Atty. Andrew Ross
Managing Partner: Whiting, Fallon, Ross & Abel, LLP. Selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers® every year since 2004.
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About Andrew Ross at a glance
Andrew Ross is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1972), State Bar of California (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1986). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1971) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Contra Costa County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2006 President, 2002, Family Law Section) San Francisco Bar Association New York State Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Managing Partner
- Whiting, Fallon, Ross & Abel, LLP. Selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers® every year since 2004
- He was also designated on the Top 100 Attorneys list in Northern California Super Lawyers® in 2008 and 2009
- In addition, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the specialty of Family Law for the years 2008 through 2014
- Most recently, he was selected by Best Lawyers® as the 2017 Lawyer of the Year in Family Law for the Oakland metro area, including Contra Costa and Alameda counties
- Andy served for two years on the Contra Costa County Judicial Evaluations Committee
- In 2012, he was Vice-Chairman and in 2013 he served as Chairman of the Committee
- Member, Editorial Board, Contra Costa Lawyer 1999 through present
- Editor, Family Law Edition, May 2000
- Editor in Chief, 2001, 2002, 2004
- Member, Brooklyn Law Review, 1970-1971
Judge Pro Tem
- Santa Clara County Municipal Court, 1980-1984
- Contra Costa Superior Court, 1997-2007
- Articles and Publications: Author: "Family Law Court: New Players; New (Old) Rules" and "Family Court 2010", Contra Costa Lawyer, April 2010
- "No (Easy) Exit: When Conservatorship and Marital Dissolution Procedures Collide", Contra Costa Lawyer, April 2009
- "Changes in Family Law", Contra Costa Lawyer, February 2008
- Geriatric Divorce A Harsh Road to an Estate Plan", Contra Costa Lawyer, May 2007; Marriage of Delaney: Lessons to Be Learned", Contra Costa Lawyer, May 2004
- Question Man column, Contra Costa Lawyer, February 2002
- Speaker/Presenter: Co-Presenter: "Marital Standard of Living", California CPA Education, Family Law Conference, October 2007
- "Trips and Traps of the Trial Scheduling Order", Contra Costa County Bar Association 2006 MCLE Spectacular seminar
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Ross handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Andrew Ross is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Andrew Ross is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Walnut Creek are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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