Principal Attorney
Kristen Marquis Fritz is an experienced litigation attorney, handles Trust, Estate and Probate matters, and prepares Estate Plans on behalf of her clients. Aside from being an attorney, Kristen is a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary (Lic. #1032) and a National Certified Guardian and acts as Trustee, Executor, Administrator, Conservator and Guardian. Kristen was selected to Super Lawyers’ Southern California Rising Star list in 2013, and their San Diego Rising Star list in 2015 and 2016. In 2018, Kristen was named one of the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys for California by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.
In addition to her active litigation practice and professional fiduciary work, Kristen supports several organizations dedicated to serving the public interest, improving access to justice, and ensuring that the rights of all persons are protected, including Lawyers Club of San Diego, where she co-chairs the Bench Bar Committee, Think Dignity, where she sits on the Board of Directors, and Jewish Family Service of San Diego, where she volunteers to help Afghan refugees assimilate into life in the United States.
- KRISTEN’S PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE
- EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton
Certificate in Fiduciary Management for Trustees
Certificate in Fiduciary Management for Conservators
Northeastern University School of Law – Juris Doctorate
Boston University – Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), summa cum laude; with honors
Boston University – Paralegal Certificate
- BAR ADMISSIONS