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Irvine Estate Planning Lawyers

We Have the Legal Resources & Experience To Support You

At Guardian Litigation Group, we understand that proper estate planning and asset protection is essential for peace of mind and financial security. Our team of experienced attorneys provides a full range of services to help our clients plan for the future including estate analysis, trust formation, asset protection, liability resolution, and more!

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

Many people avoid estate planning and asset protection which can cause big headaches for both them and their families down the road, don’t make the same mistake! We work with our clients to determine their individual needs and goals, and then develop a personalized plan to ensure that their assets are protected. We also provide ongoing support and guidance, so that our clients can be confident that their interests are being taken care of. Whether you need help with tax planning, wills and trusts, probate, or any other aspect of estate planning, we are here to help.

Estate planning and asset protection are not just tools for the rich and well connected. In fact, anyone can benefit from having a plan in place for what will happen to their assets after they die. Estate plans not only ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financial by distributing assets according to your wishes, but can also shield your assets from creditors and lawsuits.

At Guardian we believe that everyone should consider estate planning and asset protection, regardless of their net worth. Our mission is to eliminate estate planning poverty and put billionaire tools in the hands of everyone.

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    Employment Law
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Why You Need a Knowledgeable Lawyer in Your Corner

Why do you need a knowledgeable estate planning attorney? Because estate planning isn't just about drafting a will. It's about understanding the laws that govern inheritance, property, and asset transfer. And it's about creating a plan that protects your loved ones and gives you peace of mind.

A knowledgeable estate planning attorney can help you navigate the complex laws around inheritance, property, and asset transfer. They can also help you create a plan that protects your loved ones and gives you peace of mind. So if you're thinking about estate planning, make sure to find an attorney who knows what they're doing.

We will take care of all the complicated legal paperwork and filing that is needed for your estate and protect your assets under the law. Our lawyers step into our client's shoes to ensure their estates are handled with care, so please contact us today to find out more about what our firm can do to assist with your estate planning matter.

We Are By Your Side For Any Legal Need

In addition to estate planning, Guardian Litigation Group, LLP also helps debtors obtain relief from creditor harassment and collection actions. We have successfully represented thousands of clients who are struggling with debt in courts across the country. If you are having difficulty keeping up with payments to your creditors due to financial hardship, then get in touch with us so we can discuss if you are eligible for one of our hardship programs. Although every situation is unique, we can analyze your finances and advise you on all the options that could help!

Our team of experienced and reputable lawyers also help clients of all backgrounds take legal action for a variety of employment law violations, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour violations, and whistleblower retaliation. We take great pride in using our legal insight to help clients nationwide fight to protect their labor rights.

If you've been injured, Guardian can help. We have assisted clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, from car accidents to slips and falls. No matter what happened, we're here to fight for you and get you the compensation you deserve.


We are ready to assist with your legal concerns today, so please don’t hesitate to call (949) 312-4226 today or contact us online to schedule your case consultation with one of our lawyers at Guardian Litigation Group, LLP.


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    John T. Greenway

    Managing Partner

    John Thornton Greenway founded Guardian Litigation Group in 2018 to address the needs and interests of under-represented debtors across the country. In doing so John was able to quickly create one of the largest consumer advocacy firms in the United States.
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    Jonathan H. Yong

    Partner

    Jonathan Yong has had a very distinguished legal career. Starting his path as a Jurist at Trinity Law School, Jonathan always strived to become the best, and he knew that law school alone would not be enough
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    Mitchell Ortega

    Director of Litigation

    Mitchell Shawn Ortega started practicing law in 2016. He began his career as a volunteer attorney working on behalf of indigent clients and assisting them in matters such as Social Security benefit claims, domestic violence disputes, and landlord-tenant litigation.
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    Patrick Gregorits

    Junior Partner

    Patrick Gregorits, Esq ., is a Junior Partner with Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. He received his Juris Doctorate from The ...
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    Paul Ryan

    Junior Partner

    Born and raised in Ireland, Paul John Ryan started practicing law in New York in 2017. He spent the first few years of his legal career working in the area of defense litigation gaining valuable experience as a litigator via deposition practice, motion practice and negotiations of settlements.
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    Renata Dash

    Junior Partner

    Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Attorney Renata Dash began her legal career at a law firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A child of immigrants, she zealously fought to improve the lives of her clients as she advocated for their fair treatment and respect in their workplaces.
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    William Kline

    Senior Associate Attorney

    Will Kline is an attorney practicing with Guardian Litigation Group. Will grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana before attending Wabash College, where he studied ancient and modern languages.
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    Joanne Desile

    Senior Associate Attorney

    Attorney, Joanne Desile, is an Associate Attorney with Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. She is a Florida native, and has resided in Orlando, Florida for many years.
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    Apostolos Kyprios

    Senior Associate Attorney

    Apostolos “Mark” Kyprios, Esq., is an Associate Attorney with Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. He received his Juris Doctorate ...
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    Joseph Fiefhaus

    Associate Attorney

    Joseph (Joey) Fiefhaus is an attorney with Guardian Litigation Group. He attended college at the University of the ...
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    Timothy Maio

    Associate Attorney

    Timothy Maio is an attorney with Guardian Litigation Group. He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years as a ...
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    Wendy Steward

    Associate Attorney

    Wendy Steward is an Associate Attorney with Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. She attended college at the University of ...
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    Ashley Harris

    Associate Attorney

    Ashley Harris is an Associate at Guardian Litigation Group with over 6 years of experience in Estate Planning and Post-Death ...
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    Monique Greenage

    Associate Attorney

    Attorney Monique Greenage is an Associate Attorney with Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. Having known since 8th grade that she ...
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    Lshonda

    Client Services Manager

    L'Shonda Bronson, client services manager, ensures all cases are properly resolved. I've been employed with Guardian Litigation Group for two years, however, I've worked in the debt settlement industry for four years. I've had the privilege and honor working for industry leader John Greenway.
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    Vanesa

    Senior Case Manager

    Vanesa, case manager, provides legal assistance to the clients. She provides supportive communication between the clients and ...
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    Cynthia

    Paralegal

    Cynthia Douthwaite, Senior Case Manager, and Legal Assistant provides legal assistance to clients, oversees litigation accounts, and negotiates accounts on behalf of the client. Cynthia has been with Guardian Litigation Group for almost two years. 

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    Ariana D.

    Senior Case Manager

    Ariana De Jesus, attorney liaison, maintains communication between the attorneys and the clients. She informs the clients what their case status is and if there are any settlement offers. Her duty is to create a supportive environment for clients who are in financial distress.
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    Jamie

    Associate Case Manager

    Prior to joining the team at Guardian Litigation Group, Jamie gained extensive experience in retail and customer service, ...
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    Josie

    Associate Case Manager

    Josie Bustos is one of the Spanish representatives in the intake department. She previously worked at Alleviate for two years and started working at GLG in March 2021. Josie enjoys going off-roading with her family and friends in her spare time.
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    Alan

    Junior Case Manager

    Alan Miller works as an intake specialist and has been working at Guardian Litigation since March 2021. He Graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Philosophy in 2020 with the hopes of attending law school in 2022. In his spare time Alan enjoys going on various hiking trails and has a hobby of photography. Alan’s goals are to ameliorate the process of debt settlement and ease the minds of our clients.

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    Anna

    Client Advocate Manager

    My name is Anna Navas. I joined Guardian Litigation Group in December of 2020. I love working for Guardian because I can help our clients through tough times.
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    Edy

    Client Advocate

    My name is Edy Cordova and I've joined Guardian's team as a Client Advocate in April 2021. This has been an amazing experience because of the people I met and the chance I have to help clients that are going through hard times.
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    Kristine

    HR Generalist

    Kristine received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Long Beach, where she also studied to ...
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    Associate Case Manager

    Nikole is a legal assistant for Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. Before working at Guardian, Nikole graduated with a ...
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    Sofia

    Associate Case Manager

    Sofia is a recent graduate from the University of California Irvine’s School of Social Science, where she earned a Bachelor ...
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    Legal Analyst

    Samantha is a Legal Analyst for Guardian Litigation Group. She is just joining the team in October 2021. Prior to joining our ...
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    Melanie

    Legal Analyst

    Melanie is a Legal Analyst at Guardian Litigation Group. She has worked alongside various debt settlement companies and has ...
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    Olivia

    Legal Analyst

    Olivia is a Legal Analyst for Guardian Litigation Group, LLP. Olivia previously worked at a consumer protection law firm for ...
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    Ariana S.

    Junior Case Manager

    Ariana is a graduate of University of California, Riverside, where she majored in International Affairs and minored in Public ...
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    Daniel

    Associate Case Manager

    Daniel is a Case Manager with Guardian Litigation Group. Prior to joining Guardian, he accumulated a vast professional ...
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    Facundo

    Client Advocate

    Facundo joined Guardian Litigation Group in January 2022 and has found it to be a highly rewarding work experience. He ...
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    Mabbie

    Client Advocate

    Mabbie joined Guardian Litigation Group in August 2021 and has proven to be a valuable asset to the Client Advocate team due ...
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    Gabriela

    Junior Case Manager

    Gabriela, commonly known as Gaby, is a Case Coordinator at Guardian Litigation Group and brings with her nearly five years of ...
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    Nestor

    Client Advocate

    Nestor, also known as Neto by his friends, comes from a background of mechanical engineering. He’s worked for the past ten ...
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    Juan G.

    Client Advocate

    Juan is a Client Advocate for the Guardian Litigation Group team, having joined the company in 2022. He holds a bachelor's ...
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    Diego E.

    Client Advocate

    Diego joined Guardian Litigation Group in August 2022, bringing a wealth of customer service experience and expertise in ...
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    Jocabed

    Case Coordinator

    Jocabed graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis ...
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    Valerie

    Case Coordinator

    Valerie joined Guardian Litigation in 2022 as a Legal Assistant. Being raised in Fountain Valley, she was exposed to ...
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    Client Advocate

    Douglas comes from a background of an entrepreneurial family who's been dedicated to different businesses where customer ...
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    Diego B.

    Client Advocate

    Diego is a graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. ...
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    Jennifer

    Client Advocate

    Jennifer serves as a Client Advocate with Guardian Litigation Group. With a strong background in customer service, she has a ...
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    System Analyst

    Nick is a motivated, detail-oriented Data Analyst leveraging excellent data management skills to clean, process, and build ...
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    Sapar

    Junior Case Manager

    Sapar has his B.A in Political Science and Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Multi-cultured and well-traveled, his passion ...
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    Justin

    Client Advocate Manager

    Justin began his career in client advocacy in 2012. Initially, he was the primary contact for consumers in financial hardship ...
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    Veronica

    Client Advocate

    Veronica is a Client Advocate with Guardian Litigation Group, LLP, bringing over sixteen years of professional negotiations ...
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    Vanessa

    Client Advocate

    Vanessa is a Client Advocate for Guardian Litigation Group, LLP, having joined the firm in 2021. Prior to her current role on ...
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    Grant

    Client Advocate

    Grant began his experience working in the client services department in 2019. In recognition of his keen attention to detail ...
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    Melissa

    Client Advocate

    Melissa has over fifteen years of experience negotiating settlements and resolutions on behalf of clients. Melissa's focus is ...
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    Tamara

    Client Advocate

    Tamara brings a wealth of experience spanning over six years within the industry, coupled with a passion to help others. Her ...
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    Oscar

    IT Specialist

    In September 2022, Oscar embarked upon his professional career with a desire to advance his expertise in the world of tech. ...
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    Danielle

    Accounting Clerk

    Danielle graduated with honors from Siena College with a BS in Finance and Spanish. She spent a semester abroad in Salamanca, ...
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    Desiree

    Client Advocate

    Desiree serves as a Client Advocate with Guardian Litigation Group. She started off as a quality control representative ...
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    Del

    Client Advocate

    As a Client Advocate at Guardian Litigation Group, LLP, Del brings a wealth of experience from auto sales and customer ...
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    Valentine

    Client Advocate

    Valentine is a Client Advocate at Guardian Litigation Group, LLP, bringing extensive experience and expertise to her role. ...
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    Michael

    Client Advocate

    Michael is a dedicated Client Advocate at Guardian Litigation Group, where he utilizes his exceptional skills and experiences ...
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    Le

    System Administrator

    Le joined Guardian Litigation Group, LLP after graduating in 2023. With a solid academic background, she obtained her second ...

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