Philip McCarthy
Attorney at Law
Integrity without knowledge is weak
and useless, and knowledge without
integrity is dangerous and dreadful.
                                                - Samuel Johnson
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Membership in the California State Bar

I was admitted to the California State Bar in 2004.

I have been a member of the Trust and Estate sections of the California Bar Since 2005.
My Business Model

I pride myself in providing thorough and competent service, and insist that my clients
understand their options and the choices that they make.

It is my belief that the most important service that I provide is in helping families to remain
united when they need each other the most.

By the use of candid and sensitive interviewing, I get to know the special needs and issues that
are important to your family.  

I work with you by educating you regarding, Family, Probate, Real Estate and Estate Law, and
then respectfully listening to and assisting you as you create your own family plan.

In this way your Living Revocable Trust will be a true family plan.  One that will provide your
family the utmost in security.
Membership in the American Bar Association

I have been a member of the American Bar Association since September 2000.

I have been a member of the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law since 2005.
Activities

Member of the Board of Directors of Joint Efforts

Association of Mexican-American Educators, District Five: Recording Secretary
1995 to 1996

Los Angeles Bay Area Hispanics in Action: Recording Secretary
1992 to 1994
Education

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA
Juris Doctor, 2003
Associated Students U.C.Hastings: Section Representative
La Raza Law Student Association: Treasurer
Witkin and CALI Award in Ethics

University of California Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2000
Languages and Interests

I speak, read and write Spanish .

At present I am learning German.

I enjoy music (from Abba to Zydeco), and literature, especially Shakespeare, and Dylan
(Thomas or Bob).

I volunteer in working with children and young adults, and community organizing.
For more information regarding
my practice, education, interests or activities,
or to set an appointment
contact me.