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Janet Lynn Wallace
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Biography
Janet Wallace is a founding partner of O'Leary Wallace LLP where she practices in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. In addition to her legal work, Janet teaches Estate Planning and Administration, Introduction to Law, Legal Research & Writing, and Legal Technology courses at Cuesta Community College.
Janet previously practiced at the local law firms Duggan Smith & Heath LLP and Adamski, Moroski Madden Cumberland & Green LLP. As a law student at UC Davis School of Law, Janet interned with the Office of General Counsel for the University of California and with California’s Legislative Counsel, and was co-teacher in the University Honors Program. Janet had a varied career before attending law school including teaching high school photography and Advanced Placement Studio Art, advising an award-winning robotics team, working for the President of the United States in White House Management and Operations, and serving constituents as a field representative for the California State Assembly.
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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
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Location
O'Leary Wallace LLP
PO Box 886, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93406
O'Leary Wallace LLP
5950 Entrada, Atascadero, CA, 93422
O'Leary Wallace LLP
5950 Entrada Avenue, Atascadero, CA, 93422
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Posted by Danielle Evans | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Expert-level Attorney in the San Luis Obispo area!
Janet is a dynamic leader in the area of estate planning, administration and business law. She represented me recently and I found her to be a very credible and experienced attorney. Her ability to work with a sense of urgency and expertise, coupled with her passion to protect my rights as her clien...
Janet Lynn Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements
"Janet is very knowledgeable and skilled at handling a myriad of estate planning situations. She is someone I would gladly recommend."
"Janet is very knowledgeable in the area of estate planning. She is very professional and always goes the extra mile for her clients. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse Janet without reservation. She is a warm, highly knowledgeable and direct estate planning attorney. Janet is extremely sensitive to her clients' needs and provides individualized attention to everyone that she works with. She is an expert in this field and I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Janet is a dedicated, hardworking and very knowledgeable attorney. I would refer her services without hesitation."
"Janet is knowledgeable in all matters regarding estate planning and often serves as resource for other attorneys. She is very active and well respected in her community."
"Janet is one of the brightest legal minds I have known. Yet, her stellar intellect and legal reasoning skills are outweighed by the joy, empathy and devotion she has for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
The Frank J. Pentangelo Award, San Luis Obispo County Bar Association
2015
20 Under 40, San Luis Obispo Tribune
2015
Rising Star Award, Women Lawyers Association, San Luis Obispo
2012
Top Ten Real Property Cases of 2013, California Real Property Journal
2010
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, UC Davis Law
2007
Special Service Award, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner/Co-founder, O'Leary Wallace LLP
2014 - Present
Instructor, Cuesta College
1900 - Present
Partner, O'Leary Wallace LLP
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Adamski Moorski Madden Cumberland & Green LLP
2010 - 2015
Attorney, Duggan Smith Heath LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar Association’s Woman Advocate Committee
2011 - Present
Ms. JDBoard Emeritus
2011 - Present
American Association of University Women
2010 - Present
Women Lawyers Association, SLOPast Board Member
2010 - Present
American Bar Association
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of California, Business Law Section
2010 - Present
San Luis Obispo Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
San Luis Obispo County Arts CouncilPast President
Education
2010
UC Davis SOL King Hall
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall)
JD
2003
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Ms. JD Conference on Women in the Law
How to Succeed as a New Associate
2015
MCLE Luncheon
Grit and Growth Mindset
2014
Ms. JD Conference on Women in the Law
Display Your Passion: Getting Involved
2010
Motherhood: Reclaiming our Past, Transforming our Future
Judging Parents, Judging Place
N/A
Webinar
Gender Bias Against Women in the Law
N/A
Monthly Luncheon
Estate Planning Faux Pas of the Rich and Famous
N/A
MCLE Luncheon
Status of Women in the Legal Profession
N/A
MCLE Luncheon
Lean In: Women Lawyers Leaning In
N/A
Good Morning SLO
Business Succession Planning
Publications
2017
ABA Publication
Her Story: Lessons in Success from Lawyers Who Live It
2012
Missouri Law Review
Judging Parents, Judging Place: Poverty, Rurality, and Termination of Parental Rights
Languages
English