Atty. Howard Bennett Hellen

Atty. Howard Bennett Hellen

Howard Bennett Hellen is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, insurance, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law. Howard received a degree from Queens College, Flushing NY, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Vista Vista 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (760) 650-3138

Profile Summary

About Howard Bennett Hellen at a glance

Howard Bennett Hellen is a Member based in Vista, California, practicing at Howard Bennett Hellen. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1989), Washington (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1996), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1998). Educated at Southwestern Law School (JD, 1989) and Queens College, Flushing NY Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA (—). Active member of San Diego County, San Diego North County, Washington State and American Bar Associations State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Vista, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard Bennett Hellen is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, insurance, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
  • Howard received a degree from Queens College, Flushing NY, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Howard practices at Howard Bennett Hellen in Vista, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Bennett Hellen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Bennett Hellen 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Vista 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 venue, 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 Howard Bennett Hellen

Where is Howard Bennett Hellen's law office located?
Howard Bennett Hellen's law practice is located in Vista, California. The firm is Howard Bennett Hellen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Bennett Hellen handle?
Howard Bennett Hellen focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Howard Bennett Hellen practiced law?
Howard Bennett Hellen has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Howard Bennett Hellen go to law school?
Howard Bennett Hellen earned their education at (JD, 1989); (—).
How can I contact Howard Bennett Hellen for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Southwestern Law School
- 1989
Queens College, Flushing NY Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
Washington
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1998

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