Donald Edwin Boss

Donald Edwin Boss

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Business Lawyer at Covina, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

908 S Village Oaks Dr, Covina, CA

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Business sales, mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation. All related matters.

35%
Trusts 25%

Revocable and irrevocable trusts. Insurance trusts. GRITS, GRATS, and GRUTS. Some litigation in these areas.

25%
Estate Planning 15%

Simple to sophisticated estate planning. Special Needs and Qualified Domestic Trusts.

15%
Real Estate 10%

Commercial leases, property acquisitions.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Donald Edwin Boss

908 S Village Oaks Dr, Covina, CA, 91724

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Donald Edwin Boss's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Elder Law

Posted by Debra | February 26, 2012 | Elder Law

Highly recommend

My husband and I originally came to Don Boss About 7 years ago with our parents to set up all of our estate planning. It's not always easy to discuss these issues. He made us feel comfortable and at ease while listening closely to each of our wants and needs offering compassionate and dedicated rep...resentation. Over the years, as our parents went through major health issues and eventually passed, the trusts Don set up with them effectively clarified each of their wishes making everything easy on the family to carry through. During an emotionally difficult time it is nice to know we have a competent and honest lawyer whose first concern is protecting our family. We would highly recommend Don Boss to anyone looking for a trustworthy lawyer who always has your back.

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James Frieden

Unknown lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Don Boss and I first met when we opposed each other on a matter involving trusts and probate. He was tough and effective but at the same time reasonable and we were able to settle the case. Because of the respect that I developed for Attorney Boss in that encounter, since that time we have worked together on several cases. He is a strong advocate and knowledgeable in the law. More than all of that, Attorney Boss actively explores how to resolve the dispute to the benefit of his clients without the necessity of costly litigation. Attorney Don Boss gets my highest recommendation for anyone looking for legal representation."

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Steven Brajkovich

Probate lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Donald is a hard-working, dedicated , and highly motivated attorney. He also is a highly principled attorney, with the utmost integrity. I would recommend Donald to anyone who has an issue within the area of law that his practice covers."

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Edwin Gooze

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've been attorney since 1976 and met Mr. Boss several years ago when I rented space in the building where Mr. Boss had his law office. Mr. Boss and I have regularly consulted each other on many legal matter pertaining to estate planning, business law and real estate Further, Mr. Boss and I have work together on several complicated legal matters pertaining to trust administration and estate planning. I have always found Mr. Boss knowledgeable, diligent, highly ethical and always putting the interest of his client as his first priority. I am proud to endorse Mr. Boss and would highly recommend him to any client."

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Steven Nelson

Business lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He demonstrates the highest levels of professional competence and ethics. He is diligent in completing all work without ever sacrificing quality. He establishes excellent client relationships, bills fairly for work performed and is zealously loyal and devoted to his clients' interests."

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Kelly Cha

Business lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Boss about 20 years and worked with him on several matters involving business disputes and estate planning. He is extremely cordial and very knowledgeable in his legal fields. I also heard from other attorneys who had nothing but praises about his dedication and his tireless efforts to protect and defend his clients over the years. I referred some of my own clients to his office and they thanked me after they met/spoke with Mr. Boss."

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James Frieden

Litigation lawyer

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Steven Nelson

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Fritzie Galliani

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edwin Gooze

Estate planning lawyer

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Kelly Cha

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Donald E. Boss

1992 - 1995

Associate, Law Office of J. Randall Faith

1990 - 1992

Associate, Law Office Newman and Faith

Associations

2014 - Present

Citrus Valley Health Partners

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

Citrus Valley Health Foundation

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

State Bar of California, Business Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

Education

1989

Duke University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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