Law Firm Overview

Southern California Lawyers

At Russakow, Ryan & Johnson, we are dedicated to meeting client needs effectively and at an economical price. We take advantage of the economies offered by our two offices and our team approach, allowing us to charge reasonable fees. By providing a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, we take the stress and anxiety out of needing to work with a lawyer. From the moment they walk in the door, clients can tell that we are committed to them and their concerns.

Estate planning and probate litigation

For any matter related to estate planning and probate, whether you need to write a will or have become involved in a dispute over a conservatorship, we can help. Contact one of our attorneys to discuss your legal needs. From our offices in Pasadena and Irvine, we represent clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and throughout Southern California.

Experienced trial attorneys

We keep our clients comfortable in other ways, too. Should your case go to trial, we can deliver the representation you need. Our attorneys are in court for trials on a regular basis, and have significant front-line experience in depositions and trials. We also draw upon a broad range of legal expertise that enables us to handle issues of all types, from the smallest to the largest. No matter what your case involves, you can rest assured that we have the resources you need.

Creative lawyers focused on your goals

Our primary objective is to meet your goals. We combine the skills and knowledge of our probate lawyers and litigation attorneys to develop creative problem-solving solutions to any estate planning or probate matter. Whether it is a will contest or an estate tax question, your issues become our issues.

For more information about our law firm and our estate planning and litigation practice, contact us at either of our Southern California law offices. Call Russakow, Ryan & Johnson at 626.768.3320.

Areas of Practice

• Probate, Family, Immigration, Business, Personal Injury
• Adoption
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Antitrust & Trade Regulation
• Aviation
• Bankruptcy Law
• Business & Commercial Law
• Business Organizations
• Child Support
• Civil Rights
• Class Actions -- Plaintiff
• Construction Law
• Consumer Protection
• Criminal Law
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• DUI/DWI
• Elder Law
• Eminent Domain
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Employment Law -- Employer
• Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Health & Health Care Law
• Immigration & Naturalization Law
• Legal Malpractice
• Litigation & Appeals
• Medical Malpractice
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Nursing Home
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Products Liability Law
• Professional Malpractice Law
• Real Estate Law
• Sexual Harassment
• Trade Secrets
• Trademarks
• Trusts
• Wills

West Practice Categories

Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Banking & Finance Law, Venture Capital, Bankruptcy Law, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Franchising, International Transactions, Joint Ventures, Lemon Law, Secured Transactions, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Warranties, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Trade Associations, Civil Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Class Actions -- Plaintiff, Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Government Construction Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Employment Law -- Employee, Affirmative Action -- Employee, Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employee, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employee, Employee Rights -- Employee, Employment Contracts -- Employee, Employment Discrimination -- Employee, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employee, Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) -- Employee, Municipal Employment -- Employee, Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) -- Employee, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employee, Sexual Harassment -- Employee, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employee, Whistleblower -- Employee, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act -- Employee, Wrongful Termination -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Affirmative Action -- Employer, Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employer, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employer, Employee Rights -- Employer, Employment Contracts -- Employer, Employment Discrimination -- Employer, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employer, Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) -- Employer, Municipal Employment -- Employer, Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) -- Employer, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employer, Sexual Harassment -- Employer, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employer, Whistleblower -- Employer, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act -- Employer, Wrongful Termination -- Employer, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Health & Health Care Law, Nursing Home, Immigration & Naturalization Law, Asylum, Deportation, Immigration, Naturalization & Citizenship, Visas, Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, International Intellectual Property, Patents, Technology Licensing, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Litigation & Appeals, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Products Liability Law, Alcoholic Beverages, Professional Malpractice Law, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Aviation