Attorneys/Staff
Attorney
Bernard J. McGoldrick founded the firm in 1999. He has practiced in almost all areas of the law, but now focuses on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation, Will Contests, Conservatorships, Guardianships and Probate Litigation. He spent two years at Cal Berkeley in the late 1980s, and graduated from Fresno State University in 1994, summa cum laude. He returned to Cal for law school, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1998 from Boalt Hall, where he was recognized for his Moot Court Advocacy. He is a past president of the Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary Club, and a current member of the Oakhurst Sierra Rotary Club. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Yosemite High School Scholarship Foundation and is the Attorney Coach for the Yosemite High School Mock Trial Team, which is a frequent winner of the Madera County Mock Trial competition.
Attorney
Snezhana McGoldrick joined the firm in 2008. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate and corporate law. Snezhana handles cases in all counties in California and in all federal district courts in California. She received her B.A. from the State University of Economics and Finance, St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1994, her law degree (J.D.) from the State University Law Faculty in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1997, and a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in international arbitration from Boalt School of Law, UC Berkeley, in 1998. After law school, Snezhana was an associate at the New York office of a leading international law firm, where she worked on international arbitration and mergers & acquisitions matters. Snezhana is licensed to practice law in California and New York, and is fluent in English and Russian.
Legal Assistant
Christine joined the firm in 2006. She obtained her Notary Public commission in 2008, and is working towards a degree in business administration. In addition to her role as the longest-tenured legal assistant in the office, Christine also serves as business manager for the firm.
Legal Assistant
Carrie Jenkins was born in Riverside, CA and moved to the mountains in 1989. She graduated from Yosemite High School in 1991, and Mills College in 1995. She lives in Ahwahnee with her two daughters, who both attend YHS. She enjoys photography and gardening.