Hart Kienle Pentecost - Santa Ana, CA
Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyers in Santa Ana, CA
4 Hutton Centre Drive Suite 900 Santa Ana, CA 92707
- 5 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Santa Ana Trust and Estate Litigation Law Firm
Updated: 05/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Professional Design / Construction Litigation
Firm Information
Overview
Hart Kienle Pentecost is one of California's most respected law firms. We provide our clients with exceptional and cost-effective legal services. Our experienced attorneys serve clients throughout California. Since 1982, our highly competent team of lawyers have focused on serving client needs. Areas of representation include: manufactured housing, business, real estate and construction litigation, commercial transactions; health care; and corporate, estate and tax planning.
Since its founding, Hart Kienle Pentecost has deservedly developed a reputation as one of Southern California's top law firms. We believe this stature is a direct result of the following key attributes:
- Personalized Service - We make the commitment to understand client needs and provide prompt and responsive service.
- Effective Representation - We provide clients with the best representation available, achieving consistent success on their behalf.
- Reasonable Fees - We are cost effective. Our clients find that they receive exceptional results for their investment in legal services.
- Experience - Our attorneys have extensive experience within their areas of specialization. We are efficient and result oriented.
- Firm Resources - Our legal talent is complemented by extensive business, community and government contacts and vast technological resources.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Hart Kienle Pentecost selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Egan, Ryan J. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Hart, William R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Jones, Ryan D. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Kienle, Andrew C. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Thompson, Allyson On a Super Lawyers® List
Attorneys
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Megan Milne
Associate
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James W. Barrett
Associate
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Melody Kramer
Of Counsel
- Bailey Jensen, Law Clerk, 714-432-8700
- Armeda Volz, Paralegal
- April Donaire, Paralegal
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William R. Hart
Senior Counsel
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John H. Pentecost
Shareholder & Managing Partner
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Andrew C. Kienle
Shareholder & Managing Partner
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Robert G. Williamson Jr.
Partner
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Robert M. Dickson
Senior Counsel
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Ryan J. Egan
Partner
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Ronald J. Thommarson
Senior Counsel
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Kristen L. Erney
Senior Associate
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Mai T. Nguyen
Senior Associate
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Ryan D. Jones
Associate
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Allyson K. Thompson
Partner
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Megan Milne
Associate
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James W. Barrett
Associate
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Melody Kramer
Of Counsel
- Bailey Jensen, Law Clerk, 714-432-8700
- Armeda Volz, Paralegal
- April Donaire, Paralegal
Contact
4 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: 714-432-8700
Fax: 714-546-7457
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.hkplawfirm.com
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