Russell Paul Nowell

Russell Paul Nowell

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 38 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fullerton, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 900, Fullerton, CA

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 70%

Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Transfer Documents for simple and complex estates.

70%
Probate 20%

Probate and Trust Litigation in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

20%
Business 10%

Business advice, especially regarding business succession planning.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Russell Paul Nowell

1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 900, Fullerton, CA, 92835

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Russell Paul Nowell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Doreen | March 4, 2012

Russell Nowell- Trusts

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

I highly recommend Russ as a reliable and trustworthy attorney.

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... reliable, trustworthy and astute legal counsel to call on. Don't put off setting up protection for your family and business. It's the best money you can ever spend.

Posted by Rick | February 24, 2012

Mr. Nowell is a very knowledgeable, trustworthy, respectful lawyer.

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 was very impressed with Mr. Nowell's presentation, his preparation, his efficiency, and his overwhelming competence. He was respectful, thorough, and kind. I have observed Mr. Nowell under a variety of circumstance. Under all circumstances he has not been afraid to make his case. He is articulate and highly respected by the people who know him. I would use his services again without hesitation. I trust him as a lawyer and as a person.

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Russell Paul Nowell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Wishart

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Eliz Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Wishart

Probate lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Mark Irwin

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Russell for your Estate Planning, Probate and Trust needs."

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Benjamin Wishart

Family lawyer

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Mark Irwin

Family lawyer

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Eliz Johnson

Estate planning lawyer

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David Casey, Jr.

Personal injury lawyer

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Charles Althouse

Estate planning lawyer

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Brett Wishart

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Russell P. Nowell

1989 - 1993

Associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP

1987 - 1988

Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

1997 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Estate of Melvin Romney, OCSC 30-2011-00518862-PR-PW-LJC

Pending

In re Estate of Havens, Mary E, SDSC 37-2009-00150078-PR-LA-NC

Settled

In re Hammontree Family Trust, OCSC 30-2009-00331175-PR-TR-LJC

Settled

Estate of Hammontree, LASC VP010860

Proceeds distributed to 3 heirs.

Villa de las Palmas v. Terifaj, S109123

Supreme Court granted cert, issued opinion

In re Financial Corporation of America, 119 B.R. 728 (Bankr. C.D.Cal. 1990).

Discovery permitted on behalf of client.

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Education

1987

Loyola Law School

JD, cum laude

1984

California St Univ Fullerton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

It's Your Estate (Spring 2014 Fullerton) Advanced Trust Law

2014

It's Your Estate (Fall 2014, Brea) Living Trust & More

2011

Williams, Advanced Placement Course

Arguing Before the California Supreme Court

2010

Career Day

Pursuing a Career in Law

2009

Rotary Club Program

Trusts and Estates Update

2009

Career Day

Pursuing a Career in Law

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