James David Stein

James David Stein

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Ramon, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate ... +2 more

111 Deerwood Road, Suite 200, San Ramon, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Law Office of James D. Stein, PC

111 Deerwood Road, Suite 200, San Ramon, CA, 94583

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James David Stein's Reviews

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30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Peggy | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

James Stein Review

What a great experience working with James to set up our Estate Planning Portfolio. He was so organized and thorough and made the whole procedure easier and uncomplicated than we thought it would be. He guides you through each step and is so knowledgeable, patient, and explains everything he is doi...ng so you know and understand the material he needs and why. Thank you, James, for making this a great experience.

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Review for James Stein about the trust he prepared for us

James did an outstanding job preparing our trust and we couldn't be happier with the service. From our initial consultation, James clearly explained each step of the process, breaking down complex legal jargon into understandable terms. He was patient with our many questions, proactive in guiding us ...through decisions, and highly efficient in drafting all the necessary documents. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney for estate planning, James is an excellent choice.

Posted by Zachary | October 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wonderful Experience

We have had a wonderful experience working with Mr. James Stein, attorney in San Ramon, CA, on developing our estate plan. At the beginning, James met with us, clearly explained the planning process, and provided detailed answers to our questions. During the development of the estate planning documen...t, we met with James two more times to make sure that the estate planning portfolio fully satisfied our needs. Through the entire process, James was always prompt in responding to our questions. He completed the estate planning document exactly on time, as was originally discussed. Overall, we really enjoyed working with Mr. Stein and greatly appreciated his thorough attention to fulfilling our needs in the estate planning. Finally, we would highly recommend James Stein to anyone who wishes to develop an estate planning portfolio.

Posted by Sally | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Lawyer for Estate Planning

In assisting me with my estate planning, James Stein was an excellent listener and explained options and directives clearly, and in a concise fashion. He completed the tasks within a reasonable amount of time and his prices were extremely fair. I would highly recommend his services.

Posted by Denise | January 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Very Satisfied

Back in May of 2019 my mother and I consulted and then hired Mr Stein to prepare my mother's Trust documents. He was very professional and personable at every meeting. I have had other lawyers express frustration over my ignorance of the law, however Mr Stein never did, he always answered our quest...ions patiently. In 2019 he listened to us explain our situation and took copious notes. When reviewing the documents he had prepared, we were very happy to see how he deftly and delicately explained that I was inheriting the house solely and not my sibling. All the documents were placed in a binder that was well organized. He also gave me all the documents as PDF files which really came in handy. After my mother passed, I contacted Mr Stein. We went over the trust and he sent a tailor-made to-do list to me so I could get my mom's affairs wrapped up without becoming overwhelmed. He, of course, handled the more difficult tasks. Working with Mr Stein made a tough time for me more easy. I highly recommend Mr Stein and would hire him again.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Education

2004

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

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