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also known as Jim Phillips
I have been a certified specialist in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since inception of State certification program in 1990. LL.M. degree in taxation.
My law practice is rated "av" (highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, and has been included in their Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers annually since 1995. Northern California Super Lawyer designation annually since 2005.
1991-1992 Member of the Executive Committee of California State Bar's Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section. 1990 President of the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association. 2020-2021 President of the Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council.
Appointed by Alameda County Probate Court as Special Master, Guardian Ad Litem, and Personal Representative in contested trust, probate, conservatorship, and guardianship cases.
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Acquired: 1980
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5700 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 340, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
2807 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
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Posted by Gena | August 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was just dealing with the sudden impact of my father dying. When my siblings were fighting me on his remains being sent to me. I had no idea where to even begin. We werent fighting over money or assets. After contacting several lawyers and paralegals who left me frustrated and discouraged, i contac...
Posted by Fred | June 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Our family experience (elderly parents and my wife and I) with Phillips and Phillips over the years has been outstanding. Jim, and now also Katelyn, have put together wills, guided overall estate planning, established trusts, and most recently provided expert support and advice upon the passing of m...
Posted by Dennis | September 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have been a client of Jim Phillips for over 10 years. Jim helped my wife and me to get our estate planning in order. He took the time necessary to get to know us better and to understand what our future plans and goals were when creating our Wills, Trust, and other documents. He guided us throug...
Posted by Roy | August 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have known personally, and been aware through others, of the stellar reputation of Mr. Phillips for over 20 years Mr. Phillips has not only prepared my family Trust but has also prepared my mother’s family trust. Over the years he has also provided expert guidance to many others who I have con...
Posted by Catherine Brent | August 22, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Jim Phillips has proven to be an excellent attorney with a wealth of knowledge and has helped many of my clients through the trying times of losing a loved one and guided them with expertise on all the steps that need to be taken. Katelyn Phillips now works with Jim as well and Jim and Katelyn make...
"I have known Jim Phillips for many years. He is highly experienced in his practice areas of Trust and Probate administration and Estate Planning. He is exceptionally focused on servicing his client's needs, and I have always found him to exemplify the highest degree of integrity."
"Jim is an extremely competent, thorough and thoughtful trusts and estates attorney, with a wonderful staff."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an experienced, certified estate planning specialist and tax expert. He is also a Rotarian who lives by the motto "Service Above Self".n"
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Northern California Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Friend of Education Award, The Castro Valley Education Foundation
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2013
Diablo Magazine, San Francisco East Bay Wealth Manager
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Diablo Magazine, San Francisco East Bay Wealth Manager
2012
James J. Phillips, Five Star Professional Award
2012
Circle of Excellence, American Registry Circle of Excellence
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
San Francisco East Bay Wealth Manager, Diablo Magazine
2011
James J. Phillips, Five Star Professional Award
2010
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1980
David E. Snodgrass Moot Court: First Place Written Brief, Hastings College of the Law
2018 - Present
President, Law Offices of Philllips & Phillips, A Professional Corporation
1989 - 1992
Of Counsel, Varni, Fraser, Hartwell & Rodgers
1989 - 2017
President, Law Offices of James J Phillips, A Professional Corporation
1983 - 1989
Attorney, Smith, Etnire, Polson & Scott
2017 - Present
Tri-Valley Estate Planning CouncilDirector and Officer
2012 - Present
Castro Valley Rotary ClubAffiliate Member
2001 - Present
Castro Valley Track ClubCoach
1980 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Director
1991 - 1992
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionExecutive Committee
1990 - 1991
Eastern Alameda County Bar AssociationPresident
1982 - 2012
Hayward Rotary ClubMember
1988
LL.M - Master of Laws
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BS - Bachelor of Science
1972
High school
2012
Estate Planning
2014
1991
1990
1989
1988
English
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