Atty. Robert P. Pizzuto
Robert P. Pizzuto is the Firm’s Managing Shareholder and Chair of the Estate Planning, Tax, Business and Real Estate Sections.
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Robert P. Pizzuto is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California, practforg at Hughes & Pizzuto, APC. They haand 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1995) and San Diego State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert P. Pizzuto is the Firm’s Managing Shareholder and Chair of the Estate Planning, Tax, Business and Real Estate Sections
- Robert’s focus is in Estate Planning, Estate and Gift Taxation, Business Planning and Formation, Real Estate Planning, and Charitable Family Foundations.Robert is a highly sought advisor valued for his 30,000-foot, global approach to devising solutions that meet his clients’ best interests
- Robert thrives on building life-long client relationships and proudly serves multiple generations of families.Robert characterizes his estate planning practice more as “life planning” than preparation for death
- He assists clients in proactively positioning their estates, business, and real estate holdings for optimum outcomes
- This takes into account family relationships, business succession, tax strategies, legacy planning, and the thoughtful and deliberate transition of family roles and responsibilities.Robert is an especially proficient advisor for clients with significant real estate interests and family-owned businesses
- Whether a client is considering expanding or purchasing a business, selling an apartment property, or establishing a charitable foundation, their first call is often to Robert
- With his deft implementation of the details involved in a variety of matters, Robert continues to earn the trust and respect of his valued clients.Robert holds an AV© Preeminent© rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for an attorney which recognizes their strong legal ability and high ethical standards
- He has also been named a Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney by San Diego Super Lawyers® each year since 2012, and honor that is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California.“People hire us because they value our opinions
- They may have complicated estates with tax, business or real estate issues, or they may be facing litigation
- Our clients know they can call us about anything because they know we are here to help
- We have an experienced team that only does estate related work, so we not only manage the legalities quickly, but we resolve the second, third, and fourth layer issues that other firms may not recognize.”
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Diego 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 substantiand 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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