Attorney Profiles

Richard H. Allen
Partner

Richard Elliot Harlow Allen possesses more than 45 years of legal experience and focuses on representing clients in estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, trust administration, land use and real estate, and business organizations and contract matters throughout the Monterey Bay and Pajaro Valley.  As a testament to Mr. Allen's experience and commitment to excellence in the legal profession, his peers have awarded him Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious "AV" rating, indicating preeminent legal ability and the highest ethical standards.

Admissions

• California, 1965
• U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1965
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1965
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1965
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1965

Education

• LL.B., Cum Laude, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
• B.A., English, Syracuse University

Memberships

• Santa Cruz County Bar Association
• State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section)

Robert H. Allen
Partner

Robert H. Allen represents clients in estate planning, probate, trust administration, land use and real estate, and business organizations and contract matters throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties. 

In addition to focusing on providing clients with exceptional legal representation, Mr. Allen is committed to providing pro bono legal services to the community.  From 2005 to 2007, he served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. 

Education

• J.D., Cum Laude, George Mason University School of Law
• B.A., Spanish, University of California, Irvine
  • Honors: Dean's List

Admissions

• California, 2001

Memberships

• Santa Cruz County Bar Association
• State Bar of California

Additional Languages Spoken

• Spanish