Attorneys and Staff

Mr. Lawler is a founding partner of the firm with over 39 years of experience in all aspects of estate planning. He graduated from University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, minor in Philosophy, and earned his law degree from Western State University College of Law (now known as Thomas Jefferson School of Law). While at Western State University, Mr. Lawler participated in a study program at Downing College at Cambridge University, England in summer of 1984. Mr. Lawler was admitted to the California State Bar in 1986. Mr. Lawler is Certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law since 1995. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the California Bar Association, National Care Planning Council and Better Business Bureau. Mr. Lawler has presented hundreds of lectures on estate planning to groups such as the Department of the Navy, U.S. Border Patrol, Raytheon Technologies, local community colleges, realtor and church groups, and to the general public. tcl@fayandlawler.com

Ms. Flickinger is the firm's paralegal and administrator. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and provides assistance to Mr. Lawler. Ms. Flickinger has extensive experience in working with trust and probate administration. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Flickinger worked in various areas of the real estate and construction industries. klf@fayandlawler.com