About Bezaire & Leathers, an estate planning law firm in Irvine
Bezaire & Leathers is an estate planning, trust and probate law firm at 41 Corporate Park in Irvine, California. The firm is led by attorney Evelyn M. Leathers, licensed in California since 2006, with associate attorney Sherlock Lau. We help families across Orange County and Southern California plan ahead, and we help them settle trusts and estates after a death.
Our story
The firm's roots go back more than four decades, to Neil Bezaire's law practice in Orange County. Today the firm is led by Evelyn M. Leathers. Over the years, as Irvine grew from Woodbridge to University Park and Turtle Rock, the firm has helped families understand their options and put practical plans in place under California law.
How we work
You reach a real person
When you call during office hours, a person at our office answers, not a call center or a phone menu.
You meet the attorney who drafts your plan
You work directly with the attorney preparing your documents, from the first meeting to the signing. Ask your questions in everyday words, and you will get answers in everyday words.
You know the scope, timing and fees up front
Before any work begins, we explain what we will do, about how long it should take, and what it will cost, and we put it in a written fee agreement.
Your plan works with the people already helping you
We coordinate with your financial advisor and your CPA, so your plan fits the rest of your financial life.
The people you will work with
Evelyn M. Leathers, Attorney
Evelyn leads the firm. Her practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration and probate. She was admitted to practice in California in 2006 and earned her law degree cum laude from Whittier Law School. Read Evelyn's full background
Sherlock Lau, Associate Attorney
Sherlock works on estate planning, trust administration, probate and related litigation. He earned his law degree from Chapman University's Dale E. Fowler School of Law as a merit scholar, and a B.A. from UC Irvine in Criminology, Law & Society with a minor in Political Science. His experience includes work with Pacheco & Neach, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office as a law clerk, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Read Sherlock's background
Heather Prince, Office Manager
Heather keeps the office running: she supports trust administration work, coordinates scheduling and documents, and assists the attorneys so client matters stay on track. She earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Long Beach.
Lauren Fidel, Client Services & Operations
Lauren handles day-to-day operations, correspondence and scheduling, and assists the attorneys. She earned her B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton.
Where we meet
Our office is at 41 Corporate Park, Suite 320, Irvine, CA 92606. If coming to Irvine is hard, we can meet by video, and Evelyn travels to meet clients in Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire. We can also arrange meeting space in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Get directions (opens in a new tab)Professional memberships
Evelyn M. Leathers is a member of the American Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association, including the trusts and estates section of each.
Check her license on the State Bar of California website (opens in a new tab)
Ready when you are
Whether you are starting a plan or updating one, or settling a loved one's estate, call (714) 543-6829 or request a free consultation.