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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($120-$350/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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Our estate planning law firm helps families successfully plan and execute their wills, living trusts, elder law needs, Medi-Cal planning, VA Aid and Attendance,... more
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I know John through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, an exclusive organization committed to excellence in estate planning. John...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Catherine Hammond
, Denver (CO), About 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know John for many years. He is dedicated and caring and thorough. We have been colleagues in the American...
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Dennis Duffy
, Davenport (IA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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33 years since John Dudley Laughton was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1978 |
02/07/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Principal at
Davis & Schroeder PC Attorneys
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1984–2003
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Associate at
Davis & Schroeder PC Attorneys
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1978–1984
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California, Hastings College of the Law |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1978 |
| University of California Berkeley |
Legal Avenues of Change |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1971 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Accredited VA attorney |
Veteran's Administration |
2009 |
| BV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1990 |
| Distinction in General Scholarship |
UC Berkeley |
1971 |
| Eagle Scout |
Boy Scouts of America |
1963 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board of Trustees |
All Saints' Episcopal Day School |
2006-present
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| Board of Directors |
The Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps |
2005-present
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| Member |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
2001-present
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| Member |
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys |
1999-present
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| Board of Directors |
Boy Scouts of America - Monterey Bay Area Council |
1980-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1978-present
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| Member |
Monterey County Bar Association |
1978-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1978-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Contributor Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: The Superior Court granted our Petition in full.
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| VA benefits |
The Montery County Herald |
2010 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Pet Trusts |
Who Will Care for Your Pet When You Cannot? |
2011 |
| Estate Planning |
Planning Your Estate |
2005 |
| Special Needs Trusts |
Special Needs Trusts for Special Children |
2003 |
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