Anthony Barilari | Pasadena Estate Lawyer

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About Anthony

After a brief career in welding and construction, Anthony S. "Tony" Barilari earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with High Honors from the University of California, Berkeley (2003) before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2008). Since 2008, he has been licensed to practice in California State Courts as well as the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California. After practicing civil litigation and bankruptcy for several years, he turned to estate planning and probate in 2015. Tony is a member of the Pasadena and Los Angeles County Bar Associations.

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Experience

Managing Partner

Barilari & Williams

01/01/2020 - Present

Pasadena, CA

Principle Attorney

The Barilari Law Office

01/01/2015 - 12/31/2019

Pasadena, CA

Admission

Verified California

2008

Education

University of California Berkeley

Bachelors

2003

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Pasadena Bar Association Member
    2016 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association Member
    2014 - Present

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

Our firm helped a client to secure her share of her parents trust after the trustee violated the trust and attempted to take the money home for herself.

How did you build a successful practice?

By focusing on effective estate planning strategies with an eye towards ensuring our client's desires are effectively represented, and by ensuring that our litigation strategies always match our clients' goals and reasonably reflect the amount in controversy.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Client's should find an experienced and effective lawyer with whom they can have a good working relationship.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Familiarity with local courts and procedures is important in litigation, but of little importance to estate planning, where the primary goal is knowing how to effectively reflect our clients' desires in their trust, will, power of attorney, and advanced health care directives.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

We give potential litigation clients an idea of what will be involved in litigation in terms of procedure, pricing and strengths and weaknesses of their case. For estate planning clients, we cover estate planning basics, the process for creating an estate plan, and pricing.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

The most important information we need is our potential clients goals, the relevant facts about their legal needs, and any limitations they feel they might have.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Our firm is very much focused on helping our clients build a platform for success, and on providing personal attention to their to their needs.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Helping clients to build a legacy they can depend on.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, kayaking, and fishing.

Are you involved in your community?

Yes. I enjoy organizing and facilitating school fundraisers.

Founded 2020

Barilari & Williams, LLP Highlights

Estate

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Languages: English