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Melissa Engle Recognized as Rising Star in 2023

Melissa Engle, a partner at White and Bright, LLP, has been named a 2023 San Diego Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This is the eighth consecutive year that Ms. Engle has been recognized with this award; this repeated recognition serves as a testament t… Read More
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Questions You Should Ask a Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

Probate can be stressful and emotionally overwhelming. It’s important to have the guidance of an experienced attorney who can help you navigate the nuances of the laws surrounding probate and estate administration. However, you might be wondering w… Read More
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Mary Cataldo Featured in North County Lawyer

Mary Cataldo, a partner at White and Bright, LLP, was featured in the October/November 2022 Issue of North County Lawyer. Cataldo’s article, Penal Code Section 496(C) and Treble Damages in Probate Actions, explores the implications of the recen… Read More
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Understanding Breach of Contract Elements

At some point, most California business owners face a breach of contract issue. The term “breach of contract” means that one of the parties broke the terms set forth in the contractual agreement. Whether they failed to provide the product or serv… Read More
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Attorney Elizabeth Baker Joins White and Bright

White and Bright, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Elizabeth Baker as the firm’s newest associate attorney. Ms. Baker will add to the firm’s rapidly expanding trust and estates practice, specifically focusing on litigation, prob… Read More
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Why Offshore Trusts Do Make Sense

An offshore trust is an essential planning tool that can help ensure your assets are protected and your wealth is preserved for your loved ones in the future. However, you might be wondering whether it is worthwhile to set up a trust in a foreign jur… Read More
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Attorney Bridget Burns Promoted to Partner

White and Bright, LLP, a Southern California-based real estate law, estate planning, and probate law firm, has announced the promotion of Bridget Burns, who specializes in asset protection, estate planning, and probate, from senior counsel to partner… Read More
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Attorneys Tucker Phillips and Kalli Sarkin Join White and Bright

White and Bright, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys: Tucker Phillips and Kalli Sarkin. These new hires reflect the firm’s rapid growth. About Tucker Phillips Philips will add to the firm’s real proper… Read More
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MELISSA ENGLE RECOGNIZED AS RISING STAR IN 2022

Melissa Engle, a partner at White and Bright, LLP, has been named a 2022 San Diego Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This is the seventh consecutive year that Ms. Engle has been recognized with this award; this repeated recognition serves as a testament… Read More
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Mary Cataldo Elected to PASD Board of Directors

Mary Cataldo, a partner at White and Bright, LLP, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Probate Attorneys of San Diego (PASD). Cataldo will serve on the Board for the 2022-2025 term. Giving Back to the Organization Cataldo first became in… Read More
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