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Thomas William Dominick
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In need of assistance with a probate, trust, or conservatorship matter? Call Tom Dominick!

For more than 30 years, Thomas W. Dominick has practiced primarily in estate planning, probate and trust law, and has been 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 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.

Practice areas

OtherGuardianshipEstate planningTrustsProbate
  1. Probate: 35%

    34 years

  2. Trusts: 35%

    34 years

  3. Estate planning: 10%

    34 years

  4. Guardianship: 10%

    34 years

  1. Real estate: 10%

    34 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

215 North D Street First Floor
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Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick LLP

215 North D Street First Floor
San Bernardino, CA, 92401-1712

Office (909) 889-3691

http://www.flsdprobate.com/

Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP

77564-A Country Club Drive
Suite 132
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

Office (760) 779-9572

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive198509/26/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
California Super LawyerSouthern California Super Lawyers2013
Jack R. Freeman "Service Above Self" AwardSan Bernardino Rotary North2012
Joseph P. Hertel Award Outstanding Rotarian AwardSan Bernardino Rotary North2009
Southern California Super LawyerCalifornia Super Lawyers Magazine2006
Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law SpecialistCalifornia Bar Board of Legal Specialization2004
AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell1995
Law Week AwardBureau of National Affairs1985
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerFullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick LLP1986 - Present
Law Clerk/AttorneyHarold G. Ayer, APC1983 - 1985
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2013 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
National Conference of Bar PresidentsSustaining Fellow2011 - 2013
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationPresident2009 - 2010
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
National Business Institute SeminarThe Probate Process from Start to Finish in California2003
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of San Diego School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1985
California State University, San BernardinoBA1981
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Bench-Bar Probate SymposiumRecent Updates in Trust , Estate and Probate Litigation2012
Probate Section MeetingRecent Cases on Estates and Trusts2011
Probate Section MeetingEquitable Adoption2006
The Probate Process from Start to Finish in CaliforniaProbate Procedure2003
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Estate of Bonanno, 165 Cal.App.4th 7 (Trial and appellate counsel)Judgment affirmed.
Estate of Garrett, 159 Cal.App.4th 831 (Trial counsel)Judgment affirmed

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Posted by ColleenFri Jan 25 2019

We had a complex situation that we hired Mr. Dominick to help finish. His legal acumen, ability to grasp the intricacies of the case, and lead the way to conclusion exceeded our expectations. He has been a great help to my family. We highly recommend Mr Dominick and would engage him again if needed.
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Posted by Sylvia Fri Nov 02 2018

I was very pleased with Mr. Tom Dominick. It was a pleasant experience for me. I never had to go out to California. He took care of everything.
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Dennis Sandoval, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

The consummate estate planning attorney. Do not hesitate to hire Tom for an estate planning, probate or conservatorship matter

Marivel Zialcita, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Tom is one of the most skilled attorneys I know. A giant in the industry. I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Reiter, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Dec 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Sharon Anderson, Probate Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Molinaro, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Gary Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

L Christopher Arvin, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 24, 2012
Relationship: Other

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.

Stewart Albertson, Litigation Attorney on Mar 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

William Shapiro, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 26, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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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