Atty. Gerald Allin Garrett

Atty. Gerald Allin Garrett

Gerald Allin Garrett is a lawyer practicing legal ethics and professional responsibility, estate planning law, probate law and 2 other areas of law. Gerald has been licensed for 61 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Allin Garrett at a glance

Gerald Allin Garrett is a Member based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Gerald A Garrett. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1965), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1971), and U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County and Co-founding Master-Bencher, American Inns of Court Legion Lex-Orange County. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Gerald Allin Garrett is a lawyer practicing legal ethics and professional responsibility, estate planning law, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Gerald has been licensed for 61 years
  • Gerald practices at Law Offices of Gerald A. Garrett in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Allin Garrett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Allin Garrett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Gerald Allin Garrett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Gerald Allin Garrett is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Power of Attorney

Gerald Allin Garrett is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Costa Mesa 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 Gerald Allin Garrett

Where is Gerald Allin Garrett's law office located?
Gerald Allin Garrett's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Law Offices Of Gerald A Garrett. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Allin Garrett handle?
Gerald Allin Garrett focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gerald Allin Garrett practiced law?
Gerald Allin Garrett has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Gerald Allin Garrett go to law school?
Gerald Allin Garrett earned their education at (J.D., 1964).
How can I contact Gerald Allin Garrett for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald Allin Garrett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gerald Allin Garrett received?
Gerald Allin Garrett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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