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Tatiana Pavlova-Coleman
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Tatiana is the founding attorney of Pavlova-Coleman Law. With over 20 years of experience in finance and wealth management, she transitioned into estate planning to help individuals of all backgrounds protect their assets and plan for the future. A first-generation immigrant from Bulgaria, Tatiana is dedicated to providing accessible estate planning and creating personalized plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Tatiana graduated from UCLA School of Law in 2015 and is currently pursuing an LL.M. in Taxation at Georgetown Law. She also holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from UPenn. Outside of her professional life, Tatiana enjoys watching tennis (huge Nadal fan), traveling, and spending time with her two boys, family, friends, and her dog, Luna.
Tatiana is a member of the Santa Monica Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Michaela Petranova
Legal Executive Assistant
Michaela is our legal executive assistant, helping keep the practice running smoothly with her thoughtful, steady approach. She supports our estate planning and trust administration work, prepares and organizes documents, and stays in close communication with clients to make sure the process feels clear and manageable from start to finish. Before joining our team, Michaela worked in corporate communications and banking, experience that brings depth, organization, and strong attention to detail to everything she does. She holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Communications from the University of Versailles and is fluent in English, French, and Bulgarian. Clients appreciate her calm professionalism and warm, welcoming manner, and we are very fortunate to have her as part of our team.
Luna
Chief Snuggle Officer
Luna is the heart and soul of the office, providing comfort, companionship, and the occasional reminder to take a break. As our unofficial Chief Snuggle Officer, she greets clients with a wagging tail and ensures a stress-free environment. Whether offering a friendly paw or simply lounging nearby, Luna brings warmth and joy to the estate planning process.