About Michelle Christine
Michelle Christine Bartolic built her legal footing in Southern California after earning her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She entered practice in the early 2010s and has steadily moved into roles of greater responsibility. Those years in courtrooms and conference rooms shaped a practical approach to client work.
Her early work began as a contract lawyer in 2012. She spent time at the Staratel Law Group in 2013 and then joined Hess Verdon and Associates in 2015. Each stop exposed her to different firm structures and client needs. In 2017 she became a partner at The Estate Lawyers, a move that marked a shift from associate duties to firm leadership and case oversight.
Colleagues describe her as methodical in case preparation and direct when dealing with clients. She favors clear explanations over legal jargon. That steadiness can be useful in estate matters, where clients often face emotional or time-sensitive decisions.
Throughout her career she has worked in California, handling matters that arise under state law. Her roles have ranged from contract assignments to full case management. The progression from contract lawyer to partner meant taking on supervisory duties, mentoring junior lawyers and coordinating with other professionals such as accountants and fiduciaries.
Her practice at The Estate Lawyers centers on estate-related work. She handles trust administration, probate matters and the documents people use to plan for incapacity and the transfer of assets. She also advises executors and trustees on their duties. Her caseload includes both straightforward client planning and more contested probate matters. In that mix of routine and complex work, she applies an organized, step-by-step method.
Outside the office she maintains ties to the legal community in California. She has remained at The Estate Lawyers since becoming partner and continues to handle substantial matters for individual clients and families. She balances client meetings, court appearances and firm management responsibilities.
She is currently a partner at The Estate Lawyers, where she handles estate planning, trust matters and probate in California.
