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When a couple chooses to divorce, they frequently have a difficult time coming to agreements about key issues, such as child custody and the division of assets. Because of this, divorces are often highly contentious and can lead to lengthy and costly court proceedings. However, that is not always the […]
When a person dies, surviving loved ones often suffer emotionally and financially. If a death is the result of another person or party’s reckless or negligent actions, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed to seek financial compensation for resulting losses. The wrongful death lawyers at McKinley, Conger, Jolley & […]
Many real estate owners assume that they have the right to use, divide, and develop their property as they seem fit. In reality, there are numerous laws in place at the local, state, and federal levels that oversee land use. Real estate developers can ensure they are following all applicable […]
Deaths are a tragic event for loved ones who are left behind. Adding to the tragedy is the fact that many deaths lead to inheritance disputes. Even when there is not a substantial estate to settle, surviving family members may disagree about how assets should be divided and who is […]
When a divorcing couple has children, a child custody judgment must be made. Child custody refers to where a child will live, and which parent(s) has a say in decisions regarding how the child is raised and cared for. A child custody attorney works to obtain a custody arrangement that is in […]
I had a very vicious divorce that took over 3 years. My ex-wife went through 3 attorneys trying to keep up and gain the upper hand…It was a hard road, but I’m very thankful I stayed the path with John, he knew what he was doing and his strategy worked flawlessly.
I have worked with John as co-counsel and against John as opposing counsel. There is no one more ethical and hard-working.
Brett is a consummate professional who is very well versed in the area of land use law. He brings a general affability and substantive acumen to his legal practice. Clients uniformly have a high regard for his passionate and credible representation.
We contacted Megan to update our family trust and found her very knowledgeable on the subject. She was able to give us a clear and detailed explanation of the complexities of the family trust. We highly recommend her.
Exciting News
We are thrilled to welcome partner TRENTON M. DIEHL to our team as we join forces, effective
July 1, 2026. Our new name reflects the combined strength of our attorneys and our continued commitment to serving clients from both our Stockton and Lodi offices.
McKinley, Conger, Jolley, Diehl, Galarneau & Diel, LLP
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