Atty. Lawrence H. Heller

Atty. Lawrence H. Heller

Lawrence H. Heller focuses his practice on counseling individuals and members of their families on matters relating to domestic and international estate and income tax planning.

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About Lawrence H. Heller at a glance

Lawrence H. Heller is a trusts attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Lawrence H. Heller focuses his practice on counseling individuals and members of their families on matters relating to domestic and international estate and income tax planning
  • Many of his clients are high net worth individuals
  • Lawrence writes and lectures extensively on subjects relating to domestic and international wealth transfer techniques and has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Oversight in 1995 on proposed legislation to tax U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship and long-term resident aliens who relinquish their U.S. resident status

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence H. Heller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence H. Heller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 Los Angeles 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 Lawrence H. Heller

Where is Lawrence H. Heller's law office located?
Lawrence H. Heller's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence H. Heller handle?
Lawrence H. Heller focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Lawrence H. Heller go to law school?
Lawrence H. Heller earned their education at (J.D., 1971).
How can I contact Lawrence H. Heller for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lawrence H. Heller received?
Lawrence H. Heller's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5; Best Lawyers in America — The Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Top 5 Trusts and Estates Lawyers, 2009; Best Lawyers in America — The Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Top 100 Lawyers, 2009.

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Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1971

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Top 5 Trusts and Estates Lawyers, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Top 100 Lawyers, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Founder’s Award, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), December 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2009, 2011-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004-2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

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