Trust Law Partners LLP

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  MARK L. RUSSAKOW

  Founding Partner

  Mark Russakow is a highly accomplished attorney, mediator, and business leader with more than 33 years of litigation experience spanning defense, plaintiff, and neutral roles. Renowned for his creative settlements, patient approach, and unwavering commitment to practical solutions, Mark has earned a reputation as a trusted problem solver in complex, high-stakes disputes. Mark began his career in 1993 as an associate at Calendo, Puckett, Sheedy & DiCorrado, where he specialized in insurance defense and special investigations fraud litigation. Over five years, he conducted more than 500 depositions, participated in hundreds of arbitrations and mediations, and handled numerous jury and court trials. He later sharpened his plaintiff-side skills at Franscell, Strickland & Roberts and Di Julio & King, where he originated new business, litigated personal injury, employment, and trust cases, and played a key role in significantly increasing firm revenues. In 2001, Mark co-founded Russakow, Ryan & Johnson, building a successful business, employment, and real estate practice that grew to three offices. His entrepreneurial drive continued with the launch of Arroyo Law Group, one of the first subscription-based law firms in the country. Mark’s business acumen extended beyond traditional law practice in 2010 with the founding of Approved Inheritance Cash Inc., a pioneering finance company that advanced funds to beneficiaries during probate and trust administration. After selling the company to a publicly traded firm, he retained a consulting role. He later founded Trust Law Partners, now a leading contingency-based trust and estate litigation firm with offices across California and in Dallas, Texas. Alongside his extensive trial practice—spanning hundreds of depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and jury trials—Mark has also served as a court-appointed Mandatory Settlement Conference officer in more than 100 cases. His down-to-earth style, credibility as a seasoned trial lawyer, and deep understanding of litigant psychology enable him to broker resolutions that avoid Pyrrhic victories while preserving relationships and resources. Mark’s professional recognition includes selection to Super Lawyers 13 times, Rising Star 4 times, and multiple appearances on the Pasadena Top Lawyer list. He earned his B.A. in Political Science with honors from UC Irvine, his J.D. from Loyola Law School, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1992. Today, Mark continues to balance active litigation with mediation and arbitration work, leveraging decades of diverse legal experience and a business owner’s perspective to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

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  JEFFREY R. LOEW

  Managing Partner

  Jeffrey R. Loew is a distinguished trial attorney and Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, with over two decades of experience advocating for clients in complex trust and estate litigation. As Managing Partner and Chief Legal Officer at Trust Law Partners, he oversees the firm’s strategic direction and legal operations, guiding one of the nation’s leading contingency-based trust and estate litigation practices. A dynamic speaker and respected thought leader, Mr. Loew is known for his mastery of fiduciary disputes, trust contests, financial elder abuse claims, probate and trust administration, and estate planning. Before joining Trust Law Partners, he founded and led Loew Law Group, a widely recognized firm specializing in trust and estate disputes. He has also served as a mediator, settlement conference neutral, and expert witness in high-stakes matters throughout California and beyond. Mr. Loew’s credentials reflect his exceptional skill and leadership in the field: Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization — a distinction held by fewer than 0.5% of California attorneys. Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) — an invitation-only society of preeminent trusts and estates attorneys and law professors. Repeatedly selected as a Super Lawyer, including recognition among the Top 100 Attorneys in Northern California. Chair of Education for TEXCOM, the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA). Mr. Loew is a dynamic educator and mentor, regularly speaking at bar associations, professional conferences, and educational forums on emerging trends in trust and estate litigation. Through the CLA, he also serves as an exam instructor for candidates seeking certification as specialists in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law — a reflection of his dedication to elevating the standards of practice across the profession. Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Mr. Loew is a passionate advocate for his clients, with a particular focus on those who might otherwise lack access to justice if not for Trust Law Partners’ innovative contingency-fee model. His courtroom tenacity, strategic acumen, and empathetic client-centered approach have earned him widespread respect among colleagues, clients, and the judiciary alike. Mr. Loew is licensed to practice law in California, Texas, and Nevada. Outside of the courtroom, he is a dedicated marathon runner and dog lover, embodying the same discipline, endurance, and loyalty that define his professional life. His leadership, insight, and unwavering commitment to justice continue to strengthen Trust Law Partners’ reputation as one of the premier trust and estate litigation firms in the country.

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  LISA TAN

  Partner

  To help clients get the financial and emotional justice they deserve, Lisa has mastered the complex legal, monetary and interpersonal issues involved in trust and probate litigation. Whether tackling breach of fiduciary duty, contested heirship, pretermitted and adopted heirs, will and trust validity, undue influence, contested powers of attorney or accountings, fraudulent transfers, partition actions, family and estate management disputes, or probate litigation, she provides clients with the highest level of personal service, while maintaining the utmost discretion. Lisa tan earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Hastings College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California. When she’s not burning the midnight oil preparing cases you’ll probably find her working out at the gym.

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  GREG ASLANIAN

  Partner

  Greg Aslanian is a partner at Trust Law Partners, where he represents clients in complex trust and estate litigation throughout California. With a reputation for strategic thinking, sharp courtroom skills, and steadfast advocacy, Greg handles some of the firm’s most challenging and high-value disputes. Greg’s practice focuses on trust and will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, contested accountings, and elder financial abuse cases. He has extensive experience guiding beneficiaries, trustees, and other fiduciaries through emotionally charged disputes that often involve both legal complexity and deep family conflict. Known for his meticulous case preparation and ability to anticipate and counter opposing strategies, Greg consistently secures favorable outcomes for his clients—whether through trial, arbitration, or negotiated settlement. Before joining Trust Law Partners, Greg built a diverse litigation background in both civil and business disputes, honing the skills he now applies to the highly specialized world of trust and estate litigation. His early career experience gave him the ability to manage multifaceted cases involving intersecting legal issues, financial analysis, and sensitive personal dynamics. Clients and colleagues alike value Greg’s measured, solutions-oriented approach. He excels at breaking down complex issues into clear strategies, maintaining open communication with clients, and ensuring they are empowered throughout the litigation process. Greg earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and his B.A. from University of California Irvine. He is admitted to practice in all California state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. At Trust Law Partners, Greg works alongside the firm’s litigation team to deliver exceptional results, combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of the human elements that often drive trust and estate disputes.

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  JEFF M. HALL

  Partner

  Jeffrey M. Hall’s practice focuses on trust and estate litigation and trials. Jeff handles all types of trust and estate disputes, with a particular affinity for trust and will contests, fiduciary misconduct and financial elder abuse matters. With over twenty-seven years of litigation experience, the last decade of which has been almost exclusively in the probate courts throughout the state, Jeff has successfully represented hundreds of clients in state and federal courts, including beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, executors and administrators. Over that last ten years, in addition to undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty claims, Jeff’s cases have included Heggstad/850 Petitions, Accounting Contests/Objections, and claims alleging a violation of Penal Code section 496(c). Jeff works closely with all his clients and continually strives to improve his litigation and trial skills. No matter the type of dispute, Jeff works diligently to discover the evidence necessary to reach a beneficial resolution through informal negotiations with opposing counsel or mediation or, if necessary, to present the strongest case possible during trial. Jeff obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Jeff was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997 and the Idaho State Bar in 2018. Jeff’s hobbies include hiking, snow skiing, playing no-limit hold’em, and spending time with his wife and three kids.

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