Trusted litigation services for protection of elders and their legacies
Michelle C. Bartolic
Michelle
C.
Bartolic
- Managing Partner - Legal Production
- Conservatorships, Financial Elder Abuse, and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
- Trust Administration
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Fiduciary Representation
- Probate & Estate Administration
Biography
Michelle was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2012 and has practiced in the area of Trust and Estate Litigation and Elder Abuse for the majority of her career. While Michelle practices in all areas of Probate including Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Administration, Conservatorships, Guardianships, and Elder Abuse, Michelle focuses her practice in Trust and Estate Litigation. Michelle handles litigated matters from intake through trial.
Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from San Diego State University in 2007. Michelle earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012, where she was on the Dean's Honor Roll and received American Jurisprudence Awards and CALI Awards for Excellence in Constitutional Law, International Business Transactions, and Legal Analysis.
Michelle is currently a member of the Orange County Bar Association (Trusts and Estate Section; Conservatorship, Guardianship & Protective Proceedings Section) and is licensed to appear in all courts of the State of California, as well as the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. Michelle has also appeared in the California Court of Appeal for the 4th District.
When Michelle is not in Court, you can find her outdoors, hiking, climbing, and enjoying California's diverse natural beauty.
Education
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California
- J.D. - 2012
- Honors: American Jurisprudence Awards
- Honors: CALI Awards for Excellence in Constitutional Law, International Business Transactions and Legal Analysis
- San Diego State University, San Diego, California
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations
- California Bar Association, Member
- Orange County Bar Association Trust and Estate Section
- Orange County Bar Association Conservatorship Section
Bar Admissions
- California, 2012
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2021, 2022 and 2023