Thomas William Dominick

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Thomas William Dominick

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Probate Lawyer at San Bernardino, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

215 North D Street First Floor, San Bernardino, CA

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About Thomas

Biography

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

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 35%

41 years

35%
Trusts 35%

41 years

35%
Estate Planning 10%

41 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

41 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2015 2012
Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick LLP

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

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Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP

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

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Thomas William Dominick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Kim | February 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

If I could give Tom Dominick 10 stars I would!

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. ...He and his paralegal Terri always had paperwork to me and always one step ahead to make sure your process continues moving. If you ever attend court with Tom you will quickly see he is extremely well respected in the hallway with other attorneys and in the courtroom with the judge. His experience in this arena really shows! Seeing the way the other attorney against us was, I quickly knew Tom was superior in the way he handles his business and his clients. His When I first met Tom he spent an hour interviewing me to make sure he completely understood my case and know he was defending something he felt was right. Which I instantly knew he was the right fit for me in his integrity for his reputation and firm. He knew every answer to my questions and has been completely honest with every answer. I am beyond grateful for Tom and will recommend him to anyone over and over! He is simply the best of the best!

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Tremendous Work on an Incredibly Difficult Probate

I figured ours was going to be a lengthy and difficult probate process, especially since I was an out-of-state executor. As such, I wanted the best legal representation to help maneuver through the complex California probate process while handling a rather complex will and also dealing multiple heirs..., including a couple of difficult personalities. Mr. Dominick did an absolutely tremendous job of settlling the estate very effectively and efficiently, and provided practical solutions for handling some interesting bequests, and professionally & patiently dealt with an incredibly difficult beneficiary. I have the utmost of respect for him, his knowledge, professionalism and work ethic!

Posted by Lora | June 06, 2013 | Trusts

A very difficult Trust issue

I retained Tom Dominick for my sibblings and I back in Feb. 2011 for a very difficult case. My father who passed back in 2003 left his girlfriend as trustee to his trust and a life estate on his property which was free and clear providing she pay taxes, aquire no liens on property, keep Homeowner in...surance up to date and maintain it. In Jan. 2011 I found out that she hadn't done ANY of her responsibilities since my father's passing. So that's when I was referred to Tom by my Aunt who had been on the opposing side of him(which she lost) and said that he was the best one for what I was dealing with. She stated she never wanted to have to go up against him again. To make a very long story short, we have since gotten the woman removed as Trustee and we are still dealing with the mess she created with the back taxes. If it wasn't for Tom and his service he provided to my sibbling's and I, we would have lost my parents property and possibly the contents which is our inheritance, to a Tax lien sale. So I can honestly say that if you want an honest and all of the above ratings in an attorney, Thomas Dominick is the one. He is everything and more and he will go above and beyond what is expected of him as he has done for us. Infact we are still using his services and will continue to do so as long as the my father's Trust is still in effect.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2012 | Guardianship

Competent and Caring

For four and half years Mr. Tom Dominick was my attorney while I served as a court appointed conservator in a very difficult situation. He represented me in numerous hearings, depositions and appeals in the Superior Courts of two counties, the Court of Appeal, and Bankruptcy Court. I came to regard ...him as a friend as well as a counselor. Mr. Dominick guided me through the legal process, kept me informed of all proceedings, emailed me copies of court filings, warned me of potential pitfalls in the conservatorship process, and never let me down. I am pleased to recommend him as a competent and caring attorney.

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Thomas William Dominick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dennis Sandoval

Probate lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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

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Marivel Zialcita

Probate lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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

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Michael Reiter

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 15

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."

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Sharon Anderson

Unknown lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Molinaro

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Smith

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 02

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."

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L Christopher Arvin

Probate lawyer | Jan 23

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."

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Stewart Albertson

Probate lawyer | Mar 02

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."

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William Shapiro

Probate lawyer | Nov 26

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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Trevor Martin

Estate planning lawyer

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David Hamilton

Estate planning lawyer

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Marivel Zialcita

Estate planning lawyer

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Michael Reiter

Litigation lawyer

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Kyle Patrick

Guardianship lawyer

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Gary Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sandy Turner

Family lawyer

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Michael Scafiddi

Personal injury lawyer

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William Shapiro

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Jack R. Freeman "Service Above Self" Award, San Bernardino Rotary North

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Joseph P. Hertel Award Outstanding Rotarian Award, San Bernardino Rotary North

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Partner, Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick LLP

1983 - 1985

Law Clerk/Attorney, Harold G. Ayer, APC

Associations

2013 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

National Conference of Bar Presidents

Sustaining Fellow

2009 - 2010

San Bernardino County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Bonanno, 165 Cal.App.4th 7 (Trial and appellate counsel)

Judgment reversed in favor of Mr. Dominick's client.

Estate of Garrett, 159 Cal.App.4th 831 (Trial counsel)

Judgment affirmed in favor of Mr. Dominick's client

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Education

1985

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

California State University, San Bernardino

BA, Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2012

Bench-Bar Probate Symposium

Recent Updates in Trust , Estate and Probate Litigation

2011

Probate Section Meeting

Recent Cases on Estates and Trusts

2006

Probate Section Meeting

Equitable Adoption

2003

The Probate Process from Start to Finish in California

Probate Procedure

Publications

2003

National Business Institute Seminar The Probate Process from Start to Finish in California

Languages

English

Activity

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