Alex Ross Borden

Alex Ross Borden

3.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 30 years

Probate Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

1518 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA

About Alex

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Guardianship 30%

29 years

30%
Probate 30%

We handle all aspects of administration and litigation associated with probate and conservatorship estates.

29 years

30%
Trusts 25%

We represent Trustees and beneficiaries of Trusts concerning administration of Trust assets and litigation that may be necessary to preserve and protect Trust assets, and litigation regarding beneficiaries' rights to receive information, distribution of Trust assets, and to ensure that Trustees act in accordance with their fiduciary responsibilities.

29 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-390 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

BORDEN LAW OFFICE

1518 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90501

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Alex Ross Borden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Posted by Debi | March 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommend without hesitation!

Alex is an excellent attorney and will represent your needs with the skills of a gifted negotiator, an excellent attorney and a tenacious advocate for your case. He is attentive to details. He has a communication style that combines honesty, humor, kindness and intellect. I would recommend Alex 100...%!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Slowest non responsive lawyer

This has been the most disappointing experience. They do not return calls they failed to inform us that they received our checks over a month ago but I'm sure they got paid right away. Constant reminders about sending out papers they should have. They missed our court date. Shady to say the least. A...nyone is better than this legal service.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

"A Wolf IN Sheeps Clothing"!

Met with this guy for a "Free Consultation" after briefly speaking to him on the phone earlier. Had a bad feeling the moment I entered the premises. Explained why I was there and what I was seeking in regards to my ongoing issue with the "Trustee" of my late father. He asked me to provide him with ...a specific document to review, before he would be able to help me, and determine if there was a case to be sought. Unfortunately, I didn't have it wit me so I said I would go home and fax it to him for review. As I was walking out his office, I made a "Big Mistake" and handed him a check (Retainer Fee) for what he charged for his service, $3,500.00 along with a signed retainer agreement. I asked him to only deposit the check if he could help me, since i had to move some funds around so the check would be good. I told him that this was in "GOOD FAITH", so he would know that I wasn't going to waste his time. I heard back from him that evening that he received the document and thanked me. I did not hear back from him for 2 1/2 weeks. He sent me an e-mail on his opinion of the document and what he over all thought. It wasn't what I was hoping for. Here's my point, I met with him. The same day I faxed him what he needed to see before he could tell me he will take on the case, and that he could definitely help me. I never heard back from him other that an e-mail, stating that he received the Document I faxed to him. He knew that same day, that after reviewing the info I faxed over to him, there was no case, and that he wouldn't be able to help me. Instead he ran to the bank and cached my $3,500.00 "GOOD FAITH CHECK" and disappeared for over 2 1/2 weeks. I guess his reasoning was to hide out and avoid me until he could justify charging me for the "Free Consultation", my numerous brief e-mails trying to reach him, and my phone calls when my patience began to run out! If he had any integrity, he would have just given my check back and honestly said, I CAN'T HELP YOU'! Now to get my money back, I will have to take him to SMALL CLAIMS COURT'! So, if you don't want to have the same bad experience I had, be more careful in selecting an attorney from the get go, one that you feel comfortable with. Always go with your 1st impression! Don't make the same mistake I did. Yours Truly, Just another taken advantage Senior here in South Bay.

Posted by Donna Arambula | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My estate

Mr. Borden I will admit in court he is a very good attorney. But i would not recommend him. I made him my administrator to my estate and he wasn't faithful to his duties. He did us very wrong. At thr end he sided with the respondent.

Posted by Heather | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely confident, skilled, and educated lawyer!

I wanted to take a moment to write a VERY positive review about my experience with Mr. Borden and his legal team. There really are not enough words to explain how thoughtful, confident and professional Mr. Borden’s legal demeanor is and how he guided my family and I through a very difficult time. ...My family and I were undergoing a very messy will settlement. We had hit an impasse in which one member of the family had determined they were owed the entirety of the will and had proceeded to have it changed after the passing of one of the will’s signing members. The remaining family, myself included, believed we were helpless and without any recourse. Luckily, we were put into contact with Mr. Borden, who immediately read and clearly explained the wording of the will, our rights, and recommendations on how to proceed. He offered immediate relief, and a much-needed positive, yet practical, outlook on the case. He guided us with patience, calm, and a very professional demeanor, writing very strong, and well-thought out letters to the opposing lawyer. Mr. Borden stayed focused to the important points of the case, and never got distracted by personal rhetoric being thrown by the other side. We felt constantly supported, and appreciated the skill in which he navigated our case. You can easily feel overwhelmed and without proper knowledge when you enter into a legal arena on personal matters. Mr. Borden is absolutely the right lawyer to go to for a better understanding of your legal rights and a fair handling of your case. I HIGHLY recommend him and will use him in any future legal matters.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Borden Law Office

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hannon vs. Gray (Conservatorship of Barbara Hannon)

Judgment for petitioner

Ellis vs. Fox (Conservatorship of Evelyn Ellis)

Stipulated judgment for Petitioner

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Education

1991

Univ of Colorado Boulder

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Loyola Law School

law

Languages

English

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