Walnut Creek Elder Attorneys
SGSR was founded in 2011 by four outstanding members of the Contra Costa legal community. We know the Bay Area legal scene inside and out. We have been practicing here for decades. We know the courts; we know the lawyers; most importantly, we know the law.
We bring together extensive experience in litigation, probate, trusts, bankruptcy, elder law and estate planning. We share a deep commitment to practicing law the right way: with ethics, passion and smarts. When you hire an SGSR attorney, you know you will be getting superior legal counsel.
Meet Our Attorneys

Geoffrey Steele
Mr. Steele has decades of experience in civil litigation. He handles both business and personal matters ranging from administrative hearings to complex civil litigation.

Virginia M. George
Ms. George's practice includes probate and trust administration, conservatorships and guardianships, estate planning and financial elder abuse. She is an accomplished mediator.

Kathryn Schofield
Ms. Schofield focuses her practice on elder law, probate and trust administration/litigation, and conservatorships. She also handles civil litigation matters.

Alan Ramos
Mr. Ramos handles out-of-court resolution of financial disputes and difficult financial problems, and also represents both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy court.
Practice Areas
Client Testimonial
“My attorney is always on top of everything! She kept things moving through the court system and keeps me informed. Even though the case settled years ago, she is still up to speed and is always helpful when I call with questions.”
— Client, Elder Law