Keith A Davidson

Keith A Davidson

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 25 years

Litigation Lawyer at Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Trusts, Probate

18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 517, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

About Keith

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Trust, Will and Estate/probate litigation, including Trust and Will disputes, Trustee or Executor breach of fiduciary duty litigation, and abused beneficairy litigation, business lawsuits and certain other types of civil litigation.

25 years | 150 cases

50%
Trusts 30%

Trust creation, contests, and litigation including Trustee breach of duty, abused beneficiary, and financial abuse.

25 years | 300 cases

30%
Probate 20%

Probate administration, Wills contests, and Estate litigation.

25 years | 300 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 500-525 per hour

Contingency

35%-45%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Albertson & Davidson, LLP

18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 517, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92127

Albertson & Davidson, LLP

1500 Rosecrans Ave, #500, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266

Albertson & Davidson, LLP

303 Twin Dolphin Dr., Ste. 600, Redwood City, CA, 94065

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Keith A Davidson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Bill | February 27, 2013

Estate Settlement

I live out of state and have been having problems with getting my Father's estate in California settled. Contacted Keith Davidson about representing my interests in the Estate. He took the time to discuss the matter with me and explained what he thought he could do for me. I have found his office t...o be available and very responsive.

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Keith A Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Molinaro

Probate lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gian Ducic-Montoya

Litigation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Keith is one of the greatest legal minds of our time. He has the ability to analyze a problem and devise a plan of attack quicker than most of us can get through a consultation or read a Complaint. He cares about his clients and believes in working hard to resolve their problems. I am greatful for the opportunity to watch and learn from him."

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Byron Husted

Trusts lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Quinn Chevalier

Trusts lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I sought Keith's advice on a trust litigation matter recently. He offered a variety of very accurate and practical solutions, demonstrating a wealth of experience in trust and litigation matters. I hope I can work with him again in the future."

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Michael Hackard

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is intelligent, well prepared, compassionate and very committed to his clients."

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Byron Husted

Litigation lawyer

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Quinn Chevalier

Trusts lawyer

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Michael Hackard

Trusts lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Chapman University School Of Law

2008 - Present

Partner, Albertson & Davidson, LLP

2007 - 2007

Attorney, Law Offices of Keith A. Davidson

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Baker & Hostetler

2001 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

Associations

2014 - Present

The National Advocates

Top 100 Lawyers

2007 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Revocation of Trust

$1,750,000

Milliken Trust

$565,000

Sloan v. Redmond

$5,650,000

Tuszynski Trust

$750,000

Horstman Trust

$625,000

Lokey Trust

$6,000,000

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Education

2000

Loyola Law School

Juris Doctor

1996

California St Univ, San Bernardino

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2023

Hawaii Tax Institute Trust Litigation and Depositions

2023

Academy Fall Summit

Navigating Trust Depositions for Estate Planning Lawyers

2022

Hawaii Tax Institute

Attacking and Defending Trustees

2019

Academy Fall Conference

Surviving Depositions for Estate Planning Lawyers

2011

Law School

Trusts and Wills

Publications

2019

Book Your Lawsuit

2018

Book Stand Fight Win

2010

Corona Business Monthly Business Continuity Planning

2010

Corona Business Monthly The Art of Reacting-How A Business Can Use a Fair Response to Its Advantage

2006

Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Death Tax Still Not O.K.

2005

Los Angeles Lawyer The Advantages of Creating Out-of-State Trusts

Languages

English

Activity

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