Atty. Wendy E. Hartmann
Wendy E. Hartmann was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received her B.S. in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Glendale, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Wendy E. Hartmann at a Glance
Wendy E. Hartmann is a Member based in Glendale, California, practicing at Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on wills, irs, trusts, contracts, and probate. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court, Central Division United States Supreme Court United States (1999). Educated at Golden Gate University, School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2000) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.S. Accounting, 1976). Active member of San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Wendy E. Hartmann
- Wendy E. Hartmann was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received her B.S. in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego
- She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of LaVerne, College of Law and her Master of Laws (LL.M). in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law
- Ms. Hartmann is admitted to the California Bar, the U.S
- District Court, Central District of California, the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax Court
- Ms. Hartmann is certified by the State Bar of California, as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, and has received recognition as a Southern California Super Lawyer in 2011-2013 and 2015-2018, as well as being recognized as one of the Top Women Lawyers in Southern California
- Prior to receiving her J.D. and LL.M, she practiced for more than twenty years in the areas of taxation, accounting, estate planning, business management and development, and human resources, as well as serving for several years as a Vice President at a nationwide human resource consulting firm
- Ms. Hartmann now specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation, business formation and development
- A significant portion of her practice is devoted to advising same-sex couples and the LGBT community regarding estate planning, family formation, adoption and taxation matters
- Ms. Hartmann is a frequent lecturer in the areas of taxation as well as the evolving laws affecting the LGBT community and taxation for same-sex couples, and has presented programs at the American Bar Association Tax Conference, the California State Bar Annual Meeting, State Bar Taxation Conference, as well as the Estate and Gift Tax Conference
- In addition, she has made presentations to various sections of the Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, and Orange County Bar Associations, along with programs to Certified Public Accountants, estate planning councils and a wide variety of LGBT organizations, including Lambda Legal, Equality California, Love Honor Cherish, The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, Lavender Law, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center
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Wendy E. Hartmann's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wendy E. Hartmann handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glendale.
Wills in Glendale
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IRS Disputes & Audits in Glendale
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Trusts in Glendale
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Contracts in Glendale
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Probate in Glendale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glendale
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 Glendale 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.
Glendale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glendale-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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Why Clients in Glendale Choose Wendy E. Hartmann
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 Wendy E. Hartmann's practice in the field of wills, irs, trusts, contracts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Wendy E. Hartmann brings 27+ 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 wills, irs, and trusts, Wendy E. Hartmann can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glendale
A Glendale-based practice means Wendy E. Hartmann 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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