Founder and Principal Attorney

Denise M. Guzman has been working in the South Bay for more than 30 years and has established a reputation for providing start-ups andalready established private businesses with cost-effective legal counsel. She often functions as a virtual ‘Chief Legal Officer’ for many clients and is an integral part of key decision making and ongoing operational activities of her clients.

Denise also has significant experience in handling estate planning and trust administration matters. She has structured complex family trusts and foundations, charitable giving programs and family-owned business succession plans. She is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on estate planning, probate and trust administration issues.

A Word from Ms. Guzman

“I have been serving the SouthBay for over 30 years and I am extremely proud of the Guzman Law Group’s reputation as an experienced and trusted team of advisors that puts the best interest of the client first. Our clients leave our office with peace of mind knowing we’re protecting them, in business and in their estate planning and trust needs.”

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Memberships

State Bar of California
L.A. County Bar Association
Beverly Hills Bar Association
South Bay Estate Planning Council

Professional Activities

Founder – South Bay Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
Member – Board of Directors for the Joy2Learn Foundation
Member – Board of Trustees of the Palos Verdes Art Center
Member – Board of Directors for the P.S. I Love You Foundation

Awards

Los Angeles Lakers/Comerica Bank Best of LA Women’s Business Awards (Woman of Entrepreneurship) [2010]
Switzer Center’s South Bay Women of the Year Award [2003]

Education

J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
B.A., University of Southern California (Phi Beta Kappa)