$ 400-500 per hour
Demosthenis Zeppos
also known as Demo Zeppos
About Demosthenis
Biography
Demo is an active member within his local community having coached AYSO soccer for six seasons, and serves as President of St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano. Demo also serves as a director of the National Hellenic Society, and is a member of Leadership 100. He lives in South Orange County with his wife and his three children. In his spare time, Demo enjoys lake and ocean boating, watersports and wintersports with his family, cross-training, playing music and reading political and economic history.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 13 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Zeppos Rautiola LLP
300 Spectrum Center Drive, Ste 1550, Irvine, CA, 926182936
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Posted by Kathy | March 18, 2013 | Business
Marwell Review
Me and my business partner met Demo, about 3-Years ago, when we purchased our business. He was very helpful and went over our contract with us so that we would understand it. He continues to work with us and anytime we have a question he gets back to us within one work day, if not a couple of hours...
Posted by Kevin | March 13, 2013 | Estate Planning
Outstanding estate planning services
I've worked with other estate planning attorneys in the past but Demo Zeppos is a cut above most in his grasp of complicated matters and understanding of business issues. He was able to grasp our array of diverse issues and come up with specific recommendations that helped to resolve a number of iss...
Posted by Peter | March 08, 2013 | Business
Best Commercial and Tax Attorney in Town!
I would recommend Demo to anyone and I do frequently! He has assisted my firm with everything from complicated investment transactions, to detailed legal opinions.
Posted by Steve | March 08, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation
Zeppos Law Firm reveiw
I highly recommend Mr. Demo Zeppos and his Law Firm. Demo has been my corporate attorney for over seven years. I have always found him extremely responsive and he has an excellent running knowledge of my business. Demo has created numerous agreements for my mid sized firm. We have completed compl...
Posted by Deepak | March 06, 2013
Superb attorney
I could not speak more highly of Demo. Demo is an amazing attorney- someone I turn to for advice and someone you can trust to look out for YOUR interests 100%.
Demosthenis Zeppos's Lawyer Endorsements
"When clients need a sophisticated business and tax attorney to handle a complex transaction, Demo is the first name that comes to mind. Its rate to find an attorney who handles such complex transactions, that is so personable, but Demo is the exception to the rule. I am grateful to have Demo in my referral network."
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"I have know Demo for a number of years as a tax specialist and a great guy! I would not hesitate to recommend Demo to any potential client that wanted a lawyer to go above and beyond the call of duty because I know Demo does so for all of his clients."
"I have had the honor of working with Mr. Zeppos since about 2007. I regularly refer business transactional and estate planning matters to him. Demo is not only excellent at drafting business documents and estate planning, he is very business savvy and knows how to make deals happen in the business world. This is something they don’t teach you in law school, and a talent that his hard to find. Demo also has strong command of the tax law, which is particularly important in estate planning and drafting corporate documents, whether it is a buy-sell agreement, business entity formation, or other transactional work. I strongly endorse and rely upon Mr. Zeppos for legal matters."
"I endorse Demo with the highest level of confidence. I have worked with him on a lengthy business litigation matter, and have referred clients to him on numerous occasions. Demo possesses an impressive wealth of knowledge when it comes to any issue related to tax, accounting, real estate and business, and I can always count on him for a quick, friendly and accurate answer to any question that I might have in regards to such subjects. Demo is a not only a fantastic attorney, but a exceptional colleague and friend. I recommend him without any hesitation."
"I've worked as opposing counsel on cases with Demo over the past 5-6 years. Demo is intelligent and understands the big issues as well as all the intricate nuances to tax and business matters. He is a good negotiator and details are not lost on him. His intellect and capacity make negotiating with him efficient and meaningful. I enjoy working with him and trust him to handle matters for family and friends. He is a true professional."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2001
Creative Tax Innovation Award, KPMG
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Zeppos Rautiola LLP
2004 - 2013
President, Zeppos Law Firm
2003 - 2004
Tax Manager, Ernst & Young
2001 - 2002
Senior Tax Consultant, KPMG
1999 - 2000
Tax Consultant, Grant Thornton, LLP
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Law Offices of Matthew I. Hirsch
Associations
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Tax Specialist
2012 - Present
WealthCounselAttorney Member
2009 - Present
ProvisorsGroup Leader
2006 - Present
State Bar of California, Real Property Law SectionAttorney Member
2005 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionAttorney Member
2004 - Present
State Bar of California, Business Law SectionAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Armenian Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2016
Southern California Hellenic Law SocietyBoard of Directors
2009 - 2015
Trinity Children's FoundationDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
Generational Family Wealth Transfer and Tax Planning
The transfers, prviacy, and desires of the Client were sucessfully, both in acquiring, transferring, and gifting the real estate into a legacy trust
$10 million real estate acquisition
The transactional successfully closed after several revisions to the purchase agreements to project the client
Expert Witness on Tax Law
Expert Testimony accepted by the Court
Education
2001
Villanova University School of Law
LLM
1998
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Lehigh University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Save you Business! Form the Right Entity on the First Time
Busines Entity Tax Planning
2012
Radio Show
Tax and Estate Planning
2012
Micropreneur® Program
Small Business Classification of Contractors and Employees
Publications
2013
Orange County Register
Co-working gains popularity in O.C.
2005
Languages
Greek
Spanish
Activity
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