$ 500-520 per hour
G. Henry Welles
also known as Henry Welles
About G.
Biography
Henry Welles is a highly experienced litigator of trust and estate, business, and intellectual property disputes.
Welles' experience includes the following: Will and trust contest litigation. Financial elder abuse litigation. Physical elder abuse litigation. Representing fiduciaries in trust litigation. Litigating trustee breach of fiduciary duty . Probate administration and accountings. Breach of contract litigation. Trademark infringement litigation. Copyright infringement litigation. Real Property litigation including mechanic's liens, lis pendens, real estate contracts, construction defect, unlawful detainer, and real estate agency issues. Writs of attachment. Civil harassment restraining order litigation. Filing and litigating domain name registration disputes before ICANN. Filing and litigating TTAB appeals.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Best Best & Krieger LLP
74760 Highway 111, Suite 100, Indian Wells, CA, 92210
Best Best & Krieger LLP
3750 University Avenue, Suite 400, Riverside, CA, 92502
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Posted by John | May 18, 2011
Review of G. Henry Wells
From the first phone call Mr. Wells put my mind at ease. He went above and beyond what I asked of him. He had a sence about him, knowing every detail. He and his fellow attorneys made every other attorney we went up against look like first year law students. I had the sence he knew what they(Attorney...
Posted by Jason | May 17, 2011
Client
As a litigator Henry is very detailed and thorough. He is an excellent advocate for your cause. He has represented me over the past five years and still continues to do so.
G. Henry Welles's Lawyer Endorsements
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Henry for many years and know him to be an ethical, hard working and aggressive Intellectual Property litigator."
"Henry Welles is a sensible, down-to-earth practitioner. He provides results-oriented advice in a digestible manner. I have the utmost confidence in him, not only as a lawyer, but as an individual."
"Henry Welles is one of the best attorneys in town -- he exemplifies the qualities of a great trust litigator: intelligence, experienced, candor, good judgment, a caring attitude, and always a perfect gentleman. I would endorse Henry with no reservations."
"I have known and worked with Henry for 20 years. He is a smart, sophisticated and ethically sound practioner. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Henry is a solid lawyer. You're in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2022
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2021
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2020
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2019
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2016
Legal Eagles 2016, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2015
Top 70 Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
Top 70 Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2010
Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigator 2010, Daily Journal
2010
Certificate of Recognition, Riverside County Superior Court
2009
Certificate of Recognition, Riverside County Superior Court
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP
1991 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Best Best & Krieger, LLP
1990 - 1990
Summer Clerk Attorney, Best Best & Krieger LLP
1989 - 1989
Judicial Law Clerk, State Supreme Court, City of Elmira, New York
1986 - 1989
Technical Writer, PCO, Inc.
Associations
Desert Bar Association
Member
California State Bar Trusts and Estates Section
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
IN RE THE BEYER FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST Case No. INP 1600380
Favorable settlement.
RONNIE D. TYLER v. TRIO EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Case No. ECU08175
Settled.
BERNICE T. GATES v. ROBERT A. GATES ET AL. Case No. INC 1109177
Favorable settlement.
IN RE THE W. KENNETH JONES TESTAMENTARY TRUST. Case No. PSP 1300082
Obtained favorable judgment at trial. Affirmed on appeal.
IN RE: THE NICHOLAS M. DIBARI LIVING TRUST DATED 4/12/1994. Case No. PSP 1200513
Favorable settlement.
IN RE: THE TAYLOR LIVING TRUST DATED 12/5/2006. Case No. INP 022418.
Favorable settlement.
CONSERVATORSHIP OF ROSS. Case No. INP 021965
Favorable settlement.
IN RE THE EISENBERG LIVING TRUST. Case No. 019767
Obtained summary judgment. Affirmed on appeal.
POWERS v. DEVALL, ET AL. INC 019331 and POWERS v. THE RUG BARN, (2004) 117 Cal. App. 4th 1011
Obtained summary judgment. Affirmed on appeal.
Education
1991
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Bucknell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1981
Phillips Exeter Academy
Speaking Engagements
2010
Riverside County C.A.R.E. Team Meeting
Civil Litigation of Elder Abuse
2009
Quarterly Conference
Rogue Executors, Adminstrators & Trustees
2008
Seminar University of California Riverside
Intellectual Property Law
2008
Elder Abuse Prevention Conference
Estate Planning and Elder Abuse Litigation
2007
Riverside County C.A.R.E Team Meeting
Trust and Estate Litigation
2007
Quarterly Conference
Trust and Estate Litigation
2006
IESBDC Workshop
A Practical Guide to Intellectual Property Law
2005
Quarterly Conference
Intellectual Property: Trademarks and Copyrights
2004
C.A.R.E. Team Meeting
Wills and Trusts
Publications
2014
The Press-Enterprise
The Dot.Com World is About To Change
2012
The Press-Enterprise
Protecting Your Online Business Property
2006
Chapter, Inside the Minds: Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates. Aspatore Books. September 2006. ISBN: 1596225939.
Trust and Estate Litigation in California
2003
CVBusiness
A Primer on Trademarks
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My mother-in-law has Dementia. Her new husband is trying to force her to change the trust where my husband is the executor
06 Jan 2011
Q&A
ILIT and changing beneficiaries
02 Jan 2011