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I am a trial attorney with a focus on disputed inheritance cases, such as trust contests and estate/probate, as well as defending trustees against claims. My practice covers pre-litigation dispute resolution, litigation, mediation, negotiated settlement, trials and appeals. My practice covers most of California, with an emphasis in the counties in the Bay Area, which are Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. I have been recognized as a California Super Lawyer each year since 2015 and nationally as a Best Lawyer since 2021 for my practice in trust and estate litigation.
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Acquired: 1997
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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600 Montgomery Street, Suite 3100, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I spoke once to Denise and she suggested a process forward and asked for a check to continue the case my sister and I were pursuing. After more than adequate time for her to receive the check at first she didn't even know who I was when I called. Then she was totally rude in cutting me off and tell...
Posted by Janine | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I had a very emotional case of trust fraud. My brother stole all of my inheritance and Denise handled this with honesty, patience and willingness to see justice prevail. Eventually it finally did. Could never have gone through this process without her!!!
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2012
We retained Denise to negotiate a settlement agreement for my son's estate after he passed away Christmas Day 2011. We hired her because she assured us, given all the facts of the situation, that she could help us avoid probate. Out of the many attorneys we spoke with this was the key motivation f...
Posted by David | July 31, 2012
Denise E Chambliss came highly recommended by an associate, and I am pleased to be able to pass on a similar recommendation. I had a client that was refusing to settle their account and I was facing a fairly substantial business loss. I hired Ms Chabliss to collect the money owed. Ms Chambli...
Posted by Julie | January 25, 2011
Denise handled my litigation matter efficiently and compassionately. She understood the emotional strain a client suffers and empathized while being realistic in setting expectations. She is well versed in litigation tactics and in the underlying law of my case, and obtained a good settlement for me...
"Denise and I have been opposite each other on several cases (either directly or with other attorneys in my firm). She is a tenacious litigator who fights hard for her clients."
"I have known Denise Chambliss for over 15 years. She is a smart and effective attorney. She is the "go to" person for trust and estate litigation in Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley area."
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2024
Super Lawer, Northern California, Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyer by Thompson Rueters
2023
Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, California Super Lawyers
2022
California Best Lawyers - Trust and Estate Litigation, Best Lawyers
2022
Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyer, Northern California, California Super Lawyers
2021
Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers - Trust and Estate Litigation, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer by Thompson Rueters, Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation
2019
Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, California Super Lawyers
2018
Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, California Super Lawyers
2017
Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, California Super Lawyers
2016
Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyers
2015
Northern California Super Lawyer - Trust and Estate Litigation, Super Lawyers
2025 - Present
Partner, BakerHostetler
2011 - Present
East Bay Trusts and Estates LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Eastern Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilPresident
2015 - 2015
Eastern Alameda County Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - 2016
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilVice President
2014 - 2014
Eastern Alameda County Bar AssociationVice President
2014 - 2015
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilDirector; Program Chair
2012 - 2012
Alameda County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011 - 2012
Alameda County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2010 - 2010
Trial Section Executive Committee, Alameda County Bar AssnChair
2009 - 2012
Alameda County Bar Association, Trial Practice SectionExecutive Committee
1999 - 2016
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
Published Appellate Opinion
Obtained Judgment after Trial to defeat real property interests based on invalid asset protection trust
Negotiated settlement of benefiary claims against trustee
Successful negotiated settlement of financial elder abuse claim against predatory lender.
Will intrepretation case taken in trial
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
No More Fractional Discounts: California’s Adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act
2022
Attorney’s Fee Awards to Trust Beneficiaries,
2022
Contesting Trusts and Wills
2017
Undue Influence Contest In Will And Trust Litigation Under Probate Code §86 and Family Code §721
2015
Dealing with Difficult Beneficiares: Risks and Rewards
2015
Drafting a Will v. a Pour-over Will Presentation
2014
Dealing with Difficult Beneficiares: Risks and Rewards
2014
Lintz v. Lintz Case of Undue Influence and Financial Spousal Abuse
2013
Will Drafting Comprehensive Training
2012
Assessment and Litigation of Capacity in Trust and Estate Cases: Medical and Legal Perspectives
2012
"Lost Your Marbles?": Updates on Judicial Determination of Testamentary Capacity
2022
2022
2013
2011
2011
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