Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southern California
For over 45 years, our firm has provided trusted legal counsel to individuals and businesses across Southern California. Our team of attorneys brings decades of combined experience in complex business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and litigation. Each attorney on our team has at least 25 years of legal expertise, with specialized credentials including certified public accounting and licensed real estate brokerage. We take pride in delivering strategic, client-focused representation that prioritizes long-term protection of our clients' interests. With two convenient office locations in Murrieta and Newport Beach, we have successfully handled more than 1,000 cases while maintaining our commitment to personalized service.Our proven track record includes recognition for professional excellence and membership in elite legal circles. We approach every case with the same dedication to detail that has earned us client testimonials praising our ability to simplify complex legal matters. Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive comprehensive solutions backed by 150 years of collective legal experience. We remain available for consultations through both online contact forms and direct phone calls to serve our community effectively.
Services
Business Law
Business Litigation
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- Over 45 years of legal experience serving Southern California clients
- Attorneys with specialized credentials in accounting and real estate
- 150+ combined years of legal expertise across our team
- Proven track record handling 1,000+ complex legal cases
- Personalized service with direct attorney communication
What people say
100% of your best interests
Highest quality counsel
Explain legal jargon
Knowledgeable attorneys
Protects client interests
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance for companies at all stages. We handle complex transactions, contract negotiations, and corporate governance matters while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with practical business insights to protect client interests.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to preserve assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our approach combines legal expertise with long-term strategic planning, including wills, trusts, and probate avoidance strategies tailored to individual financial situations and family needs.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles complex property transactions and disputes. We represent clients in commercial and residential deals, title issues, and zoning matters, leveraging our attorneys' dual expertise in law and real estate brokerage to deliver practical solutions.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in complex litigation matters with strategic courtroom advocacy. Our approach focuses on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting client interests, drawing on decades of experience with contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and commercial conflicts.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice advises businesses on workplace regulations and dispute resolution. We help clients navigate hiring practices, employee contracts, and compliance issues while providing strong representation in employment-related litigation when necessary.
People
John A. Messina, Jr.
Attorney
Licensed real estate broker with extensive business law expertise, providing strategic legal counsel to Southern California clients for over 25 years.
Theodore M. Hankin
Attorney & CPA
Award-winning attorney with 40+ years of experience and certified public accounting credentials, specializing in complex legal and financial matters for businesses and individuals.
David A. Grabhorn
Attorney
Experienced legal professional with decades of practice in business transactions and estate planning, delivering personalized solutions to clients across Southern California.
Evan L. Smith
Attorney
Skilled legal practitioner focusing on real estate law and business litigation, bringing comprehensive legal knowledge to protect client interests in complex matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Messina & Hankin specialize in?
We focus on business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, employment law, and business litigation with decades of combined experience in these practice areas.
How long has Messina & Hankin been in practice?
Our firm has served Southern California clients for over 45 years with a team of attorneys who each bring at least 25 years of legal experience.
What makes Messina & Hankin different from other law firms?
Our unique combination of legal expertise includes attorneys with certified public accounting credentials and real estate brokerage licenses, providing comprehensive solutions for complex cases.
How can I schedule a consultation with your firm?
Contact us through our website contact form or call (951) 363-2134 to schedule a consultation with our Murrieta or Newport Beach office attorneys.
What experience does your team have with complex cases?
Our attorneys have handled over 1,000 cases with 150+ combined years of legal experience, successfully resolving complex business, real estate, and estate planning matters.
