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 Clarkson Chamberlain 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 Clarkson Chamberlain

Trust Administration, Probate, and Estate Planning Attorney
Founding Partner

Andrea Gee

Attorney, Of Counsel

Cassidy L. Russell

Senior Associate Attorney, Estate Planning

Sasha Chegini

Senior Associate Attorney, Business Law

Michelle McDonald

Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates

Nikole DeBonis

Associate Attorney, Business Law

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Paralegals

Lorraine Harden-O’Brien

Business Paralegal & Administrator

Kim Lazaro

Estate Planning 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

Veronica Moreno

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

Milestone Planning: Estate Planning for Every Milestone

May 20, 2026

Life is full of major milestones, and each one brings new opportunities, responsibilities, and reasons to plan ahead. In this webinar, we walked through how your estate plan should evolve

Trustee School

April 15, 2026

Trustee School is back in session! Serving as a trustee is both an honor and a responsibility. Are you prepared to pass the test? Trust administration can be complex, and

Spring Cleaning Your Estate: Refresh and Organize Your Plan

March 18, 2026

Spring is the season of fresh starts. We clean out closets, reorganize files, and finally take care of the things we’ve been meaning to get to all year. But there’s

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

Passing Along a Benefit, Not a Burden: Why Planning for Absence and Incapacity Is Indispensable for Business Owners

Comprehensive estate planning also addresses what will happen if you become mentally incapacitated (unable to manage your affairs) due to illness, injury, or cognitive decline, or if you need to be away from your business for an extended period.

June 10, 2026

Retirement Planning for Business Owners

As a business owner, planning for retirement requires more effort, foresight, and strategy. In addition to navigating the wide range of retirement account options available to business owners, you must also ensure that your chosen strategy aligns with your overall estate plan.

June 8, 2026

Rewarding Employees: Selling Your Business Through an MBO or ESOP

If you prefer the idea of transferring your business to longtime, trusted employees who have contributed to the company’s success over the years, there are two options to consider: a management buyout (MBO) and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

June 5, 2026

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1551 N. Tustin Ave.
Suite # 650
Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 972-2333
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