ATTORNEYS
ERIC BECKER
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
BIO
Attorney Eric F. Becker has been practicing law in California for over 30 years. He is licensed to practice law in two states and has over 15 years in managerial experience. This includes running his own law offices, providing guidance and wisdom to associate attorneys, and leading a staff with multitudes of people working relentlessly to fulfill your legal demands. Mr. Becker has received a plethora of awards in the legal field, but his true passion never changes: to provide his clients with successful results.
EDUCATION
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1988
B.A. Government and Politics, University of Maryland College Park, 1983
SAMANTHA JONES
PARTNER
BIO
Attorney Samantha J. Jones graduated in 2015 from Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law where she was on the board of the Chapman Women Lawyers Association. She has worked in Probate since 2014, when she began as a Certified Student Summer Associate and had the honor of contributing to briefing and developing argument adopted by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a dissent for a matter litigated before the Supreme Court of the United States. Samantha began her time with the Law Offices of Eric Becker in June of 2017, and since then has continued honing her litigation, advocacy and negotiation skills. She has a stellar trial success rate, has made multiple appearances at the appellate court, and has been named as one of Super Lawyers' Rising Stars for the past three consecutive years. Samantha serves on the board of the Conservatorship, Guardianship, & Protective Proceedings Section of the Orange County Bar Association and most of all, looks forward to continuing to assist those in the community in need.
EDUCATION
Chapman University School of Law, J.D.
B.A. Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara
J.R. NESSARY
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
BIO
Attorney J.R. Nessary began her time with the Law Offices of Eric Becker in June of 2024, where she focuses her practice on trust and probate administrations, probate litigation, conservatorships, and estate planning. Prior to joining our firm, J.R. cultivated a broad legal background for herself working in transactional entertainment law, medical malpractice litigation, and premises liability defense litigation. J.R. earned her undergraduate degree from California State University Long Beach where she was a student-athlete on the university’s Women’s Rugby team, the Vice President of CSULB’s Chess Club, and a Student-Leader with the Lois J. Swanson Leadership Academy. After undergrad, J.R. attended Southwestern Law School, where she completed her Juris Doctor degree in just 2 years as a part of the SCALE Program. Additionally, in just those 2 years, J.R. was also Vice President for the Student Bar Association, Teaching Assistant for Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills, Competition Advocate for the Negotiation Honors Program, Ambassador for the SCALE Program, a Peer Advisor, President for Students for Technology Law & Entrepreneurship, Co-President for Video Game Law Society, Vice President for Sports Law Society, and Communications Chair, National Alliance of Mental Health.
In her free time, J.R. enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their two dogs, traveling, going to live sporting events, enjoying the beach, and quality time with family and friends.
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EDUCATION
Southwestern Law School, SCALE 2-year accelerated J.D. Program, J.D.
B.A. Parks, Recreation, and Municipal Studies, Magna Cum Laude, California State University Long Beach
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AWARDS
Best Brief, Legal Analysis & Writing Intramural Competition;
3rd Place, William & Mary Law School National Negotiation Tournament; Negotiation Honors Program – Advocate; Professor Dean C. Boyack Scholarship Recipient
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Hahle Keller
Senior Paralegal
EDUCATION:
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B.S. Legal Studies, State University of New York College of Technology at Canton
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A.A.S. Paralegal Studies, State University of New York Jefferson
Kristen Pengelly
Legal Assistant - Notary Public
EDUCATION:
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Notary Public Certification
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DA Certification - 2014
Madelynn Po
Paralegal
EDUCATION:
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Paralegal Certification, University of California, Irvine
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B.A. Criminology and Psychological Sciences, University of California, Irvine