Background

Richard, the “father” of the Father-Daughter law firm, has been an attorney for 30 years. As an attorney, he drafted his first client estate plan in 1994 and has focused his practice almost exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate since 1999. He is extremely knowledgeable and is capable of crafting complex estate plans but is also very good at creating practical solutions that are understandable and flexible for his clients.

In his personal life, Richard is married, has two daughters, two grandsons, a granddaughter, and two hyper, but very loveable dogs. He likes to keep busy with projects of all kinds – anything ranging from pen-making to real estate investment and remodeling projects.

Bar Admission

California State Bar – December 1993

Education

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Richard attended USC on full academic scholarships – he was a recipient of the USC Outstanding Student Scholarship and the USC Haynes Foundation Scholarship.
• Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School (SCALE program)

Publications

• Author, The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Corporations, LLCs & Asset Protection Entities (Kaplan Publishing)
• Author, Tax Secrets of Millionaire Real Estate Investors (Kaplan Publishing)
• Author, Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes: A Guide to Capital Gains Tax Alternatives (1st and 2nd Editions) (Dearborn Publishing)

Military Service

• United States Air Force Veteran

Background

Christina, the “daughter” of the Father-Daughter firm, has been practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate since her admission to the bar in 2010. She finds great fulfillment in her work and strives to make Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate understandable and manageable for her clients.

In her personal life, Christina is married, has two rambunctious boys, and one crazy cat. She is an avid reader, volleyball player, and puzzle aficionado.

Bar Admission

California State Bar – December 2010

Education

• Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara – graduated with Highest Honors
• Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School (SCALE program) – graduated Magna Cum Laude

Publications

• Contributor to Richard T. Williamson’s book The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Corporations, LLCs & Asset Protection Entities

Background

Layne, Richard’s Son-in-law and Christina’s Brother-in-law, has been practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate since his admission to the bar in 2025. He enjoys working with clients to further their understanding of Estate Planning and how it can be tailored to their needs and in making customized plans that are as beneficial as possible for his clients.

In his personal life, Layne is married, has one ultra-curious daughter, two energetic dogs and a lazy cat. He is interested in any topic via a podcast, is a continuous reader, frequents LA fitness (feel free to stop him and say “hi!”), and is an assistant Lego assembler for his wife.

Bar Admission

California State Bar – December 2025

Education

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Nuclear Engineering from Thomas Edison State University
• Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School

Military Service

• Graduate from Navy Nuclear Power Training Command and Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit – Charleston, SC.
• Electricians Mate Nuclear Class – Served four years onboard the USS George Washington (CVN-73) out of Norfolk, VA.
• Two years as an instructor at Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit – Ballston Spa, NY.
• Honorable Discharge as a First Class Petty Officer with: Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Naval and Marine Core Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Core Commendation Medal.