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For more than 37 years, Thomas W. Dominick has practiced primarily in estate planning, probate and trust law. He is currently certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in these areas. In recognition of his work, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Dominick its prestigious “AV” rating, indicating that peers rank him at preeminent levels of professionalism and ethical standards. In addition, he has been repeatedly selected for inclusion to Super Lawyers magazine, a listing of prominent attorneys in each state, and is listed as "One of the Top Attorneys in the IE" by the Inland Empire Magazine. Mr. Dominick regularly lectures to lawyers, paralegals and accountants in the areas of probate administration and litigation and co-authored the handbook “The Probate Process from Start to Finish” (2003 National Business Institute).
At Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP we are dedicated to providing each client with efficient and cost-effective legal services based on our years of experience, and invite you to contact us for further information.
Mr. Dominick represents clients in estate planning, trust and probate law matters in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles Counties and throughout the Southern California communities of the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Riverside, Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Bloomington, Loma Linda, Highland, Yucaipa, Calimesa, Banning, Beaumont, Moreno Valley and Corona, the Mountain communities of Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs and Wrightwood, the High Desert communities of Victorville, Barstow, Hesperia, Apple Valley and Adelanto and the Low Desert communities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Bermuda Dunes.
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Acquired: 1985
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215 North D Street First Floor, San Bernardino, CA, 92401-1712
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Tom was my lawyer for a recent probate matter. I was impressed with his deep knowledge of the law and his ability to translate complex legal concepts into terms I could understand. He was always available to answer my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. Although the process took lon...
Posted by Carolyn | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I cannot thank Mr. Dominick (and team) enough for seeing me through a long and tedious legal dispute. Mr. Dominick was extremely professional, knowledgeable, responsive and understanding throughout the entire process. I’d recommend him to anyone needing legal representation as he will protect your in...
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I can't imagine going through our trust litigation without Mr. Dominick. I am so grateful for his invaluable help and council. As trustee, I was chosen to resolve the result of decades of family dysfunction that made me a target of unhappy family members. There were several law firms involved, som...
Posted by Kim | February 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I could not possibly give Tom the review he deserves! He is so incredibly knowledgeable, knows the laws up, down and sideways. Tom will ALWAYS answer an email or phone call quickly and is so pleasant to be around. He makes having to have a lawyer enjoyable and I never once worried about anything. ...
Posted by Roland | March 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Tom Dominick is an extremely knowledgeable estate attorney who demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and provides excellent customer service. I am very pleased with my interactions with him and his law firm in dealing with probate issues for my late mother's estate.
"The consummate estate planning attorney. Do not hesitate to hire Tom for an estate planning, probate or conservatorship matter"
"I have known Tom Dominick since the beginning of my legal career, and he has an unsurpassed reputation in the legal community for estate planning. His experience and service to the community are unsurpassed."
"Tom Dominick is a well known and well respected member of the legal community in the Inland Empire. He is past President of the San Bernardino County Bar Association. He is a partner in an aggressive and successful law firm, Fullerton, Lemann, Shaefer & Dominck. I refer business to his firm. I wholeheartedly endorse Tom Dominick."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have met Mr. Dominick here on Avvo.com, and look forward to referring him work in the future since I do not practice in San Bernardino and Riverside County, and I am impressed with his practice. I spend a good deal of time on Avvo answering questions, offering comments et al. Mr. Dominick gained my attention by is excellent analysis/opinions/input on numerous legal issues that we were both commenting on. I checked out his website and am also quite impressed by his practice ane experience. If you are considering an attorney for probate/trust/estate planning in those counties - I recommend that you consider Mr. Dominick - as I will for my clients with matters in those counties."
"I've known Tom since 2004. He has one of the best reputations in the Inland Empire. I've used him as an attorney in the past, I've had cases we've worked on together, and I've had cases were we were against each other. In all these interactions Tom was always a gentlemen. It is easy for me to highly recommend Tom as an attorney in the Probate, Trust, Estate Planning, and Real Estate areas."
"I have known Tom for many years and have retained his sevices personally. He is one of the leading Probate lawyers in the Inland Empire, I have worked with their firm and highly endorse Tom and his partners."
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California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2012
Jack R. Freeman "Service Above Self" Award, San Bernardino Rotary North
2009
Joseph P. Hertel Award Outstanding Rotarian Award, San Bernardino Rotary North
2006
Southern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist, California Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1995
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Law Week Award, Bureau of National Affairs
1986 - Present
Partner, Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick LLP
1983 - 1985
Law Clerk/Attorney, Harold G. Ayer, APC
2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
National Conference of Bar PresidentsSustaining Fellow
2009 - 2010
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationPresident
Judgment reversed in favor of Mr. Dominick's client.
Judgment affirmed in favor of Mr. Dominick's client
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA, Business Administration
2012
Recent Updates in Trust , Estate and Probate Litigation
2011
Recent Cases on Estates and Trusts
2006
Equitable Adoption
2003
Probate Procedure
2003
English
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My brother signed away all rights to a home listed in my parents trust. I am the only other beneficiary. Is the house mine?
05 Dec 2012
Using Deceased Husbands debit card to withdraw cash from account
24 Mar 2012
Breach of fiduciary duty by a spouse
21 Mar 2012