San Luis Obispo County

Estate Planning & Litigation Attorneys Who Know What's at Stake

Most everyone needs a trust. We've litigated poorly written estate plans in court, and we know exactly how to keep your family out of there.

  • Free consultations, no pressure
  • Flat-fee estate plans with transparent pricing
  • Litigators who draft contracts that hold up in court
  • Central Coast natives with 30+ years combined experience
  • Payment plans available
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No pressure. No jargon. Just honest answers.

Free consultations Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm. Same-week appointments often available.

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Better Counsel, Better Results

Our litigation experience informs every contract, trust, and estate plan we write. We know what fails in court because we've argued those cases ourselves.

Estate planning attorney reviewing trust documents in San Luis Obispo 93401

Trusts & Estate Planning

Most everyone needs a trust. We create living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives that protect your family and avoid probate. Flat-fee pricing. Free consult.

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Business Law

From formation through dispute resolution, we handle contracts, buy-sell agreements, M&A, shareholder disputes, and business litigation. Drafted by litigators who've seen what fails.

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Civil litigation attorneys representing injured clients in San Luis Obispo County

Civil Litigation

Personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall, and appellate law. We fight for the compensation you deserve and take cases to trial when insurers won't settle fairly.

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A Different Kind of Law Firm

We bring litigation experience to transactional work, local knowledge to every case, and plain-spoken counsel to every client.

Litigators Who Draft Transactional Docs

Our contracts, trusts, and business agreements are written by attorneys who have argued these documents in court. That perspective eliminates the loopholes that create litigation later.

Central Coast Natives

We grew up here, practice here, and understand the specific legal landscape of San Luis Obispo County, including local courts, local judges, and local business dynamics.

Transparent Pricing & Payment Plans

We offer flat-fee estate planning packages so you know exactly what you're paying upfront. Payment plans are available. No surprise invoices.

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Meet Our Founders

Real Results for Real Families

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Trusted by hundreds of SLO County families & businesses

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"Tyler and Dustin took our estate planning seriously. They explained everything in plain English, set up our trust quickly, and the pricing was completely transparent. No surprises."

Sarah M. San Luis Obispo
★★★★★

"After our car accident, we had no idea where to start. Tardiff & Saldo walked us through everything, negotiated hard with the insurance company, and got us a settlement we couldn't have gotten alone."

Marcus T. Paso Robles
★★★★★

"I needed a business attorney who actually knew California law, not just general contract boilerplate. These guys have tried cases locally. Their contracts reflect that experience."

Linda R. Arroyo Grande

Attorneys You Can Talk To

Our team is led by Central Coast natives with deep roots in the community and over 30 years of combined experience across all practice areas.

Tyler Saldo, founding attorney Tardiff and Saldo Law Offices San Luis Obispo

Tyler Saldo

Founding Attorney

Dustin Tardiff, founding attorney Tardiff and Saldo Law Offices SLO

Dustin Tardiff

Founding Attorney

Neil Tardiff, attorney at Tardiff and Saldo Law

Neil Tardiff

Attorney

John, attorney at Tardiff and Saldo Law Offices SLO County

John

Attorney

Becky Hall, paralegal at Tardiff and Saldo Law Offices

Becky Hall

Paralegal

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Serving All of SLO County

Our office is based in downtown San Luis Obispo, with a secondary office in Avila Beach. We serve clients throughout the Central Coast.

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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late to Protect Your Family

A complete estate plan, solid business contract, or injury claim starts with a free conversation. No jargon, no pressure, just honest guidance from attorneys who've been there.