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Stewart R. Albertson
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Biography
Stewart R. Albertson is a named partner with the California firm of Albertson & Davidson, LLP, where he practices in the areas of trust, estate and probate litigation and general civil litigation. Mr. Albertson is a member of both the Louisiana State Bar and the California State Bar.
Mr. Albertson, the youngest of three children, grew up in Riverside, California. After high school Mr. Albertson joined the United States Army. After finishing basic training, advanced training, and airborne school, Mr. Albertson was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea, Camp Casey, where he spent one year soldiering near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). After completing his tour in South Korea, Mr. Albertson was assigned to the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division where he served as a paratrooper for over two years.
After completing his commitment to the U.S. Army, Mr. Albertson attended law school and received his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law and his masters in tax law (LL.M.) from the Georgetown University Law Center. Prior to law school, Mr. Albertson earned his B.S. from Southwestern Adventist University.
Mr. Albertson is an adjunct professor of law at Chapman Law School, located in Orange County, where he teaches the Wills and Trusts course.
Mr. Albertson’s hobbies include exercising, P90X, competing in triathlons, playing chess, reading non-fiction, and watching sports of all types.
Mr. Albertson is an instrument-rated pilot. He owns and flies a Cirrus SR22.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
22 years | 150 cases
Probate
25%
22 years | 200 cases
Trusts
25%
22 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 23 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Albertson & Davidson, LLP
400 Continental Blvd., 6th Floor, El Segundo, CA, Suite 310, El Segundo, CA, 90245
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Bounced me around from Partner to Partner
I contacted this firm two years ago to represent me on a trust matter. I was impressed by their eagerness to help me and thankful no upfront cost had to be paid. Only a percentage, albeit a large one, of the estate. The first attorney that was assigned my case filed a petition on my behalf. Before...
Posted by Jill | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great experience
For two weeks I searched and called many lawyers about my situation and no one wanted to take or even listen to my case. I called Albertson and Davidson and was greeted by an assistant. She took the time to listen and said she would have Stewart contact me. Within the hour I received a call from S...
Stewart R. Albertson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is willing to go out of his way to help out and is a true professional. He is a credit to our legal community!"
"I highly recommend Stewart Albertson as a trial attorney, with a focus on Trust, Estate, and Probate litigation. I first met Stewart as opposing counsel on a matter, and immediately found him to be very likeable, confident and well-prepared, with a mastery of the law and a high level of poise and experience in the courtroom. He fights hard for his clients, but is also professional in all of his interactions. I have since observed Stewart firsthand, representing related parties on a long-running case, where he has again shown an incredible range of insight and experience, in motion practice, depositions, and especially in the courtroom. He is always working to find new and innovative approaches to help his client, and I have great faith in his ideas and his ability to execute on those ideas. I have learned and benefited greatly from seeing Stewart in action over the past year, and will continue to do so. I am always confident referring clients to Stewart and his firm."
"Stewart is a highly knowledgeable attorney, especially in the area of trust litigation. I often turn to him when I need help or need a referral for clients. Thank you Stewart!"
"Stewart is a brilliant and ruthless litigator. He believes in his clients and is dedicated to advocating on their behalf. It has been a pleasure to be able to watch and learn from him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Albertson has an unparalleled passion for the law. He is a tenacious and meticulous litigator. He demonstrated these qualities every time I dealt with him."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Stewart Albertson for going on 10 years now. He is an extremely intelligent and articulate lawyer who is focused his practice in the area of estate planning and litigation. I personally consulted with Stewart regarding several of my clients. He is on my short list of "Go To" attorneys when I have a challenging legal question. I would highly recommend him to handle any legal matter. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Stewart for several years. We have worked together on estate and trust cases and have also opposed each other. I find Stewart to be highly intelligent and energetic in trust matters and have referred cases to him where I have a conflict."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Vice President, The Albertson & Davidson Children's Foundation
2008 - Present
Partner, Albertson & Davidson, LLP
2008 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Chapman University School of Law
2006 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Ziprick & Cramer, LLP
2004 - 2006
Owner, Law Office of Stewart R. Albertson
2003 - 2007
Professor, Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Associations
2011 - Present
The Albertson & Davidson Children's FoundationFounding Member
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2005 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
California Consumer Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Medical Device Litigation
High 8-Figure Confidential Settlement
Sloan v. Redmond
Jury Verdict $5,650,000
Estate of Robert Cheseborough
The appellate court agreed with us and affirmed the trial court's decision
Education
2003
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
2002
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Southwestern Adventist University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2018
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Ethics, Malpractice, and Litigation
2013
Melvin M. Belli Society
Jury Selection
2005
The Research Channel
Physician-Assisted Suicide: An Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court Precedent.
2004
Loma Linda University and Medical Center
Estate and Financial Planning Seminar
2003
Redlands Yucaipa Guidance Counseling Association Board Meeting
Charitable Trusts and Taxation of appreciated property
2003
Oak League Institute
Taxation of Financial Derivatives
Publications
2013
Advocate
Products Liability: Avoiding the "Land of the Lost"
2004
Inland Empire Business Journal
Are Employer-Sponsored Tax-Deferred 401(k) Plans Still a Good Investment?
2004
Inland Empire Business Journal
How the motion picture industry miscalculates box office receipts
2003
Tax Regimes
The International Taxation of Dividend Income: A Closer Look at the Bush Administration’s Dividend Exclusion Proposal and Two Proposals Outside of the Classical and Integration
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When did an irrevocable Trust EIN requirement become effective?
01 Mar 2019
Q&A
In L.A. County, on the Probate Case Coversheet (POS-010) filed with a Heggstad Petition, what do I check for "TYPE OF ACTION"?
23 Oct 2018
Q&A
Please explain why being grantor and trustee of a trust loses protections?
12 Oct 2018