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Rodney William Wickers
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Biography
Former Practice Areas: Trust & Probate, Estates, Business, Litigation, Real Property, Mediator & Arbitrator, Family.
Please be advised that Mr. Rodney W. Wickers has retired from the active practice of law after an extraordinary legal career spanning more than five decades. He will be deeply missed in our office and by the many clients, colleagues, and members of the judiciary with whom he worked throughout the years.
Mr. Wickers opened the Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers in 1992 in Torrance, California, and served as the founding partner of what is now Wickers, Wickers and Admans, LLP, proudly representing clients throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and Orange County communities. Over the course of his career, he handled more than 600 cases, including complex business litigation trials, evidentiary hearings in conservatorships, and highly contested estate matters. He was recognized on the 2025 Super Lawyers Southern California list for Trust and Estates Litigation for the fourth consecutive year.
Mr. Wickers began his legal career as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, where he refined his trial advocacy skills while serving as Trial Counsel, Defense Counsel, and Aerospace Contract Negotiator. His military service included receiving a Certificate of Designation as Judge Advocate from the Department of the Air Force and completing the Air Command, Staff College and Air War College program in 1984.
Mr. Wickers was initiated as a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economic Honor Society in recognition of his high scholastic achievement in Economics in October of 1972. Thereafter, earning a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy (1973), a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law (now known as University California of Law, San Francisco) (1976), where he served as Managing Editor of the Hastings Law News, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah (1979). He was also initiated into Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity in 1974 in recognition of his academic distinction.
Beyond his private practice, Mr. Wickers devoted substantial time to service as a Judge Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Mediator and Arbitrator for the Los Angeles Superior Court, Probate Volunteer Panel Attorney, and long-standing member of the South Bay Bar Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association. His dedication to public service and pro bono efforts reflects the professionalism and integrity that defined his career.
He will be enjoying his retirement and spending time with his wife of over fifty years, his two adult daughters, one of which is the managing partner of this firm Christina M. Wickers Herman, and his grandsons.
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Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
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Licensed in Iowa for 49 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1976
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Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers
2790 Skypark Drive, Suite 209, Torrance, CA, 90505
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Posted by Mary | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Best Decision
My brother and I hired the Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers to help protect our mother from the financial abuse of another family member. To say this was a delicate matter, is an understatement. I am grateful we hired Rod. It was the best decision. His entire team is very professional and has been on ...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Estate Planning
Business complete.
Rodney Wickers took us through all the steps to prepare our Trust, Will and Power of Attorney. His professionalism, and attention to detail were exemplary. He made what we thought would be quite an ordeal, into a meaningful meeting with our needs being met in a timely fashion. We are very happy t...
Posted by Pamela | December 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Mr. Wickers handled my divorce which was finalized in March 2014. My ex was suing me for child support and spousal support and wanted to change child custody. Mr. Wickers was well versed in all areas of the divorce. Was able to have me awarded same custody of 50%, no spousal support and no child ...
Rodney William Wickers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rod is well versed in a broad array of legal subject matter and can provide competent legal advice on issues ranging from appeals to probate, trust and elder matters, to business formations, contracts, family law matters and business litigation. Rod is a longtime member of the South Bay legal community, and has mentored numerous young lawyers in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Wickers is a exceptional attorney. He is able to solve the most complex issues, including cross overs of Estate, Real Estate, Business Law and Probate with ease. He is a joy to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Alexandra Admans
Litigation lawyer
Christina Herman
Trusts lawyer
James Hallett
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney in Torrance, CA, SuperLawyers
2021
45 Year Anniversary - Proudly Serving the Community Since 1976, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2021
Top Attorneys, American Registry
2021
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney in Torrance, CA, SuperLawyers
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
President's Pro Bono Service Award, State Bar of California
2011
Certificate of Appreciation-Alternative Dispute Resolution, Los Angeles Superior Court
2008
Certificate of Appreciation-Probate Volunteer Panel, Los Angeles Superior Court of California
2008
Certificate of Appreciation-Alternative Dispute Resolution, Los Angeles Superior Court
2007
Certificate of Appreciation-Temporary Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, South Bay Bar Association
2004
Certificate of Appreciation, South Bay Bar Association
2003
Certificate of Appreciation-Temporary Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court
2003
Businessmen of the Year, The Wall Street Journal
2001
Certificate of Appreciation, State Bar of California
2001
Certificate of Appreciation, State Bar of California
1999
Appreciation for Outstanding Services to Traffic Court & Public, Municipal Court of Santa Monica
1995
Leadership Torrance, Torrance Chamber of Commerce
1979
Outstanding Service in the Office of J.A.G., Ogden Air Logistics Center
1979
Outstanding Contribution-Procurement & Claims., United States Air Force
1977
Qualified-Trial Counsel and Defense Counsel, Department of the Air Force
1976
Certificate of Designation-Judge Advocate, The President of the United States & Department of the Air Force
1973
High Scholastic Achievement-Economics, Alpha Chapter of Colorado
1973
Second Lieutenant Regular United States Air Force, The President of the United States & Department of the Air Force
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Wickers, Wickers & Admans
2013 - 2022
Managing Partner, Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers
1992 - 2013
Owner, Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers
1989 - 1992
Division Counsel, TRW
1976 - 1989
Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force Jag
Associations
1997 - Present
South Bay Bar Association (LA)Volunteer Attorney Pro Bono Clinic
1996 - 2012
Los Angeles County Court Appointed AttorneyCourt Appointed Attorney for Conservatorships
1996 - 2013
Los Angeles Superior CourtMediator & Arbitrator
1994 - 2014
Los Angeles Superior CourtJudge Pro Tempore
1992 - 2014
Torrance Memorial Medical Center Institutional Review BoardBoard Member-Legal Review
Education
1979
University of Utah
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1976
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
United States Air Force Academy
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
What to Know Before You Go. Cover Your Assets.
Trusts and Estates
1998
Los Angeles County Bar Law Day
Constitutional Law
1995
Los Angeles County Bar Association Community Presentation
Trusts and Estates
1995
Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
Candidate Accountability
1978
United States Air Force Personnel Traning
Law of Armed Conflict
Publications
1975
Hastings Law Journal
Editor
1975
Hastings Law Journal
Hastings Law 65 Club