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Walker & Reed was established in 2004 by George Walker and Hansen Reed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603492535378-HI3SF4FRPY8KFYGVX9PP/Alondra%2BKlemek Our Firm Alondra Klemek, Paralegal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603492821301-DEMTAM7HZZJBYHD21G00/Amy Our Firm Amy Reed, Receptionist https://www.walkerandreed.com/about daily 0.75 2020-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603486720215-1OHY1USNA3JBJIEKVTY9/Walker+%26+Reed+%2720-113.jpg About - Walker & Reed, P.C. With roots dating back to 19??, Walker & Reed, P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in Monterey and Carmel-by-the- Sea California. The boutique firm offers an array of business, real estate, litigation, and estate planning services throughout California. Our attorneys have over 65 years of combined experience in transactional and litigation services. Walker & Reed was started in 2004 by George Walker and Hansen Reed. Walker & Reed, as a California law firm with highly experienced attorneys, can quickly and easily handle new and complex legal matters as they arise with little lead-time and notice not typical of large firms. Clients range from small local “mom and pops” businesses to large national and international companies. 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Reed, Partner Hansen P. Reed, a third-generation resident of the Monterey Peninsula, has been practicing law in California for over 20 years. Hansen was admitted to the California Bar in 1997. With years of experience with commercial real estate transaction law and business law, Hansen also practices corporate law, franchise law, eSports, probate and provides trust administration in Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Hansen is responsive to your legal matters with affordable and fair-priced legal advice serving all of California. Hansen is a member of The Rotary Club of Monterey, the President of the MPC Foundation, a member of the Planning Commission for the City of Monterey and the Central Coast YMCA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603740301251-7DOK11PJT1L9DWERC8CQ/Walker+%26+Reed+%2720-108.jpg Hansen P. Reed https://www.walkerandreed.com/ashlee-e-gustafson daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1614290888974-W46DJ0N1HYLOM3W6XKUK/Ashlee-E-Gustafson-Senior-Associate-Attorney.jpg Ashlee E. Gustafson - Ashlee E. Gustafson, Partner Ashlee is the lead partner of the firm’s litigation practice. Ashlee’s practice focuses on general civil litigation primarily in the areas of contract and business disputes, real estate litigation, construction law, employment disputes, and Landlord disputes. Ashlee also practices Estate litigation and Probate matters. In her litigation practice, Ashlee represents Plaintiffs and Defendants in state and federal courts as well as private mediation and arbitration. Knowing the ropes of litigation, Ashlee has been able to immerse herself in Walker & Reed’s transactional practice to minimize or avoid future conflicts for clients. Ashlee uses this knowledge in assisting contractors and consumers to engage in proper home improvement contracts, preparation of proper estate planning documents, and landlords in the formation of leases. In her employment law practice, Ashlee advises and represents employers regarding a variety of workplace issues, including contractual disputes, wage and hour issues, and hiring and termination. Ashlee has represented beneficiaries, trustees, and personal representatives in estates and trusts of all side. She recognizes the personal aspect of estate disputes and helps her clients through those issues in a professional manner. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Ashlee received a Bachelor of Arts from Penn State University in Crime, Law, and Justice. Ashlee moved west to earn her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and is happy to have settled in beautiful Carmel-Monterey. She is the current acting President of the Monterey County Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors and an active member of the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603820338299-89OG4H4P9CRRIX01W16Z/Walker%2B%2526%2BReed%2B%252720-8.jpg Ashlee E. 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Staples, III - John N. Staples, III - Of Counsel John N. Staples is a graduate of Saint Paul's School, Concord, N.H.; Trinity College, Hartford, CT; and Pepperdine University School of Law (JD, 1976). He is a member of the California State Bar Association and the Monterey County Bar Association, and a former partner in the law firm Millard, Morris and Staples, Carmel, CA. He has been an active member of the Monterey Peninsula community, serving on numerous non-profit boards of trustees including All Saints Day School, the Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Monterey Peninsula United Way, Planned Parenthood, and the Monterey Peninsula Salvation Army Advisory Board. Prior to attending law school, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968 and served as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam (1970-1971), where he was awarded the Single Mission Air Medal for valor. Thereafter he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and California Air National Guard, and retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. John's areas of practice include business, estate planning, real property, and non-profit organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603748744942-D6LNDJTP9SXEGJ58UFDV/Walker%252B%252526%252BReed%252B%25252720-67.jpg John N. Staples, III https://www.walkerandreed.com/james-g-heisinger daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1611610791255-R7MBL8RRXHL6AK9VWN9Q/JGH%2Bheadshot.jpg James G. Heisinger, Of Council - James G. Heisinger- Of Counsel James G. Heisinger, Jr. is a fourth-generation resident of Monterey County. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1979. Jim is also admitted to practice before several federal courts including the United States Supreme Court. In the early 1980’s, Jim taught land use and administrative law at the Monterey College of Law. His private practice focused on representation of clients in both administrative and judicial proceedings in land use and environmental matters, property takings cases and complex real property and business transactions. Jim also represented public agencies and non-profit clients in a variety of matters. Jim served as City Attorney for Sand City for over 30 years. Following the merger of Heisinger, Buck and Morris into Walker and Reed, P.C. , Jim is now Of Counsel to the Firm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603748744942-D6LNDJTP9SXEGJ58UFDV/Walker%252B%252526%252BReed%252B%25252720-67.jpg James G. Heisinger, Of Council https://www.walkerandreed.com/sidney-m-morris daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603748744942-D6LNDJTP9SXEGJ58UFDV/Walker%252B%252526%252BReed%252B%25252720-67.jpg Sidney M. Morris- Of Council https://www.walkerandreed.com/lynn-c-lozier-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/8c21c15f-5961-4600-8cf4-3627be218c89/LL.jpg Lynn C. Lozier - Lynn C. Lozier, Associate Lynn was born in the Emerald City, Seattle Washington and fortunately for Walker & Reed, she found her way to the Monterey Peninsula, where she discovered there’s no place like home. Lynn earned her J.D. from Monterey College of Law, and she was admitted to practice law in California in May 2005. Lynn’s practice includes conservatorship law, estate planning, trust administration and probate matters. In the conservatorship arena, Lynn represents private professional conservators, fiduciaries, family members and individuals as petitioners and as conservators & trustees. Lynn is a member of the Trust and Estate Section of the Monterey County Bar Association and Monterey County Women Lawyer’s Association. Lynn has served on the boards of Carmel Chamber of Commerce, Professional Women’s Network, Monterey County Women Lawyers Association, Legal Services for Seniors, Beacon House, and Harmony at Home. Lynn lives in Carmel Valley with her longtime partner Tom along with their beloved animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603748744942-D6LNDJTP9SXEGJ58UFDV/Walker%252B%252526%252BReed%252B%25252720-67.jpg Lynn C. Lozier https://www.walkerandreed.com/andy-swartz-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/4a4e1d9d-dd1d-469e-8fb7-7fc5021e4298/Andy+4.jpg Andy Swartz - Andy Swartz, Of Counsel Since November 1973, Mr. Swartz has specialized in civil litigation with over 15 civil jury trials, 100 civil court trials and 100 or more arbitrations for both plaintiff and defense. Multiple million dollar verdicts or settlements. In early 1980s Mr. Swartz served as Chairperson of the State of California Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct also known as the State Ethics committee on which he served for five years. Appointed by Superior Court of Monterey County as Mediator, Receiver and Referee. Mr. Swartz has received numerous awards including by readers of the Carmel Pine Cone “Best Attorney if You need to Sue Somebody” (or if you are being sued) seven years in a row. Also awarded the prestigious Lewis L. Fenton Award for Excellence in Advocacy. Mr. Swartz is and has been for five decades AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Swartz practice will continue with Walker & Reed in Litigation and Mediation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603740301251-7DOK11PJT1L9DWERC8CQ/Walker+%26+Reed+%2720-108.jpg Andy Swartz https://www.walkerandreed.com/molly-steel-1-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/208902e9-fd85-40fa-8a63-9d3bd873da16/Molly+Steele+professional+shot.jpg Molly Steele - Molly Steele, Associate For almost 25 years, Molly’s practice has focused on general civil litigation in Monterey. Prior to joining Walker & Reed, Molly was an associate attorney with Andrew Swartz of Swartz & Kennedy (now Of Counsel with Walker & Reed.) Molly was a research attorney for the Monterey County Superior Court and began her legal career at Horan Lloyd, P.C. Before entering Monterey College of Law at age 40, Molly’s multi-chaptered career included executive assistant to the CEO of a large hospital corporation and a medium-sized publishing company; administrator of a small environmental business with patented water treatment technology; hotel convention services/meeting planning; and occupational safety consulting for clients including a large school district. Molly’s practice will continue with Walker & Reed in Civil Litigation and transactional support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603748744942-D6LNDJTP9SXEGJ58UFDV/Walker%252B%252526%252BReed%252B%25252720-67.jpg Molly Steele https://www.walkerandreed.com/patrick-sm-casey-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/47d031e4-e0b1-436c-8354-5eb6843e87eb/PC+2.jpg Patrick S.M. Casey - Patrick S.M. Casey, Associate Patrick is a business attorney who handles complex business and real estate transactions. He specializes in representing clients in complicated or difficult matters involving the sale or acquisition of a business or real estate, leasing and financing transactions, shareholder transactions (including shareholder investments and buy-outs) and general business negotiations. Patrick also advises clients on due diligence investigations into businesses or real estate, lease and easement negotiations, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, formation and dissolution of business entities, CCRs for homeowner’s associations, real property disputes and various business and real estate contracts. He has been representing clients in business and real estate deals for over 30 years. In addition to being a licensed California attorney, he is also a California Certified Public Accountant. His knowledge of tax and finance allows him to understand financial statements and loan documents and provide clients with pertinent business advice in addition to legal counsel. Patrick is on the board of directors of the Monterey County Bar Association and is on the advisory counsel for Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. Both he and his wife are actively involved in supporting and volunteering for Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. In his free time, Patrick enjoys backpacking, swimming and running in addition to traveling to new and interesting places with his wife. He has completed 500 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and is working on completing the entire Pacific Crest Trail in stages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603740301251-7DOK11PJT1L9DWERC8CQ/Walker+%26+Reed+%2720-108.jpg Patrick S.M. Casey https://www.walkerandreed.com/maizie-1-1blake daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/4966ff49-202d-4fa9-b19b-fe1b8bcd16e0/MB4.jpg Maizie Blake - Maizie Blake, Associate Maizie was born and raised in Salinas, California. She received her bachelor’s in political science, from California State University, East Bay in 2019. Maizie earned her J.D. and master’s in legal studies from Monterey College of Law in 2023. She was admitted to practice law in California in May, 2025. Maizie’s practice includes estate planning, trust administration, probate matters, estate litigation, landlord tenant disputes, tenant lease formation and advising, business law, and entity formation. Maizie is a member of the Monterey County Bar Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Monterey County Women Lawyer’s Association. Maizie with her two small dogs, Eddie and Joey, live in Salinas near her friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6924e5a9c09a277d4f112c/1603740301251-7DOK11PJT1L9DWERC8CQ/Walker+%26+Reed+%2720-108.jpg