Gerard V Kassabian

Gerard V Kassabian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate ... +2 more

15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 960, Sherman Oaks, CA

About Gerard

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Draft and amend estate planning documents including Revocable (Living) and Irrevocable Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney for Finances & Healthcare (Healthcare Directives), and all related Probate or Trust administration and litigation matters. Conservatorship and Guardianship petitions.

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce and Child Custody.

30%
Real Estate 15%

Advice and representation for Purchase Transactions, Lease Negotiations, 1031 Exchanges and related litigation matters.

15%
Business 10%

Create, Maintain, Transfer, and Dissolve Business Entities including Corporations, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies and related litigation matters. Filing of Non-Profit Organization Status 501(c)3.

10%
Trademark Application 5%

File and amend Trademark applications with the USPTO.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gerard V. Kassabian, A Professional Corporation

15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 960, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013 | Estate Planning

Superb, extremely knowledgeable and ethical attorney

Mr. Kassabian exceeded my expectations. From the moment I consulted with him, I felt at ease and knew I found the right attorney for me. He took the time to explain the importance of an estate plan. He was patient, understanding and caring when answering my questions. He was thorough and helped me na...vigate different scenarios. Because I have a high net worth estate, he carefully explained the consequences of estate, gift, property and income taxes. He was also able to assist me with my real estate and corporate assets. He created an estate plan that protected my assets for my loved ones. Because of his real estate and corporate transactions experience, I also retained him to handle other matters not related to my estate plan. I strongly recommend Mr. Kassabian. He's one of the best attorneys I know.

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Gerard V Kassabian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arthur Ilangesyan

Business lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karlo Nebres

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Other

"I know Gerard as being ethical and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to my parents and brother. I love my family, so in my book that's the biggest compliment you can give someone."

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Bruce Abel

Business lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Gerard Kassabian for a number of years. He is a brilliant lawyer, dedicated to his clients, ethical, and diligent in all aspects of his practice. I highly recommend him for business and estate planning matters."

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Caspar Jivalagian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arek Nizamian

Litigation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great reputation in the legal community."

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Alex Grigorians

Business lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kassabian is a superbly talented attorney. He is an effective and practical problem solver and an asset to our legal community. I endorse Mr. Kassabian, without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1999

Law Review, Southwestern University School of Law

1997

Dean's List, USC

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Gerard V. Kassabian, a Professional Corporation

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Astor & Phillips, a Professional Law Corporation

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California

2000 - 2000

Summer Associate, Lewis D'Amato Brisbois & Bisgaard

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Associations

2014 - Present

Golden State Bank

Advisory Commitee and Former Board Member

2011 - Present

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Practicing Attorney

2009 - Present

Southwestern Law School Alumni Association

Board Member

1998 - Present

Armenian Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2020

Armenian Bar Association

Chairman of the Board of Governors

Education

2002

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws in Estate Planning

2001

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Continuing Education

Estate Planning and Asset Protection for Dental Professionals

2012

Mid-Year Meeting

Estate Planning and Asset Protection for Medical Professionals

2009

ANC-Professional Network Lecture Series

Securing Your Financial Future

Publications

2001

Southwestern University Law Review Case Summary - Employment Law

2001

Southwestern University Law Review Case Summary - Legal Ethics

1999

Professional Liability Update, Lewis, D’Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard, LLP Federal Trial Judge's Duty as 'Gatekeeper' to Exclude Unreliable Expert Opinion Testimony

Languages

Armenian

Spanish

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