Atty. I David Small

Atty. I David Small

I David Small is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, elder law and 1 other area of law. I received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (747) 308-2862

Profile Summary

About I David Small at a glance

I David Small is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Law Offices of I. David Small. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at Western State University Law School J.D. (—) and University of California at Los Angeles B.A. (—). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • I David Small is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • I received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • I practices at Law Offices of I. David Small in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

I David Small's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases I David Small handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

I David Small is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

I David Small is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

I David Small is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Elder Law

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

I David Small is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Santa Monica 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 I David Small

Where is I David Small's law office located?
I David Small's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Law Offices of I. David Small. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does I David Small handle?
I David Small focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has I David Small practiced law?
I David Small has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did I David Small go to law school?
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Education

Western State University Law School J.D.
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University of California at Los Angeles B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978

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