Atty. Janice Stone
Janice Stone is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts and estates, wills and 1 other area of law. Janice received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Probate & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Janice Stone at a Glance
Janice Stone is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Stone & Wood. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1977) and University of Arizona (M.A. University, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Janice Stone
- Janice Stone is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts and estates, wills and 1 other area of law
- Janice received a M.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Janice practices at Stone & Wood in Santa Monica, CA
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Janice Stone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janice Stone handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Wills in Santa Monica
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Trusts in Santa Monica
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Probate in Santa Monica
Janice Stone is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Mediation & Arbitration in Santa Monica
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Janice Stone is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Janice Stone
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Janice Stone's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Janice Stone brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Janice Stone can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Janice Stone attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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