Mr. Bartel focuses his practice in two areas of the law - estate, trust and probate-related litigation; and medical staff administrative proceedings. He is widely recognized for his skill and expertise in the estate and trust arena and was chosen to be one of the co-authors of the State Bar of California's Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Boggs. v. Boggs case. Since joining the firm in 1978, Mr. Bartel has represented clients at both the trial and appellate levels. With regard to his health care practice, Mr. Bartel has established a statewide reputation as a hearing officer in medical staff administrative hearings.

Special Expertise

• Estate and trust litigation
• Hearing Officer in medical staff administrative proceedings

Academic Credentials

• J.D., University of San Francisco
• M.A., with honors, University of California, Berkeley
• B.A., with distinction, University of California, Berkeley

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association - Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• California Society of Health Care Attorneys
• San Mateo County Bar Association - Estate Planning/Probate Section, Former Chair
• San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association
• Santa Clara County Bar Association
• Silicon Valley Bar Association
• State Bar of California

Honors and Awards

• Selected to the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers® list
• Selected to Best Lawyers in the Bay Area, 2009

• Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation
• Health Care