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4.9 /5.0
24 Client Reviews
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also known as Andrew C. Kienle
Andrew is a shareholder and managing partner at Hart Kienle Pentecost. He manages the civil litigation and transactional departments of the Firm. In his practice, Andrew specializes in representing trustees, beneficiaries and conservators in trust and estate disputes, as well as clients involved in complex business, real estate and employment matters in state and federal court. He represents clients in all aspects of litigation, arbitration, mediation and administrative hearings. Andrew has also successfully represented restaurant and commercial real estate industry clients in numerous litigation matters. His articles have been published in various trade publications targeted to business owners, entrepreneurs and restaurateurs in the Southern California region, and he is a repeat speaker at the annual Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo. Prior to his association with the firm, Andrew represented nationwide financial institutions in lender/borrower disputes and real estate developers in large-scale construction disputes.
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29 years
29 years
29 years
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State: California
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Highly Recommend HKP!
I hired Mr. Kienle to defend me in a trust litigation matter. He was courteous and professional, and his depth of expertise in such matters was obvious from the start. His fees were very fair and he did not inflate his charges. The outcome was successful and I would hire HKP again.
Posted by Tamara | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent Trust Litigation Attorney
I have worked with many attorneys in various capacities over the years. This was the first time I have ever needed representation. I met with and hired Mr. Kienle to represent me and my father's estate. Mr. Kienle was very knowledgeable in trust law, something that evident throughout the case. He w...
Posted by Carol | December 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
General Litigation
I hired Andrew Kienle to represent me when my claim to ownership of my house was challenged. I found him to be professional and knowledgeable as he guided me through the long and frustrating process. He was available for questions and explanations and his strategies and insights brought the result...
Posted by Pat | November 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
The Quintessential Expert
Andrew is the quintessential expert in California probate litigation. Gave more than can ever be expected and consequently I received what I had hoped for. The most precious gift was peace in my family.
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Estate Litigation Success
Andrew Kienle’s knowledge of the law and his professional manner are excellent. I hired Andrew to represent me in contentious trust litigation involving family members fighting over their share of inheritance. This was a difficult time for the whole family, but Andrew’s litigation and courtroom proc...
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a trust professional in the Trusts/Estate field. I have referred many clients to him and he always delivers excellent results!"
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Hart Kienle Pentecost named 1 of OC's best places to work, Orange County Business Journal
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2000 - Present
shareholder and managing partner, Hart Kienle Pentecost
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Hart Kienle Pentecost
Member
Member
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
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