Atty. W Rod Stern

Atty. W Rod Stern

W Rod Stern is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, transactional and tax counseling and 5 other areas of law. W received a A.B. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Irvine Irvine 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About W Rod Stern at a glance

W Rod Stern is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Murtaugh Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1984), U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court (1989), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1995). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D. New, 1983) and University of California, Los Angeles (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W Rod Stern is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, transactional and tax counseling and 5 other areas of law
  • W received a A.B. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • W practices at Murtaugh LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

W Rod Stern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W Rod Stern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

W Rod Stern is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Irvine 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 W Rod Stern

Where is W Rod Stern's law office located?
W Rod Stern's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Murtaugh Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Rod Stern handle?
W Rod Stern focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has W Rod Stern practiced law?
W Rod Stern has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did W Rod Stern go to law school?
W Rod Stern earned their education at (J.D. New, 1983); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact W Rod Stern for a consultation?
You can contact W Rod Stern directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has W Rod Stern received?
W Rod Stern's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1983
A.B.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1995

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