$ 525-550 per hour
C L Farrell
also known as Cordia Lynn Farrell
About C
Biography
C L Farrell, a native of Southern California, offers over 35 years of legal experience as an senior probate and trusts estate planning and litigation attorney. She established her law practice in San Bernardino County, catering to the needs of small businesses, families, and individuals. Known for her meticulous approach to legal analysis and creative problem-solving, C L provides expertise in reviewing, drafting, and amending wills and trusts and enforcing civil judgments.
C L has mediated probate and trust estate disputes and served as Chair and Arbitrator for the San Bernardino County Bar Association's Fee Arbitration Program. She served as Judge Pro Tempore for the San Bernardino County Superior Court in Family Law and Small Claims Court matters. She served as a mediator in the Civil Division and as Court appointed counsel in the Probate Division of the San Bernardino County Superior Court. She is a member of the Bar Associations of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties and their respective Probate, Trusts and Estates sections.
C L holds a Bachelors Degree in English Literary Criticism & Theory from San Francisco State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.
Upon relocating to San Bernardino, she served as Head of Reference of the San Bernardino County Law Library and developed hands-on computerized legal research training programs for lawyers and non-lawyer patrons.
In 2009, C L co-created the Fiduciary Management Certificate Program (formerly the Professional Fiduciary Management Certificate Program) for the University of California, Riverside Extension where she was an Advisory Board Member and Instructor. The program trains students to effectively manage the personal and financial affairs of individuals who are unable to do so for themselves. Students are prepared for the rigorous National and California Professional Fiduciary Exams required to become California Licensed Professional Fiduciaries.
In 2010, C L created and continues to chair the Advisory Committee for the Osborne-Whelan Endowed Rugby Academic Scholarship administered by UC San Francisco College of Law (formerly University of California Hastings College of the Law) in San Francisco.
Outside of law practice, C L enjoys exploring the outdoors; chasing the aurora borealis; creating and maintaining friendships abroad; learning Gaelic; and sailing.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
40%
38 years
Trusts
40%
38 years
Estate Planning
15%
38 years
Wills and Living Wills
5%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of C L Farrell, PC
P O Box 9224, Redlands, CA, 92375
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Cindy | February 20, 2024 | Trusts
Very Helpful Knowledgeable, and Trustworthy
Called C L Farrell to direct me upon a trust issues I'm having with the trustee. C L Really took the time to go over and explain my options with me. She was Patient and very thorough and direct. Answered all my questions and concerns. I highly recommended her for any trust issues that anyone may...
C Farrell
Replied last May 26, 2024So happy to have helped you understand the duties that a Trustee must follow. I appreciate your kind words.
Posted by John | July 17, 2023 | Elder Law
Wonderful Experience
I contacted Cordia regarding my aging parents (91 and 84 years old). I had questions regarding how to navigate the intricacies of POA's, Conservatorships, and Elder Care Planning. Cordia was very honest and personable. I found her to be very experienced and competent in Elder Law and Estate Planning...
C Farrell
Replied last May 26, 2024I look forward to assisting you to understand your options. Caring for aging parents is a challenging but rewarding task. Thank you for taking time to write this review. I appreciate it.
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Experience
Work Experience
1974 - Present
Senior Probate & Trust Litigation Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF C L FARRELL, P.C.
2022 - 2023
Mediator, Probate, Trusts and Estates, Riverside County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services
2010 - 2012
Co-Designer, Professional Fiduciary Certificate Program, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE EXTENSION
2008 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Certificate Program, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE EXTENSION
Associations
2018 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law SectionGeneral Member
2010 - Present
Osborne-Whelan Endowed Rugby Academic Scholarship/UC Hastings College of LawFounder & Advisory Committee Member
2008 - 2009
Estate Planning Council of San Bernardino CountyPast President
2001 - 2002
Inland Counties Regional CenterFormer Member, Master Trust Committee
2001 - 2001
San Bernardino County CounselArbitrator, License Revocation Hearings
1997 - 2018
San Bernardino County Superior CourtCourt Appointed Counsel
1995 - 2017
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationFormer Chair, Mandatory Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration
1994 - 2000
San Bernardino County Superior CourtFormer Civil Law Arbitrator
1994 - 1995
Rotary International District 5330 (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties)Former Director, Endowment/Major Gifts Program
1993 - 2010
San Bernardino County Superior CourtJudge Pro Tempore
1993 - 1994
Rotary International District 5330Registration Chair, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program
1992 - 1995
Rotary International District 5330 (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties)Former Director, Benefactors Program
Education
1982
Golden Gate University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1979
San Francisco State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
In Home Health Care Services Regional Meeting, Riverside CA
Professional Fiduciaries: Assisting Elderly Clients with Estate Planning Needs
2011
Bridging the Gap Seminar, San Bernardino, CA
Fee Agreements and Attorney-Client Trust Accounts
Languages
English