Atty. John David Raskin

Atty. John David Raskin

John David Raskin is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift taxation, trust and estate administration and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About John David Raskin at a glance

John David Raskin is a trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1973) and Stanford University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Raskin is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift taxation, trust and estate administration and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Raskin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Raskin 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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Tax Law

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

John David Raskin is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Berkeley 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

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Where is John David Raskin's law office located?
John David Raskin's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Raskin handle?
John David Raskin focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Raskin practiced law?
John David Raskin has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John David Raskin go to law school?
John David Raskin earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1973
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973

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