Lagerlof, LLP congratulates five attorneys recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers® awards, including The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. 

Partners Erin L. Prouty, Jamie N. Gonzalez, and Vanessa Terzian were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. Associate Attorney Amanda Bunn and Senior Counsel Zacharias Tripodes were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. 

Best Lawyers® recognitions are based on a confidential peer-review process designed to identify attorneys whose work has earned the respect of other leading lawyers within the same practice areas and geographic regions. The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® marks the 33rd edition of the publication and recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, professional excellence, and a well-established reputation in their field. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, now in its seventh edition, recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. 

“We are grateful to see Erin, Jamie, Vanessa, Amanda, and Zacharias recognized by Best Lawyers,” Lagerlof, LLP Managing Partner Joshua Driskell shared. “Each of them brings a thoughtful, highly skilled approach to their practice, and this recognition reflects the trust they have built with clients, colleagues, and peers in the legal community.” 

The Best Lawyers in America® 

Erin L. Prouty, Partner, was recognized in El Segundo, CA for Litigation – Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Erin practices in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate and trust litigation, entity formation, and tax and charitable planning. She is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Erin is also an Adjunct Professor at USC Gould School of Law and has been recognized throughout her career for her leadership and expertise in the trusts and estates field. 

Jamie N. Gonzalez, Partner, was recognized in Encino, CA for Litigation – Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Jamie focuses her practice on litigation involving probate estates, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. She has served on the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and is a member of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. 

Vanessa Terzian, Partner, was recognized in Pasadena, CA for Trusts and Estates. Vanessa focuses her practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate. She began her legal career as a trust officer for Wells Fargo, N.A., where she worked closely with clients, portfolio managers, beneficiaries, and attorneys. Vanessa is also an adjunct professor of Wills and Trusts at Southwestern Law School and a faculty member at the Institute for Preparing Heirs®. 

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 

Amanda Bunn, Associate Attorney, was recognized in Pasadena, CA for Tax Law. Amanda practices in the areas of estate planning, tax, and trust administration. She assists clients with a wide range of estate plans, from foundational documents to advanced planning strategies involving gifting and tax planning. Amanda also has experience preparing estate and gift tax returns and helping clients navigate tax compliance and wealth transfer matters. 

Zacharias Tripodes, Senior Counsel, was recognized in Pasadena, CA for Trusts and Estates. Zach focuses his practice on sophisticated probate and trust administration, comprehensive estate planning, and corporate transactions. He is particularly experienced in complex estate administration matters, including taxable estates, estates with pending or active litigation, operating businesses, and unusual or difficult-to-value assets. 

These recognitions reflect Lagerlof, LLP’s continued strength in trusts and estates, litigation, tax, and private client services, as well as the firm’s commitment to providing thoughtful and trusted legal counsel to individuals, families, fiduciaries, and businesses throughout Southern California.