About Merhab Robinson & Clarkson

Southern California’s Premier Business Law & Estate Planning Firm Since 1997

Merhab Robinson & Clarkson provides quality legal services with integrity, professionalism, and respect for clients and the community

Responsive, Reliable, Respected

For more than 25 years, Merhab Robinson & Clarkson has provided counsel for Southern California businesses, families, and individuals who need to protect what matters most.

Founding partners Marla Merhab Robinson and Paula A. Clarkson have a diverse background that includes significant business experience and legal expertise. MRC’s business law and estate planning specialists are widely recognized for their knowledge of the law and high standards of integrity.

Meet Our Attorneys

Marla Merhab Robinson

Business & Real Estate Attorney
Founding Partner

Paula A. Clarkson

Trust Administration, Probate, and Estate Planning Attorney
Founding Partner

Andrea Gee

Attorney, Of Counsel

Yumi Choe

Senior Associate Attorney

John P. Hannon, III

Senior Associate Attorney

Cassidy L. Russell

Senior Associate Attorney

Luna Hernandez

Associate Attorney

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Paralegals

Lorraine Harden-O’Brien

Business Paralegal & Administrator

Kim Lazaro

Estate Planning Paralegal

Judi Childs

Transactional Paralegal

Charlene Luong

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Sheri Hobbs

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Ruth Espinoza

Estate Planning Paralegal

Hollis Yurish

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

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Accounting

Lisa Rosselot

Accounting Manager

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Support Staff

Kari French

Receptionist

Carina Navarro

Estate Planning Intake Specialist & Assistant

Avalon Yurish

Estate Planning Intake Specialist & Assistant

Gabriela Sanchez

Estate Planning Assistant

Briana Romero

Transactional Administrative Assistant

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Recent Webinars

Foundational Plans Demystified: Smart Steps for a Secure Future

May 21, 2025

Having an estate plan in place is a key part of adulting smart. This webinar breaks down the essentials of foundational estate planning—like wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives—in

Signed, Sealed ..and Voided? Avoiding Common Severance Mistakes

May 19, 2025

Trustee School: Navigating Your Role with Confidence

April 23, 2025

Serving as a trustee is both an honor and a responsibility—are you prepared the pass the test? Navigating trust administration can be complex, and understanding your duties is essential to

Extremely Responsive to All My Questions

“I am a trust client of Paula and I cannot say enough positive things about her/their knowledge of trusts and estate planning. She has always been extremely responsive to my questions and concerns and educates me in the process. I have referred my son and a close friend to her, and they are also very pleased. I was referred to her by a friend in family law, and I remain impressed.”

– Anne B., Client

Ms. Robinson is an Excellent Attorney

“Ms. Robinson is an excellent attorney. She and her firm have represented our company as corporate counsel for over 30 years. I have worked with Marla for over 20 years, and she is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, helpful – the list goes on. She can form a corporation or LLC, write or revise a contract within minutes, and she’s a highly effective negotiator. She and her colleagues have seen us through countless corporate ventures, contract negotiations, employee matters, and more.”

– Aimee M., Client

Timely, Professional, and Reasonable

“Ms. Clarkson inherited me when my attorney left his practice to serve as a judge, so I was a bit apprehensive using this firm initially. But after my first visit, and every time since over the last few years, Ms. Clarkson and her staff have done everything I needed in a very timely, professional, and reasonable manner. I highly recommend this firm for your Estate planning.”

– T. Gibson, Client

Latest Blogs

Should I Include My Unborn Child in My Estate Plan?

Is there such a thing as being too prepared? If you do not have children at your death and your estate plan references a child who exists only in theory, it can present unnecessary complications.

May 21, 2025

Is It Time for an Annual Planning Retreat?

By reflecting on your successes and failures from the past year and your priorities moving forward, you can bring more intentionality to your life and make conscious choices, including estate planning decisions, that align with what truly matters to you—not just now, but in the long run.

May 12, 2025

Dower Rights: A Relic of the Past Still Affecting Estate Plans

From laws against selling doughnuts on Sundays to ordinances that prohibit tying a giraffe to a telephone pole, the annals of American jurisprudence are filled with archaic laws that, while still technically on the books, are rarely, if ever, enforced.

May 9, 2025

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1551 N. Tustin Ave.
Suite # 1020
Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 972-2333
receptionist@mrclawcorp.com