Tara Patricia McGuinness

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Santa Clara, B.A., 1978
Law School Attended:
Southwestern University, J.D., 1981; University of Denver, LL.M., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, California; 1983, U.S. Tax Court; 1984, U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
ISLN:
904963623

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Estate Planning
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Trusts and Estates

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (36 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/12/21 in Premarital Agreements

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/07/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/07/17 in Family Law

    Incredibly effective attorney! She uses her legal knowledge and her skills as a litigator and a mediator to achieve great results.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/03/17 in Family Law

    Tara has always shown herself to be a prepared and knowledgeable Attorney in all of the cases I have opposed her on. Her ethics, courtroom demeanor and professional behavior are above reproach.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/03/17 in Family Law

    Tara is an excellent attorney and an able advocate for her client's interests. She is knowledgeable in both family law and estate planning areas, in addition to having a Masters Degree in Taxation. She offers creative solutions where possible, using... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/03/17 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/03/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/03/17 in Family Law

    I have known Tara for years. I have opposed her on many cases and find her to be bright, reasonable, analytical and ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/03/17 in Family Law

    Ms. McGuinness has a command of the substantive law governing domestic relations matters and is dedicated to attaining her clients' objectives in the most cost-effective manner possible in the circumstances. She works collaboratively when possible,... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/28/17 in Family Law

    I have personally used Tara as a dissolution attorney and she is excellent. I have referred many people to her and they always report excellent results and high satisfaction with Tara.

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  • Torrance, CA
    3424 Carson Street, Suite 570
    Torrance, CA 90503