Thomas Glenn Martin

Thomas Glenn Martin

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Probate Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

111 W. Ocean Boulevard, 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA

About Thomas

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-425 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Foresight Legal Group, P.C.

111 W. Ocean Boulevard, 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA, 90802

Foresight Legal Group, P.C.

548 Market Street, #40744, San Francisco, CA, 94104-5401

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Thomas Glenn Martin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Angelo | May 01, 2014 | Medicaid & Medicare

Trustworthy assets advocate

Tom Martin is a Medi-Cal miracle worker. After our father died, our house was at risk of being sold to pay off his Medi-Cal bills. But, Mr. Martin got Medi-Cal to close the case, we got to keep our house and he saved us over $270,000! If you are having trouble with Medi-Cal claims, I highly recommend... Mr. Martin's outstanding service. Thank you Foresight Legal! We are forever grateful.

Posted by Wayne | April 01, 2014 | Probate

Comments from an out-of-state client

Attorney Tom Martin and his paralegal, Dustin Brewer, from the Foresight Legal Group were a Godsend at a very difficult time. I couldn't be more satisfied with their service. I was Executor of my father's estate. He passed away in California but I live in Tennessee. To probate an estate in Califo...rnia is very difficult but they made it simple for me. They were always accessible - whenever I had a question or just wanted to check on the progress of the probate, I always received a prompt response. I could not believe the amount of paperwork involved! Could not have gotten through this without them.

Posted by Martin | May 14, 2013 | Estate Planning

Excellent and Responsive

Mr. Martin and his assistant, Dustin Brewer, were very helpful in preparing an Estate Plan for my wife and me. The initial phone interview was very thorough as I had a number of questions regarding our circumstances and Mr. Martin took a great deal of time to give me the relevant information. His o...ffice then kept in touch and scheduled a face to face meeting around our schedules. They then provided us with draft via e-mail that we were able to review at our convenience. Having done that they were again able to accommodate our schedules to arrange the signing on relatively short notice. In addition to being knowledgable, Mr. Martin is very personable and walked us through the process with warmth and consideration. Furthermore, he was willing to put forth the extra effort to deal with the real estate we own outside of California. We felt confident throughout the process that Mr. Martin and Foresight Legal were giving us the very best service.

Posted by Susanne | June 01, 2011 | Marriage & Prenuptials

Marriage/Prenuptials

I was very satisfied with my lawyer Thomas Martin and his assistant. They were extremely professional, on time and answered all my questions with confidence. Even my Finance's attorney thought the preuptial contract was very well written. I would highly recommend attorney Martin to my family and f...riends.

Posted by Murat | June 22, 2010 | Estate Planning

I feel so lucky for knowing Thomas Glenn Martin and his team.

I am a 41-year old foreigner resident in the USA. In my 11 years of residency I have accomplished the most important milestones in my life. A nice job, a family with two precious kids, a house and insurances. I always knew the importance of a will and trust, but as a foreigner the more I tried to edu...cate myself about it the more I wanted to find a reliable attorney to help me. Thomas Glenn Martin and his team made it so understandable, so clear and so smooth with their patience and deep knowledge. I and my wife are very impressed with their profession. I also had their service to create my corporation, and very satisfied. As a software engineer and network administrator myself, they also impressed me with the knowledge and ability on the computer technology that they develop for their corporation. I highly recommend his law firm for any legal needs for the following reasons: - Always on time and clear communication. - Very detail oriented. - Acting based on the clients best interest. - Being able to use the technology to make the process fast, clear and enjoyable. - Outgoing and very pleasant hospitality. - On top of all these affordable services. I feel so lucky for knowing Thomas Glenn Martin and his team. I wish them the best on their business. Thank you again.

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Thomas Glenn Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Burris

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a truly exceptional person and professional who cares deeply about his clients and colleagues. I count him as a friend and trusted advisor."

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Paul Molinaro

Probate lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clifford Bordeaux

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenny Tan

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've worked against Tom on a very difficult matter, probably one of the most heavily litigated one in my legal career. Tom is an excellent attorney. Very tenacious and detailed-oriented. A strong advocate and opponent. It was a hard-fought battle all the way."

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Carol Peters

Trusts lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Tom on a difficult and challenging case and he not only did everything by the book, but he was very kind to the client, gave good explanations, and was clear in his requests of assistance to the client by others, including medical staff. He is careful and trustworthy, two good qualities in an Attorney!"

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Dan Burcham

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom and I have collaborated on several client matters, and I have found him to be a thoughtful, caring and highly ethical attorney who works hard to satisfy his clients' needs and objectives."

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Frances Campbell

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is one of the most careful and scrupulous lawyers you will ever have the pleasure to come across. He is an excellent attorney, and I would have no trouble hiring him myself to handle any consumer law matter."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1993

Master's Cup, Timothy Dwight College

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Foresight Legal Group, P.C.

2005 - 2006

Associate, The Kick Law Firm

2004 - 2005

Associate, Initiative Legal Group

2002 - 2004

Associate, Law Office of Raphael Metzger

Associations

2011 - Present

American Cancer Society

Stakeholder

2008 - Present

Estate Planning & Trust Council of Long Beach

Board Member

2008 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

Miller Children's Hospital - Advisory Board

Member

2006 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit

Bar Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2006 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Bar Member

2005 - Present

Yale Latino Alumni Association

Member

2004 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Bar Member

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Bar Member

1998 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1993 - Present

Yale Alumni Schools Committee

Interviewer

Sample of Legal Cases

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Obtained approx. $225,000 settlement for clients.

Negligence

Obtained approx. $250,000 settlement for client.

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Education

1997

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

Yale University

Bachelor of Arts

1992

University of Florence, Italy

Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2014

National Business Institute, Inc.

Estate Planning from A to Z

2012

National Business Institute, Inc.

Drafting Effective Wills & Trusts

2011

National Business Institute, Inc.

Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts

2010

National Business Institute, Inc.

The Probate Process from Start to Finish

2010

KFI Handleonthelaw's Mind Your Own Business 2010

How to Protect Your Home from Creditors

2010

KFI Handleonthelaw's Law Day 2010

How to Protect Your Home from Creditors

2009

Seaside Villas

Estate Planning 101

2009

Long Beach Senior Center

Elder Abuse 101

2009

KFI Handleonthelaw's Law Day

Estate Planning 101

2009

Estate Planning & Trust Council of Long Beach

Estate Planning Case Study

2009

Cal State Long Beach

Elder Abuse 101

2009

2nd Annual Microcephaly Convention

Special Needs Planning for Children

2008

Long Beach Senior Center

Estate Planning 101

2008

Coachella Valley Couples

Same Sex Marriage and Partnerships

2008

BNI - Extra Mile

Estate Planning 101

Publications

2011

National Business Institute Seminar Planning Methods to Control Medical Treatment

2010

National Business Institute Seminar Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court

1996

18 Chicano-Latino Law Review 150 UCLA School of Law Admissions in the Aftermath of the U.C. Regents' Resolution to Eliminate Affirmative Action

1996

4 UCLA Entertainment Law Review 99 Rebirth and Rejuvenation in a Digital Hollywood: the Challenge Computer-Simulated Celebrities Present for California's Antiquated Right of Publicity

Languages

Italian

Spanish

Activity

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