Adams & Hayes Law About Us

Adams & Hayes Law was founded in 2000 by partners Therese A. Adams, Esq. and Susan E. Hayes, Esq. Ms. Susan Hayes is now retired from the firm. Ms. Adams, with 30 years experience in contract drafting and negotiation, focuses on Estate Planning, Trust Administration and Probate. Therese A. Adams, Esq.

Ms. Adams is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is also a daughter. She is aware of the many issues facing families and is able to assist in finding solutions to those challenges.

Ms. Adams has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Business Administration from California Coast University. She received her Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento and holds the Associate of Risk Management (ARM) certification from the Insurance Institute of America.

Ms. Adams is a member of the State Bar of California and the Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of California. She is also a member of the Bar Associations in Sacramento, Placer, Yuba, and Sutter counties, and a member of Women Lawyers of Sacramento. Ms. Adams is a California Licensed Private Fiduciary.

Ms. Adams is outside Counsel to the Placer Land Trust, a private non-profit dedicated to the preservation and conservation of open space in Placer County. Ms Adams is pleased to support KVIE, public television.

Ms. Adams provided the legal work for Placer Land Trust on the acquisition of the Taylor Ranch.

Pictured (left to right) Robin Park, Trust for Public Land; Fred Yeager, President, Placer Land Trust; Therese Adams, Esq. and Jeff Darlington, Executive Director of the Placer Land Trust.

Adams & Hayes Law is a member of
AARP Legal Services Network.
In order to qualify as a member of the AARP Legal Services Network, Adams & Hayes Law provided AARP certain professional information regarding our practice. This information was vetted by AARP and now permits us to be listed on the AARP web site. The AARP Legal Services Network directory helps minimize the time and effort you could spend finding legal assistance by listing qualified professionals in our area. AARP members may receive special savings and benefits available only to AARP members.

2010 Five Star Wealth Managers
Adams & Hayes Law is one of the 14 Estate Planning firms in the Sacramento region to earned this recognition by Five Star Wealth Managers. Click here for information on the survey process and the lists of the firms chosen for this acknowledgement.

Memberships and Affiliations:

State Bar of California

Regional Bar Associations:
- Placer County
- Sacramento County
- Yuba/Sutter Counties

Local Area Associations:
- Women Lawyers of Sacramento
- South Placer Estate Planning Council
- Professional Fiduciary Association of California
- Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
- Lincoln Arts & Cultural Foundation

Staff

Beverly Barranti

Ms. Beverly Barranti joined Therese Adams in January 2002 as bookkeeper. Promoted to Office and Accounting Manager in July 2004, Ms. Barranti is responsible for Human Resources, Accounting and Office Administration for Adams & Hayes Law. In addition, Ms. Barranti is responsible for scheduling, travel arrangements and maintenance of office policy and procedures.

Prior to joining Adams & Hayes Law, Ms. Barranti retired after working 30 years for a transportation company in San Francisco, CA. During her tenure with that company she held management positions in Human Resources, Accounting, Purchasing, Employee Benefits, Accounts Receivable/Payable and Training. Ms. Barranti helped set up offices for this company in 30 states during her career.

Ms. Leticia Garcia is a Legal Practice Assistant and assists the professional staff with many technical projects, Estate Planning document preparation and Trust Administration matters. Ms. Garcia has been with the firm for five years and is also completing her education at Sierra College .

Ms. Garcia is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Mrs. Sherri Handley joined the firm in June 2009 as a Practice Assistant in the Trust Administration and Estate Planning departments. With her twelve years experience, she provides valuable technical legal services for our clients. Mrs. Handley’s prior work experience includes work with firms that specialize in Estate and Administration legal services.

With an Associates degree in Legal Office Procedures, Mrs. Handley continues her professional training with continuing education courses that focus on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration.

With the establishment of Adams & Hayes Law, Ms. Adams has been committed to supporting local non-profits and other worthy organizations by providing pro-bono counsel and legal advice. Beneficiaries of these services include: Lincoln Arts, Lincoln Volunteer Firemen's Association, WPCARE, Clover Valley Foundation, Neighbors Indeed, Lincoln Hills Foundation, Light House Resource Center, Community Foundation of Lincoln, Placer Land Trust, March of Dimes, Friends of Lincoln Kids, Rotary Club of Lincoln, Neighborhood Watch, Placer Arts, Alzheimer's Support Group, Field Haven and Soroptimist International.