

Divorce and Family Law

Estate Planning and Probate Law

Business and Real Estate Law

All attorneys in the firm are experienced and have proven histories of expertise in their chosen fields. Clients always receive direct representation by the attorney whose expertise they have chosen.
Many of the attorneys and staff have worked together for over 30 years, all in the same community, often with the same clients. We are well-educated, trained, professional, highly regarded specialists in our fields who value one-on-one relationships with our clients, and their happiness with our work is important to us.
Family Law
Family law, divorce, custody, paternity and unmarried couple’s representation
General trial and appellate practice
Business Law
Business, transactions, corporate law and litigation
Land Development and Land Use
Serious personal injury and insurance law
Mediation and Collaborative Law
Real estate, property and landlord/tenant law
Wills, trusts, estate planning, probate and probate litigation
Public agencies
Our Attorneys
Looking out from the windows of our offices in Ventura, one can see hundreds of buildings, businesses and families that have benefited from the expert guidance our attorneys have provided over the last several decades. Our attorneys are dedicated to the principles of hard work, honesty, and integrity. We look forward to meeting the evolving needs of our County, while continuing to exemplify ethical advocacy and outstanding professionalism that are at the historic core of our firm and our community. All attorneys in the firm are experienced and have proven histories of expertise in their chosen fields. Clients always receive direct representation by the attorney whose expertise they have chosen. Many of the attorneys and staff have worked together for over 30 years, all in the same community, often with the same clients. We are well-educated, trained, professional, highly regarded specialists in our fields who value one-on-one relationships with our clients, and their happiness with our work is important to us.

William E. Winfield – Partner
Commercial litigation, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights

Keri S. Kettle – Partner
Certified Family Law Specialist – Board Of Legal Specialization State Bar Of California

Stuart Nielson – Partner
Real Estate, Land Use, Business Law

Maria L. Capritto – Partner
Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

Michael B. Ocampo – Partner
Family Law

Stuart A. Comis – Retired
Real Estate & Business Law

Donna A. Laurent, ESQ., CFLS* – Retired
Family Law

Kerry M. Kinney – Retired
Civil Litigation

Mark A. Nelson – Retired
Family Law – Board Of Legal Specialization State Bar Of California

Sylvia Soto – Retired
Family Law