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S. TIMOTHY BUYNAK

LANA J. CLARK

MARIA DESOUSA

MICHAEL S. FAUVER

JOY E. MARGOLIS

JAMES F. SCAFIDE


ALLIANCES

ADVISORIES


Santa Barbara Office
820 State Street, 4th Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805.966.7000

Santa Ynez Valley Office
433 Alisal Road, Suite C
Solvang, CA 93463

805.688.8090


 
 

 

 

Maria DeSousa, Affiliate Attorney

Through her northern California associations and contacts, especially in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Maria DeSousa’s law practice concentrates on business, estate and tax planning.  She has worked with businesses, corporations, associations, individuals and especially with families that have multiple businesses and startups.   Whether it is a business formation, estate and trust planning or helping just working through the legalities that most businesses and individuals face, she is dedicated and passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and succeed.

Professional Experience

  • Working with individuals and groups in dynamic situations, including startups, corporations, businesses, non-profits and associations, to develop and implement strategic plans and then, to follow through with the legal requirements necessary for implementation
  • Forming associations, corporations, non-profits and limited liability companies to allow individuals to develop their business
  • Assisting with the legal requirements and governance of entities, companies, associations and organizations so that  their goals are legally implemented
  • Participation in litigation and appeals, including all briefing, motions, argument and trial, along with judgment debtor workouts
  • Community event development and fund raising activities; Board participation; mediations and negotiations for resolution among association members
  • Fluency in Farsi, speaks Urdu and Konkani; easily works within the Indo-American and Persian communities and culture.