Atty. William Bruce Finestone

Atty. William Bruce Finestone

William Bruce Finestone is a lawyer practicing tax, tax-exempt organizations, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 57 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Bruce Finestone at a glance

William Bruce Finestone is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Blank Rome LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1969) and California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court - Central District of California U.S. Tax Court Un (1970). Educated at University of California Davis School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California, Los Angeles B.S. University of California, Los Angeles M.B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association American College of Trust and Estate Counsel California State Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Bruce Finestone is a lawyer practicing tax, tax-exempt organizations, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Blank Rome LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Bruce Finestone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Bruce Finestone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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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Tax Law

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

William Bruce Finestone is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

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 Los Angeles 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 William Bruce Finestone

Where is William Bruce Finestone's law office located?
William Bruce Finestone's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Blank Rome LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Bruce Finestone handle?
William Bruce Finestone focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Bruce Finestone practiced law?
William Bruce Finestone has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William Bruce Finestone go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William Bruce Finestone received?
William Bruce Finestone's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of California Davis School of Law J.D.
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University of California, Los Angeles B.S. University of California, Los Angeles M.B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1969
California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court - Central District of California U.S. Tax Court Un
Admitted: 1970

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