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Scott Schomer
Schomer Law PC
8740 Sepulveda Blvd.
Suite 107
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 337-7696 | Fax: (310) 337-1277
http://schomerlaw.com
Los Angeles probate and elder law litigation attorney.
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with clients who need assistance solving the problems unique to an elderly individual.
Sub-Categories
Taxes
- Power of Attorney
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1990
Bar Number: 150027
Other Court Admissions
United States District Court, all districts in California
Association Memberships
State Bar of California; Los Angeles County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I attend or listen to a variety of CLE programs.
Example Cases
I frequently handle financial elder abuse cases where individuals have taken assets belonging to seniors. One recent case I was involved in dealt with a child who stripped his elderly father, who was suffering from dementia, of his home as well as financial accounts. I helped the other children obtain the appointment of a conservator and after that, obtained a seven figure judgment against the child who had taken his father's assets.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Boston University School of Law
City:
Boston
State:
MA
Year:
1990
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot court participant.
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
Western Michigan University
City:
Kalamazoo
State:
MI
Year:
1985
Honors:
Dean's List
Focus and Accomplishments:
Philosophy and Psychology double major.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Schomer Law is a professional law corporation that specializes in elder law, probate, wills, trusts and conservatorships. We counsel clients on the unique legal issues relating to advancing age. Whenever possible, we prefer to help clients plan for the future, avoid probate, minimize taxes and solidify their legacy. We also help clients plan for possible incapacity and long-term care. We help our clients deal with issues of aging with independence and dignity. In addition to estate planning, our firm has considerable experience helping victims of elder abuse. Our firm has aggressively pursued remedies and recovered assets belonging to our elderly clients where unscrupulous individuals have taken advantage of the elderly because of diminished capacity or other impairments.
Previous Employment Summary
I was previously associated with the law firms of Andrews & Kurth and Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble & Mallory where I specialized in complex real estate litigation. I have also served as corporate counsel for technology and entertainment firms.
Activities and Awards
I have served as a Judge Pro Tem of the Los Angeles Municipal Court (before consolidation), and I am a member of the Los Angeles County Probate Volunteer Panel. From 1992 through 1998, I served as a six-year member, and three-year president, of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (www.laclj.org), a free legal clinic serving greater Los Angeles.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I enjoy working with clients that make the effort to educate themselves about our legal system.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
It depends on the situation. I frequently ask clients to prepare summaries or timelines that are used in pleadings and often have clients contribute to the pleadings.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have done it in the past, but it is not my favorite way to help people.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy helping people and have always had a strong sense of fairness. I frequently find myself representing clients whom I would consider to be the underdog.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My undergraduate degree included a psychology major, and I worked for several years in the mental health field before attending law school. I believe that experience gave me unique insight into issues that frequently underlie the behavior of the parties or fuel the litigation.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I focused my practice on elder law because I find it a facinating mix of counseling, history and challenging legal issues. I not only get the privilege of helping people plan for the inevitable (death and taxes) but I also get the opportunity to protect them when they are at their most vulnerable.
What do you like best about your career?
To the uninitiated, the legal system can be both challenging and frightening. I enjoy the intellectual and emotional fight to protect my clients and there is nothing more rewarding than obtaining a victory on their behalf.
Tell us about your law firm:
Although I work with a paralegal and several assistants, I am directly responsible for all of my matters. I believe that it is important that my clients have direct access to me.
What are your strengths and style?
I believe that I am a good listener, which is the foundation to solving problems. I always try to find the best ethical and economic solutions to problems. However, when the other side is not willing to be reasonable, I am always prepared to strenuously advocate for my clients.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my wife and two girls, playing guitar and ukulele, swimming and tennis.
Office Manager/Assistant
Courtney
Fax
(310) 337-1277
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I generally prepare estate plans for individuals or couples for the fixed fee price of $1,500 for individuals and $2,000 for couples.
Hourly Rates
$300
Free Initial Consultation?
On all estate planning and hourly rate matters (usually litigation,) I always offer free initial consultations.
Typical Retainer
$10,000 for litigated matters.
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