Meagan Paisley, Trusts Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
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Meagan Paisley is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at RMO LLP.
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- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Trusts
- Handles Trusts matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026).
About Meagan Paisley: Meagan Paisley is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at RMO LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Meagan Paisley
Meagan concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meagan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases in Los Angeles, California
Meagan takes trusts matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meagan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Meagan Paisley — Attorney of California trusts experience
Meagan Paisley is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at RMO LLP.
Meagan A. Paisley is an attorney with RMO LLP, where she leads the firm’s client relationship team. In this role, Meagan guides clients and community team members with a warm, empathetic and attuned approach that provides a strategy and a sense of relief to those embroiled in emotional and complex probate, trust, estate, conservatorship and inheritance disputes.
Meagan attended Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas where she received her B.A. in political science. She received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, where she received the CALI Award for Excellence in Litigation Lab.
Working with Meagan on a trusts matter
Meagan A. Paisley is an attorney with RMO LLP, where she leads the firm’s client relationship team. In this role, Meagan guides clients and community team members with a warm, empathetic and attuned approach that provides a strategy and a sense of relief to those embroiled in emotional and complex probate, trust, estate, conservatorship and inheritance disputes. Meagan attended Texas A&M…
Who Meagan represents
Meagan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Meagan Paisley's legal education and bar admissions
DePaul University
J.D. · 2018
Meagan studied at J.D. in DePaul University.
Law school and academic background
Meagan completed J.D. in DePaul University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meagan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Meagan Paisley
Meagan has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Woman to Watch” Nominee, Women’s Leadership Awards,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Los Angeles Business Journal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2023
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — “Woman to Watch” Nominee, Women’s Leadership Awards, (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Los Angeles Business Journal (2026). Best Lawyers in America — , 2023 (2026).
Locations
Meagan Paisley's office in Los Angeles
Meagan's primary office is at 901 Bringham Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90049. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Meagan Paisley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Meagan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Meagan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meagan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Meagan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Meagan
Meagan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Meagan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Meagan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Meagan Paisley
How much does it cost to hire Meagan for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meagan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Meagan offer a free consultation?
Meagan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meagan's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Meagan's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in California typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Meagan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Meagan take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Meagan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Meagan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Meagan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Meagan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Meagan accepting new trusts clients right now?
Meagan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Trusts attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Meagan handles trusts matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified trusts attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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