Introduction
Samuel R. Walker founded Walker Law Corporation in 2011 and was selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers for both 2020 and 2021, a recognition reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated excellence within their first decade of practice. The firm is based in Long Beach, California, with a second office in Newport Beach, and handles probate, family law, estate planning, trust litigation, personal injury, and civil litigation across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Clients describe Walker as one of the best probate attorneys in California, and the firm distinguishes itself operationally by giving clients direct access to the attorney handling their case rather than routing communication through paralegals or administrative staff.
Practice Areas
Walker Law Corporation handles matters across probate, estate, family law, and civil litigation, with a structural emphasis on direct attorney involvement in every case.
Probate Law
Probate administration involves guiding an estate through the court process after a death. The firm handles estate administration for families in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, managing the legal steps required to transfer assets, satisfy creditor claims, and distribute the estate according to the decedent wishes or California intestacy law. The firm also handles probate litigation when disputes arise over the estate.
Family Law
The family law practice covers divorce, annulment, and legal separation in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Each of those proceedings follows different procedural paths and produces different legal outcomes; the firm advises clients on which avenue fits their circumstances and represents them through the process.
Child Custody, Child Support, and Spousal Support
Child custody arrangements, child support calculations, and spousal support orders are handled as part of the family law practice. The firm manages both initial orders and modifications when changed circumstances require revisiting existing arrangements.
Property Division and Prenuptial Agreements
Property division in California divorce proceedings applies community property principles to the marital estate. The firm handles complex property division including business interests and other non-liquid assets. Prenuptial agreements are drafted and reviewed for clients approaching marriage.
Estate Planning
Estate planning services include wills and trusts for clients who want to ensure assets transfer efficiently and according to their intentions. The firm serves both individuals and families with estate planning across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Estate and Trust Litigation
When disputes arise over trusts or estates, including allegations of elder financial abuse or breaches of fiduciary duty, the firm handles litigation. Fiduciary representation, including representation of trustees and executors, is within this practice.
Personal Injury
The firm represents clients in personal injury matters arising from accidents. Injury compensation claims involving negligent parties and their insurance carriers are handled through the personal injury practice.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation at the firm includes license defense and malpractice cases. Professionals facing licensing challenges or malpractice exposure can access legal representation through this practice.
Attorney Profiles
Samuel R. Walker, Attorney at Law
Samuel R. Walker is admitted to the State Bar of California. He founded Walker Law Corporation in 2011 and has built the practice over more than a decade of representation in Los Angeles and Orange County courts. He was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2020 and 2021, a recognition for attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the first portion of their careers.
Clients describe him as one of the best probate attorneys in California. The firm emphasis on direct attorney access, meaning clients contact the attorney handling their case directly rather than through intermediaries, and this reflects Walker approach to client service throughout the representation.
Location and Service Area
Walker Law Corporation maintains two offices:
Main office: 444 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 800, Long Beach, CA 90802
Second office: 120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (714) 943-2336
Website: attorneysamwalker.com
Long Beach provides access to Los Angeles County courts while Newport Beach provides proximity to Orange County courts, giving the firm a geographic footprint across both counties where it practices.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals and families in Los Angeles and Orange Counties across probate, estate planning, family law, and civil litigation. Clients in probate matters, which often arise unexpectedly during a difficult period following a death, benefit from the direct access model: reaching the attorney handling the case rather than navigating through staff.
The Rising Stars recognition from Super Lawyers for two consecutive years reflects peer assessment of Walker professional development and client results during his first decade of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rising Stars designation from Super Lawyers?
Super Lawyers Rising Stars is a list that recognizes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been in practice 10 years or fewer, and who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Samuel Walker was selected for 2020 and 2021.
Does Walker Law Corporation handle probate and trust litigation in addition to estate administration?
Yes. When disputes arise over estates or trusts, including elder financial abuse allegations or fiduciary breach claims, the firm handles litigation in addition to standard estate administration.
Does the firm practice in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties?
Yes. The Long Beach office serves clients in Los Angeles County and the Newport Beach office serves clients in Orange County. The firm represents clients in the courts of both counties.
How does the firm handle client communication?
The firm gives clients direct access to the attorney handling their case rather than routing communication through paralegals or administrative staff. Clients who call or email regarding their matter reach the attorney working on it.
How can I reach Walker Law Corporation?
Call (714) 943-2336. The Long Beach office is at 444 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 800, Long Beach, CA 90802. The Newport Beach office is at 120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. The website is attorneysamwalker.com.
Closing
Founded in 2011, recognized on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2020 and 2021, and operating from both Long Beach and Newport Beach with a direct-attorney-access model, Walker Law Corporation brings specific professional recognition and geographic reach to probate, estate, family law, and civil litigation across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Clients who need an attorney they can reach directly, rather than a practice that routes communication through staff, can call the firm at (714) 943-2336 or visit either office location.