JKZ LLP
Probate | Serving Santa Cruz, CA
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Details Attorney Yulissa Zulaica
Attorney Joseph L. Urbanski
Attorney John S. Rueppel
Attorney Val Sluetzky
Attorney Vanessa J. Sundin
Attorney Nathan D. Borris
Attorney Deb L. Kinney
Attorney Azita Rahim
Attorney Ann K. Kavanagh
Attorney Jessie J. Burgueño
Attorney Robert Hernandez, Jr.
Attorney Kelsey Interiano
Attorney Kelsey Interiano
Attorney David Trailov
Attorney Junah Y. Cho
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At JKZ LLP, you will find attorneys with decades of experience, an understanding of just how impactful these matters can be and a reputation for providing practical, meaningful outcomes. With law offices in San Francisco, we serve the entire Bay Area and all of California.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Probate
- Estate Administration
Call 415-527-0788 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Yulissa Zulaica
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2011
Education:
- Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M.
- Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D.
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- The Bar Association of San Francisco
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- Japanese (Conversational)
- Basque (Conversational)
Attorney Joseph L. Urbanski
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, (formerly U.C. Hastings), J.D., 2006
- Stanford University, B.A., 2002
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California, Member
- SFTLA, Member
- BALIF, Member
- CLA, Family Law Section, Member
Attorney John S. Rueppel
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2009
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, (formerly U.C. Hastings) J.D., 2009
- University of San Francisco School of Law, 2006 to 2007
- Loyola College of Baltimore, M.Ed. 2000
- Cornell University, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, 1993
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- San Francisco Bar Association, Member
- Lawyer's Club San Francisco Inn of Court, President
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Diversity Committee, Membership Committee
- California Lawyer for the Arts, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Attorney Val Sluetzky
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2002
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, (formerly U.C. Hastings), San Francisco, California, J.D., 2002
- University of California, Berkeley , California, B.A., 1999
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- San Francisco Bar Association, Member
- San Mateo County Bar Association, Member, 2015 to 2019
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Attorney Vanessa J. Sundin
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2009
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2011
Education:
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
LL.M. - 2010 - Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
J.D. - 2009
Honors: Dean’s List, Member
Honors: Honors Lawyering Program, Member
Honors: Cali Awards in Writing and Research II, HLP Wills and Trusts Writing Lab
Honors: Cali Awards in Real Estate Finance
Honors: Honorable Mention Awarded for Academic Excellence in Real Estate Law - California State University, Chico, California
B.A. - 2003
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California, Member
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Member
- Butte County Bar Association, Member
Attorney Nathan D. Borris
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2009
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Education:
- Juris Doctor, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California
- B.A. in political science, with a minor in economics, University of California, Davis
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member, Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA)
- Vice Chair, Executive Committee for the ACBA Bankruptcy Section
Attorney Deb L. Kinney
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1996
Education:
- New College of California School of Law, San Francisco, California
J.D. - University of California, Berkeley, California
B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California State Bar, Trust and Estates Section, Member
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- National LGBT Bar Association, Board of Directors
- Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, Member
Languages Spoken:
- French
- English
Attorney Angie Lam
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2012
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2013
Education:
- Golden Gate University, School of Law, J.D., 2005
- University of San Francisco, BBA, 1998
Attorney Azita Rahim
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, J.D., 2019
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Ethics in Criminal Law and Appellate Advocacy
Honors: Cali Awards in Contracts, Criminal Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Honors: Certificates of Specialization in Public Interest Law and Litigation
Honors: Member, Moot Court team and competed in the 2018 ABA National Appellate Advocacy competition
Honors: Member, Mock National Trial Advocacy team and placed 1st at the 2018 California Attorneys for Criminal Justice competition - California State University East Bay, Hayward, California, B.A., 2003
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- San Francisco Bar Association
Languages Spoken:
- Farsi
- English
Classes and Seminars:
- Understanding the CA Uniform Directed Trust Act. February 26, 2025
- “Spears v. Spears: New Paths for Trust Creditor’s Claims” - presented before the San Francisco Bar Association.
Attorney Ann K. Kavanagh
Bar Admissions:
- California
Education:
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
LL.M.
Major: Federal Tax Law - Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
LL.M.
Major: Trust and Probate Law - Lincoln Law School of San Jose, San Jose, California
J.D.
University of Phoenix
B.S.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California Bar Association, Present
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Present
Attorney Jessie J. Burgueño
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2021
Education:
- Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas
LL.M. - 2022
Major: Wealth Management - Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
J.D. - 2019
Honors: Certificates of Specialization in Family Law and Public Interest Law
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Moot Court Team
Honors: Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Honors: Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Remedies
Honors: 2019 Academic Excellence Award in Family Law - Golden Gate University
B.A. - 2014
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Concentration in Public Administration
Minor: Management
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Robert Hernandez, Jr.
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2021
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California
- J.D. - 2020
- University of California, Irvine, California
- B.A. - 2016
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- California Lawyers Association
- Bar Association of San Francisco
- Marin County Bar Association
- Alameda County Bar Association
- East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association
Attorney Kelsey Interiano
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2024
Education:
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D. - 2023
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Certificates of Specialization: Litigation and Public Interest
- University of California Santa Barbara
- B.A. - 2017
- Minor: Applied Psychology
- Major: Sociology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- San Diego County Bar Association
- San Diego County Family Law Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association, New Lawyer’s Division
Attorney Kelsey Interiano
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1983
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, USA
- J.D. - 1983
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, USA
- LL.M.
- University of California at Irvine
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- San Francisco Bar Association, Member
- BALIF, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of California, Taxation and Estate Planning Sections, Member
Attorney David Trailov
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2006
- Illinois, 2008
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- LL.M.- 2012
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D.-2005
- Indiana University
- B.S.-2002
- Major: Public Affairs/Environmental Management
Attorney Junah Y. Cho
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2024
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, 2024
- J.D., Concentration in Taxation
- Law Review: UC Law Journal (formerly Hastings Law Journal)
- Tufts University, 2018
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - International Relations, Neuroscience
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of California - Member
- Bar Association of San Francisco - Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section; Tax Section, Member
- California Lawyers Association - Trusts and Estates Section, Member
- CALI Academic Award of Excellence
Languages Spoken:
- Korean
- Mandarin Chinese