Michelle was admitted to practice law in 2002. Prior to joining Coleman & Horowitt, Michelle worked in civil litigation, as well as family law, before settling into transactional law. Michelle received her law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. During law school, Michelle served as comment staff writer and associate comment editor for McGeorge’s Transnational Lawyer, Law Journal and was a member of the Pacific McGeorge Women’s Caucus. Michelle works in the transactions department in the Fresno office, where she provides representation to clients in business transactions, estate planning, and probate and trust administration matters. Michelle works primarily out of the Firm’s Fresno office.

Honors & Awards:

  • McGeorge School of Law, Traynor Honor Society
  • McGeorge School of Law, Trial Advocacy – Honors
  • Witkin Award For Academic Excellence – Decedents, Estates, and Trusts

Practice Areas:

  • Business Transactions
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate and Trust Administration

Education:

  • University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Juris Doctor With Distinction and Tax Concentration Certificate
  • California State University, Sacramento, Certificate of Advanced Business (CABS)
  • California State University, Fresno, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Pre-Law, Minor in Business

Publications & Speaking:

  • Paralegal Instructor – Heald College, Fresno
  • Business Administration Instructor – San Joaquin Valley College, Fresno

Professional Associations:

  • Fresno County Women Lawyers Association
  • Fresno County Bar Association (Member: Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section)