$ 675-675 per hour
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Theodore M. Hankin is a licensed attorney and Certified Public Accountant (Ret.) in the State of California. He has practiced law since 1977 and uses his decades of experience to help clients in Orange County and the surrounding areas through complicated legal matters. He represents law firms, brokers, dealers, engineers, manufacturers, those in the computer technology industry, and other professionals and individuals. He also has substantial estate planning and transactional law experience, helping clients plan for and protect their best interests. To learn more about Mr. Hankin’s practice, schedule your free initial case consultation with Messina & Hankin.
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$ 675-675 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1977
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1400 Quail Street, Ste. 200, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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9 Client Reviews
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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...
Posted by Eyal | May 03, 2013 | Business
Simply Masterful
I have used Ted for Business and personal for over 25 years now. His logician approach always kept me out of trouble and his ability to navigate any issues that came by my path kept me successful in all my business. There are attorneys that are deal makers and some that are deal breakers Ted has alw...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
1981 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public AccountantsMember
1977 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2001 - 2007
OCSD PSRLeadership Cabinet
Satisfactory settlement
For my client
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Estate Planning
1996
Update on GST
1992
Update on Estate Planning
2013
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Theodore earned significant contribution points in 2013.
where do I stand if husband dies intestate?
12 Aug 2019
I need an experienced Trust litigator in the Laguna & surrounding area.
07 Aug 2018
Is my brother still trustee of the living trust after my father passed?
16 Mar 2018