Atty. Robert H. Oliver (Ret.)

Atty. Robert H. Oliver (Ret.)

Background: Judge Oliver has joined Baker Manock & Jensen as Of Counsel, where he will specialize in dispute resolution and mediation to help resolve issues between people and organizations. He is a Board Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist.

Fresno Fresno 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) at a glance

Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) is an Of Counsel based in Fresno, California, practicing at Baker Manock Jensen Pc. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on adr. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1973) and California State University, Fresno (B.S. Business, 1966). Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Background

  • Judge Oliver has joined Baker Manock & Jensen as Of Counsel, where he will specialize in dispute resolution and mediation to help resolve issues between people and organizations
  • He is a Board Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist
  • Among his assignments, Judge Oliver served in the trial department for 11 years, presiding over more than 200 jury trials
  • As Supervising Judge of the Probate Division, he was directly involved in more than 200 case settlements
  • He also served as presiding judge of the five-court Juvenile Department and as a member of the appellate panel of the Superior Court
  • He chaired the Court's jury oversight committee and was a member of statewide committees dealing with jury and judicial outreach issues
  • He served as an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Fresno County Superior Court for more than nine years
  • He served as a member of the Executive Board of the California Judges Association
  • was elected in 2008 as a Vice President and served as Vice President of the California Judges Association Foundation.Judge Oliver has been a law school adjunct faculty member, teaching secured real property transactions and corporate law
  • He has taught business organization law for the paralegal program at San Joaquin College of Law and business law at the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno
  • Throughout his career, he has been a frequent speaker and panelist on a variety of subjects including: conflict resolution in the probate case
  • ethical issues for the business lawyer
  • the realities of succession planning
  • practical charitable giving ideas
  • and ethical considerations for the estate planning professional.Service to the Community and the Legal Profession: Judge Oliver's dedication to the community and legal profession is demonstrated by the following examples of organizations in which he has served as president or chair
  • Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation: Rotary Club of Fresno
  • Fresno City and County Historical Society
  • Fresno Estate Planning Council
  • Fresno County Interagency Council for Children and Families
  • California State University, Fresno Foundation
  • National Conference of Bar Foundations
  • the Foundation of the State Bar of California
  • Fresno County Bar Association
  • Fresno County Young Lawyers
  • Oliver was also elected a member and a vice president of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California
  • and was appointed to the Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission (JNE)

Practice Areas Explained

Robert H. Oliver (Ret.)'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Fresno 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 Robert H. Oliver (Ret.)'s law office located?
Robert H. Oliver (Ret.)'s law practice is located in Fresno, California. The firm is Baker Manock Jensen Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) handle?
Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) focuses on adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) practiced law?
Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) go to law school?
Robert H. Oliver (Ret.) earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Business, 1966).
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1973
B.S. Business
California State University, Fresno
- 1966

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973

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