About Our Firm
The Pacella Law Group was founded in 2009 with a clear vision: to provide thoughtful, strategic legal guidance that puts families and businesses first. What began as a one-man operation at a bedroom desk has grown into a respected law firm serving clients across California—with a team of attorneys and legal professionals committed to protecting what matters most.
Our roots are in real relationships. In the early days, our founding attorney Louis Pacella drove hundreds of miles to meet with clients face-to-face—from farmers and ranchers in the Central Valley to business owners across Southern California. Through word-of-mouth referrals and a deep respect for client care, PLG quickly grew from a backyard shed-turned-office into a full-service firm.
Today, The Pacella Law Group has grown into a collaborative team and operates out of our Calabasas office, serving clients throughout California. But what hasn’t changed is our core mission: to deliver high-level legal planning with empathy, precision, and the competitive edge needed to protect our clients’ futures.
We’re proud of our journey—and even more proud to help guide yours.
Meet Our Team
Guidance Rooted in Experience
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Louis Pacella Founder & Attorney -
Stephen Cohen Attorney -
Nicole Derderian Attorney -
Nichole Fleck Trust Administration Coordinator, Team Lead -
Rebecca Bonilla Estate Planning Coordinator, Team Lead -
Sheri Davidson Executive Assistant & Client Coordinator -
Shanna Lumpkin Chief Financial Officer and Director of Legal Operations
Award-Winning Service
Recognized for Excellence. Protection You Can Trust
Contact Us Today
To get started, schedule your free initial consultation by calling The The Pacella Law Group at 818-873-5546 or completing our online form. For your convenience, we can meet with you at your home or place of business. Whether you need assistance with wills, powers of attorney, business formation, elder fraud cases or any other matter, our goal is to provide you with top-quality legal services that you will find beneficial. Reach out to us today.
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Reputable & Trusted Boutique Firm
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Handling a Wide Range of Services
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Personalized, Detail-Oriented Approach
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Decades of Legal Experience
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Help for High-Net-Worth Estate
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Fully Remote Legal Services
We're Committed to Our Clients & Their Convenience
See What They Are Saying
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“Mr.Pacella was extremely knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and helpful. I highly recommend him particularly in regards to probate matters. He possesses the expertise needed to navigate a difficult process and resolve probate matters as efficiently as possible”- Vanessa C.
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“I called Louis Pacella's office and had a phone consultation regarding Living Trust questions as my trust was set up by 2 previous attorneys. I emailed him information regarding my trust and he reviewed them and upon our phone consultation, he was able to answer all my questions.- David C.
Louis Pacella was able to simply explain the answers to all my questions simply and easily that I could understand in which our previous attorney could not. I learned some new information regarding my account and my issues were solved quickly and simply. Louis Pacella did not charge me for our quick phone consultation though that was offered. Should I have any further questions or issues regarding my Living Trust I will certainly call Louis. I am very happy with his service” -
“Louis and his staff were excellent at preparing and filing the voluminous amount of paperwork required to setup and execute the LLC and trust of my wife's father. They are experts in the field and were always ready with information for our many questions, including many involving unforeseen circumstances. They were courteous, sensitive, and available for all of our needs. I highly recommend Louis' Office for any Trust creation and execution.”- Ted C.
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“I had a very complex probate situation after my brother and his son died in a plane crash in June 2017. Not only were there basic probate issues, but my brother was operating a complicated international travel business. Louis tackled the project and was able to unwind the business and do all of the "forensic accounting" and client communications. It was a godsend. What stood out more than the professional execution was the positive attitude, genuine care and emotional support Louis provided. He and his team are an elite group of dedicated professionals. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone with probate and estate planning. First rate company, I'm so very grateful for his services.”- Brain H.
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“Fantastic law firm , true professionals, Highly Recommend”- Timothy S.
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“We were satisfied with all of the documents prepared by this firm. Pricing is fair and customer service is excellent. Thanks, Louis and team!”- Periwinkle G.
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“Louis Pacella has been our lawyer for over 10 years. He has prepared our estate plan, reviewed real estate transactions, represented us in lawsuits related to our business. He has handled all our legal needs with excellent communication, outstanding professionalism, and is very personable. We have come to think of him as a friend and we give him our highest recommendation.”- Allan W. & Rex A.
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“The firm is great.The team is responsive and follow through was great. Louis helped us redo our Will and update all the supporting documents of Health Care and Power of Attny. Thanks also to Sheri in his office who kept us up-to-date with paperwork and other important signatures”- Scott T.
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“Had a great experience the Pacella Law Group (Louis, Stephen, and Sheri were all awesome)! Very practical and knowledgeable and was very pleased with the quality of their documentation! Highly recommend”- Lauren C.
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At The Pacella Law Group, we believe knowledge is power. Our blog is designed to give you practical legal insights on estate planning, probate, business formation, and more—so you can make informed decisions that protect what matters most.
