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also known as Samuel Ledwitz, Samuel B. Ledwitz
As the son of two military officers, Samuel B. Ledwitz learned organization, pride, discipline and a desire to help others at a very young age. After living in England, Germany and Washington State until the age of 8, Mr. Ledwitz grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a bachelor's degree in finance, real estate and law.
Mr. Ledwitz attended Pepperdine University School of Law with an emphasis in estate and income tax. Mr. Ledwitz served as a judicial extern in the Superior Court of Los Angeles.
It was through this experience that Mr. Ledwitz was able to see the legal hardships that families endure when loved ones passed away. This inspired him to find ways to avoid these situations and then teach others how to avoid them.
Once graduating with a law degree from Pepperdine, Mr. Ledwitz attended the University of Miami School of Law, earning his master of law in estate planning. Enabled with his post-doctorate degree, Mr. Ledwitz returned to the Golden State and started helping families throughout the many communities of Southern California.
In 2000, Mr. Ledwitz joined one of the largest estate planning firms in Southern California, where he helped more than 1,000 clients provide for a responsible transition of wealth from one generation to the next.
Mr. Ledwitz was also in charge of advising high net worth individuals regarding sophisticated tax strategies designed to provide the best tax results for their loved ones.
Samuel B. Ledwitz merged the Ledwitz Law Firm with Bezaire and Associates, and created the new entity Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp. Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp is building on a foundation of executing and handling trusts and estates for more than 40 years.
In addition to practicing Law, Mr. Ledwitz has always had a passion for helping others by teaching. While at Pepperdine, he served as the student director of the South Central Los Angeles Youth Development Project, where he coordinated its entire tutoring program.
Mr. Ledwitz also taught history and English night school classes to academically challenged students for a local school district.
His passion for teaching is directly related to his passion for the law. While teaching disadvantaged youth, Mr. Ledwitz became interested in various charities that help children. This motivated him to learn about estate planning techniques that would not just help the client, but also the community as a whole.
Mr. Ledwitz currently teaches estate planning and administration to paralegals at Cerritos College.
Married to Kamila in 2003, they are now the proud parents of Emily, who was born in 2006, and Charles, who was born in 2008.
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Posted by Jenny | June 19, 2014
We found Mr. Samuel B. Ledwitz very kind and easy to talk with and so very much knowledgeable regarding Estate Planning. We would definitely recommend Mr. Samuel B. Ledwitz for we felt save and secure as our meeting continue we knew we had made the right choice, Mr. Samuel B. Ledwitz. Thank you....
Posted by Gerardo | February 23, 2012
When my father passed away, I was 22 and was named trustee. I was silently freaking out, and thanks to Sam's reassurances that I was doing everything correctly and his ability to guide me through the process of administering my father's estate we managed to close my father's estate fairly quickly.
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2011
Mr. Ledwitz listens closely to client concerns and is able to tailor solutions to their problems with care and humor. He is exceptionally hard working and knowledgeable. One can tell that his state board certification in estate planning was the result of a great deal of learning and experience.
"Sam is a great estate planning attorney. I would happily refer clients to him, as I know he takes good care of his clients and provides excellent service."
"Sam is wonderful. He is a pleasure to work with as he truly cares about his clients. Sam is knowledgeable, surrounds himself with good people and takes the time to carefully understand each client's needs."
"Sam is an extremely intelligent estate planning attorney who explains complex legal issues in plain english. He is excellent at what he does!"
"Samuel and I were classmates in law school, and I endorse him without qualification. I have tremendous respect for his responsiveness, his efficient office procedures, and his professionalism. Samuel has a great sense for how to protect his clients and develops effective strategies for achieving their objectives. He really does care about his clients and puts their needs first. What impresses me most, though, is his tenacious, "leave no stone unturned" approach to practicing law."
"Over the twelve years that I have known Sam Ledwitz, Sam has been prompt in providing well researched answers in his area of expertise. He shows much passion for his profession, and this passion seems to fuel his energy and focus in maintaining a practice that is responsive to to his clients needs. Also, he has been helpful in finding highly specialized tax attorneys in his network on the occasions when my clients required these specific referrals."
"I highly endorse Samuel Ledwitz as an estate planning lawyer. I have known Samuel for over 12 years as both a friend and a fellow estate planning/probate professional. We attended the same Master of Laws Program in Estate Planning and I was confident in his legal abilities from the beginning. I have worked with Samuel on many estate planning matters and have always been impressed with his vast knowledge, dedication to his clients, and drive for excellence. He not only provides his clients with a professional estate plan, but he takes the time to make sure his clients fully understand the estate planning documents before leaving his office. He renders that same professional caring service to his probate clients - taking the time to fully answer any questions they may have."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sam and I have been friends for many years--since attending law school together. He is knowledgable, professional, and easy to work with. He makes clients feel at ease while at the same time provides excellent legal service. Also, Sam has a wonderful staff who are all considerate and proficient at what they do."
"I have known Samuel Ledwitz for close to 20 years and he has always impressed me with his intelligence, wit and having a genuine concern for helping others. I would consider him to be the best estate planning attorney in Southern California. He is very well-respected by his peers and is known for really taking caring of his clients in a very ethical and professional manner."
"I give Mr. Ledwitz my highest endorsement. As an attorney licensed in Ohio and Florida, I worked with many estate planning attorneys. Mr. Ledwitz is by far one of the most professional and knowledgeable estate planning attorneys I have met. He will go to great lengths to insure that his clients are handled conscientiously and that they are totally satisfied, not only with their estate plans, but also with their understanding of those plans. I have recommended many of my Ohio and Florida clients to him and will continue to do so."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, compassionate, dedicated, honest, hard working. I highly recommend Attorney Ledwitz. I trust him with my own family. Cannot say enough good things about this lawyer."
"I have known Sam since I graduated from law school and have had the pleasure of working with him during most of my legal career. Sam is a caring, thoughtful person and treats his clients and employees as he would treat a friend or his own family. He is very fair and extremely resourceful. Sam has a unique ability to relate to people. In addition, Sam has the education and life experiences to guide clients through the entire estate planning and administration processes. I highly recommend Sam to you and your family."
"Sam is not only a great boss, but he is a great attorney as well. I've worked with him on numerous cases and have had a chance to observe the care and compassion with which he handles his clients. He really takes the time to make sure his clients understand their options and how their goals are being accomplished, which is especially important for since many of our clients are older and appreciate the extra attention. A conversation with Sam is not like a normal conversation with a normal attorney. His conversations with clients often take an informal, friendly tone, with topics ranging from food, politics to even the latest celebrity gossip. This is one of the qualities that sets Sam apart from other attorneys, his ability to connect with his clients and become their friend, rather than just their attorney. I'm proud to be a part of a firm that espouses such values and I'm glad I have such a qualified and compassionate attorney to learn from."
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10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Top 100 Trusts & Estates Lawyer in the State of California, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Five Star Wealth Manager, Crescendo Business Services
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Estate Planners, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
2013 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award, Crescendo Business Service
2012
2012 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award, Crescendo Business Services
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2011 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award, Crescendo Business Services
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Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law, California State Bar
1998
American Jurisprudence Award: Remedies, Pepperdine University School of Law
1997
Moot Court Board Member, Pepperdine University School of Law
2007 - Present
President, Bezaire, Ledwitz & Associates, APC
2021 - 2022
Adjunct Professor, Cerritos Community College
2013 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, Cerritos Community College
2006 - 2007
President, Law Offices of Samuel B. Ledwitz
2000 - 2006
Senior Associate, Kavesh, Minor & Otis
2011 - Present
Long Beach Trust and Estate CouncilMember
2011 - Present
Long Beach Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
South Bay Bar Association (LA)Member
2010 - Present
South Bay Estate and Trust CouncilMember
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2008 - Present
United States Tax Court
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United Sates Court of Federal Claims
2008 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
2008 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar
2000 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of California
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of California
2011 - 2012
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - 2013
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
Society of Estate and Trust PractitionersMember
2011 - 2013
Los Angeles Trust and Estate CouncilMember
2011 - 2013
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