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Kurt David Van Sciver
also known as Van Sciver Law
About Kurt
Biography
Kurt Van Sciver focuses his practice on trusts and estates litigation. He has served as lead counsel in multiple bench trials before the probate court. He regularly litigates issues such as breach of fiduciary duties, accounting issues, spousal property petitions, and trust ownership of property. Representative clients include trustees, trust beneficiaries, executors, and conservators.
Mr. Van Sciver primarily practices in Kern County. He has written briefs for state and federal appellate courts and he has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He began his legal career by clerking for the Honorable Stephen J. Markman of the Michgan Supreme Court and the Honorable Daniel Manion of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Van Sciver serves as President of the Probate Section of the Kern County Bar Association. He is a co-founder of the local chapter of the Federalist Society. Mr. Van Sciver lives in Bakersfield with his wife Megan and their four children.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 19 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Kurt David Van Sciver
4550 California Ave 2nd Fl, Bakersfield, CA, 93309
Klein DeNatale Goldner
225 Broadway, #1900, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Kurt David Van Sciver's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kurt is a caring, talented, and conscientious attorney who works to achieve the very best outcome possible for his clients. I happily endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was opposite me on a contested trust issue. He was very professional and courteous yet a very ardent advocate for his clients. He is well-respected by the local probate court. If you have probate/litigation issues in Kern County, give Kurt a call."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Van Sciver Law
2009 - 2020
Partner, Probate and Appeals, Klein DeNatale Goldner LLP
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, Michigan Supreme Court
Associations
2013 - 2013
Kern County Bar Association, Probate SectionPresident
2012 - 2013
Kern County Bar Association, Probate SectionVice President
2011 - 2012
Kern County Bar Association, Probate SectionTreasurer
Education
2006
Ave Maria School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Thomas Aquinas College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Kern County Probate Section CLE
Estate of Duke - Advice for Practitioners