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A native Californian, Joel grew up in Oakland, California, and graduated from The George Washington University with a double major in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Joel worked for two years in Washington, D.C., as a state legislation analyst before returning to law school at the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Bringing together a number of different interests, Joel has been practicing law for the last twenty-three years, with an emphasis in estate planning, probate and conservatorships matters.
Joel feels that estate planning provides an immense sense of security and dignity for his clients; it enables them to provide care for their loved ones, and ultimately for themselves. Joel’s stand is well illustrated in a quote from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a law professor of Joel’s, when Kennedy said, “At the heart of liberty is the right to define one’s own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life.”
Joel leads many seminars to educate the public on the pitfalls of Estate Planning and how to avoid them. He has repeatedly been praised for presentations that make the complicated concepts of Estate Planning easy and interesting to understand.
“I believe in encouraging clients to create a legacy not only for their family and loved ones, but that will benefit the client’s favorite charity, whether it is a political or religious organization, the client’s alma mater, or a cultural institution that has enriched the client’s life.”
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Acquired: 1987
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9701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1000, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
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Posted by Susan | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Joel is amazing. I have been working with him since 2005 on my estate planning. He makes decisions clear and easy. He gives me the confidence that things would be handled smoothly if something were to happen to me. As my life has changed over the years and my daughter’s needs have changed, he has...
Posted by Jane | August 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
When my father died and I was facing a challenge to his trust, I didn't know what I needed to do. Luckily I was referred to Joel by colleagues who trusted and respected his expertise, experience and compassion. They weren't wrong. After three and one-half years of litigation, through Joel's efforts,...
Posted by Luke A. | September 18, 2013
Joel constructed my entire estate plan; trust, living will, advanced directive and such. He guided me through the myriad decisions necessary to take care of my estate as well as my surviving family with grace and a very clear grasp of all the legal considerations. I feel secure that my entire estat...
"I worked for Joel for a couple of years a few years ago. He continues to be the person I refer any probate/estate planning matters to as he is knowledgeable, considerate, and highly experienced. For these reasons, I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Joel for estate planning. As a fellow member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, we have received similar professional education. I feel confident that if I refer a client to him, they would receive excellent estate planning services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Joel through our affiliation with a national organization of estate planning attorneys that fosters professional excellence. Joel is a compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. He cares about his clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse him as an exceptional estate planning attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joel on a few joint matters involving probate and trust administration. He is a very knowledgable and caring professional who I hope I can work with more in the future."
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2001 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Joel J. Loquvam & Associates
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Loquvam & Robertson
1994 - 1999
Attorney, Duran, Loquvam & Robertson
1989 - 1994
Attorney, Duran & Loquvam
1987 - 1989
Associate, Garrett-Norris & Rushforth
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
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