Roy Wayne Litherland

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Roy Wayne Litherland
Protecting your life's work. Adding clarity to the future. Providing unsurpassed professionalism.
5.0 star rating
Roy Litherland has a gift for making complex estate planning matters understandable to his clients.
- Gail, a Trusts client
5.0 star rating
An excellent trust attorney
- Maudine, a Trusts client

Overview

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Estate Planning
    37 years
  • 40% Trusts
    37 years
  • 15% Elder Law
    37 years
  • 5% Probate
    37 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 408-356-9200
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  • Law Offices of Roy W. Litherland
    3425 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 240
    Campbell, CA 95008
    Office: 408-356-9200
    Fax: 408-356-8901
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  • Law Offices of Roy W. Litherland
    9057 Soquel Drive, Bldg B, Suite D
    Aptos, CA 95003
    Office: 408-356-9200
    Fax: 408-356-8901
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (6)

I have been providing legal services in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties continuously since 1975. I have an undergraduate degree in accounting from... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Roy Litherland has a gift for making complex estate planning matters understandable to his clients.”

Posted by: Gail, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Roy Litherland has a gift for making complex estate planning matters understandable to his clients. Roy created our trust and I have recommended... more
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“An excellent trust attorney”

Posted by: Maudine, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: We chose Mr, Litherland after attending one of his seminars. We found him to be professional and approachable and have since recommended his... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Joseph M. Masiuk

I heartily endorse this lawyer not just for his keen legal mind, but for his unwavering commitment to the profession and his sensitivity to the needs... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Masiuk , Southampton (PA), About 1 year ago
Leo T. McGrath

I endorse this lawyer. i know Roy for a number of years thru our membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Roy has always... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Leo McGrath , Brewster (NY), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

38 years since Roy Wayne Litherland was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1975 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney and Owner at Law Offices of Roy W. Litherland 1975–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis Law JD - Juris Doctor
Indiana Univ undergraduate

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Fellow American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys 2013
Fellow American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2003–present
Member Californai Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 2002–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 130 Legal Answers
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21 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
23 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Elder Law Today - Veteran's Health and Benefits Administration Self-Published 2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Medi-Cal Planning Workshop Parents Helping Parents 2013
What Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have, But Should Have El Camino Hospital Retirees Monthly Meeting 2013
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