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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Credit Card, Check
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About Me
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About me: Extended Biography:
Mr. Sowards' practice is focused on estate planning and advising small and family owned businesses with their general corporate... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work. He has a flexible and remarkable planning system that will eliminate probate, reduce or even eliminate estate taxes,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Ahmed Shaikh
, Tustin (CA), 7 days ago
I worked with Ben at Morrison & Foerster LLP and have collaborated with him since them on other client-related projects. Ben is an experienced and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Carlos Heredia
, San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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5 years
since Benjamin James Sowards was first licensed to practice law in CA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Attorney at The Sowards Law Firm |
2008–present
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| Attorney at Morrison Foerster LLP |
2006–2008
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| Attorney at Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps |
2004–2006
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| Law Clerk at Yolo County District Attorney's Office |
2004–2004
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| Law Clerk at California Resources Agency |
2002–2002
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| Clerk at Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office |
2000–2001
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Wiley W. Manuel Award |
State Bar of California |
2009 |
| Wiley W. Manuel Award |
State Bar of California |
2008 |
| Articles Editor |
U.C. Davis Business Law Journal |
2004 |
| Witkins Award - Securities Regulation |
U.C. Davis |
2004 |
| Member |
U.C. Davis Law Review |
2002 |
| Eagle Scout |
Boy Scouts of America |
1993 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Eagle Scout |
Boy Scouts of America |
1993–present
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| Alumni Member |
San Jose State Alumni Association |
2001–present
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| Member |
J Reuben Clark Law Society |
2003–present
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| Alumni Member |
UC Davis Alumni Association |
2004–present
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| Admitted Attorney |
US District Court, Southern District of California |
2005–present
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| President Elect |
BYU Management Society |
2006–present
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| Attorney Member |
WealthCounsel |
2008–present
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| AARP Network Attorney |
AARP |
2009–present
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| Board of Directors |
Milpitas Chamber of Commerce |
2009–present
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| Attorney Member |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
2009–present
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Portfolio
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must a corporation or organization incorporate...
No. But you should register as foreign corporation and be authorized to transact business in your... more
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
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| Fiduciary Duties of Directors and Officers |
Contributing Author, Fiduciary Duties and Other Responsibilities of Corporate Directors and Officers, R.R. Donnelley Capital Markets |
2008 |
| Senior Articles Editor |
U.C. Davis Business Law Journal |
2004 |
| Articles Editor & Member |
U.C. Davis Business Law Journal |
2003 |
| Member |
U.C. Davis Law Review |
2002 |
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Cases
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- Title:
- Estate Plans
- Practice Area:
- Estate Planning
- Outcome:
- Successfully drafted hundreds of estate plans
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Helped individuals, couples and families avoid probate, save estate taxes, structure assets and plan for future generations by drafting and funding...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
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| Estate Planning for Parents of Minor Children |
BYU Management Society - Silicon Valley Chapter |
2009 |
| Planning Tips for Home Based Businesses |
Chamber of Commerce Speaker Series |
2009 |
| Estate Planning Traps for 2010 |
Estate & Financial Planning Traps for 2010 |
2009 |
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