“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting get understanding.”

- Proverbs 4.7

Catanese & Wells, A law corporation was formed in 1989 to provide innovative and specialized legal representation to our clients. It has been established as a boutique-style firm in order to provide upscale, personalized service to our clients. The firm is comprised of experienced attorneys, some of whom have been in practice for more than 25 years. Fully staffed with legal secretaries to law clerks and paralegals, the firm is equipped from the inside to provide its attorneys -- and its clients-- with competent support in all matters.

The mission of Catanese & Wells is simple: to provide superior legal services to our clients in a cost effective manner consistent with our client’s best interests and goals.

The California law firm has several practice groups. These include Equine Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Litigation and a Business Law Group. Each group interacts and reinforces the practice areas of the other groups. With specialized services including its estate and litigation groups, Catanese & Wells services Los Angeles County, Ventura County and beyond.

Located in Southern California, the firm provides an expert group of Los Angeles civil litigation lawyers and Ventura County litigation attorneys who practice Civil Litigation, Estate Litigation and Business Group Litigation throughout the state of California. The specialized Equine Group represents clients in Southern California as well as throughout the United States and internationally.

Please take advantage of our online resources including our newsletter, forms and articles. We encourage all prospective clients to contact us to arrange a complimentary initial consultation by telephone or in person.

Catanese & Wells Specialized Legal Groups include::

Equine Legal Group

Catanese & Wells is one of the few California law firms specialized in equine law. Our Equine Legal Group has represented clients domestically and internationally; handling complex equine law matters for close to 20 years.

Experience, skill and knowledge make the Catanese & Wells Equine Legal Group more than competent to provide high quality service in all areas of equine business from veterinary malpractice, insurance claims, lease, purchasing and sale agreement to tax planning and equine-related contracts preparation.

Handling contract negotiations, dispute resolution and litigation matters, our Equine Legal Group is knowledgeable and experienced in analyzing and handling issues in an efficient manner. Catanese & Wells also assists start up entrepreneurs advising clients on business structure and strategies to build a solid horse business.

Civil Litigation Group

Catanese & Wells houses specialized civil litigation lawyers who handle legal matters that involve disputes through civil lawsuits. Focused on state level actions and federal proceedings, we represent a variety of clients all over California.

Handling civil litigation cases involving partnership and corporate disputes, estate litigation, dealer or contractor problems and employee contests, the Catanese & Wells Civil Litigation Group takes care to look at the unique needs of each client and case. A litigation attorney in California at Catanese & Wells is well prepared and skilled to work with any civil litigation related issue. We study and advise each case individually and focus on the best approach to benefit our client.

Our first step as a respected and experienced California law firm is to evaluate whether or not the case is lawsuit practicable. If a trial is both unnecessary and expensive, our Civil Litigation Group develops other appropriate legal strategy. This may be through mediation or arbitration. Regardless of the strategy our team employs, the civil litigation lawyer, will have the experience to work to achieve the best results for the client.

Estate litigation Group

The Catanese & Wells Estate Litigation Group provides assistance for all legal and financial issues related with estate.Our California estate planning lawyer team is dedicated to offering legal advice in virtually any estate litigation circumstance and understands difficult issues arise from dealing with the experience of losing a family member or friend. Our goal is – through legal assistance – to avoid issues that could make this difficult situation even worse.

In order to avoid injustices and minimize tension among family and friends, we specialize in preparing wills and trusts, consulting on tax issues and estate planning. Catanese & Well’s law firm in Southern California also represents clients involved in beneficiary and real estate disputes, will contests and claims against trustees.

Business Law Group

Our Business Law Group is an efficient and committed California business lawyer team with decades of experience representing all areas of industry and commerce. Catanese & Wells’ group of business lawyers in California focuses on implementing legal strategies effectively to ensure success for its clients now and in the future.

Through realistic advice and high quality work, our Southern California law firm mission is to protect our client’s business interests; whether it’s a small company or a large corporation, a start-up or an existing business. If your company is located in Ventura County or Los Angeles County and needs an attorney, please don’t hesitate to consult with a small business lawyer in Ventura County.

Catanese & Wells’ California business lawyer team stands out among its peers by specializing and analyzing each business’ unique case or matter. Therefore, we can provide precise legal assistance to better assist each client. This assistance might be by creating a strategic business formation, buy/sell agreements and contract preparation – partnership, employment, and confidentially, among others. A Ventura County business lawyer in our firm can help you no matter what kind of business related issue you may have.

"As a director and founder of Stamps.com I run into many professionals at all levels. Randy Catanese, of Catanese & Wells, is one professional that I enjoy working with because of his creativity and passion to excel for his clients and associates."

- Mohan Ananda,
Founder and Director
Stamps.com