Atty. Stuart Schechter
Stuart Schechter is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning law, probate law and 5 other areas of law. Stuart received a A.B. degree from California State University at San Diego in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Stuart Schechter at a Glance
Stuart Schechter is a trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1981) and California State University at San Diego (A.B., 1977). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart Schechter
- Stuart Schechter is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning law, probate law and 5 other areas of law
- Stuart received a A.B. degree from California State University at San Diego in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Stuart practices in San Diego, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Stuart Schechter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Schechter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Trusts in San Diego
Stuart Schechter is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Probate in San Diego
Stuart Schechter is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Estate Planning & Probate in San Diego
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stuart Schechter is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Employment Law in San Diego
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stuart Schechter is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in San Diego
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stuart Schechter is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 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 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.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-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 San Diego Choose Stuart Schechter
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 Stuart Schechter's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart Schechter brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Stuart Schechter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Stuart Schechter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stuart Schechter Handles in San Diego
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Stuart Schechter has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Stuart Schechter directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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