Richard Bruce Macgurn

Richard Bruce Macgurn

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 48 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Guardianship

1015 Chestnut Ave Ste E3, Carlsbad, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Law.

48 years

35%
Trusts 35%

Trust Administration and Trust Litigation. Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Law.

48 years

35%
Probate 20%

Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Law. Judge Pro Tem, North County Branch, Superior Court of California Probate Department, San Diego County.

48 years

20%
Guardianship 10%

Guardianships and Conservatorships.

48 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard Bruce Macgurn

1015 Chestnut Ave Ste E3, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-2565

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Duke | May 07, 2017 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very good referral

Richard referred us to Steven Brumer because he does not work in bankruptcy. I am not only grateful for the referral to Steven because he did an excellent job, demonstrating great professionalism in resolving my financial dilemma but because Richard has always been there for me whenever I needed lega...l advice or assistance. I highly recommend Richard to anyone who needs an attorney because if he can’t help you he knows reputable professionals that can.

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Top Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Top Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated since 2000, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Wills and Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2014

Top Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Leaders Magazine

2013

Top Probate Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Richard B. Macgurn

2004 - 2019

Expert Witness, Trust, estate planning and probate issues

1990 - 2005

Judge Pro Tem, Probate Division, North San Diego County Superior Court

1980 - 1983

Managing Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers

1977 - 1980

Associate, Crabtree and Goodwin

Associations

1995 - Present

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad

Board of Directors

1991 - Present

Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law

State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

1980 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member, Member, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Sections

1977 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section

Member, Taxation, Trust and Estates Sections

Education

1977

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Claremont McKenna College

BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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