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DEBORAH BALLINS SCHWARZ, KRISTEN E. SCHWARZ, M.A. ATTORNEY AT LAW DBS LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION CONTACT INFORMATION: Address 200 South Los Robles Ave Suite #510, Pasadena Phone 626.395.7663 Fax 626.844.8945 Online www.DBSLawGroup.com Email schwarz@dbslawgroup.com or kschwarz@dbslawgroup.com SPECIALTY: Conservatorships and long-term planning to address special needs and government benefi t eligibility, including Medi-Cal and Veterans Benefi ts. EDUCATION: Ballins Schwarz: Whittier College (B.A.), Loyola Law School (J.D. and LLM). Schwarz: UC Irvine (B.A.), Gonzaga University (M.A), Southwestern Law School (J.D.). HONORS/AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Ballins Schwarz: Frequent speaker regarding special needs planning and administration of special needs trusts; certifi ed Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law; VA Certifi ed; 2010- 2014 Pasadena Top Attorney recipient; member of San Gabriel Valley Estate Planning Council (Past President), Pasadena Bar Association, the Academy of Special Needs Planners, Elder Counsel, and the Academy of VA Pension Planners. Schwarz: Member of the Pasadena Bar Association (Barrister Board Member), Los Angeles County Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and The Esquire Network. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being able to practice together and help other families. CHARITY WORK: Ballins Schwarz: Assisting Veterans with their applications for Veterans benefi ts as a VA Certifi ed Lawyer. Schwarz: Member of the Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (2013-2014 Past President); Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Association (President); and Police Activities League of Pasadena (Board of Directors). 138 APRIL 2016 WOMEN IN LAW 2016 P R O F I L E S WIL_Apr16.indd 138 3/22/16 5:43 PM