Estate Planning And Family Law Attorneys
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Julia Chernova
- Associate Attorney
Contact Me:
Legal Secretary
Kim Jones
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D.
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- LL.M. in Taxation and Estate Planning
Biography
Julia Chernova is an Associate Attorney supporting the Estate Planning department at Johnston Kinney & Zulaica LLP. Her practice includes establishing limited liability companies and preparing a full range of estate planning documents.
Julia earned her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation and Estate Planning from Golden Gate University School of Law. While in law school, Julia received the CALI Awards for her academic achievements as well as an Outstanding Achievement in Public Interest Law Award. Julia was also a writer and editor of the Environmental Law Journal and published an article "Taking A Breath: Lessons for the Port of Oakland From The Clean Trucks Program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach."
Julia is a member of the State Bar of California, Bar Association of San Francisco, and California Lawyers Association. Additionally, Julia is a Quick Points Chair of the Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers and is responsible for the tax-related articles submission to the California Tax Lawyer.
In her leisure time, Julia enjoys camping, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Julia earned her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation and Estate Planning from Golden Gate University School of Law. While in law school, Julia received the CALI Awards for her academic achievements as well as an Outstanding Achievement in Public Interest Law Award. Julia was also a writer and editor of the Environmental Law Journal and published an article "Taking A Breath: Lessons for the Port of Oakland From The Clean Trucks Program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach."
Julia is a member of the State Bar of California, Bar Association of San Francisco, and California Lawyers Association. Additionally, Julia is a Quick Points Chair of the Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers and is responsible for the tax-related articles submission to the California Tax Lawyer.
In her leisure time, Julia enjoys camping, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Bar Admissions
- California
Professional Associations
- State Bar of California, Member
- San Francisco Bar Association, Member
- California Lawyers Association, Member
- Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Quick Points Chair
Classes & Seminars
- Taking A Breath: Lessons for the Port of Oakland From The Clean Trucks Program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.