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Howard Serbin

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Probate
    32 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Guardianship
    32 years, 1,000 cases

Contact Information

  • Serbin & Carmeli, Attorneys at Law
    7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800
    Irvine, CA 92618
    Office: 949-753-2853
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“The Best Probate Attorney in Orange County”

Posted by: Sandy, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Howard, as a former County Counsel for the Public Administrator/Public Guardian (PA/PG), handled many very difficult estate matters. PA/PG estates... more
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5 star rating

“A gem of an attorney”

Posted by: Jill, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: After our attorney retired, I contacted a family friend's attorney. Their offices did not handle conservatorship/trust cases, but told me I was in... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Ronni Gay Keen

I endorse this lawyer. Howard Serbin is a long time attorney for many years. He is exceptional in the court room and has experience with the court... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronni Keen , Orange (CA), 8 months ago
Cory Evan Jones

Howard Serbin ranks among the most capable attorneys I know. He is highly knowledgeable on issues in elder law and probate, especially handling... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Cory Jones , About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

38 years since Howard Serbin was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1974 02/09/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Supervising Deputy County Counsel at Office of the Orange County Counsel 1976–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
Univ of California at Los Angeles undergraduate

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Commendation for years of service to Orange County Orange County Board of Supervisors 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Former Chair Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section 1984-present
Member State Bar of California 1974-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Mental Health Chapter California Education of the Bar Conservatorship Handbook 2004

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Propsed changes in conservatorship and probate law State Senate and State Law Revision Commission Hearings 1989