Judith May Copeland

Judith May Copeland

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Probate Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law

1230 Columbia Street Suite 680, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Copeland & Tierman, LLP

1230 Columbia Street Suite 680, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Judith May Copeland's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2009

The Best of the Best

I've worked with Judy on several cases and have found her to be a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgable, thorough, patient and considerate. She takes a real interest in her clients and the circumstances they are facing. She handles even the most challenging circumstances professionally, ratio...nally and successfully. She's a great find.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledable, caring, and wise

Judith Copeland was instrumental in resolving matters that had been on going for years. If not for her keen insight and professional skills there may have never been a resolution. She genuinely cares about her clients and is a great advocate for them.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2009 | Estate Planning

Professional in every way and really knows her stuff

My wife and I needed to have our trust and estate planning updated since our marriage last year. Judy sat with us, took notes on everything we had together and compiled our new trust for us. We couldn't be happier with the job she and her staff did and we would highly recommend her. Thank you Judy!

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Judith May Copeland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Giacomo Behar

Estate planning lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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James Dicks

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Daniel Printz

Trusts lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have served opposite Ms. Copeland in both probate and conservatorship matters and was impressed by her insight, professionalism, and zealous advocacy for her clients."

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Pablo Palomino

Elder law lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Judith is a fantastic educator of other lawyers. I've had the pleasure of being a student in a session where she taught about 40 lawyers. I was very impressed by her mastery of the material and by her effectiveness as an educator. I know Judy to have a stellar reputation in the local bar and it is always a pleasure to learn from her."

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Gerald Blank

Probate lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've sent Judy some very complex matters and she certainly has the talent, smarts, and ability to relate to clients and other lawyers in a way that gets the job very well done. I highly recommend her."

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Steven Brumer

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Gerald Blank

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Brumer

Wills and living wills lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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Belva Lockwood Award, Lawyers Club of San Diego

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Alumnus of the Year, Hastings College of the Law (SD Chapter)

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Lawyer of the Year, San Diego County Bar Assoc.

Associations

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Member

2000 - 2003

State Bar of California

Board of Governors

1987 - 1988

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Director

1983 - 1986

San Diego County Bar Association

Director

1980 - 1983

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Director

Education

1974

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of California - Berkeley

AB

Speaking Engagements

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San Diego County Bar, Probate Section

Law practice management, MediCal qualifying

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Judicial College

MediCal qualifying

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Continuing Ed of Bar

Ethics, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Practice Management

Publications

N/A

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) California Will Drafting

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Durable Powers of Attorney/CEB Chapter

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