About BELLATOR

Dynamic Legal Professionals Driven By Results.

We are compassionate individuals who strive for the best results and fiercely advocate for our clients. From estate planning to probate litigation, Bellator empowers you, the client, by providing protection, guidance, and education throughout each step of representation.
We help San Diegans plan their estates, assist loved ones who failed to plan, and fight for their rights when an estate is subject to challenge.

25+

Years of Experience
Our founder, Merrianne Dean, brings nearly three decades of experience in probate court to our firm.  As one of the most experienced Trust and Estate attorneys in San Diego she mentors new attorneys in this area of practice.

1997

Female Owned & Founded
Bellator Law Group can trace its founding back to 1997 when three women merged their individual practices to create a multi-service law firm offering a wide range of services to individuals and families.

2,000+

Clients
Since it’s inception, the law firm has served over 2,000 clients throughout California in Trusts and Estates matters.
Personal Service

Our team of legal professionals is dedicated to one thing: serving you.

Communication

We utilize a cloud-based application with online messaging, a calendar showing important dates for your case, and a place where we can share documents–all encrypted to protect your privacy.

Value

We want our services to provide real value to you, beyond just resolving a dispute or creating an estate plan.

Solutions tailored to you

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to estate planning. At Bellator, we design legal strategies with your specific needs in mind.

We believe that a great law firm is built with culture.

Culture First

Get To Know Our Team

At Bellator, every one of our team member’s skills and experience is recognized and appreciated. We leave our ego at the door. But more than that, we have a shared passion for serving our clients and making sure they receive the best representation possible.

Culture First

Get To Know Our Team

At Bellator, every one of our team member’s skills and experience is recognized and appreciated. We leave our ego at the door. But more than that, we have a shared passion for serving our clients and making sure they receive the best representation possible.

Let Us Help You

If you would like to speak with an attorney about estate planning, probate, resolving an estate-related dispute or protecting your loved one from abuse, contact our office today.

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