Family is very important to me, as I am sure it is to most people. While death and disability are not pleasant topics, its best to have a plan in place for you and your loved ones. If a child or parent depends on you, you want to make sure he or she is taken care of and that assets are not unnecessarily tied up in court. I enjoy meeting with people one on one and hearing about their wishes for themselves and their families, and helping them design an estate plan that will meet their needs.
I also have an extensive background in litigation which involves a lot of strategic and creating thinking, drafting skills, and knowledge of many different legal areas. These skills make me well-suited to develop and draft estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives specifically tailored to meet individual needs.
| Rosemary M. Rivas: | Member at The Finkelstein Thompson LLP |
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1 California Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94111 |
| Website: | http://www.finkelsteinthompson.com |
| Phone: | 415-398-8700 |
| Fax: | 415-398-8704 |
| Offices: |
Finkelstein Thompson LLP
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian of Justice | Bay Area Legal Aid | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Law & Politics Magazine | 2011 |
| Rising Star | Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
| Rising Star | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State Unv | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
| San Francisco State Unv | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
| UC Hastings COL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| UC Hastings COL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| CA | Active | 2000 | 11/13/2021 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Section 17200: "The Fertility of Mans Invention" | Section 17200: "The Fertility of Mans Invention" | 2016 |
| Pharmaceutical and Environmental Mass Torte Litigation | Volkswagen Clean Diesel: Update From Plaintiff's on Environmental Issue | 2016 |
| Data Privacy Law 101: U.S. Data Privacy and Security Laws | Data Privacy Litigation | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Girard Gibbs LLP | 2001 - 2006 |
| Associate | Girard Gibbs LLP | 2001 - 2006 |
| Associate | Finkelstein Thompson LLP | 2006 - 2009 |
| Associate | Finkelstein Thompson LLP | 2006 - 2009 |
| Partner | Finkelstein Thompson LLP | 2009 - 1900 |
| Partner | Finkelstein Thompson LLP | N/A |
