Bob House and Sam Lavorato forged a great friendship in 1967 while Bob was practicing criminal defense and Sam was working as a Deputy D.A. for Monterey County. The law firm of Lavorato & House was founded in 1971. They formed their partnership with the intention of serving the needs of individuals, families, professionals, and various business entities. Over the past 34-plus years, the firm has grown and seen many changes, none more fulfilling than the admission of the next generation of family lawyers.

Since 1971, Lavorato, House, Chilton, Lavorato and Lavorato has been meeting the legal needs of its clients in the areas of civil law, trial law, estate planning, trusts and probate law, real estate, family, divorce, child custody, interstate child custody and criminal law.

The firm has a diversity of experience and many clients are referred to the law firm by other attorneys because of the firm’s solid reputation in the legal community. The cornerstone of the firm is its people and their values, experience and ethics. In addition to providing exemplary legal support for their clients, the partners are resolutely committed to community service.

The firm actively supports such organizations as:

  • Legal Service for Seniors
  • Community Foundation for Monterey County
  • Kinship Center
  • American Cancer Society
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation
  • Children’s Miracle Network
  • Police Athletic League
  • Palma High School
  • Monterey County Library Foundation
  • American Youth Soccer Association
  • Palma Foundation
  • National Steinbeck Center
  • California Rodeo
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Rotary International
  • Lions International
  • Salinas Girls Softball Club