$ 300-425 per hour
California Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of Califfornia Board of Legal Specialization.
When I am not practicing law, I am reading, walking my dog, gardening, or woodworking. I also am involved with community service with the Brea Rotary Club and my church.
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Acquired: 1987
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1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 900, Fullerton, CA, 92835
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Posted by Doreen | March 4, 2012
Russell was very thorough and helpful. He is easy to talk with, very knowledgable and very much YOUR lawyer. He clearly works for you, his client and takes that role very seriously. He certainly made me feel confident that my interests were well protected.
Posted by Colleen | February 28, 2012
We hired Russ to set up our trusts, estate and wills. Our situation involves children, several business and is interstate. I sleep peacefully at night because Russ is so thorough and informed. He left no stone unturned and no open gaps. Our children and our business are protected and we always have a...
Posted by Rick | February 24, 2012
My wife and I have been clients and were very satisfied with Mr. Nowell's services. He set up a Living Trust for us. He explained the legal process to us, answered all of our questions, and took time with us. I have also witnessed Mr. Nowell while he represented another client in a legal dispute and ...
"I have known Russ for several years. He has helped my family and many freinds with their wills and trusts. If anyone ever has a probate question I send them to Russ. I endorse this lawyer."
"Russ is an excellent attorney. I regularly refer probate cases to him and have had several of his former clients thank me for sending them his way. I endorse this lawyer."
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2014
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California
1987
Juris Doctor cum laude (with honors), Loyola Law School
1986
Articles Editor, Intl. & Comp. Law Journal, Loyola Law School
1985
AmJur Award, Contract Law, Bancroft-Whitney
1985
2 Yr. Full Scholarship, Top GPA in Section, Loyola Law School
1985
Member, International & Comp. Law Journal, Loyola Law School
1994 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Russell P. Nowell
1989 - 1993
Associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP
1987 - 1988
Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
2011 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
2011 - Present
American Bar Association
1997 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section
Pending
Settled
Settled
Proceeds distributed to 3 heirs.
Supreme Court granted cert, issued opinion
Discovery permitted on behalf of client.
1987
JD, cum laude
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2014
2011
Arguing Before the California Supreme Court
2010
Pursuing a Career in Law
2009
Trusts and Estates Update
2009
Pursuing a Career in Law
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
How do I notify creditors that estate is insolvent and won't go to probate?
27 Feb 2012
Can an heir object to the accounting(final distribution)?
21 Dec 2011
Can the personal representative be held criminally liable is they misuse the cash left over in the estate?
31 Oct 2011