Theodore Michael Hankin

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Theodore Michael Hankin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Litigation Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Trusts, Probate ... +3 more

1400 Quail Street, Ste. 200, Newport Beach, CA

About Theodore

Biography

Helping Entrepreneurs Navigate the Business Landscape for Over 43 Years

Ted Hankin takes the time to understand your needs and will craft the right solution to meet them.

Always Ready for a Courtroom or Boardroom Showdown

Ted Hankin can guide you with understanding through the court process. or litigate if necessary.

As a licensed CPA, Ted Hanking understands tax and tax problems.

Ted Hankin takes the time to understand your needs and will craft the right solution to meet them.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 30%

Much of the litigation that I do relates to controversies between family members such as claims of incompetency or undue influence with respect to a will or trust.

30%
Probate 20%

20%
Trusts 20%

20%
Estate Planning 15%

15%
Business 10%

10%
Tax 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 675-675 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Messina & Hankin, LLP

1400 Quail Street, Ste. 200, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

messinahankinlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Theodore Michael Hankin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kerri | July 14, 2015 | Corporate & Incorporation

Outstanding business and non-profit attorney!

Ted Hankin has done outstanding work for our foundation - Kasem Cares based out of California. With his help and excellent writing skills and attention to detail, he helped us get our 501(c) 3 non-profit approved in only two months! He takes the time to explain legal jargon and terms on a level that... is easy to understand. His experience and professional nature comes through when working with him. I recommend his services. - Kerri

Posted by Karen | December 03, 2013 | Tax

Theodore Michael Hankin

I was referred to Mr. Hankin by a family law attorney friend. I immediately felt confident with Mr. Hankin's experience & knowledge for my unique case. Mr. Hankin always responded promptly to my concerns & inquiries. He always kept me informed & current on the status of my case. He collaborated w...ith co-admin counsel, tax attorney, estate attorney, etc. during the course of my case. He gave me advise & guidance that was always in my best interest. And he went "above & beyond" numerous times during the duration of my case, leading to a successful outcome. Mr. Hankin is the consummate professional and I would definitely highly recommend him.

Posted by Lisa | May 12, 2013 | Business

Experienced Attorney Who Teaches & Guides You With What's Going on Along The Way With Your Case!

Ted has been very helpful with my case. He is well versed in business law, trust and probate and other relevant law matters that my case has required. What I have liked most about Ted is that he takes the time to explain to you in layman's terms details and relevant goings about my case and its pro...cess. He keeps you in the loop and makes you feel like he really cares about the outcome. You are not just another statistic to him. I also see a difference (compared to prior attorneys) in his many years of experience as an attorney and CPA. I highly recommend Ted for helping me with what could be considered a difficult case. His high ethics for his profession are second to none. The attorney you choose, does make a difference. I am happy he's been on my side!

Posted by Bob | April 19, 2013 | Probate

Outstanding Member of Attorney Profession

In our case we asked Ted Hankin to step in and represent us in a probate case best put as one being well down the legal malfeasance well. An absolutely amazing turn around was the result. As we saw it, Ted has a broad palette of legal skills (including having a CPA) that he employs in a systems engin...eering manner. That is, Ted knows the total environment of his cases. In ours, within a month, Ted advised our revised path through the legal forest, a path that brought success. It seems Ted knew every turn, every tree, every alternative and its consequences along that path. And this is a major attribute of Ted – so did we! Nothing hidden. Ted often said, ‘I want you to know the total environment of your case and every item that could impact it and what we will do to get through this.’ Available 24 hours a day, Ted is a skilled attorney with a sense of humor who is always realistic with the client and the case. An outstanding example of his attorney profession.

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Theodore Michael Hankin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Vetchtein

Litigation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Smith

Trusts lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Ted on a messy and difficult breach of trust case where I represented the petitioning beneficiary when he substituted in as counsel for the responding former trustee. Up to that point the case had been bogged down for over a year with discovery and accounting disputes. Ted did a highly professional job with and for his client, and the matter was resolved by a court approved settlement in fairly short order. I was impressed with Ted's ability to break through the mutual distrust and dislike between the parties so a fair result could be reached."

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Aaron Harper

Litigation lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly respected in the legal community, I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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James Blancarte

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ted Hankin while his partner at AlvaradoSmith, APC. The matter involved international estate matters for the elderly parents of my client who is a high profile entertainment/motion picture client. Ted handled the matter with care, professionalism and sensitivity, all to the complete satisfaction of my client and her parents."

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Marty Burbank

Litigation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"We have different opinions (we are lawyers), but always found Ted to be a respectful and knowledgeable advocate for his client. He also made a significant effort to resolve a litigated matter as efficiently as possible."

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John Messina

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ted has just recently joined our firm as a partner but I have known and worked with Ted for over 11 years. My endorsement of Ted is so strong that Ted is the attorney my own family chose to handle their trust and estate matters. Ted's knowledge of the law is second to none and his integrity is without question. Ted is my friend and partner; for this I am grateful."

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Gregory Snarr

Wills and living wills lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Schoenberger

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I personally know Ted to be an extremely smart, honest and ethical attorney. Highly recommended."

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Troy McMahan

Probate lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Hankin and I worked on a case together and I greatly appreciated leaning on his expertise in the area of probate and trusts. Since then, he has always been willing to assist and answer questions that arise from time to time dealing with estate planning. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2013

Top Contributor Litigation, AVVO

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1978

Certified Public Accountant, California Board of Accountancy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Messina & Hankin, LLP

2013 - 2016

Partner, Lytton Williams Messina & Hankin, LLP

2008 - 2012

Shareholder, AlvaradoSmith, APC

1986 - 2007

Attorney/CPA, Theodore M. Hankin, Attorney/CPA

1983 - 1986

Partner, Oster, Suchman & Hankin

Associations

1981 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1978 - Present

American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants

Member

1977 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - 2007

OCSD PSR

Leadership Cabinet

Sample of Legal Cases

Undue Influence

Satisfactory settlement

Hansen v. Hansen

For my client

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Education

1977

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Business Experience Show

Estate Planning

1996

Annual Update

Update on GST

1992

Annual Update for CPAs

Update on Estate Planning

Publications

2013

AVVO Legal Guides The Human Cost in Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Theodore earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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