Ervin Cohen & Jessup Expands California Presence with Combination of Carico McDonald Kil & Benz LLP

Combination Bolsters Firm's Estate Planning and Probate Litigation Capabilities

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup (ECJ) announced today that they have joined forces with the preeminent Trust & Estate firm, Carico McDonald Kil & Benz LLP strengthening our services and expanding our footprint with the opening of our Beach Cities office effective January 1, 2026. The combination brings six attorneys Christopher Carico, Partner, Bill Benz, Partner, Angela Kil, Partner, Bruce Macdonald, Partner, Taylor Carico, Partner, Katherine Lasko, Associate, two paralegals and one legal secretary to ECJ, expanding the firm's team by nine professionals. Carico's offices located in El Segundo, California offices will continue to operate as part of the firm.