Erika A. Copenhaver

Erika A. Copenhaver is a skilled California attorney recognized for her extensive experience in estate planning, probate administration, and business law. She is known for her precise and client-focused approach, representing individuals and organizations in a wide range of legal matters with a commitment to achieving successful outcomes and long-term peace of mind.

Erika holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California. This strong educational foundation enables her to handle complex estate and business matters, including the preparation of wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and health care directives designed to protect her clients’ wishes.

Erika focuses her practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate law, guiding clients through every stage of managing and distributing assets. She also assists small businesses with incorporation, licensing, and contract drafting. Her understanding of international transactional work allows her to effectively navigate cross-border business arrangements, providing clients with dependable and informed representation.

Erika A. Copenhaver is currently an active member and past president of the Redwood Empire Estate Planning Council and serves on the board of Free 2 Be. She remains involved with the Sonoma County Bar Trusts & Estates Section of the Bar and BNI The Next Level chapter. Her professional excellence has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Expertise for her outstanding work in probate and estate planning. Erika continues to uphold her reputation for integrity, precision, and compassionate legal advocacy across California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Galanti & Copenhaver, Inc.
• Past Board Member, YWCA Sonoma County – 9 years
• Past Board Member, Dengue Relief Foundation – 7 years
• Past Board Member, Sonoma Humane Society – 2 years
• Past Board President and Member, Senior Advocacy Services – 2.5 years
• Past Member, Community Foundation’s Professional Advisor Group
• Current Board Member, Free 2 Be
• Current Member, BNI The Next Level chapter
• Current Member, Sonoma County Bar Trusts & Estates Section of the Bar
• Past Steering Committee Member, Sonoma County Bar Trusts & Estates Section
• Current Member and Past Board President, Redwood Empire Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Golden Gate University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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