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also known as Teddy R McNamara, Teddy McNamara
Teddy Robert McNamara
Attorney at Law
Law Office of Teddy R. McNamara
313 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Office:, Fax:
* Second Office in Coronado, CA*
Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts, Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts Disputes and Business Succession Planning
Education
JD, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, cum laude, 2005, Bar License: California
BA, Clemson University, cum laude, 1995
Experience
Teddy Robert McNamara has his own law practice Through his practice, Teddy prepares living trusts for Teachers, Plumbers & Pipefitters, United Food & Commercial Workers’, Iron Workers, Teamsters, County and City of San Diego Employees, Communications Workers of America, and members of countless other unions. Teddy also prepares estate plans for clients from all parts of San Diego County.
He is a regular speaker at numerous companies and unions here in San Diego. Teddy’s donates his time to go to places where people work and belong to conduct seminars on Estate Planning. Since 2006 Teddy has conducted over 75 seminars in San Diego County. A few of the places where he presented include, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's Transition Program, City of Poway, City of Chula Vista, Qualcomm, Intuit, City of Oceanside, Maxwell Technologies Inc., Francis Parker School, Caci, Booz-Allen-Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, Lockhead Martin, FBI, San Diego Research Foundation, Caltrans, Nokia, Mitchell International, Nokia, La Mesa Council on Aging, Chula Vista Council on Aging and Charlotte Russe to name a few. If you know of a company or place where people belong who would benefit from a seminar on Estate Planning, please contact Teddy at the number or email listed below.
In the course of his practice, Teddy maintains a personal touch with his clients. Quite simply put, Teddy’s clients are considered friends. Each and every client receives an extremely high-quality customized estate plan, which is specifically designed to meet his/her needs.
Teddy’s practice is limited to estate planning, trust and probate administration, estate and gift taxation, guardianship and conversatorship law and personal injury law.
On the rare occasion that Teddy’s clients’ require legal advice, which is outside the scope of his practice, an appropriate list of affiliate counsels are provided, who also share his philosophy of providing the highest caliber of legal services at a reasonable cost.
While attending law school with two small children and a wife working full time at night as a Registered Nurse, Teddy worked as a law clerk in the Legal Department for Sharp Healthcare. During Teddy’s last year of law school, he worked as a law clerk for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). Upon graduation from law school Teddy continued to work at CAMFT and moved into a Staff Attorney position with CAMFT upon passing the California State Bar. Upon leaving CAMFT to explore new areas of law Teddy worked for Asaro Keagy Freeland & Mckinley, an Eminent Domain and Real Property Litigation Law Firm here in San Diego since 1965. While working at Asaro Keagy Freeland & Mckinley, Teddy also worked with Frank Griswold, an Estate Planning Attorney here in San Diego since 1973. Soon thereafter Teddy assumed full responsibility for Frank Griswold’s practice and has focused exclusively on estate planning matters since that time. In 2008 Teddy purchased the law practice of attorney Linda Schumacher. Linda has been practicing in the area of estate planning, probate and trust administration for over 15 years.
Practice Areas:
Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Law , Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Business.
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Posted by Constance | October 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Teddy R McNamara is an excellent attorney specializing in estate planning and probate. Teddy prepared my living trust and throughout this process he was extremely through and knowledgeable. Besides knowing the law regarding trusts inside and out he has all the traits you look for in choosing an att...
Posted by Terri | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Eight years ago, my family contracted with Teddy McNamara to amend my father's trust upon his death. Teddy's work back then assured that we returned to him eight years later when my Mom passed away. Teddy was attentive and very responsive in dealing with the administration of my Mom's trust/estate, ...
Posted by Jessica | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Teddy is not only an excellent lawyer, he is genuinely one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is a hard worker and takes great pride in running an honest business. He single-handedly turned around the most difficult time of my life and I now consider him a trusted friend. ...
Posted by Deanna | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I appreciate the professional and helpful service from Teddy McNamara. It was our first time getting a trust and Teddy made it easy for us.
Posted by Ron and Suzanne | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Very PERSONABLE! Teddy thoroughly answered all our questions and was quick to respond to emails or phone calls. His complete answers made us feel confident in our decisions. Follow up contacts did not require additional fees. Teddy quickly reviewed and advised us on any extra forms we needed. We hig...
"Teddy is incredibly knowledgeable, effective and personable. I am a family law attorney, and estate planning goes hand-in-hand with my practice area. I feel extremely confident referring clients and friends to Teddy, and have always received feedback that my referrals are well looked after by Teddy."
"I endorse this lawyer. The 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."
"Teddy has an incredibly positive reputation in the legal community as he always provides his clients with the utmost in legal representation while effectively advocating the position of his clients. I have had the honor of working with him in a handful of matters and have always enjoyed not only his sharp legal skills but professionalism throughout. As such, I would not hesitate in referring people to him."
"I have referred many clients to Teddy for estate planning services and have always received wonderful feedback from those clients. Teddy is dedicated and sensitive to his clients needs. He is always willing to go the extra mile and provides excellent service. I highly endorse Teddy."
"Teddy is an extremely thorough lawyer. He has a tremendous amount of compassion and patience which is a definite plus in the wills & trusts arena. It's not uncommon to see Teddy giving wills & trusts seminars all over the county, as he is knowledgeable and articulate and sought after to educate communities regarding the importance of a will & trust."
Personal injury lawyer
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Litigation lawyer
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Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1995
Cum Laude, Clemson University
2006 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Teddy R. McNamara
2006 - 2006
Attorney, Asaro Keagy Freeland and McKinley
2005 - 2006
Attorney, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
2017 - Present
California Teachers Association Region IVGLS Attorney for Wills, Trusts and Probate
2005 - Present
San Diego Bar AsscoiationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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Life insurance proceeds paid to Estate of the victim.
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