Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in San Diego Area

Whether you are faced with issues related to estate planning or bankruptcy, the law governing these areas is complex and can be confusing. I can help you navigate through these issues and provide you peace of mind.. The focus of my practice is estate planning (i.e. trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney and advance health care directives), probate, trust administration and bankruptcy (both debtor and creditor representation).. I consider each client to be unique and am committed to providing quality legal representation to each of them without losing the personal touch. I conduct all client interviews and consultations personally. My goal is to understand each client's needs and to help them achieve their objectives. I welcome the opportunity to put my skills to work for you.. I am recognized by my peers as a highly skilled and ethical attorney and have earned an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest rating bestowed on attorneys for their professional knowledge and ability, as well as their ethical standards and conduct in the practice of law.

Partner, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP.  Scott Finkbeiner is a certified family law specialist with the State Bar Of California and a Fellow of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Scott's practice encompasses all aspects of Family Law including dissolution of marriage, child custody, visitation and support, post-judgment enforcement actions as well as drafting premarital and postmarital agreements.  Scott is the recipient of the prestigious Mike Shea award in 2013 for his work in educating his peers as well as commitment to civility in the legal community.  Scott is a frequent lecturer on all issues related to family law.  Scott serves on the Board of Directors of the AAML Southern California Chapter (2017).  He has previously held numerous leadership positions with the San Diego County Bar Association, including: Co-chair of the Family Law Division (2013); Chairperson of the Lawyer Referral Service (2008-2011); Board of Director (2006-2007), and Chair-Person of the Young New Lawyer Division (2006-2007).

I opened my own law practice in 1991 to help regular consumers with their basic legal needs. I form living trusts and write wills, do probate and trust administration and help consumers file chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases.. I have represented over 1500 consumers since I first began my law practice. I always provide a free consultation and do most of my work on a flat fee basis. My prices are very competitive and payment plans are always available. I take visa, mastercard and american express.. I graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting in 1984. I passed the CPA examination in 1985. I graduated from California Western School of Law in 1989 in the top 10% of my class. I won numerous scholastic awards in Law School as well.. I have written two books recently. The first is  Fundamentals of Estate Planning and the second is Consumer Bankruptcy Basics.. I am married with two kids and I live in Tierrasanta. My hobbies are football, exercise and traveling when I can.

Dan Holsenback is committed to service both inside and outside the practice of law. He was a member of the San Diego delegation to the annual California State Bar Conference of Delegates in 1998-2000 & 2005-2006. He is a former Vice-President and Director of the San Diego County Bar Association. He also served as President and Director of Sushi Performance & Visual Art and Vice-President and Director of the Actors Alliance of San Diego.. Mr. Holsenback has been annually named one of the Daily Transcript’s San Diego County Top 25 Attorneys since 2007, in categories ranging from real estate litigation to personal injury litigation to corporate litigation. He was named one of the Top Lawyers in San Diego by San Diego Magazine in 2013.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in San Diego and surrounding areas.