Barr & Douds Attorneys is a distinguished law firm in Danville, CA, specializing in trust and estate disputes, elder law, and comprehensive estate planning. With over 20 years of experience and a team of eight dedicated attorneys, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in contested fiduciary matters, elder abuse cases, and securities litigation, serving clients throughout Northern California.
The firm takes a personalized approach, valuing attorney-client relationships and integrity above all. Founding partners Loren Barr and Graham D. Douds bring extensive litigation and counseling experience, with Barr certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California. They represent trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, and individuals in high-stakes disputes, offering both litigation and preventive planning services.
Services Offered
- Trust Litigation
- Elder Abuse cases and restraining orders
- Estate Planning
- Trust Administration
- Will Contests
- Conservatorships
- Securities Arbitration and Litigation
- Probate
- Elder Law
- Disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, undue influence, duress, and forgery
Barr & Douds serves all of Northern California, including Danville, San Francisco, Pleasant Hill, Livermore, Pleasanton, Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland, and Walnut Creek. The team includes a native Mandarin Chinese speaker, enhancing accessibility for diverse clients. The firm has successfully handled over 400 estate plans, 200+ trust administrations, and 100+ securities cases, with accolades including Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recognitions.
