Meet Our TEAM
Jan Marie Hales
Partner
Jan Marie is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.
William P. George
Partner
Bill’s legal career began after his award-winning service with the office of the U.S Secretary of the Interior and his career as a political consultant in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Amber Booker
Associate Attorney
Amber has been practicing law at Hales & George since 2014. Recognized in 2024 as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, her practice areas include estate planning, trust administration, probate estates, and representing clients in probate court petitions and hearings
Christine Renfree
Office Manager/Paralegal
Christine joined Hales & George as the firm’s Office Manager in 2011. Christine brings many years of administrative experience in management, human resources, and as an executive assistant to the attorneys. Christine has prior experience working as an administrative assistant for a social security disability firm.
Education: California State University, Sacramento, BS in Business Administration
Department: Office Manager and Paralegal
Certificate: Notary Public
Nan Monticelli
Administrative Assistant
Nan has worked in the trust administration and probate department of Hales & George since 2012. Nan received her accounting degree from San Francisco State University. Her prior experience in accounting and as a California real estate broker provide her with an excellent background for working with clients in connection with trust administration and probate.
Education: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Department: Trust Administration
Elizabeth Nedved
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth has been working with Hales & George since 2018. Having served as an executive assistant for many years, Elizabeth understands the importance of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. Her transition to law has been fueled by a genuine interest in the subject matter and her pursuit of excellence in customer relations. She is committed to providing attorneys and clients with the highest level of support in all facets of the trust administration process.
Certificate: Notary
Department: Trust Administration
Kimberly Garrett
Billing
Kim joined Hales & George in 2020 as our Billing Clerk. She brings a unique blend of personal and professional experience to the role through a decade of teaching, managing the financials of fundraising programs, and multiple customer service roles. Detail oriented and personable, she looks forward to assisting you with the billing process.
Education: University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Bachelor of Science | California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda, CA, Master of Arts
Radhika Ravikumar
Reception
Radhika Ravikumar has been with Hales and George since October 2021. She is a dedicated Receptionist known for her joyous and welcoming personality. She excels in managing client appointments, maintaining meticulous records, and providing compassionate support to clients during sensitive times. Radhika’s organizational abilities, coupled with her dedication, make her a valued asset to the team.
Education: Radhika has a BS in Engineering from India.
Certificate: California Notary Public
Jillian Kornegay
Administrative Assistant
Jillian has been working with Hales & George since 2019. She enjoys assisting clients in the process of estate planning and trust administration. Jillian is a detail-oriented professional and is responsible for preparing and updating information for client meetings and efficiently finalizing estate planning and trust administration documents.
Education: California State University, Chico, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Option in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | Minor in Managing for Sustainability
Department: Estate Planning and Trust Administration
Manojna “Manu” Bhamidi
Administrative Assistant
Manu has been with Hales & George since 2021. She enjoys assisting the team by providing administrative support in an effective and detail-oriented fashion. Manu aids in the drafting of estate plans and in the preparation, updating, and finalizing of legal documents related to estate planning.
Department: Estate Planning
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
