Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Seal Beach, CA
Curtis & Burnight has been a trusted legal resource in Seal Beach since 1974, offering comprehensive legal solutions to individuals and businesses throughout Orange County. Our attorneys bring over 63 years of combined experience, specializing in estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate matters. We are deeply rooted in the community, with active involvement in local legal associations and a legacy of judicial service through former firm members.Our practice emphasizes personalized guidance, strategic long-term planning, and ethical representation, as evidenced by our AV Preeminent and Distinguished peer review ratings. We approach each case with meticulous analysis to help clients protect their legacies, resolve disputes, and achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Services
Estate Planning
California Community Property Law
Trust Administration
Probate Administration
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Over 63 years of combined legal experience
- Deep community ties and local market knowledge
- Personalized estate planning and business solutions
- Proven track record in probate and trust administration
- Former judicial members enhance our legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to protect family legacies through living trusts, special needs trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Our attorneys help clients establish comprehensive plans that address asset distribution, healthcare directives, and tax considerations. With updates to legal frameworks, we ensure documents remain current with evolving regulations while maintaining client confidentiality and intent.
Probate Administration
Our firm represents executors, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries in probate matters including asset distribution, creditor negotiations, and estate tax filings. We guide clients through complex probate processes while minimizing conflicts and administrative delays. Our experience includes resolving contested estates and establishing conservatorships when necessary, ensuring compliance with California's specific probate requirements.
Business Law
We advise businesses on formation, contract drafting, employment issues, and dispute resolution strategies. Our services cover entity selection, partnership agreements, and regulatory compliance for companies in Orange County. With decades of experience, we help clients navigate commercial transactions while protecting their interests through proactive legal planning and conflict mitigation.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice assists brokers, escrow agents, and property owners with transactional and litigation matters. We handle title disputes, contract negotiations, and development issues while providing strategic counsel for residential and commercial property concerns. Our local expertise addresses Orange County's specific real estate regulations and market dynamics.
People
Mark Curtis
Attorney
Mark Curtis has practiced law in Orange County for over four decades, specializing in estate planning and probate matters. He maintains an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards. His practice focuses on creating tailored estate solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to local families and businesses.
Gregory J. Burnight
Attorney
Gregory J. Burnight brings extensive experience in business law and real estate transactions to the firm. Recognized with a Distinguished Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, he represents clients in corporate matters and property disputes. His practice emphasizes practical solutions for complex legal challenges affecting Orange County businesses.
Questions
What areas of law does Curtis & Burnight specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate administration, business law, and real estate transactions for clients in Orange County.
How long has Curtis & Burnight been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services in Seal Beach since 1974, with over 63 years of combined attorney experience.
Do you handle complex estate planning needs?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including living trusts, special needs trusts, and comprehensive wills for complex situations.
Can you assist with business formation and disputes?
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract drafting, and dispute resolution for Orange County companies.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine decades of local experience with former judicial members' insights and maintain active roles in legal community organizations.
