Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Davis, CA
For over three decades, Moore & Moore Attorneys at Law has provided clients with a distinctive blend of personalized legal representation and sophisticated expertise typically found in larger firms. Our practice combines the agility and cost-effectiveness of a boutique firm with the depth of experience gained from handling complex legal matters across estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business law. We prioritize client needs through tailored solutions, leveraging decades of combined experience to navigate intricate legal challenges while maintaining a commitment to transparency and accessibility.Our attorneys actively engage with the local community, holding leadership roles in legal organizations and dedicating time to civic and educational initiatives. By integrating modern legal strategies with traditional values of integrity and client advocacy, we deliver practical, results-driven counsel designed to protect clients' interests and achieve long-term objectives.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Business Formation
Succession Planning
Powers of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Guardianship
Tax Planning
Business Contracts
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined legal experience in estate and business law.
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal education including LL.M. degrees in tax law.
- We provide tailored solutions integrating estate and business succession planning.
- Our team maintains active leadership roles in local and state bar associations.
- We combine modern legal strategies with traditional values of client advocacy.
What people say
Trust them completely
Compassionate and yet assertive
Handle any legal issue
Dedicated service
Reasonable rates
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that avoid court involvement, minimize tax liabilities, and simplify asset transfer processes. Our services include wills, living trusts, special needs trusts, and healthcare directives. With decades of experience, we ensure your estate plan reflects your specific wishes while integrating business succession strategies when needed.
Trust Administration
Our firm guides trustees through complex trust administration processes with sensitivity and efficiency. We handle asset transfers, creditor negotiations, tax compliance, and beneficiary communications while minimizing fiduciary liabilities. We provide tailored support for both simple and complex trust structures, ensuring proper execution of trust terms while maximizing tax benefits.
Probate Services
We streamline the probate process for executors and families during difficult times. Our services include court filings, asset distribution, tax compliance, and liability minimization strategies. We help determine when probate can be avoided and provide comprehensive guidance to ensure proper estate administration while protecting personal representatives from unnecessary exposure.
Business Law
We provide full-spectrum business law services from formation to succession planning. Our expertise includes entity selection, contract drafting, employment matters, and merger negotiations. We deliver creative, tax-efficient solutions for businesses of all sizes while maintaining a practical understanding of operational requirements and growth strategies.
Succession Planning
Our succession planning integrates estate and business continuity strategies to ensure smooth transitions. We develop comprehensive plans addressing ownership transfers, leadership changes, and tax optimization. By coordinating with financial planners and accountants, we create actionable strategies that protect business assets and facilitate seamless generational transfers.
People
Raphael S. Moore
Attorney/Partner
Seasoned attorney with 30+ years of experience in estate and business law. Holds LL.M. in tax law, former temporary judge for Yolo County Superior Court, and active community leader with extensive legal publications and civic involvement.
Netania Moore
Attorney/Partner
Estate planning specialist with 20+ years of experience drafting comprehensive legal documents. Former Deputy Attorney General with expertise in criminal appellate law. Active legal educator and community volunteer with focus on youth development programs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business law. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal solutions for both individual and corporate clients with a focus on personalized, strategic counsel.
How long have you been practicing law?
Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined legal experience, with individual practice histories dating back to the early 1990s in both transactional and litigation matters.
Do you offer remote consultations?
Yes, we offer virtual meetings and phone consultations in addition to in-person appointments at our Davis office to accommodate client preferences and scheduling needs.
What makes your firm different?
We combine the personalized service of a boutique firm with the sophisticated legal expertise of larger practices. Our attorneys maintain active community involvement and hold advanced legal education credentials including LL.M. degrees.
How do you handle complex estate matters?
We employ modern drafting techniques, tax-saving strategies, and coordinated professional networks to address complex estate issues. Our approach emphasizes proactive planning and integration with business succession strategies when applicable.
