Patrick Mccarthy Email & Phone Number

Novato, CA

The McCarthy Law Firm focuses on estate planning for families, including blended families and families with same-sex parents. Each family is different and I strive to understand the specific needs and desires of each client, so that I can draft an estate plan which best suits the goals of that particular client. Some clients require only a will that names.

I created legal content addressing a wide variety of issues for an online legal directory.

100 Spear Street, Suite 1430 San Francisco, CA 94105

- Research for CEB manual on business succession and securities- Assisted drafting appellate probate brief- Filed securities regulation exemptions with California Secretary of State

San Rafael, California

- Drafted Law & Motion memos for trial judges- Drafted appellate motions for Appellate Division- Used California Style Manual for all writing for the Court

San Francisco, CA

- Researched issues regarding wills, trusts, and probate- Drafted Memorandums of Law addressing issues with clients' trusts

3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 244A, San Rafael, CA 94903-4189

- Interviewed clients, identified legal issues, and briefed staff attorneys- Wrote letters on behalf of clients in Spanish and English- Organized and conducted outreach clinics- Filed unlawful detainer answers- Represented clients before the Labor Commissioner- Organized bankruptcy clinics- Advised tenants associations

San Francisco, California

- Interviewed clients, identified problems and directed them to relevant city services- Collaborated with Office of Policy to ascertain new policy points on issues of concern to San Francisco residents; advised constituents of current policy- Implemented email sorting and filing system, processing 500 emails a day- Provided Mayor with weekly list of top.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Trusts And Taxation

Activities and Societies: Estate Planning Society

B.A., Political Science/International Affairs

Activities and Societies: - Vice President, Political Science Student Association (2006-07) - Research assistant for Dr. Robert S. Smith.