Bay Legal, PC, a law firm based in Palo Alto, California, has announced that four of its attorneys have been named to the prestigious 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. The recognized attorneys include Managing Attorney Jayson R. Elliott, along with Sivendra Ganesh Maraj, Kelsey J. Ibarrola, and Clarence Olson. This accolade is awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the region, highlighting their professional excellence and peer recognition.
The selection not only celebrates individual accomplishments but also underscores the robust institutional strength of Bay Legal. The firm specializes in estate planning, real estate law, construction disputes, and asset protection, providing a comprehensive legal framework designed to serve entrepreneurs, investors, property owners, and families throughout California.
Innovative Legal Strategies for Asset Protection
Bay Legal operates on the belief that legal strategies should be proactively designed rather than reactively implemented. The firm offers a wide range of services that include estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate law, and construction disputes. These services are viewed not as isolated areas but as interrelated components of an overall asset protection strategy.
Managing Attorney Jayson R. Elliott leads the firm’s strategic initiatives, focusing on complex real estate and construction disputes, as well as estate planning and liability structuring. His efforts aim to create legal frameworks that safeguard operating businesses and multi-generational wealth.
Attorney Sivendra Ganesh Maraj plays a vital role in estate planning and probate matters, assisting families through trust administration and estate settlements while also offering support for uncontested divorces and prenuptial agreements. His work ensures that families maintain stability and protection of assets during critical life transitions.
Meanwhile, Attorney Kelsey J. Ibarrola specializes in real estate and construction law. She represents clients in both transactional and litigation contexts, addressing issues such as construction disputes and contract enforcement for property owners and developers.
Attorney Clarence Olson focuses on landlord-tenant law and construction disputes, navigating California’s complex regulations to protect property owners’ interests.
Comprehensive Services and Institutional Growth
Bay Legal’s estate planning practice goes beyond basic documentation. The firm offers structured revocable and irrevocable trusts, advanced asset protection strategies, and tailored business succession frameworks for entrepreneurs. Their probate and trust administration services prioritize efficiency, clarity, and compliance, assisting executors and trustees through court proceedings and asset distribution.
Real estate remains a significant asset class for many families and investors in California, and Bay Legal’s representation covers a wide spectrum of real estate disputes, including construction conflicts and HOA litigation. The firm’s approach integrates operational realities with strategic litigation defenses, ensuring clients are well-protected.
In addition to these practice areas, Bay Legal addresses family transitions through services related to uncontested divorces and prenuptial agreements. These legal services are coordinated with estate planning to ensure long-term asset protection and stability.
The firm’s operational model is built on five coordinated pillars: Asset Architecture, Asset Operations, Dispute Protection, Mobilization, and Tax Optimization. This integrated approach enables Bay Legal to create protective legal frameworks while also supporting ongoing transactions and defending assets in litigation.
This recognition from the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list reflects Bay Legal’s commitment to structured legal design and disciplined execution. Jayson R. Elliott commented, “Clients deserve more than isolated legal services. They deserve an integrated system built to protect, operate, and defend their assets across every stage of growth.”
Bay Legal, PC continues to expand its services statewide through secure remote systems and technology-enabled workflows, combining efficiency with personalized legal strategies. The firm is dedicated to providing proactive legal architecture and decisive dispute resolution for its diverse clientele throughout Northern California.
For more information about Bay Legal and its services, visit their official website at baylegal.com.
This article serves as a glimpse into the firm’s achievements and commitment to excellence in legal practice, marking a significant milestone for both the attorneys recognized and the firm as a whole.
