James Keith Leese

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Defiance College, B.S., 1975; Golden Gate University, M.S., 1992
Law School Attended:
Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, California
ISLN:
905546733

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Fundamental Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills and Powers of Attorney (Health and Financial)
  • Estate Planning
  • Advanced Estate Planning (Lifetime and Death Transfers)
  • Trust Administration (Uncontested)
  • Business Succession (Family Owned Business Succession)
  • Charitable Planning

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (12 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/11/12 in Trusts and Estates

    I worked with him for three years. He has also been a valuable resource for me on estate planning issues the past 17 years. He is also a fine, honest and wonderful human being.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/27/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/12 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/19/12 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/19/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/19/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/12 in Estate Planning

    Jim genuinely cares for his clients and does top-notch work.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/12 in Estate Planning

    Very knowledgeable in all areas of estate planning. Jim is very compassionate with his clients and understands their needs.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/12 in Wills and Probate

    Knowledgeable and hard working. Pleasure to work with.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/12 in Trusts and Estates

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