Meet Your Team
At Snyder Law you get a team of professionals who are dedicated to serving you, your family, and your future.
Kevin Snyder
Attorney | Owner
Kevin is a husband, father, and an attorney passionate about helping his clients and community.
A tenured attorney, Kevin earned his LL.M (Masters of Law) from the California Western School of Law; his JD (Juris Doctorate) from the University of Richmond School of Law, graduating with honors; and his B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) from Boston College, also graduating with honors (go Eagles!). Mr. Snyder is an active member of Wealth Counsel and Elder Counsel as well as the Trust & Estates and Elder Law sections of the Orange County Bar Association. He has also been published in the OC Lawyer magazine multiple times.
Prior to attending law school, Kevin spent a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps where he met his wife, Carolyn, and was left with a lasting impression of how important it is to be a “man for others.” Kevin currently serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, the Holy Family Cathedral Finance Committee, and provides pro bono legal services through the Veterans Legal Institute.
In his spare time, Kevin enjoys sharing a life with Carolyn, being “Dado” to his kids, exploring cuisine, and pursuing writing and cartooning.
EDUCATION
- LL.M, California Western School of Law
- J.D., University of Richmond School of Law
- B.A. History & Economics, Boston College
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
- Orange County Bar Association
- WealthCounsel
- ElderCounsel
- Veterans Committee of the Orange County Bar Association
PHILANTHROPY
- Board of Trustees, St. Joseph Hospital
- Veterans Legal Institute
- Holy Family Cathedral Finance Committee
Carolyn Snyder
Director of Operations
Carolyn is instrumental in managing Snyder Law’s operations and ensuring our client centered approach. Carolyn understands our clients come to us looking for answers and guidance and she is committed to providing them the peace of mind they deserve. With a background in teaching and being an active mother to three “littles”, she believes in the importance of educating and planning as a means to strengthen families. Carolyn appreciates that managing today’s challenges and preparing for tomorrow’s success is no easy task and is committed to providing our clients with a special experience and the highest level of care when working with us.
Sophia Liu
Associate Attorney
Sophia is passionate with helping families achieve smooth estate inheritance and solid asset protection through a variety of legal tools. Her primary focus is estate planning together with trust administration and probate. Sophia earned her Juris Doctor from University of California School of Law, and a Master of Laws (Intellectual Property) from Washington University in Saint Louis, in Missouri. Sophia worked as a judicial extern for the United States District Court, Northern District of California during her law school years; she continued to enhance her legal skills during the period when she worked at local law firms in Los Angeles area. Sophia gained experience with constructing estate plans, such as creating revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. Sophia enjoys spending quality time with her six-year-old daughter Claire, walking on the beach with her friends and families, and watching stand-up comedy as well as online videos about cosmology. Sophia is fluent in Mandarin.
Hayley Leviashvili
Drafting Coordinator
Hayley graduated with her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in NYC in May 2020 and has a B.A. in International Relations and Global Business from the University of Southern California (USC). Upon graduating law school, Hayley embarked on an entrepreneurial path, creating gigLAW, which provides project-based and ongoing assistance for law firms and businesses. Hayley loves to be able to assist all firms and businesses that take an extra interest in guiding their clients through confusing yet essential legal territories. It is an honor to be able to be a part of the caring, thorough, and client-focused law firm that is Snyder Law.
Lara Bisignano
Marketing Assistant
Lara has a heart for people and is proud to be part of a firm whose values are deep rooted in family and serving members of the community. Having studied Marketing at California State University, Fullerton, Lara enjoys being able to utilize her creativity to serve clients, build relationships, and shed light on what can be a daunting process. In her spare time, Lara enjoys spending time outdoors, pursuing her passion for dance, and exploring local coffee shops.
Marti McIntosh
Legal Assistant
Marti graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Educational Studies and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She spent four years teaching middle school mathematics before joining the Snyder Law team. As a legal assistant, Marti uses her planning and organizational skills to help break the important work of estate planning into manageable milestones. She loves watching as families grow empowered to take control of their future. In her free time, Marti enjoys reading, watching musicals, and puzzles of all kinds. She is happiest when surrounded by family, good food, and music.