Law Stein Anderson, LLP Elevates Charlotte A. Flanigan to Senior Associate
IRVINE, Calif., — March 24, 2026 — Law Stein Anderson, LLP announces the promotion of Charlotte A. Flanigan to Senior Associate, marking a milestone that reflects both her depth of experience and the distinct way she practices law, with equal parts precision, resolve, and genuine care for the people she represents.
In her two years with the firm, Charlotte has steadily become one of its most relied-upon attorneys. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience, she advises individuals, families, and fiduciaries on matters ranging from estate planning to contested proceedings. She is known for her meticulous preparation and her skill in anticipating challenges to achieve favorable outcomes, whether structuring a plan to preserve family harmony or advocating in court. Colleagues know her as both generous with her time and unflinching in her standards, shaping the firm’s culture as much as its casework.
“Charlotte is the kind of attorney you want on your side,” said partner Matthew G. Stein. “She handles trust administration, estate planning, and probate matters with integrity, a strong work ethic, and real care for her clients and the team. She lives our core values: loyalty, professionalism, balance, and honesty, and this promotion is well-deserved.”
“Building lasting, meaningful relationships with clients is at the heart of my approach to estate planning,” said Charlotte A. Flanigan. “Becoming a Senior Associate is an exciting next step in what has already been a deeply rewarding journey. I have the privilege of guiding clients through important legal and financial decisions that shape their families’ futures while advocating fiercely on their behalf. I’m incredibly grateful to do this work alongside such a talented and supportive team.”
Charlotte earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of La Verne College of Law and her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She focuses her practice in advising clients on estate and income tax planning, trust administration, and probate matters. She is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and resides in South Orange County with her husband and two young sons.
To contact and learn more about Charlotte, visit her bio page here.
About Law Stein Anderson, LLP
Law Stein Anderson, LLP represents a broad range of clients from large organizations and multigenerational families to small businesses, individual beneficiaries, and fiduciaries. We guide clients through proactive estate and business planning to minimize the risk of future disputes, and we aggressively litigate when conflicts arise. At every stage, we prioritize our clients’ best interests and remain committed to delivering efficient and effective legal services.