Robert A. Stack and his staff have been serving San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County for over two decades.
His practice is focused on Real Estate and Land Use, Eminent Domain Wills, Trusts and Estate Litigation.
The Law Offices of Robert A. Stack will tenaciously advocate on your behalf and fight to ensure that you receive what is rightfully yours. It maximizes trial awards and solves legal problems cost effectively. It represents clients throughout Southern California. It represents estate interests, real property interests, and business interests to arrive at the best possible legal solutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, settlement, trial or appeal. Its staff is dedicated and possesses an unwavering commitment to being thorough and mastering all aspects of the law related to your legal matter.
The Law Offices of Robert A. Stack has a strong team with multiple resources at its disposal.
Robert A. Stack, Esq. has a well-founded background in law and real estate and trust and estate litigation. He has been practicing for thirty years and has extensive trial experience. He has a master’s degree (M.S.) in finance and a California real estate broker’s license. He is a doctorate of jurisprudence (J.D.), a member of the County Bar Association, a member of the California State Bar Association, and a consultant to the San Diego Creative Investment Club.
The firm has an association of counsel with O’Neill, Huxtable & Abelson, 1631 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026. O’Neill, Huxtable & Abelson was founded in the late 1920s. For more than sixty years, it has been dedicated to helping property owners fight “City Hall” in eminent domain and other land use proceedings.
Hitomi Kawashima is the firm’s tax and financial consultant. She is a certified public accountant (C.P.A.) and has years of business and accounting experience.
Named in the prestigious Who’s Who Directory as Top Attorney of North America
Nominated one of San Diego County’s Top Attorneys (San Diego Source, The Daily Transcript)
The North County Times consults with Mr. Stack regarding the “North County Bomb House” – A landlord’s house was being used by a tenant to make bombs. The County of San Diego made a decision to burn down the house. Should the owner receive compensation?
Published Chapters in Nichols on Eminent Domain
Recent Law Offices of Robert A. Stack cases:
The State of California v. Grand Diamond Properties, LLC, et. al. [Obtained $3,219,040 judgment].
The State of California v. Wright, et. al., [Obtained $1,691,448 judgment].
The State of California v. Dante Corp., et. al., [Obtained $1,808,000 judgment].
The State of California v. Dorothy E. Parrott, et. al., [Obtained $862,995 judgment].
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4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 200, San Diego, CA, 92121-1979
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Posted by Amir | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
We have now used Robert for two separate eminent domain matters. Robert was easy to work with, thorough, transparent, and ultimately secured two very favorable results for our office. I would highly recommend Robert for any such matters.
Posted by Andrew | November 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Robert Stack handled a deed-off contract for me and my ex-fiance professionally and efficiently. I was pretty worried about formally retaining another lawyer, as I've had bad experiences with them in the past, but I trusted Robert, and I don't regret it. He came through with the product he promised a...
Posted by Aleko | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I have used Robert Stack on several occasions for various needs for my business. He has gone above and beyond each time. Fast turn times, helpful after the fact when I forget what we did and he was nice enough to remind me and just all around a nice human being. I would recommend Robert Stack to othe...
Posted by damon | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
We used Robert for zoning issues we needed to figure out for a couple different industrial properties we were dealing with. He provided excellent advice, was very timely and a pleasure to deal with.
Posted by Matt | July 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Robert is a true professional and knows what he is doing. I had a consultation with him and acquired his services on the spot. He is easy to get ahold of either by phone or email and is prompt in getting back to you. He is conscious of your time so he is not looking to rack up the hours of service un...
"I had the opportunity to work with Robert Stack on an extremely complicated Trust and Real Property dispute. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in real property transactions and disputes."
"Robert was an esteemed colleague of mine working in litigation on various matters ranging from wills, trust, probate and real estate concerns. He is a reliable and dependable source as he has a wealth of knowledge in many facets of the law. Always the advocate, he understood how to handle the cases and the adversaries properly. He would provide honest assessments to the clients and tirelessly battle their claims. I would recommend him in any case where you may need an expert in real property or with litigation matters."
Family lawyer
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
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2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Attorney of North America, Who's Who Directory
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert A. Stack
1996 - 1999
Attorney, O'Neill Huxtable & Abelson
1994 - 1995
Attorney, United States Small Business Administration
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Olympus Development Company
2017 - Present
San Diego Creative Investment ClubSponsor
2016 - 2017
San Diego Note Investors AssociationMember
1992 - 2023
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
Obtained $1,691,448 judgment
Obtained $1,808,000 judgment
Obtained $3,219,040 judgment
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Broker's License
1985
MA - Masters
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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My Speaking Topic: Question Your Appraiser and Challenge the Agency on Highest and Best Use
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Legal Answers
Property is held under a trust and a person executes a Quitclaim Deed, does it continue to protect after termination?
20 Aug 2021
Can I take ownership of property in a trust through adverse possession if the trustor is still alive and behind on their taxes?
20 Aug 2021
Can I sue tenant and property owner?
18 Aug 2021