John Dudley Laughton

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John Dudley Laughton: Attorney with John D. Laughton, A Professional Law Corporation
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Real Estate Matters
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Wills & Probate
  • Probate
  • Wills & Living Wills
  • Business
  • Trusts
  • Solo & Small Firm

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., with distinction
Law School Attended:
Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
State Bar of California; American Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Estates and Trusts Sections); American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
Military:
With U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1971-1972
Languages:
English
ISLN:
905602477
Hobbies & interests:
Mr. Laughton is a member of the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps He has served on the Boy Scouts of America, Monterey Bay Area Council Board of Directors for the past 26 years, and is an Eagle Scout, a former Cubmaster (Pack 38) and Assistant Scoutmaster (Troop 2). He has served on the Chartwell School Board of Trustees, and on the All Saints' Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees (1998 to 2001 and from 2006 to the present). He was appointed to the City of Del Rey Oaks Planning Commission and served between 1985 and 1992. He is active in other community affairs and enjoys pro bono legal work for non-profit organizations. He served in the U.S. Army (Vietnam, 1971-1972).

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Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/07/12 in Trust Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/07/12 in Estate Administration

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/07/12 in Estate Planning

    Known John for almost 50 years, and he's an excellent lawyer; conscientious and ethical

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    Lawyer response:

    It is an honor to be recognized by a legal peer for the qualities reflected in this Peer Feedback.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/26/12 in Estate Planning

    John referred a client to me for a bankruptcy. The client was the beneficiary of a spendthrift trust in which the bankruptcy trustee asserted an interest. John provided me with timely analysis regarding the trust and whether the spendthrift provisi... Read more

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    Lawyer response:

    Working in a collegial manner with other lawyers is critical to achieving success for clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/25/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/17/12 in Estate Planning

    John is a gentleman and pleasant to work with.

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    Lawyer response:

    I have always sought to be collegial and solution oriented with all members of the bench and bar. This personal philosophy has made for a professionally satisfying law practice which in turn has contributed to satisfied clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/17/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/17/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/14/12 in General Practice

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/17/12 in Trusts and Estates

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