Lalit Kundani

Lalit Kundani, a partner at Bridge Law LLP in Anaheim, California, is the driving force behind the firm’s celebrated trust and estate planning practice. His work spans estate planning, probate and estate administration, trusts, wills, estate tax strategies, and asset protection. He also assists in restructuring California LLCs to reduce property tax reassessments for clients with extensive real estate portfolios. 

Mr. Kundani has a wide-ranging clientele, including international residents with business interests across borders. Known for his meticulous approach, he serves high net worth individuals, judges, public figures, fellow lawyers, doctors, actors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, who all depend on his guidance for advanced estate tax planning and asset protection.

Collaborating intimately with his clients, Mr. Kundani crafts comprehensive estate planning strategies designed to minimize estate, income and generation-skipping transfer taxes. His focus lies in preserving inheritance and securing assets. He often advises startup founders during crucial pre-IPO and liquidation stages, helping them restructure businesses to leverage QSBS and Section 1202 tax benefits. 

Mr. Kundani’s proficiency in safeguarding his clients and their assets is bolstered by his understanding of opposing tactics, honed from nearly a decade as a trial lawyer. His courtroom experience, where he recovered significant amounts for his clients, has sharpened his problem-solving abilities, making him a favored choice for personal counsel.

With a solid educational foundation, Mr. Kundani graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2001 with the highest departmental honors and earned his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law in 2005. His legal journey began at a prominent national firm handling high-stakes litigation, followed by his role as deputy district attorney in Los Angeles County. He later joined a leading plaintiffs’ litigation firm, representing victims of severe injury and loss. 

A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Kundani actively participates in Wealth Counsel and the South Asian Bar Association, and serves on the board of advisers for Cal State Fullerton’s Office of Planned Giving and as general counsel for the Sindhi Association of Southern California. His reputation is solidified by a "Superb" rating on Avvo and recognition from National Advocates as a Top 100 Lawyer in the Nation in multiple years, alongside accolades from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and Newsweek. He is a sought-after speaker, featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes and local radio stations.