About Our Firm
Who We Are – Meet Newman Law Group
Newman Law Group was founded on a simple but powerful idea: estate planning should be clear, compassionate, and built around the real lives of California families. Led by attorney Nicole Y. Newman, our firm is dedicated to helping clients in Tustin and across California create legally sound, personalized estate plans that protect their future without unnecessary stress.
What makes our firm different from the “typical” law firm?
For starters, we understand that you are busy. Busy building a family, a career, a prosperous future. You want to be sure that you’re making the right decisions for yourself and your loved ones, and that your plan will work when it is needed most. You need to know that your children will be taken care of if anything happens to you.
In short, you want lawyers who will help you through every stage of life’s journey, and
do so in the most convenient, courteous and effective manner possible.
At Newman Law Group, we have developed unique systems to provide you with the
counsel you need to build and maintain a life of prosperity and wealth, and to enjoy
the peace of mind that comes with having a plan in place for the future. We
encourage steady and open communication with all of our clients. This is why you are
never considered “on the clock” when you call with questions. We bill on a flat-fee
basis, with the fee agreed upon in advance, so you will never get a “surprise” bill from
our office in the mail. We have an entire team in place to serve you. If you call the
office, you won’t have to wait hours or days for us to get back to you. When you want
to meet with us, we will work around your schedule, not ours.

In addition, we strive to keep your plan up to date, to take into account changes in
your family, your financial situation, and the law itself. We have created unique
membership programs to accomplish this, and utilize a “funding coordinator” to
ensure your assets are safe during your lifetime and available for your loved ones
after you pass away.
Finally, we believe your financial wealth is only part of what you wish to pass on to
your children and other loved ones. We design plans to address issues such as your
values, your hopes for the future and that of the people you love, and other intangible
matters.
We invite you to contact us and set up a meeting to get to know one another. We
welcome the opportunity to serve as your lawyers for life.
Rethinking Estate Planning, One Family at a Time
Nicole Y. Newman launched Newman Law Group with a vision to throw out the outdated, one-size-fits-all model of estate law. Instead of overwhelming clients with paperwork and jargon, she created a space where families feel heard, informed, and empowered. Our mission is simple: to serve as lifelong counselors to the people we work with—not just document preparers. Every estate plan we design reflects that commitment.
Meet Nicole Newman, Your Estate Planning Attorney
Nicole formed Newman Law Group to fulfill her dream of throwing out the old, broken down model of the estate planning industry where documents are prepared and no real relationship with the client is formed.
Instead, Nicole aims to become a trusted source to guide her clients through the complicated and often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. Her considerable legal expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals.
Nicole also excels in guiding her clients to pass on more than just their financial wealth, but a far more valuable intangible wealth – who they are and what is important to them.
She is licensed to practice law in California.
What We Stand For
Integrity
Honest, respectful guidance with your best interests at heart.
Clarity
Legal concepts explained simply, with no jargon or confusion.
Commitment
We are committed to long term relationships and ongoing plan
support.
With flat-fee billing, consistent communication, and a unique membership program, we make the estate planning process seamless today—and built to support you well into the future.
Meet the People Behind the Practice
Laura Ann Scott
Client Services Director
Always bubbly and full of energy, Laura is the first person you will turn to for any questions you have before and during the estate planning process. With Laura’s patient and friendly demeanor, she can make the seemingly daunting experience of estate planning, more understandable and warm.
With an extensive background in the banking industry, Laura has the skills to ensure the business side of Newman Law Group runs smoothly, so Nicole can focus all her energy on providing an exceedingly high degree of service to her clients and their families.
When Laura is not busy keeping Newman Law Group organized, she loves to spend time volunteering with the Kiwanis Club of Tustin and giving back to her community.
Jilana Jordi
Associate Attorney
Jilana Jordi is proud to serve as an Associate Attorney at Newman Law Group, working alongside her mother, Nicole Newman. A proud UC Berkeley graduate, Jilana continued her education by following in her mother’s footsteps and earning her Juris Doctor from Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law.
Before joining Newman Law Group, Jilana spent four years as a Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, where she represented clients in court every day. That experience taught her how to listen closely, explain complex legal matters clearly, and stand by her clients through important life decisions—skills she now brings to the estate planning process.
Today, Jilana brings that same dedication to the families she works with at Newman Law Group. She takes pride in making the estate planning process feel approachable, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique goals.
Jilana lives in Tustin with her dog, Tweety. She enjoys hiking, reading, and adding to her ever-growing book collection.
She is licensed to practice law in California.
Sarah Boster
Paralegal
Sarah supports our attorneys with document preparation and client care. Detail-oriented and organized, she ensures every trust, will, and form is handled with precision.
Cynthia Martinez
Client Service Specialist
Cynthia is here to make every step of the process more approachable. From scheduling to follow-ups, her friendly support helps clients stay informed and confident.
More Than a Law Firm—We’re Your Legal Partner for Life
At Newman Law Group, we don’t just prepare legal documents—we build long-term relationships. We use flat-fee billing, no clock-watching, and consistent communication so you always feel in control. Our clients have access to plan updates, a dedicated funding coordinator, and annual check-ins through our unique membership programs. From your first consultation to the execution of your plan, we treat your concerns like our own.
Proudly Serving Tustin and Surrounding Orange County Communities
Newman Law Group is proud to call California home. With an office in Tustin and clients across the state—from Irvine and Anaheim to Sacramento and San Francisco—we combine local dedication with statewide reach. Our team actively participates in educational workshops, supports community initiatives, and builds lasting connections with the families we serve.
Nicole Newman helped us feel in control of our future. Everything was explained clearly and done quickly.
Professional, warm, and trustworthy. I felt heard the entire time.
Best experience I’ve had with a law office—truly a team you can count on.
Let’s Take the Next Step TogetheR
Plan with Confidence, Backed by a Team Who Cares
Whether you’re creating your first estate plan or updating one to reflect your current life, Newman Law Group is here to guide you through each decision with care, clarity, and experience.
