Recovered assets of approximately $11,000,000 in a financial elder abuse and trust litigation action.
Attorney: Colleen Van Egmond Delahanty
Modesto · Stanislaus County · Central Valley A small firm by design.
A small firm by design.
Large firm results.
Two partners. Direct access. Employment, injury, estate, real estate and business matters across the Central Valley, without the large firm price tag and without handing your case to someone you have never met.
- Talk directly with a partner
- No fee unless we win your injury case
- You work with a partner, not a file number
Certified Estate Planner™ a credential held by Colleen Van Egmond Delahanty, and by very few attorneys in Stanislaus County.
$11 MillionFinancial Elder Abuse & Trust Litigation
$8.5 MillionCar Accident
$7 MillionElder Abuse & Corporate Dispute
$5 MillionMotorcycle Accident / Wrongful Death
$3.3 MillionBusiness Dispute
$1.2 MillionBusiness Dispute
$1 MillionBroadside Motor Vehicle Accident
$700,000Workplace Accident
$500,000Rear-End Accident
$450,000Rear-End Accident
$0MIn published results
0Verdicts and settlements
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0Partners on your case
What we handleSix practice areas.
Six practice areas.
No pretending about the rest.
Most Central Valley firms list forty services and mean six. We list the six we actually try, negotiate and close, and we tell you plainly when a matter belongs somewhere else.
Employment Law
When your job turns into a fight over what is legal — wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage claims — you need a lawyer who knows California employment law cold.
ExplorePersonal Injury
After an accident that was not your fault, you need someone in your corner while you focus on getting better. Car, truck, motorcycle, wrongful death.
ExploreEstate Planning & Probate
Wills, trusts, probate, conservatorships and elder abuse protection for Stanislaus County families — with a Certified Estate Planner on staff.
ExploreReal Estate
Practical guidance for commercial property deals, leases, co-ownership disputes and real estate litigation across Stanislaus County.
ExploreBusiness Law
Straightforward counsel for Central Valley business owners, from entity formation and contracts through to full commercial litigation.
ExploreCivil Litigation
Experienced defense counsel for businesses and insurers facing a civil lawsuit — insurance defense, construction, premises liability and more.
ExploreThe partners
You will know both of their names.
Partner · Estate Planning, Elder Law & Trust Litigation
Colleen Van Egmond Delahanty
Colleen builds the plans that keep families out of court, and litigates when someone breaks one. She recovered approximately $11,000,000 in a financial elder abuse and trust litigation action, the largest published result in the firm's history.
- Certified Estate Planner™
- Award-Winning Attorney
- Trust & Estate Litigation
- Conservatorships
Partner · Employment Law, Personal Injury & Litigation
Amanda J. Heitlinger
Amanda represents people whose employers crossed a line, and people who were hurt because someone else was careless. Employment law is the firm's strongest and most-searched practice, and it is hers.
- Super Lawyers Recognized
- Award-Winning Attorney
- Employment Litigation
- Personal Injury Trial Work
Case results
Our cases become our causes.
Client was rear-ended on the freeway and suffered catastrophic injuries.
Recovered $7,000,000 in corporate shares in a family business dispute where it was alleged the client no longer owned shares of the corporation.
A vehicle pulled out in front of the decedent's motorcycle, violating his right of way and ultimately causing his death.
Client reviews
In their words.
★★★★★“She took care of everything that I needed.”
I had a lot of questions and she took the time to walk me through everything in terms that I could easily understand. She also gave me options instead of just telling me how she would prepare items. She took care of everything that I needed.
Shaun A. S. · on Colleen Van Egmond Delahanty
★★★★★“Amanda Heitlinger handled my case like a pro.”
Great place to take your legal issues. Amanda Heitlinger handled my case like a pro. Couldn't be happier.
Verified Google review · on Amanda J. Heitlinger
★★★★★“The best experience with a lawyer.”
They listen to you and are taking care of my case in less time than I thought it would take. If you have any employer issues, I highly recommend them. They take care of everything.
Michelle M.
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