Christine Allen Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Partner, Featured in Orange County Lawyer
This Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate our partner Christine M. Allen, Esq., as she marks her first anniversary as a partner at Law Stein Anderson, LLP. Christine has built her career on tenacity, thoughtful leadership, and a dedication to guiding families through some of life’s most challenging moments in probate and trust litigation. In her recent feature with Orange County Lawyer, she shares what partnership means to her, the deeply human aspects of her work, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation of attorneys. Read Christine’s full interview below for insights and stories from her journey.
What did becoming a partner mean to you personally?
Becoming a partner feels like a natural inflection point in both my career and my life. It required years of tenacity, drive, and push. I am proud to lead, mentor others, and deeply grateful for the support of my team.
Why are you passionate about probate and trust litigation?
We step into people’s lives at pivotal moments, often after the loss of someone who held a family together. Helping families navigate complex issues and find resolution is important work to me.
What case has stayed with you most?
There are many cases, but a recent one stands out. A grandmother was manipulated by her grandson into transferring millions in real estate and was left with nothing. After extensive discovery and negotiation, we restored roughly $15 million in property to her. Celebrating her 90th birthday with her family, knowing her life’s work had been returned, was incredibly special.
What advice would you give to attorneys aspiring to partnership?
Go get out in your community, network, and originate business. What we are doing here is meeting people in their need. Listen, understand what truly matters to clients and potential referral partners, and then help.
Meet Christine M. Allen, Esq.
Partner, Law Stein Anderson, LLP
Christine M. Allen represents clients in complex trust and estate litigation and advises on all aspects of trust administration, probate, and estate planning. As a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, she brings nearly two decades of highly focused experience to high-stakes, emotionally charged disputes at Law Stein Anderson, LLP.