Elder Law Lawyers in Torrance | 3 available

3 Elder Law lawyers are available in Torrance, California, including Cynthia Cox, R. Christine Brown, and James Shields. Lawyers rated on this page have an average Avvo rating of 5.0/5.
Cynthia Cox
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TOP 5 Elder Law Torrance, California
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Cynthia Cox

Firm: Cox Law Group, Inc. (formerly Law Office of Cynthia R. Pollock)
23326 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 390 , Torrance , California 90505
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Elder Law
I graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and have been a practicing attorney since 1991. Over half of my practice is devoted to estate planning, special needs trusts, conservatorships and elder care issues. I also have extensive experience representing neutral fiduciaries in contested matters. I have a passion for the disabled and disenfranchised, and I'm a dedicated to the caring and professional practice of law.
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“…eys on the SNT but I found Cynthia to be the most knowledgeable one. Anyone can write/produce a Tru…”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
R. Christine Brown
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№ 1 Elder Law Torrance, California
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

R. Christine Brown

2377 Crenshaw Blvd #330 , Torrance , California 90501
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Wills, Trusts
My legal practice focuses on the following areas of elder law: Medi-Cal Long Term Care Planning, estate planning, conservatorships, probate administraion and trust administration. My firm provides quality traditional legal services to all of our clients by listening to their special needs, understanding what is important to them, and delivering practical and realistic solutions that are designed to satisfy their specific goals. Because of our strong commitment to personal attention, compassion and professionalism, we often serve several generations within a family or different branches of the same family. We strive to build long lasting relationships with individuals, families and professional fiduciaries within our community, and are extremely proud of the fact that our clients often recommend us to their family, friends, and colleagues.
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“…standing and kindness that Carol showed me in those initial encounters. She offered me some ideas fo…”
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“I have known Christine for over six years. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of elder law and I highly recommend her.”
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“Christine is a pleasure to work with. She explained so many things about trusts, estate planning, what to look out for and start thinking about, what to avoid. Her and her team are…”
— Robert Casares
James Shields
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TOP 5 Elder Law Torrance, California
Google Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

James Shields

21707 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 204 , Torrance , California 90503
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts
Attorney James C. Shields provides high caliber, effective legal representation to clients all throughout Southern California. He focuses on select areas of law including bankruptcy, estate planning and probate and he has a proven track record under his belt. With decades of legal experience, Attorney Shields is admitted to practice law in California, Oregon and Arizona. He obtained his Juris Degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles back in 1984 and since then, he has opened up five separate law offices so that he can better serve Southern California residents. Attorney Shields assists clients with filing for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, conservatorship, guardianships and much more. So let his experience work for you! He puts focused attention and energy into every case so that you can obtain the most favorable outcome. Contact the firm today to request a free consultation and learn how Mr. Shields can help you build a brighter future.
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“He doesn't state the obvious, like 'get a lawyer'. Some of us cannot afford a lawyer. He gives adv…”
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“It is clear from James' education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer.”
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“I am a Local Probate and Trust Sale Real Estate Specialist with RE/MAX Estate Properties and I have known Attorney Shields for over 12 months now. I have seen him in action at LA S…”
— Sam Xavier

Elder Law Lawyers in Torrance, California at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 3 Elder Law lawyers in Torrance. 2 have Avvo client reviews, averaging 5.0/5 across 16 reviews. The highest Avvo rating (with at least 3 reviews) is Cynthia Cox, at 5.0/5 from 9 reviews. You can also browse all Elder Law lawyers in California.

Local records for Torrance and Los Angeles County

  • Law offices: Torrance is in Los Angeles County, which had 8,461 law offices with paid employees in 2023, about 8.7 per 10,000 residents (California average: 5.8). That is up 16% from 7,317 in 2013. California law offices by county. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns.
  • Nursing homes: Medicare rates 12 nursing homes in Torrance, averaging 2.4 of 5 stars. 7 are rated 1 or 2 stars. 8 were fined by Medicare in about the last three years, $757,135 in total. 1 carries Medicare's abuse warning. Torrance nursing home ratings. Source: CMS Care Compare.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Elder Law lawyers are in Torrance, California?
Lawbamba lists 3 Elder Law lawyers in Torrance, California. 2 of them have Avvo client reviews.
What is the average Avvo rating for Elder Law lawyers in Torrance?
Across 16 Avvo client reviews, Elder Law lawyers in Torrance average 5.0 out of 5.
Who has the highest Avvo rating among Elder Law lawyers in Torrance?
Among lawyers with at least 3 Avvo client reviews, Cynthia Cox has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
How many law offices are there in Los Angeles County, California?
Los Angeles County had 8,461 law offices with paid employees in 2023 (Census County Business Patterns), about 8.7 per 10,000 residents.
How are nursing homes rated in Torrance?
The 12 Medicare-rated nursing homes in Torrance average 2.4 of 5 stars; 7 are rated 1 or 2 stars.

Legal data for Torrance, CA

Public records on common legal problems in and around Torrance, from federal agencies.

  • CMS lists 12 nursing homes in Torrance, averaging 2.4 of 5 stars; 1 carries the CMS abuse icon (inspection results).
  • 7 people died in traffic crashes inside Torrance city limits in 2024, 34 since 2019 (Los Angeles County crash statistics).
  • California employers reported 539 severe work injuries to federal OSHA since 2015 (by city).
  • The U.S. Labor Department has found $1.9M in back wages owed to 1,023 workers by Torrance employers since 2005 (cases).
  • California consumers filed 658,894 complaints with the CFPB in the last 12 months, 26,028 of them about debt collection (by product).
  • 32 federal MDLs are being heard in California courts; the largest is the Uber Technologies, Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault litigation with 4,548 cases pending.
  • The USPTO lists 6,604 registered patent attorneys in California (see who).
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