who we are
our team
Dave Singh
CEO | Principal Attorney
UC Hastings College of the Law, J.D., Class of 2009
Stanford University, B.A. Economics, B.A. Philosophy, Class of 2005
Dave Singh has been practicing law since 2009 and in 2012, he founded SuccessionLegal, formerly known as Singh Law Group | South Hills Estate Planning, an estate planning and business law firm serving clients in California and New York. Through his firm, he helps families protect and preserve their legacies for generations. Additionally, he works with business owners to insulate their personal assets from the risks inherent to operating a business by forming, organizing, and maintaining business entities, protecting brand assets through trademark registration, and strategically structuring contracts and purchase/sale transactions.
Dave is a graduate of Stanford University, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Philosophy, and obtained his law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law. There, he served as a Production Editor for the Communications and Entertainment Law Journal and President of the South Asian Law Students Association. He was a recipient of the Farella Braun + Martel Diversity Scholarship and served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Stephen Reinhardt on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Dave actively supports charitable causes and provides pro bono legal services to families and non-profit organizations with need. He has volunteered on the Board of Governors of Pathways Community School, a charter school that served the South-Central Los Angeles community, is a member of the Covina Rotary Club, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater West Covina Business Association.
Ravi Samlall
Vice President | probate
Ravi Samlall is the Vice President of SuccessionLegal where he oversees client service, client development, and firm operations. Since joining in 2016, Ravi has contributed to the continued growth and success of the firm. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law from California State University, Northridge.
indira Singh
vice president | marketing
Indira Singh is SuccessionLegal’s Vice President of Marketing. She develops, implements, and evaluates the firm’s marketing strategies. Indira graduated from George Washington University with her Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Communication and Marketing. She is also a UC Irvine alumni.
leanne cortez
vice president | operations
Leanne Cortez is SuccessionLegal’s Vice President of Operations. Leanne oversees firm operations, including HR, finance and accounting. She is currently completing her MBA with a dual specialization in Human Resources and Project Management at Purdue Global University.
cindy sikelianos
senior paralegal
Cindy is a licensed New Mexico attorney with over 20-years of experience in the areas of estate planning, probate, and estate and trust administration. In addition to being named in “Best Lawyers”, Cindy served for several years on the Board of the Taxation Section of the New Mexico State Bar. Her passion for the art prompted her to open a dance school, where she taught and coached an award-winning competition team for most of her adult life.
Morgan Bell
Senior probate paralegal
Morgan Bell is SuccessionLegal’s Senior Probate Paralegal. Morgan supports the team in assisting with probate cases, trust administration, and business formation. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton and is currently completing her Paralegal Studies certificate from Fullerton Junior College.
Lauren loeb
probate paralegal
Lauren Loeb is SuccessionLegal’s Probate Paralegal. Lauren supports the team by assisting with probate cases, probate litigation, and conservatorship cases. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton.
renee ossner
probate paralegal
Renee brings years of customer service, personal injury background, networking skills, and case management experience to the team. At SuccessionLegal, she assists with probate and special probate matters while also representing the firm in the local Covina BNI Referral Experts Chapter. She attended Mt. San Antonio College and completed the Paralegal Studies Program in addition to completing courses for her Associate’s Degree.
sabina persaud
assistant to ceo | client concierge
Sabina Persaud is SuccessionLegal’s Client Concierge and Assistant to the CEO. Sabina supports the team by ensuring that clients have a pleasant experience and that client matters are assigned to the appropriate department. As Assistant to the CEO, she handles all Administrative matters from scheduling, meetings, and overall organization, to day to day client relations in order for the CEO to adequately manage the firm.
Gavin Ramdat
client development associate
Gavin Ramdat is SuccessionLegal’s Client Development Associate. Gavin supports the team by assisting in sales and guiding potential clients through the engagement process. He received his Bachelor’s in Political Science from University of California, Riverside, and is currently completing his JD/MBA at the University of La Verne.
serena Matsumoto
marketing assistant
Serena Matsumoto is SuccessionLegal’s Marketing Assistant. Serena works with the Sales & Marketing Team to create content that increases brand awareness and to integrate clients into the firm’s digital communities. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University.
