Gary L. Winter
CEO
Mr. Winter is the founder and CEO of Lawvex. He has over 19 years of experience in business, estate and real estate matters in Central California. Mr. Winter has experienced as a real estate broker, business broker, and real estate appraiser. He is a sought after speaker and podcast guest on cloud-based and decentralized law practice management, marketing, remote work, charitable giving, solar and cryptocurrency. Mr. Winter is an Adjunct Faculty member and Professor of Legal Technology at San Joaquin College of Law, a member of the Board of Directors of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce and the Clovis Way of Life Foundation and a licensed airline transport pilot.
Logan R. Howard
PARTNER – LEAD ATTORNEY – ESTATE PLANNING
Logan R. Howard is passionate about helping others with their Trusts and Estates needs. As a Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County community member, Mr. Howard volunteers with local organizations and loves supporting local and small businesses. He currently serves on the Solvang Theaterfest Board of Directors. Mr. Howard is also a member of the Santa Ynez Valley Bar Association, Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association, Kern County Bar Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association. Mr. Howard is admitted to practice before all of the courts of the State of California.
Amanda M. Neal
PARTNER
Veteran’s Benefits, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Business Entity Formation
Catarina M. Benitez
PARTNER
Ms. Catarina M. Benitez is a fierce advocate for families, homeowners, and businesses. She is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Fresno County Bar Association, and Fresno County Women Lawyers Association. Ms. Benitez currently serves on the Board of Directors and as the President of the Fresno County Bar Association. Ms. Benitez is admitted to practice before all of the courts of the State of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for every district of CA.
Mark Edwards
PARTNER
Mark has provided estate and business planning, probate, and trust administration services since 2005. His other work includes over six years of experience in the construction industry handling all aspects of California public works projects through pre-litigation. He is a past member of the Contracts Committee of the California Legal Advisory Committee for the Association of General Contractors.
David L. Rowell
PARTNER
Litigation and Mediation Expert, David has over 25 years of state and federal court experience in civil litigation, trustee/beneficiary disputes, objections to executor/trustee accountings, and property disputes.
JORDAN OROZCO
ATTORNEY
Jordan was born and raised in Santa Barbara County and is a resident of San Luis Obispo County. She is passionate and committed to helping clients navigate difficult situations and finding ways to achieve clients’ goals. Her practice areas currently include trust and estate administration, conservatorships and guardianships, estate planning, and corporate formation. In her personal time, Jordan enjoys spending time with loved ones, reading, and exploring the beautiful outdoors of the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Franklin R. Spees
CCRM, TCS, LEED, AP, OF COUNSEL
Franklin has decades of experience owning and operating, multi-family investment-grade commercial real estate and property management with hundreds of units in California.
