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Daniel J Leahy
also known as Dan Leahy
About Daniel
Biography
Attorney Daniel J. Leahy specializes in trust and probate litigation. Dan’s practice includes counseling trustees, administering trusts, and resolving disputes among beneficiaries and fiduciaries. Dan regularly appears in Bay Area probate courts and handles matters through trial.
Dan’s past experience includes representing trustees in trust contests and claims of forgery, resolving disputes between siblings regarding their parents’ assets, and obtaining a bench verdict against a trustee for failing to follow the terms of a trust.
Dan is a Bay Area native and UC-Berkeley School of Law graduate where he was a member of the Law Review. Prior to forming his own firm, Dan worked at a large international firm where he represented financial institutions in business litigation.
Dan is a member of the California Bar Association Trusts & Estates section, East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers, and the Contra Costa County and Alameda Bar Associations.
Dan is certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law and assisted in the publication of Sunrise, Sunset: What to Do About a Trustee with Diminishing Capacity which appeared in the California Trusts and Estates Quarterly.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-360 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Law Offices of Daniel Leahy
1970 Broadway, Suite 1200, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Posted by Benjamin | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent Attorney, very professional and knowledgeable
My colleague and I were both very pleased working with Daniel through the course of our probate sale. We work with attorneys regularly but few have delivered so well. He always responded in a timely manner, and helped make the process go smoothly without any hiccups. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Rafa | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
The Best
Mr. Leahy is my go to attorney for all trust and estate litigation issues. He is an able attorney and a tremendous asset to have in your corner. I unequivocally recommended this attorney.
Daniel J Leahy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Our firm had a lengthy trial in August 2017 which Dan defended. Dan is smart and quick, but also professional and civil. I endorse him."
"I recently wrapped up a 2 1/2 week undue influence trial with Dan on the other side. I found him to be a knowledgeable and zealous advocate, while remaining courteous and personable. I endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law, State Bar of California
N/A
Law Review, Boalt Hall
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Daniel Leahy
2008 - 2010
Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law
Alameda County Bar Association
Member
Contra Costa Bar Association
Member
San Francisco Bar Association
Volunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Financial Elder Abuse
Client prevailed on all claims
Education
2008
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of California - Santa Barbara
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Contra Costa Estate Planning
Financial Elder Abuse Standing
Publications
2015
Issues Regarding the Fading Trustee
California Trusts and Estates Quarterly
Languages
English