Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Cynthia Catalino is an attorney and the founder of Catalino Law in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Catalino handles all aspects of trust and estate law, including estate planning, gift tax planning, probate and trusts, serving clients including individuals, beneficiaries, executors and trustees throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan region. She is fluent in both English and Italian and assists a variety of Italian clients with their legal matters.

Ms. Catalino is dedicated to helping California residents plan for their family’s future. She has more than 25 years of experience and holds a certification in estate planning, trust and probate law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Ms. Catalino has received honors and awards for her accomplishments including an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available rating given by the respected organization. Her experience includes serving as an adjunct professor at Whittier Law School, where she taught estate planning, and also serving as a former editor of the California Tax Lawyer.

Active in The State Bar of California, Ms. Catalino is a member of the bar’s taxation section and previously served on its executive committee. She belongs to organizations including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Ms. Catalino received a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College and a Master of Laws degree in taxation from Golden Gate University. She earned her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, and in 1993, obtained her California law license.

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