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Justin is a native of Santa Monica. He graduated from USC, with honors, and magna cum laude from Temple University School of Law. During law school, he was a member of the Political & Civil Rights Law Review, and a mentor for the Jewish Law Students Association. Justin spent his final year of law school as a visiting student at UCLA. There, he externed for the Honorable Gary A. Feess, a federal judge presiding in the Central District of California.
After graduating law school and passing the bar in 2012, Justin joined his father's practice, establishing Gordon & Gordon, and has since gained extensive experience in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, and Real Estate law. He is a former Executive Board Member of the LA County Bar Association Barristers/Young Attorneys Section, and former Co-Chair of its Networking Committee.
Those who want to plan for the future and ensure that their assets are protected find a reliable, competent advocate when they choose Gordon & Gordon as their attorneys. For handling wills and trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, probate litigation and administration, and assistance with a variety of real estate issues, Justin has earned an Avvo “10.0” rating and "5 Stars" on Yelp from his clients.
Justin was selected as a “Rising Star” for Super Lawyers in Southern California every year from 2019-2026, which is an honor bestowed on the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40.
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Posted by Ava | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
honest, thoughtful, and thorough
Justin is an excellent lawyer—honest, thoughtful, and thorough in his explanations of potential pitfalls and strategies. He is empathetic and understanding, more like a friend than just a lawyer. I consult him on legal matters of the Real Estate planning and he is aware of my urgent need, making an ...
Thank you, Ava, for your kind and thoughtful review. I'm so glad that I was able to assist. Wishing you all the best.
Posted by Krista | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Wonderful Attorney!
My sister and I contacted Justin to help with a probate case. We are out of state and have never been through this and Justin was extremely helpful and responsive and helped us through the entire process. We can't thank you enough Justin!
Posted by Daniel | November 15, 2023 | Estate Planning
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I'm a family law attorney and frequently have clients who need help with setting up trusts and wills. I refer those clients to Justin Gordon and have only received positive feedback regarding his service and professionalism. I have also used Justin for my own trusts and estates work over the years an...
Posted by Alexis | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent Judgement
We couldn’t of asked for a better attorney, he is a straight arrow. He was always polite, excellent judgement, excellent business manner, excellent communication. After a sudden death our step parent was instate. Her family came in unfairly to take everything our father had worked for. They steamr...
Posted by Lyman | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
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I recently hired the law firm of Gordon and Gordon, Los Angeles,CA. Justin did an incredible job on my probate case. He is an honest, caring, fair, knowledgeable, and patient man, always placing his client first. He was easy to communicate with and was always promptly responsive. Justin has gr...
Thank you, Lyman for your review. It was a pleasure working with you. I'm so glad we were able to assist you through the probate process. Best wishes to you and your family.
"Mr. Gordon has an exceptional knowledge base and understanding of probate and estate planning. He is well-respected and conducts himself with immense professionalism."
"Mr. Gordon is a confident and knowledgeable attorney in the areas of estate planning and probate. He also has a genuine care for his clients and their interests. I endorse this attorney."
"I have been working with Justin for several years now and he has developed into a fine lawyer who has a high regard for the law and the interest of his clients. It is a pleasure working with him."
"I have known Justin for several years, both personally and professionally. He is a tremendous lawyer, and a person of great integrity. I highly recommend his services."
"Justin is an extremely knowledgable attorney with a practice focused on Estate Planning. I have known Justin for many years and have always appreciated his incredible integrity and good judgment."
"Justin is a tremendous attorney who is truly dedicated to advocating on behalf of his clients. He strives to always further understand the nuances of the law. He comes prepared and always does his due diligence. I endorse and highly recommend Justin."
"Justin is a dedicated and high skilled attorney. After working with him on several matters, I am extremely impressed with his intelligence, drive, and commitment to his clients. I'd highly recommend him to anyone."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
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2019
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2012
Magna Cum Laude, Temple University, Beasley School of Law
2012 - Present
Attorney, Gordon & Gordon
2012 - 2012
Extern, The Honorable Gary A. Feess, Central District of CA
2011 - 2011
Summer Associate, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP (Washington D.C.)
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, CBS
2018 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Barristers SectionBoard Member
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section
2012 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2019 - 2021
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Barristers/Young Attorneys SectionCo-Chair, Networking Committee
2012 - 2014
Beverly Hills Bar Association
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Visiting Scholar
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
Estate Planning 101
2017
Real Estate Sales During the Probate Process
2020
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Should my parents and I take title to a house as joint tenants, tenants in common or?
12 Mar 2019
My brother passed away?
17 Jan 2019
Do i have to put investment accounts in probate to have it changed into my name or the trust
18 Sep 2018