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
Keith H. Fichtelman – Of Counsel
Litigation; Business Law; Alternate Dispute Resolution
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
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