Gene Louis Osofsky

Gene Louis Osofsky

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 55 years

Elder law Lawyer at Orinda, CA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Medicaid & Medicare

29 Orinda Way # 569, Orinda, CA

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Licensed in California for 55 years

State: California

Acquired: 1970

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Law Offices of Gene Louis Osofsky

29 Orinda Way # 569, Orinda, CA, 94563

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Gene Louis Osofsky's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Caring, Compassionate & Clear

Mr Osofsky explains everything very thoroughly, is extremely patient answering all questions, ensures the primary person's wishes are known to him and are being carried out. This includes consulting with our Mom 1:1 with us out of the room to ensure this. He then stayed with us over a long period o...f time as Mom sorted out her living situation etc. Once he established the correct trust for Mom, he then worked as an intermediary with our CPA. When Mom passed he processed all the paperwork and again served as an intermediary to the government and CPA. He was extremely thorough, professional but personal and empathetic as he worked with us all. He remains up on current law and policy. I highly recommend Mr. Osofsky.

Posted by Debra Lopez | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Rights for elderly

I can’t say enough about this attorney. I came upon a very stressful, overwhelming problem I had to deal with for my dad. The laws and all the things that I can do -I can’t do for him and my mom since I’m the power of attorney so overwhelming. He made the passage of things that I needed to get done q...uickly he explained them eloquently so I could understand .answered thousands of questions that I had regarding them and their situation. I would definitely refer anyone I know to him in regards to the elderly care he’s very knowledgeable! Very honest as well ! It’s hard to explain how overwhelmed I was with my parents situation and he really help me with that

Posted by Manuel | October 3, 2012

Gene Osofsky "The Best in the Business"

Gene Osofsky saved my parents entire estate from a Medi-Cal claim. My brother and I were using a different attorney for my parents Will and Living Trust(we did not know of Gene Osofsky at the time). Both my parents ended up in a nursing home.One for 6 years the other for 3 years. When both parents ha...d passed away Medi-Cal submitted a claim against the estate for the money they had paid for their care. The claim far exceeded the value of the estate. The attorney we had felt we would be better served by and referred us to Gene Osofsky since he is an expert in Medi-Cal law (among other aspects of the law concerning ElderLaw,Wills,Trusts,Pro bate,Estate Planning etc.). He was so right. My brother and I met for a consultation with Gene Osofsky and after reviewing our case he immediately knew the best course of action for us to take. He said he would step out of the room so my brother and I could discuss what we wanted to do. I said " there is no need for you to leave", I knew then that I wanted to use him. My brother said the same thing. He submitted our case, based on Law, to Medi-Cal and they withdrew their total claim for both parents. There was no going back and forth with Medi-Cal. I feel that the first attorney earned his money just by referring us to Gene Osofsky. Gene Osofsky is Organized, Thorough, Experienced (over 40 years), Knowlegeable, and "Up to date" on the Law (extremely important). As far as I'm concerned 5 stars isn't enough for Gene Osofsky.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2011

Peer Review by Another Colleague

Outstanding attorney! Very knowledgeable and very caring. Although I am an attorney, myself, I felt that my parents’ estate plan needed someone with special skills. I had previously met Mr. Osofsky through another estate planning attorney, and felt that he was the right person. My instincts were ...correct. He was indeed the right attorney. My parents are not US citizens, and we needed a plan that accommodated that circumstance, as well as the need to combine traditional estate planning with long-term care planning. He did a great job and came up with a very customized plan that was just right. I found him to be sharp, creative, and very knowledgeable. Just as important, he really cared about my parents and our family. I had also attended a presentation that he gave to seniors about estate planning; he is especially skilled at explaining complex subjects in a way that is understandable to non-lawyers. I give him the highest marks and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing estate planning or elder law services, especially seniors and their families.

Posted by Richard | July 9, 2010

Peer Review by Lawyer Colleague

I am a lawyer practicing in the same community with Gene Osofsky for more than 30 years. Among his colleagues he has the very highest reputation for integrity and professionalism, and is widely recognized as an expert practicioner in the fields of elder law and estate planning. Gene recently handled ...a very complex estate planning matter for clients of mine that involved a number of issues that required Gene to work with the court, MediCal, Social Security, and several securities firms. Gene's expertise and diligent work brought the matter to a completely satisfactory conclusion, preserving substantial portions of their hard-earned estate and providing them with both emotional and financial security. I will never hesitate to refer other clients to Gene who require his extraordinary expertise.

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Northern California, Elder Law, Thomason Reuters Publishers

2019

Super Lawyer. Northern California. Elder Law, Thomson Reuters

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Partner, The Law Offices Of Osofsky & Osofsky

Associations

1997 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - Present

Estate Planning LRS panel of California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform

Member

1977 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Member

1970 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1969

UCLA School of Law

Juris Doctor

1966

University of California - Berkeley

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Speaking Engagements

2020

Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council

Medi-Cal Planning For Your Clients & Elderly Parents

2009

"Estate Planning For Long Term Care"

"Estate Planning For Long Term Care"

Publications

2009

California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Family Law Issues in Planning for Persons with Disabilities

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