Darling & Wilson, PC

Darling & Wilson, PC is a boutique law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout California’s San Joaquin Central Valley. With more than 65 years of legal experience, the firm has built a longstanding reputation for personalized service, practical legal guidance, and dedicated client representation. Its offices are located in Bakersfield and Visalia, California.

The firm focuses on estate planning and asset protection, probate and trust administration, business and commercial law, civil litigation, and appeals. Its estate planning services include wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, and strategies to protect family wealth and facilitate the transfer of assets. The attorneys also assist executors and trustees with probate proceedings and trust administration.

For businesses, Darling & Wilson provides guidance on entity formation, including C corporations, S corporations, and limited liability companies, as well as contracts, commercial transactions, business succession, and partnership matters. The firm also handles disputes involving breach of contract, real estate, business relationships, and probate litigation.

The attorney team includes David A. Cole and Jason R. Ekk, alongside other experienced legal professionals. Building on the legacy of founding attorney Curtis Darling, the firm emphasizes long-term client relationships, individualized legal strategies, and clear communication throughout each case.