Guzman Law Group, PC

Above: L to R: Attorneys Charles Scheurich, Carol T. Contes, Drew C. Hallett, Edward Powell, Denise M. Guzman, Charles Shelton, Marcus Chang, Maaha Khan, Jane S. Lee

Founder/principal attorney Denise M. Guzman on the cover page of the 2014 Trusted Advisor profiles section

From the Founder: Denise M. Guzman

I started my first law practice right after working with my dad in his accounting firm for a year. That was my foundation. I learned so much about taxes and how businesses operate, and many of his clients became my first clients. From there, the practice grew organically.

We began by focusing on businesses, helping clients create new entities, prepare contracts, build company infrastructure, and structure joint venture agreements. As those clients grew their companies and built wealth, their needs evolved expanding into estate planning, trust administration, and litigation. It’s been incredibly rewarding to grow alongside our clients for more than 30 years.

Business Values

Integrity has always been at the forefront of Guzman Law Group. Along with that, it’s the personal connection we build with our clients and our commitment to doing excellent work. Clients appreciate the personal attention they get here. They’re not just another case file. We know who they are, we understand their goals and, in many cases, we’ve been part of their journey for years.

Core Relationships

Our firm has evolved by listening to our clients and responding to what they needed at different stages of their lives and businesses. It comes down to relationships. We take the time to know our clients, not just their legal issues. Many of them have been with us for decades, and that kind of trust doesn’t happen overnight.

Internally, we’re very collaborative. We lean on each other’s strengths, and that combination of strong relationships and teamwork has been key.

Embracing Change

We balance honoring our roots while embracing the future by staying grounded in who we are while being open to change. Our core values—trust, relationships, integrity—those don’t change. But we’re always looking at how we can evolve and improve the way we deliver our services.

Community Innovation

The South Bay has become more dynamic and diverse over the years, in terms of business and innovation. We are seeing more entrepreneurs, start-ups and technology companies, and increasingly sophisticated business structures. At the same time, the South Bay has retained its strong sense of community—something that continues to make it such a special place to live and work.

An Enduring Partnership

Thank you to account executive Erika Carrion for your partnership and support for the last 15 years!

Photographed by Marisa Guzmán-Aloia