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Lloyd Gaylord Copenbarger
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Biography
Copenbarger & Copenbarger LLP. began in 1979 when Lloyd Copenbarger was admitted to practice law in California and opened a firm known as Copenbarger & Associates. Since that time, Lloyd and his associate attorneys have provided substantial services in the personal estate planning and business succession planning areas and have helped thousands of people to create estate plans that include contributions to their favorite charities. Throughout the years, the firm has seen many changes, and is now comprised of three full time attorneys and one additional attorney who is of counsel to the firm, and it continues to grow. However, despite any surface changes, one thing has always remained constant: Copenbarger & Copenbarger LLP provides clients with excellent legal services in personal estate planning and other related fields.
Lloyd Copenbarger is senior partner of the firm and the firm’s founder, practicing all aspects of estate and tax planning in the firm’s office.
Practice Areas / ResponsibilitiesMr. Copenbarger’s practice emphasizes the areas of estate planning, business, tax, and nonprofit law.
Professional QualificationsMember, State Bar of California, Admitted 1979
Member, State Bar of Oklahoma, Admitted 1971
Member, State Bar of Ohio, Admitted 1976
Certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
EducationJ.D., University of Oklahoma, 1971
L.L.M., University of San Diego, 1986
B.A., History and Political Science, University of Oklahoma, 1969
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-500 per hour
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oklahoma for 54 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 49 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Copenbarger & Copenbarger, LLP
1250 Aviation Ave., Suite 260, San Jose, CA, 95120
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200 Sandpointe Avenue Suite 150, Santa Ana, CA, 92707
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180 Promenade Cir, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA, 95834
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215 North Marengo Ave., 3rd Floor, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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9029 Soquel Avenue Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
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Two Better World Circle Suite 105, Temecula, CA, 92590
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12636 High Bluff Drive Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92130
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Posted by Dave and Pam D. | December 29, 2014
Very happy with their work
My wife and I have nothing but good things to say about the Copenbarger Law firm below are some of the major things we appreciate about this firm; • Friendly and caring • Timely responses to inquiries • Knowledgeable • Personable • Sensitive to situation • Provided guidance • ...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2014
This guy is shady
I would never use Lloyd Copenbarger again. We met with him to have him update some things, and when we hadn't heard anything two months later, it was virtually impossible to get him to return our calls. When we finally heard back from his "associate" we were told that they simply forgot to submit the...
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Replied last December 18, 2014I know of no circumstances similar to what this review describes. I question that it is in fact a client that we ever did business with. From its very inception it has been the goal of our firm to serve our clients with the utmost respect and professionalism, if we did in fact make an error, we apologize and would love the opportunity to make it right.
Posted by Sarah | December 16, 2014 | Estate Planning
They are the best!
As a 3 year client , I have worked closely with this team of lawyers during a stressful will, estate and probate cycle. It's a fantastic group of brilliant attorneys who executed all the details with precision and met every deadline. In addition -as part of the estate;we completed intellectual proper...
Posted by Norman | December 16, 2014
After 30 years..
We have had Lloyd Copenbarger as our attorney for 30 years. He and all of his staff are excellent and I have recommended him without hesitation, and will continue to do so.
Posted by Brian | December 16, 2014 | Trusts
Family friendly law firm
Lloyd and his entire law firm were fantastic with my family trust. They were thoughtful, not only with what I believed I needed, but considered future planning, life decisions and family matters.
Lloyd Gaylord Copenbarger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"After 30 years practicing elder law and estate planning, you might think I'd have some opinions regarding the qualities needed to be a worthwhile estate planning attorney. And you would be correct. Lloyd Copenbarger often says "If your lawyer's not there when you need him, you don't need him." Lloyd has "been there" for his clients for decades, in bad times and good. His wisdom, insight and breadth of knowledge is unsurpassed. As technically skilled as he is, though, it is his common sense and ability to benefit regular folks that truly distinguishes Lloyd Copenbarger from other lawyers. I am proud to count him as a friend and mentor for many years. He"
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"I endorse this lawyer. He prepared my family's will and trust, and did an excellent job. I highly recommend him for others with estate law needs."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 4.9 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Member of the Month, Lawyers with Purpose
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Listed, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
1978 - Present
Founding Partner, Copenbarger & Copenbarger
1978 - 1988
Counsel to Great Commission Foundation, Campus Crusade for Christ Great Commission Foundation
1975 - 1978
General Counsel, Rex Humbard Foundation
1971 - 1975
Founding Partner, Copenbarger & Welch
1971 - 1972
Associate Attorney, Castleberry & Lisle
Associations
2010 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (California chapter)Member
2003 - Present
Lawyers with PurposeMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1979 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1971 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
Education
1986
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1971
University of Oklahoma College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
University of Oklahoma
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Los Angeles County Management Council
Estate Planning for Retirees
2015
Yorba Linda Estate Planning and Estate Administration Seminar
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Seminar
2015
San Jose Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning Seminar
2015
San Jose Estate Planning and Estate Administration Seminar
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Seminar
2015
Riverside Estate Planning and Trust Administration Seminar
Estate Planning and Trust Administration Seminar
2015
Dacus Report
Estate Planning and Protecting Families
2014
Trust Administration and Estate Planning
Trust Administration and Estate Planning
2014
Trust Administration & Estate Planning
Trust Administration & Estate Planning
2014
Estate Planning Seminar
Preparing Trustees
2014
Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning
2014
Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration
2014
Basic Estate Planning Workshop
Estate Planning and Trust Administration
Publications
2014
Xulon Press
The Greatest Advice Ever Given
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers