month.
The section discussed Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and networking events for the remainder of the year.
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Law Stein Anderson, LLP represents families, businesses, and fiduciaries in complex estate and trust matters, combining proactive planning with decisive litigation when disputes arise.
If you have questions, need guidance on a legal matter, or would like to schedule a review of your estate or business plan, we invite you to contact us at (949) 501-4800 or visit LSALawyers.com.
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