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also known as Rich Dayton, Richard Dayton
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Our firm believes “We are here to make people’s lives easier in times of crisis.”
We also believe that “Your most important estate is your family and loved ones!”
I'm the Founder of our law firm and have been practicing for 17 years in estate planning, trust and probate law since 1998. I teach estate planning for the University of California Santa Cruz extension program and the California Continuing Education of the Bar programs. I'm a retired lieutenant colonel (non-legal) from the United States Army Reserve (32 years) and worked for IBM in a non-legal capacity for 37 years as programmer and in senior level management positions managing programmers, engineers, and project managers.
My firm has a staff of 7, including 2 other attorneys.
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27 years | 1,200 cases
27 years | 1,200 cases
27 years | 105 cases
27 years | 1,200 cases
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$0 first 60 minutes
$ 325-450 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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1754 Technology Dr Suite 230, San Jose, CA, 95110-1319
thedaytonlawfirm.com/
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13 Client Reviews
"I strongly and sincerely endorse Richard Dayton for his expertise in estate planning and other matters related to trusts & estates. Richard is a highly skilled and compassionate attorney in this community. I have known Richard for more than 25 years and for more than 15 years have met regularly with him as part of an elite group of estate planning and trusts & estates attorneys to discuss complex case issues. Richard's contributions to those discussions have demonstrated to me his exceptional level of knowledge and understanding of the many and complex issues related to estate planning, trusts & estates, as well as his willingness and ability to work well with others. I feel sure that he brings that same level of professionalism, knowledge, skill, and caring to working with his clients."
"Rich is probably the most detail oriented estate planning attorney I know. He really gets how important it is that the client's plan is right, not just good enough. Rich also keeps up with the latest techniques in estate planning and works with his peers to find the best solutions for his clients. I highly recommend Rich for estate planning."
"Rich holds a wealth of knowledge about the field of estate planning. He is a consummate technician and works to ensure his estate plans are thorough and will accomplish his client’s goals. Rich spends time with his clients to ensure their estate plan fits their current needs and the needs of the next generation."
"Rich is an extremely disciplined and knowledgeable attorney> He is active at the national level, sharing his advanced understanding of estate planning. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly and without any hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Rich several years ago and over the years I have been happy to refer cases to him. I trust that he will always do a great job for my clients and offer his special expertise. I trust that Rich is an expert in any issues related to estate planning and would not hesitate to continue to refer clients to him."
"I can rely on Rich for my client's complex estate planning matters, knowing he will get the job done in a well thought out manner. He is a pleasure to work with."
Family lawyer
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Accredited Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs
2004
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
1998 - Present
Owner, The Dayton Law Firm
2016 - 2020
Professor, University Of California Santa Cruz Extension
2008 - Present
ElderCounselFounder (early member)
2007 - Present
California Continuing Education of the BarEstate Planning Advisors Sub-committee
2005 - Present
Wealth CounselFounding Member
2005 - Present
NAELA - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.Member
2005 - Present
University of California Santa Cruz ExtensionEstate Planning Instructor for the CFP(r) Education Program
1999 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
Member
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
undergraduate
2009
Special Estate Planning for Roth IRAs
2009
Wealth Transfer/Estate Planning/Gifting to Children and Grandchildren
2009
Estate Planning, Medi-cal and Veterans Benefits
2009
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