Atty. John W. Chang

Atty. John W. Chang

John W. Chang is a lawyer practicing post death estate, trust administration, trusts & estates and 7 other areas of law.

Torrance Torrance 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (424) 279-5623 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John W. Chang at a glance

John W. Chang is a Partner based in Torrance, California, practicing at Patinelli & Chang LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Western State University College of Law J.D. (—) and University of California, Riverside B.A. (—). Serands clients in Torrance, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W. Chang is a lawyer practicing post death estate, trust administration, trusts & estates and 7 other areas of law
  • John W. received a B.A. degree from University of California, Riverside, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John W. practices at Patinelli & Chang LLP in Torrance, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Chang's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Chang 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.

John W. Chang is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Power of Attorney

John W. Chang 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.

John W. Chang is one of 53,430 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 Torrance 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 John W. Chang

Where is John W. Chang's law office located?
John W. Chang's law practice is located in Torrance, California. The firm is Patinelli & Chang LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Chang handle?
John W. Chang focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John W. Chang practiced law?
John W. Chang has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John W. Chang go to law school?
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How can I contact John W. Chang for a consultation?
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Education

Western State University College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of California, Riverside B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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