About
The Reputable Attorneys Behind Manfred & Hunt, LLP


Mike Manfred
Educational Background
- Undergraduate Degree in Economics and Fine Arts From Vanderbilt University
- Juris Doctor and Master of Business Taxation Degree From the University of Southern California, 2001
Professional Background
- Worked for Deloitte & Touche
- Attorney with a Mid-Sized Napa Law Firm for 12 Years
- Became a Member of the Board of Directors
- Headed the Trust Administration Department
- Served on the Board of Trustees of the Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation
Inspired to Help
Mike’s interest in estate planning stems from his experiences with family and friends who have gone through the process of losing a loved one. With good planning before death and proper advice after, much of the stress of surviving family members can be alleviated. He helps his clients understand and navigate the process through his down-to-earth approach and expertise.
- Estate Planning
- Trust Administration
- Probate
- Estate Tax
Contributing to Education
Over the years, Mike has given various presentations on the subjects of estate planning and trust administration to various businesses and civic groups. In addition, he has spent considerable time preparing materials and giving presentations for the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) on subjects such as:
- Postmortem Trust Administration
- High-End Estate Planning
- Estate Planning Acronyms
Hobbies
While not in the office, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his daughter’s soccer team. On the very rare occasions when he does have free time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as:
- Running
- Hiking
- Biking
- Playing Soccer and Volleyball

Lori Hunt
Educational Background
- Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix, 2000
- Juris Doctor Degree With Honors from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, May 2004
Professional Background
- Started as a legal secretary in the business and estate planning departments of Gaw Van Male, LLP in 1985
- Became an attorney with Gaw Van Male, LLP in 2004; making partner in 2010
- Headed the Estate Planning Department at Gaw Van Male, LLP in 2013
- Became a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, August 2014
- Started Manfred & Hunt, LLP with Mike Manfred in December 2014
Affiliations
- Member, treasurer, and executive board member of the Napa County Bar Association
- Treasurer of the Fairfield Community Services Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children and senior citizens in Fairfield, CA
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Treasurer of the Bay Area Legal Forum, a 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to presenting educational workshops for legal support staff and attorneys
- Executive Board Member, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council, Boy Scouts of America
Hobbies
Lori and her husband, Dean Bledsoe (owner of Pintail Roofing) spend most of their “free” time in activities involving their son, Hunter. Whether its attending basketball games in the Winter, watching and volunteering at track meets in the Spring, or participating in activities and campouts with Boy Scout Troop 83 throughout the year, they do things as a family. In her down time, Lori enjoys baking, cooking, playing bunko, and volunteering at church and her son’s school. In the Spring and Summer months, Lori spends most of her Saturdays at the St. John’s Lutheran Mission Farm, helping harvest fruits and veggies for the local food bank.

Gantry Griffin
Manfred & Hunt, LLP. In 2011, he started his legal career working alongside Mike and Lori in all facets of both basic and advanced estate planning.
Gantry attended the United States Air Force Academy and is a retired twenty-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Background
- Certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law as designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Graduated With Great Distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
- Received Inclusion in The Order of the Coif, the National Law School Honor Society
- Served on the Staff of the McGeorge Law Review
- Received an Emphasis in Tax Law
Military Experience
Gantry has more than 10,000 hours as both a military and civilian turbojet pilot, commanding aircraft in roles that span the spectrum: from global Presidential-support and combat-support missions in the military to domestic and international commercial transportation on the civilian side.
He applies the skills required to be successful in aviation to his legal work.
Strategic Vision
This is important in the estate planning context to ensure that the client’s long-term testamentary scheme is being provided for to the maximum extent possible.
Attention to Detail
This is fundamental to ensuring that the plan put in place is legally effective and that it reflects the quality of work that clients expect.
Hobbies
When not in the office or the skies, Gantry can be found spending time with his wife, son, and English Setter, enjoying the stunning Northern California outdoors. Also an avid cyclist, Gantry tries to fit in as many miles as time allows on the beautiful Napa Valley roads.