$ 350-350 per hour
Christopher N Schneider
About Christopher
Biography
Christopher Schneider is one of the founding partners of Dorband & Schneider. He passed the California Bar Exam in 2008 and has been practicing primarily in the areas of estate planning and taxation.
Chris was born and raised in the East Bay, graduated from Acalanes High School in 1999 and completed his Bachelor’s from St. Mary’s College in 2003. After graduation he worked for Scott Valley Bank in Walnut Creek as a credit analyst while completing his MBA in finance at St. Mary’s.
Chris attended law school at Golden Gate University where he concentrated in the area of taxation. In 2010, he completed his Masters of Law degree in Taxation. He is one of only 6 attorneys in Contra Costa County that is a certified specialist in Estate Planning and Taxation. Chris is an avid landscape photographer as well as a licensed private pilot.
Today, most of Chris' time outside the office is spent with his wife Jennifer, his son Joseph and daughter Jacqueline.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
80%
18 years
Tax
20%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher N Schneider
1280 Civic Drive, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by Colleen | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Excellent Attorney
Chris Schneider has been my attorney since 2011. I first hired him to help me settle my mother's estate after her death. As the executor of the estate, Chris provided excellent advice. It was a very tenuous time due to siblings dissatisfaction of their share of the estate. Chris provided excellent st...
Christopher N Schneider's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Chris on various matters, and refer him business when applicable. He is a knowledgable and effective attorney, well respected by his peers."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Witkin, Golden Gate University
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Dorband & Schneider, LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
Estate Planning Council of Diablo ValleyMember
2009 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Trust Settlement
Settlement
Education
2010
Golden Gate University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2008
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
St Mary's College of California
MBA
2003
St Mary's College of California
BS
Speaking Engagements
2015
Test Taking Strategies
Estate Planning Specialist Exam
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the trustee of my special needs trust sell my home and land that is in my trust?
06 May 2018
Q&A
Can the witnesses of a will be only relatives of the beneficiary ?
06 May 2018
Q&A
My sister is throwing my mail away what I do?
06 May 2018