Daniel Ivan Spector

Daniel Ivan Spector

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 33 years

Litigation Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Mediation

9700 Business Park Dr Ste 301, Sacramento, CA

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 90%

Trust and Probate Litigation--fights over assets after people die; complex business litigation, generally involving family and trust owned interests and properties.

33 years | 500 cases

90%
Mediation 10%

20 years | 60 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Daniel I. Spector

9700 Business Park Dr Ste 301, Sacramento, CA, 95827-1718

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Daniel Ivan Spector's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shawnda | July 31, 2015 | Trusts

A True Leader

Dan was recommended to our non-profit organization to help with a trust that had become quite contentious. His level of expertise and knowledge was evident from the beginning. We could not have asked for better representation or a more pleasant team to work with. We are so grateful for the energy ...Dan put into litigating our case and the positive outcome he facilitated.

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Daniel Ivan Spector's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Wyatt

Litigation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am consistently grateful to have Dan as a resource for trust and estates litigation cases. He recently negotiated an extremely favorable result for a client of mine in a probate dispute. He's the kind of tough lawyer you love having on your side."

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Patricia Savage

Litigation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan Spector is a problem solver of the highest order; he undertakes his work with a seriousness of purpose, is very knowledgeable and applies great strength and skill to finish the job. I highly endorse him as a litigator and believe that any client with litigation or trust issues would be well served with Dan on board."

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Zelda Lackner

Probate lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Spector is an exceptional lawyer. He successfully defended me in a complex and protracted will contest. The issues in this case went far beyond those usually litigated and included an admitted scrivener's error; a simultaneous homicide investigation focusing on the plaintiff as a suspect and the deceased as the potential victim ; a bizarre and unsuccessful antislapp filed by opposing counsel, and so much more. This strange confluence of human and legal factors created a legal landscape which my family and I often experienced as harsh and stressful. My opponent changed attorneys three times and her legal maneuvers were constantly shifting and very unpredictable. Despite this, Dan reacted to each new challenge and obstacle with the grace and agility of a Parkour champion. He is creative and intuitive - knowing when to be aggressive and when to be still. His litigation skills are simply awesome. As an attorney myself, it was a beautiful thing to witness."

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Donald Madsen

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr. Spector as his opposing counsel on a matter. I was impressed by the way he handled himself and his client's trust. He was professional and courteous while vagariously representing his client's interest. Since that time I have consulted with Mr. Spector on numerous matters and would not hesitate in the least to refer him to my friends and clients. You will find him honest, direct, and very knowledgeable."

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Brendan Begley

Probate lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Daniel asked me to help him with an appeal in a probate matter. After reading the trial-court filings, I was very impressed with his litigation skills. In working with him, it became very apparent to me that Daniel is a conscientious and capable litigator who has the wisdom to recognize the best path when confronted with complex options. He showed great concern for our client and put in the extra effort needed to advance our client's interests. i would endorse him."

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Thomas Nielsen

Probate lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a seasoned professional. He aggressively represents his clients' best interests and promotes resolution were possible."

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Donald Madsen

Estate planning lawyer

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Brendan Begley

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Associations

2010 - Present

Superior Court of California, Sacramento County, Mediation Panel

Certified Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California, Litigation Section

Member

1992 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Trust, Estate an Probate Section

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2009

Center for Collaborative Solutions

Certified Mediator

1992

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD

1989

University of California - Davis

BA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Litigation Boot Camp

Discovery!

2009

The Probate Process

Litigation in the Context of Probate Administration

2008

Monthly Meeting

Service of Process in Trust and Probate Litigation

2006

UC Davis--Business Law

The Business of Litigation

Languages

English

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