Opelon LLP’s Lawyer Matt Odgers Named to 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Last Updated: May 2, 2026
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Opelon LLP Lawyer Matt Odgers Named to 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

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San Diego, August 21, 2025 — Opelon LLP is pleased to announce that partner Matt Odgers has been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

“The unparalleled methodology of Best Lawyers ensures the value and esteem of our legal rankings through both our traditional awards and our expanded ‘Ones to Watch’ accolades,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. Clients trust Best Lawyers as a credible and reliable way to identify the most elite lawyers, and it is with great pride that we continue to provide this valued service in the country.

Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are divided by geographic region and practice areas. Candidates can only be considered for one recognition at a time, either “Ones to Watch” or traditional Best Lawyers awards. “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” is not a seed list to “The Best Lawyers” and all hopeful candidates must be nominated, vetted by their peers and undergo an authentication process before they are recognized by Best Lawyers. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular distinction.

Opelon LLP would like to congratulate Partner Matt Odgers following his recognization in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:

About Opelon LLP

Opelon LLP is a Carlsbad-based law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families across San Diego County protect their assets, care for loved ones, and plan for the future. The firm focuses exclusively on estate planningtrusts, wills, and probate, offering tailored legal solutions to meet each client’s unique needs.

With a commitment to making complex matters clear and approachable, Opelon LLP helps clients establish comprehensive estate plans that safeguard their legacies, minimize taxes, and reduce the risk of costly disputes. The firm also guides families through the probate and trust administration process with compassion and efficiency, ensuring that loved ones are cared for during difficult times.

Rooted in the Carlsbad community, Opelon LLP is recognized for combining deep legal knowledge with a personal approach. By focusing on clarity, compassion, and confidence, the firm provides trusted counsel to clients at every stage of life planning and administration.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.

Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

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T. Owen Rassman, Esq., LL.M.

T. Owen Rassman, Esq., LL.M. is the founding partner of Opelon LLP and a California-licensed estate planning, trust, and probate attorney based in Carlsbad. Admitted to the California Bar in 2005 (State Bar No. 236974), Owen has drafted 700+ California trusts and shepherded 250+ San Diego County estates through probate. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation at the University of San Diego School of Law, his J.D. at Pepperdine University School of Law, his M.B.A. at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, and his B.A. in English Literature at UCLA. Owen has been selected to Super Lawyers every year from 2023 through 2026 (4 consecutive years) and is an active member of the California State Bar Trusts and Estates Section, the San Diego County Bar Association (Taxation and Business & Corporate Law Sections), and the North County Bar Association. Opelon offers flat-fee pricing and free trust-administration consultations. Reach Owen directly at owen@opelon.com.

T. Owen Rassman is a licensed California attorney (State Bar No. 236974

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