Specialties
Our attorneys have years of experience resolving family law, estate planning, probate and civil litigation issues. Our goal is to provide compassionate and constructive legal representation, and to meet the specific needs of each client.
Family Law - Our family law attorneys represent clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, legal separation, dissolution of same-sex partnerships, domestic violence restraining orders, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), and marital property.
Estate Planning & Probate - Nothing is as important as ensuring the well-being of your spouse, children, and family members. Our probate lawyers have drafted wills and trusts, helped clients plan for the care of disabled family members, administered probate estates, litigated estate disputes, and more. Whether you need to update your trust, establish a conservatorship or guardianship, or suspect that someone is exerting undue influence over a loved one, we can help.
Civil Litigation - We try to resolve legal disputes before they enter the courtroom. But when civil litigation is necessary, we have the skillset needed to create a legal strategy for courtroom success. We have assisted with: breach of contract and violation of service agreements, collected debts owed to clients, resolved commercial disputes with businesses, and remedied real estate issues such as easements, evictions, and title disputes.
History
Established in 2011.
Collins, Ritchie & Ervin is a Sacramento area law firm focused on the financial well being of our clients and their families. Whether you need assistance with divorce, child support, estate planning, probate or civil litigation, our experienced attorneys can work with you to develop a strategy aimed at resolving your legal disputes and providing security for you and your family.
Meet the Business Owner: Shawn E.
Shawn Ervin was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1995 and started practicing law in the San Jose area with a focus on commercial, real estate and employment litigation. Since moving to Sacramento in 1999, Mr. Ervin expanded his area of practice to include estate planning, probate, trust administration, and taxation.
Since becoming a founding partner of Collins, Ritchie & Ervin in 2011, Mr. Ervin has focused his practice on improving the lives and economic security of his clients. He has crafted custom tailored estate plans for clients ranging from those with relatively small estates to those with significant and diverse assets. He takes the time and effort to guide grieving family members through the probate and post-death trust administration process. He has represented many clients regarding disputes over the administration of trusts and estates.
Mr. Ervin understands the needs of aging clients, and has assisted families planning for the care of elderly and disabled love