Hilary J. Vrem

Partner Hilary J. Vrem brings two decades of legal experience to Brierton, Jones & Jones. Since joining the firm in 2014, Hilary has dedicated herself to guiding clients through complex and emotionally challenging trust and estate matters with empathy and expertise. Drawing on her extensive background in civil litigation across state and federal courts, Hilary excels in representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, conservators, and guardians at all stages of the legal process. An award-winning attorney, her approach centers on active listening and transparency, providing clients with clear insights and a desire to assist people during challenging times. Areas of Practice Trust and Estate Litigation Fiduciary Representation Contested Conservatorships and Guardianships Elder Abuse Actions Admitted State Bar of California, 2004 United States District Court, Southern District of California, 2005 United States District Court, Central District of California, 2007 Education Cornell University, 2001 California Western School of Law, 2004 Community Involvement Probate Attorneys of San Diego, Board of Directors, 2014 - present Probate Attorneys of San Diego, President, 2019 Walden Family Services, Board of Directors Awards2021 - 2025 Super Lawyer in Estate and Trust Litigation2021 -2026 Best Lawyers, Southern California in Litigation Trusts and Estates field