$ 400-400 per hour
also known as Steve Rudd
Steve has retired.
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41 years
41 years | 1,000 cases
41 years | 2,000 cases
41 years
$ 400-400 per hour
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Acquired: 1972
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10455 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA, 95014
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Larry | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Review of S. Rudd
I've been Mr. Rudd's client for over 14years. He prepared my initial trust and wills. These were very complex due to a divorce and other life factors. He addressed them all very well with up to date knowledge of the law. As years have passed he has kept the documents updated to reflect both my curren...
Posted by Tom | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Trust and trust revision
We hired Steve to do a trust for me and my wife in 2011. We needed to change some things in 2017 due to changes in the law. Steve handled it efficiently, explained it to us carefully, and provided clear instructions about transferring assets into the trust.
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2011 | Estate Planning
I recommend Steve Rudd
Steve is a no-nonsense professional who knows his field and can manage complex issues with aplomb. He helped us set up a trust and redo our outdated wills when our children were born. He has helped us with advice in dealing with a generation skipping trust set up by parents. I would recommend him t...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2009 | Estate Planning
Decent guy, affordable work, competent office.
Steve set up a complex living trust for my wife and I. When I later studied estate planning myself, it was clear he had done an excellent job. And his office made sure we got all the deeds and documents signed and recorded. His personality (at least the professional aspect) is very neutral, even ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Rudd is one of the most legally competent and tech savvy lawyers that I know. Probate and Estate Planning can be very difficult and in the class of Estate Planner lawyers, he certainly far exceeds most in knowledge and competence. Ethically, I know of no other lawyer whose ethics surpass his. He is known among his peers for his legal scholarship. I would personally recommend Steve to anyone, particularly for difficult estates."
"Steve is very knowledgeable, ethical and thorough. He provides excellent legal advice to his estate planning clients."
"Steve is very direct, honest, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend that you consider Steve for estate planning and real estate needs."
"I whole-heartedly endorse Attorney Rudd. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, hard-working, and up-to-date in his practice areas."
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Vocational Service Award, Cupertino Rotary Club
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Paul Harris Two Diamond Award, Rotary International Foundation
2016
Reader's Choice Attorney-South Bay/Peninsula, The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California
2015
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Paul Harris One Diamond Award, Rotary International Foundation
2004
Social Justice Award, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Cupertino, CA
1984
President, Sunnyvale-Cupertino Bar Association
1980
President, Cupertino Rotary Club
1975 - Present
Managing Attorney, Stephen S. Rudd, Attorney at Law
1990 - 1995
Arbitrator, Santa Clara County Superior Court
1985 - 1990
Judge Pro Tem, Santa Clara County Superior Court
1980 - 1985
Judge Pro Tem, Santa Clara County Municipal Court
1972 - 1975
Associate Attorney, International Law Firm
1972 - 1972
Law Clerk, Civil Law Firm, San Mateo, CA
1971 - 1971
Law Clerk, Civil Law Firm in San Jose, CA
1968 - 1969
Law Student Clerk, California Law Revision Commission Staff
1968 - 1968
Law Student Intern, California Assembly Judiciary Committee
1965 - 1975
Captain, United States Army Reserve
2018 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationTrusts & Estates Section Member
2000 - Present
Silicon Valley Bar AssociationTrusts & Estates Attorney Member
1992 - Present
St. Jude's Episcopal ChurchMember
1975 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Past President
Past President
1970
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
BA summa cum laude
2016
SCC Homeless Housing Bond Measure
2015
Estate Planning For Special Families
2013
Recent Developments In Estate Planning
2011
Trusts & Estates Developments - 2011
2010
Estate Planning For Special Beneficiaries
2010
Estate Planning For Young Children
2006
Updating Your Estate Plan
2005
Charitable Giving Techniques
2004
Living Trusts, Wills, Advance Directives
2003
Durable Powers of Attorney
2002
Estate Documents & Estate Administration
2000
What's New In Estate Planning?
1998
Estate Planning For Small Business
1996
Life Insurance & Estate Planning
1994
Tax & Estate Planning
2020
2004
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