Atty. Robert D. Schwartz
Robert D. Schwartz is a shareholder at Poindexter & Doutré, Inc., where his practice primarily focuses on trust and estate administration and litigation.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Schwartz at a Glance
Robert D. Schwartz is a Managing Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Poindexter Doutre Inc. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and Hawaii (2007). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1988). Active member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and Hawaii State Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Schwartz
- Robert D. Schwartz is a shareholder at Poindexter & Doutré, Inc., where his practice primarily focuses on trust and estate administration and litigation
- He specializes in fiduciary law, advising clients on matters related to trusts, estates, financial responsibilities, and ethical duties, ensuring the highest standards of legal stewardship
- In addition to his trust and estate practice, Mr. Schwartz represents clients in commercial, corporate, and real estate transactions
- His clients include individuals, families, trust companies, corporations, charities, and financial institutions.Mr
- Schwartz earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1988 and graduated with distinction from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 1993
- He is admitted to practice law in all federal and state courts in California and Hawaii, having been admitted to the California Bar in 1993 (including all California federal district courts) and the Hawaii Bar in 2007.Mr
- Schwartz is a shareholder of Poindexter & Doutré, Inc., having been an attorney with the firm since 1998
- He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a member of its Trust & Estates, Construction Law, and Real Property Sections
Practice Areas Explained
Robert D. Schwartz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Schwartz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Trusts in Los Angeles
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Probate in Los Angeles
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert D. Schwartz is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert D. Schwartz is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Robert D. Schwartz
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 Robert D. Schwartz's practice in the field of trusts, probate, business, real estate, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Schwartz brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Hawaii, Robert D. Schwartz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and business, Robert D. Schwartz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Robert D. Schwartz 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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Common Legal Issues Robert D. Schwartz Handles in Los Angeles
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