John Edward Boessenecker

John Edward Boessenecker

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 40 years

Probate Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts

220 Montgomery St #1500, San Francisco, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Trust and estate litigation

40 years | 500 cases

50%
Trusts 50%

Trust and estate litigation

40 years | 500 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Edward Boessenecker

220 Montgomery St #1500, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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John Edward Boessenecker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

We retained John's services because he was highly recommended by an USF Law Professor. And with that said, we are very pleased that we did because he if very professional, knows how to get it done, returns calls in a timely manner, cares about what he does with integrity & sincerity, and cares about... us (the client). If it wasn't for John, I don't know whom I would've gone to assist our family in a very complicated probate case... If you do decide to retain John's services, then you will know what I am saying... All the best

Posted by Linda | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Responsible and Communicative

From the time we met John Boessenecker, we found him to be professional, knowledgeable, honest and hardworking. John answered our emails and phone calls in a timely fashion. He took the time to answer all of our questions and guided us to a resolution of our estate problems in a most thorough, courte...ous and respectful manner. We have and will continue to recommend him to anyone who is in need of help with their estate, trust or probate.

Posted by Michael | April 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Complicated Cases

John Boessenecker was recommended to us by a law professor at San Francisco University School of Law. After consulting with John and a few other probate attorneys we decided he was the right person to handle my father’s estate that I was appointed co-executor over. Soon after opening probate it was d...iscovered that my father never closed his father’s estate (1968) which made the situation extremely complicated. This meant that we had to open probate for my grandfather. When the judge looked the situation over she said it was one of the most convoluted cases she had ever seen. Step by step John methodically pieced together the order in which matters had to be executed to make things happen and happen smoothly. During this time I became the executor over my step-father’s estate (yes, pretty insane!) and of course there was no question who to use. That estate also had challenges as multiple beneficiaries were named in a will but John knew exactly what, when and how to handle each step. If anyone is a wiz at this stuff, it is him. I honestly don’t think we could have made it through those tough times without John and am please to give him five stars here. His talents, character and work ethics are what make him successful and it has been a pleasure to work with him.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tour de Force

John's verve and professionalism are beyond reproach. Boessenecker triumphed with my esoteric case ( Intentional Interference with an Expected Inheritance ). The nuances this new tort requires are numerous and demanding, yet John sailed through them all as if he had been working these cases his w...hole career. John's desire and capacity to learn was present throughout our process; wherein his acumen, compassion and generosity ruled the day.

Posted by David | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great work with estate probate

John assisted me with the probate of my wife's estate with the probate department of the SF Superior Court. The will was drafted and the estate processed in another state, but also needed probate in CA. John efficiently got up to speed regarding the situation and handled the entire probate process f...rom beginning to end. He also assisted with a related property title change. Overall, John was great to work with. He was bright, responsive, and trustworthy. I'd recommend him highly.

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Michael Rinne

Probate lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend attorney John Boessenecker. I am an attorney myself with over 10 years of legal experience but when it comes to complicated legal questions I consult with John. John is one of the premier litigation attorneys in the greater San Francisco area and his specialty in trust and estate litigation is unparalleled. John has more than thirty years of legal experience in probate, trust, and estate litigation matters. I have worked closely with John and have always been amazed how humble he remained, considering his legal successes and case wins. I would hire John in a heart-beat for my own case."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, John E. Boessenecker

Associations

1985 - Present

California State Bar

Member

Education

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University of California, Hastings College of the Law

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San Francisco State University

Languages

English

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