Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Seal Beach, CA
The Law Offices of Patrick C Stacker & Associates is a highly respected legal practice with decades of collective experience in corporate, real estate, probate, and workers' compensation law. Our team combines entrepreneurial insight with a commitment to personalized client service, resolving complex legal matters through negotiation, mediation, and litigation when necessary. With a success rate of approximately 60% in writs and appeals, we prioritize minimizing legal costs while delivering strategic, results-driven representation.Our attorneys bring extensive transactional and dispute resolution expertise, including over 1,000 closed contracts and $5 billion in asset sales during Patrick Stacker's career. We serve businesses, municipalities, and individuals across Southern California, leveraging state-of-the-art research tools to provide timely, informed legal counsel.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Real Estate Law
Workers Compensation Defense
Business Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in complex transactional and litigation matters
- Our attorneys have closed over $5 billion in commercial real estate transactions
- We maintain a 60% success rate in writs and appeals for client matters
- Our team includes former corporate counsel and insurance industry professionals
- We utilize advanced legal research tools to ensure timely, accurate counsel
Services
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and tax strategies. Our services ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing probate requirements. Clients receive tailored solutions for family protection and legacy preservation.
Probate Administration
Our team guides personal representatives through probate processes, handling asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution. We prepare necessary tax documents and ensure compliance with California probate laws for efficient estate resolution.
Workers Compensation Defense
We defend employers and insurers in workers' compensation claims across Southern California. Our services include claim evaluation, settlement negotiations, and litigation representation before Workers Compensation Appeals Boards.
Business Law
We assist with business formation, contract negotiation, and commercial transactions. Our services cover entity selection, mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing legal counsel for corporations and LLCs operating in California.
Real Estate Law
Our firm handles real estate transactions for lenders, developers, and individual clients. Services include contract negotiation, title review, and closing assistance for residential and commercial property transactions throughout Southern California.
People
Patrick C. Stacker
Managing Partner
Former naval officer and corporate counsel with 40+ years of legal experience. Specializes in real estate transactions, estate planning, and business law. Successfully closed $5 billion in commercial deals and serves on university regents boards.
Marc T. Fitch
Associate Attorney
Licensed insurance adjuster with 25+ years of experience in workers' compensation defense and insurance litigation. Handles complex claims and has negotiated settlements saving clients over $2 million in damages.
Crystal Cerda
Associate Attorney
Estate planning and probate specialist with experience in trust administration and workers' compensation matters. Former intern with California Court of Appeals and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mediation programs.
Questions
What areas of law does Stacker & Associates specialize in?
We focus on estate planning, probate administration, real estate transactions, business law, workers' compensation defense, and alternative dispute resolution.
How does the firm handle complex legal matters?
We combine strategic negotiation with litigation expertise, utilizing our 40+ years of experience to resolve complex transactions and disputes efficiently.
What experience do attorneys have in real estate law?
Our attorneys have closed over 1,000 real estate contracts totaling $5 billion, including major transactions like the Sears Tower sale.
Does the firm offer estate planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning including trusts, wills, and tax strategies to protect assets and ensure legacy preservation.
How does the firm approach workers' compensation defense?
We represent employers and insurers in Southern California with a focus on cost-effective resolution of claims and litigation.
