Philip Mauriello Jr.

Philip Mauriello Jr.

3.4
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 7 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Corporate & Incorporation

401 West A Street, Suite 2600, San Diego, CA

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Assist with drafting of estate planning documents including Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Financial Power of Attorneys, Advanced Health Care Directives, and other documents necessary to properly set up your estate plan.

8 years

40%
Probate 25%

Assist with filing and helping clients through probate administration as well as any probate litigation.

8 years

25%
Trusts 25%

Trust administration, drafting of trusts, advisal on best trust instrument for your needs

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Assist with the creation of nonprofit entities.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 7 years

State: California

Acquired: 2018

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Location

Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP

401 West A Street, Suite 2600, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Philip Mauriello Jr.'s Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erin | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Great Experience

Philip was recommended to me by the attorney who completed my late husband's probate case. I attempted to do some guardianship paperwork on my own but found it extremely difficult and frustrating. I needed to find someone who knew what they were doing. Philip made the entire process easy and everythi...ng was straightforward. He told me what he would do based on what I needed and how much it would cost (I found his fees reasonable). He was extremely responsive and got back to me promptly whenever I had questions. The paperwork was completed quickly and he gave me instructions on how to file it. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely use his legal services again and recommend him to others.

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Joel Garcia

Business lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Mauriello on several civil matters. He is a sharp and brilliant litigator. I highly recommend Mr. Mauriello."

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Eiman Rejali

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Philip is a very attentive and smart attorney, he is always looking for ways to help his clients and is a great asset to the community."

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Ryan Carlson

Business lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil has got a great head on his shoulders and I have no reservations endorsing him."

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Ryan Darby

Litigation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Phil is a sharp young attorney with very good research and drafting skills. I recommend him."

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Jeremy Evans

Business lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is a dear friend and colleague. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyers: One to Watch 2026, Best Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Associate, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP

2019 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2022 - 2024

Estate Planning and Probate Lead Attorney, Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law

2019 - 2022

Managing Attorney, Arete Law A.P.C.

2018 - 2018

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Kane Handel

2018 - 2019

Associate Attorney, McCarthy & Holthus LLP

2017 - 2018

Law Clerk, Higgs Fletcher & Mack

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk, For Purpose Law Group

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk, District Attorney San Diego

2009 - 2014

Owner, Caffe Nelle Cucine

Associations

2017 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Federalist Society

Law School Liason

2018 - 2019

North County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2018

California Republican Lawyers Association

Executive Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Forbes v. Macchione et al

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Education

2017

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of the Pacific

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

N/A

Supreme Court Case Summary 2022

Publications

2017

Amazon Law School Hacks

Languages

English

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