Mr. Primuth earned his juris doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 1989.
After practicing at large law firms in Los Angeles, Mr. Primuth opened a boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in 2006. His current practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates, including estate planning, conservatorships and guardianships, special needs planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust litigation. He also handles real estate, tax, employment and business and nonprofit organization matters. Committed to excellent client service, he assists individuals, families, business owners navigate complex areas of law.
He is a California State Bar-certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law.
Mr. Primuth also speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese with high proficiency.
Practice areas
work with families to plan their will, living trust, health care directives and business succession plans.
15 years
15 years
guide and advise trustees in handling trust matters and settling estates, including asset division and distribution, after the death of a loved one.
15 years
Languages spoken
Mandarin, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1989 | 06/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Moot Court - Honors | UCLA School of Law | 1989 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Lagerlof LLP | 2020 - Present |
Partner | Primuth, Driskell & Terzian LLP | 2014 - 2019 |
Managing Partner | Law Office of Jonathan D. Primuth | 2006 - 2014 |
Attorney | Albright Yee & Schmit LLP | 2001 - 2004 |
Attorney | Bononi Law Group | 1999 - 2001 |
Attorney | Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker | 1998 - 1999 |
Attorney | Latham & Watkins LLP | 1989 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Associate Member | 2020 - Present |
City of South Pasadena, City Council | City council member | 2020 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
State Bar of California | Admitted to Practice | 1989 - Present |
South Pasadena Unified School District | Member, Board of Education | 2015 - 2020 |
South Pasadena Educational Foundation | President | 2013 - 2015 |
Pasadena Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Wheaton College, Wheaton IL | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Estate Administration Bootcamp | Trust administration | 2017 |
Estate administration bootcamp | Spousal rights in probate | 2017 |
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Nicholas Everett, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jon's expertise in sophisticated estate planning techniques was a tremendous asset in assisting our mutual client.
Joshua Driskell, Estate planning Attorney on May 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jon in the consummate professional. i have had the pleasure of working with Jon on many matters and have always come away impressed with his depth of knowledge and general care for his clients.
Frank Chen, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 14, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jon for more than 20 years. He is an extremely competent and dedicated attorney with the utmost integrity. I enthusiastically endorse his work.