Vincent Michael Casiano

Vincent Michael Casiano

also known as Vinny Casiano

4.2
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 25 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law ... +2 more

4420 Hotel Circle Court, Suite 355, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

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Casiano Law Firm

4420 Hotel Circle Court, Suite 355, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Vincent Michael Casiano's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trusts

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2026 | Trusts

Nothing Nice to Say

Vincent Casiano of the Casiano Law Firm represented the opposing party in a trust matter that has been pending for more than three years. During that time, communications from the litigant and the litigant’s legal representatives were frequently ignored. Requests for updates, documentation, and basic... information often required repeated follow-ups before any response was received. Between January 14 and March 13, 2026, there were more than 14 documented requests for updates, accounting, and disbursement of funds. Mr. Casiano stated multiple times that he would provide figures and supporting documentation, but those materials were never delivered. Several messages during this period received no response at all. Public records from the California State Bar show that Mr. Casiano has previously been disciplined for failing to respond to clients and for failing to account for client funds upon request. The ongoing lack of responsiveness in this matter raises serious concerns regarding compliance with professional and fiduciary obligations. Settlement funds also appear to be held without clear explanation or necessity. Attorneys holding third-party funds are required to account for them and promptly distribute undisputed amounts. The repeated failure to do so in this case caused unnecessary delay. Key Points 3+ years of limited responsiveness 14+ documented requests between Jan 14–Mar 13, 2026 Prior California State Bar discipline for similar conduct Promised accounting and disbursement never provided This review reflects the litigant’s personal experience in this matter.

Posted by Janyce | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

He's the BEST Elder and Estate Attorney in San Diego

Vinnie has helped us with our legal needs several times since 2016. He has helped create a Supplemental Needs Trust for a disabled relative, updated our wills and created and updated a Trust for my husband and myself. He is very thorough, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Vincent for y...our legal needs!

Posted by Laurie and Kim | May 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Estate planning, Elder law

Vincent was great! We recommend him if your looking for a great lawyer to setup a living trust. He’s extremely knowledgeable about elder law and estate planning. He explained to us how and why we needed to set up our living trust the way that we did.

Posted by Emory | March 27, 2014 | Trusts

An attorney who really cares!

I first met Vinny when I was assisting my mom as trustee for her friend's estate. I was initially impressed by his attitude of caring. He is extremely conscientious and seems to be driven by the need to be fair to his clients and carry out the wishes of the trust owners. His knowledge of the law is ...astoundingly thorough, yet he's never afraid to admit when he's not sure of a particular point, and he consistently digs in until he gets the answer. He always takes the necessary time to think and re-think all the angles of every issue, never giving answers off-the-cuff. This is not to say that he is padding his time for billing, in fact just the opposite is true, his billing is always comprehensive and very fair. Since we were so impressed we have had Vinny draw up trusts for both my mom and myself. No boiler-plates here! Vinny digs in and finds out every fact that could have any bearing on the trust, and draws up bullet-proof documents based on the individual needs and circumstances of each client. Watching him draft a letter or other document is a lesson in patience and thinking everything through to the nth degree. Anyone trying to scam Vinny for free legal advice, or who may be trying to get something out of a trust that they don't deserve might not be happy with him, but I can assure you that if I'm in court, I want Vinny on my side of the aisle!

Posted by Adolpho | June 05, 2013 | Trusts

Vincent Casiano Esq. is the Greatest !!

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN My wife Paula and I want to state how impressed and pleased we are at the work that Vincent Casiano, Esq. at the Casiano Law Firm did for us regarding my mother’s Sanchez Family Trust. This trust was a revocable trust that in included a Special Needs Trust in which my Mother ...sought to insure that the care and comfort needs of her full schizophrenic son and brain damaged daughter would be met. Upon my mother’s passing, I was presented with a bill by the State of California Medi-Cal Department in excess of $150,000. My problem with the Department centered on the wording of the Sanchez Family Trust. Another legal firm that prepared the Trust was not fully versed in issues of Elder Law and Medi-Cal requirements. I approached Vincent Casiano, Esq. for his assistance. The Sanchez Family Trust was an incredibly complicated case dealing with issues that earlier had not been planned for. We want to state that we were amazed when Vincent Casiano, was able to plead the merits of the trust as to my Mother’s intent and wishes and the State came back and granted, in our favor every pleading Mr. Casiano had argued. We were left owing the State nothing!! Mr. Casiano assisted us in administering and closing out the trust which included the preparation of an account for my siblings in a smooth very understandable process allowed me to insure that my responsibilities as trustee were protected and completed to the satisfaction of the court. My wife Paula and I were very impressed with Mr. Casiano’s professionalism, knowledge of Elder Law and Trust Administration, his ability to plead our case successfully, his clear explanation to us as to issues of Elder Law and his assisting me with setting up the follow-up trust for my sister. My wife and I fully recommend Mr. Vincent Casiano, Esq. of the Casiano Law Firm.

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Steven Brumer

Elder law lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Casiano and I appeared together on a panel of attorneys speaking about legal issues. He is a knowledgeable, professional, and zealous advocate for his clients."

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Joseph McHugh

Elder law lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Vinny for over 10 years. I have known him to be a brilliant attorney, very knowledgeable and experienced in the asset protection and planning of elders, as well as estate planning. What I find one of his best qualities is his compassion for his clients, and his dedication to helping those in need."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2010

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Associations

Diego County Bar Association

Chairman

Education

1999

UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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