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

Awards

• 2021 – 2024 Super Lawyer in Estate and Trust Litigation
• 2020 – 2024 Best Lawyers, Southern California in Trusts and Estates field