Trainor Fairbrook Remembers

Nancy Hotchkiss Smith was a highly respected Sacramento real estate attorney and the first attorney to join Charles Trainor to establish Trainor Fairbrook. Nancy spent her entire 32-year legal career with the firm, representing many of the largest real estate owners and lenders in the region. Nancy was legendary for her aggressive advocacy on behalf of her devoted clients. She was honored many times during her career including being rated as a "Preeminent Attorney" by her peers. She was the first Sacramento attorney to be certified by the American Bankruptcy Board for her knowledge of bankruptcy and creditor rights law.

Nancy Hotchkiss was the President of CREW Sacramento in 1989 and served on its Boards and Committees for many years. She was President of the California Receivers Forum and the Barrister's Club of Sacramento. Nancy was a long-time member of Fremont Presbyterian Church, serving in numerous capacities including Board member, Nomination Committee, youth leader and Sunday school teacher. She lived her faith every day by how she treated and interacted with others. Her youth home worship meetings during the summer were famous, always ending with a BBQ and the pool.

Nancy was the heart of Trainor Fairbrook for many years. She was taken from us much too early after a valiant fight with brain cancer, but her lasting impact on her clients, co-workers, CREW members, family, friends and the community will never be forgotten. Her love of life, the law and this firm will always be remembered.