Atty. Gabriel L. Katzner

Atty. Gabriel L. Katzner

Gabriel Katzner has a track record, along with a vast number of outstanding public reviews across platforms, of working hard on behalf of individuals who need assistance with comprehensive estate planning services. Finding a lawyer who is knowledgeable about revocable and irrevocable trust planning, guardianship for minor children, asset protection, trust administration and probate, as well as Medicaid planning is extremely important.

Encinitas Encinitas 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Gabriel L. Katzner at a glance

Gabriel L. Katzner is a Member based in Encinitas, California, practicing at Katzner Law Group, PC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (2005) and California (2017). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Encinitas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Gabriel Katzner has a track record, along with a vast number of outstanding public reviews across platforms, of working hard on behalf of individuals who need assistance with comprehensive estate planning services
  • Finding a lawyer who is knowledgeable about revocable and irrevocable trust planning, guardianship for minor children, asset protection, trust administration and probate, as well as Medicaid planning is extremely important
  • When you need assistance with your estate planning, you want to know that you are in the hands of someone who has experience working on behalf of other people in similar situations
  • It’s never fun working with a lawyer if this is their first time doing something
  • The decision about how you will pass things on to your loved ones is extremely important and it is one that should be thought through carefully, considering all of the potential legal and tax ramifications
  • Consulting with a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer is imperative in this situation
  • Gabriel Katzner personally meets with each and every one of his clients, you’ll never be passed off to someone else
  • When you need assistance in the form of caring and compassionate legal advice, from someone who is up to date on all of the most relevant changes in state and federal estate planning, consulting with a lawyer like Gabriel Katzner will give you the peace of mind that your individual goals and concerns have been addressed in a clear and compelling estate plan
  • In 2002, Gabriel Katzner, the founding partner of Katzner Law Group received his Juris Doctorate with honors from the Fordham University School of Law
  • While in law school, he was active as the editor of the Urban Law Journal
  • After spending the first 7 years of his legal career practicing at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, an international law firm based in New York, he went on to found his own firm
  • While attending college and before attending law school, he worked for his family’s accounting firm and successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant examination after graduating college in 1999
  • He is actively involved in a variety of community and professional organizations and is an active member of Wealth Council LLC, a leading provider of ongoing education and services to attorneys in the estate planning field
  • He prides himself on being a leader in the estate planning arena
  • He is currently licensed to practice in California and New York and is also admitted to practice before several United Federal Courts
  • He is married to his wonderful and supportive wife Olivia and has two young children, Owen and Lila
  • He enjoys reading, the beach, photography, travel, coaching his son’s soccer team, and spending time with family

Practice Areas Explained

Gabriel L. Katzner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gabriel L. Katzner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 Encinitas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gabriel L. Katzner

Where is Gabriel L. Katzner's law office located?
Gabriel L. Katzner's law practice is located in Encinitas, California. The firm is Katzner Law Group, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gabriel L. Katzner handle?
Gabriel L. Katzner focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gabriel L. Katzner practiced law?
Gabriel L. Katzner has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Gabriel L. Katzner go to law school?
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Education

Fordham University School of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
California
Admitted: 2017

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