Michelle C. Bartolic Esq. - Irvine, CA
Attorney at The Estate Lawyers, APC
Probate Litigation Lawyers in Irvine, CA
18400 Von Karman Suite 550 Irvine, CA 92612
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Irvine Probate Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 06/12/2026
Areas of Practice
- Probate Litigation
- Trust Litigation
- Estate Litigation
- Will Contests
- Trust Contests
- Inheritance Disputes
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Conservatorship matters
- Financial Elder Abuse
- Probate Administration and Trust Administration
- Elder Law
- Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
- Fiduciary Representation
Attorney Information
Overview
Michelle C. Bartolic is a partner at The Estate Lawyers, APC, a California probate litigation and trust litigation boutique based in Irvine, Orange County. She represents trustees, fiduciaries, families, and beneficiaries in trust contests, will contests, breach of fiduciary duty actions, inheritance disputes, financial elder abuse, and contested conservatorships throughout California. Admitted to the California Bar in 2012, Michelle focuses exclusively on trust, probate, and estate litigation, handling contested matters from intake through trial and appellate proceedings before the California Court of Appeal, 4th District. Selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in Trust and Estate Litigation (2021–2026), she is admitted in all California state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts, litigating in the Orange County Superior Court Probate Division and San Diego Superior Court Probate Division.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
Other Sources of Feedback About Michelle C. Bartolic Esq.
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 2012
J.D.
Honors: American Jurisprudence Awards
Honors: CALI Awards for Excellence in Constitutional Law, International Business Transactions and Legal Analysis
Non Legal Education
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San Diego State University,
San Diego,
California
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner of Legal Production
Bar Admissions
- California, 2012
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Other Affiliations
- California Bar Association (Member)
- Orange County Bar Association Trust and Estate Section
- Orange County Bar Association Conservatorship Section
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Michelle C. Bartolic Esq.
Highlights
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Consulted Attorney 2020-2025Michelle C. Bartolic, Esq. and The Estate Lawyers are truly exceptional. As a professional partner, I’m always confident referring clients to Michelle because she consistently delivers outstanding service, clear guidance, and remarkable results. Her expertise in trust and estate litigation is unmatched, and she approaches every matter with professionalism, compassion, and precision. Simply the best in her field—highly recommend.
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