Lawyer James R. Birnberg, graduated from Pomona College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1961; Stanford University, A.M., 1962 University of California at Berkeley, J.D., 1965, is now employed by Oldman, Cooley, Sallus, Gold, Birnberg & Coleman LLP at 16133 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse Suite A Encino, CA 91436.

While being a member of State Bar of California (Member, Executive Committee, Taxation Section, 1979-1983; Chair, Inheritance and Gift Tax Committee, 1980-1983; Member, Executive Committee, Trusts and Estates Section, 1991-1997; Chair, Legislation Committee, 1991-1997); Los Angeles County (Member, Executive Committee, Trusts and Estates Section, 1988-1993, 1997?; Member, Legislative Activities Committee, 1985-1991; Member, Bio-Ethics Committee, 1984-1985; Taxation Section, 1978?) and Beverly Hills (Member, Trusts and Estates Section, 2001?) Bar Associations Member, Probate and Mental Health Advisory Committee to State Judicial Council, 2002?; Legislative Chair, 2006?., James R. Birnberg is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James R. Birnberg as your lawyer, you should consider whether James R. Birnberg offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James R. Birnberg has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James R. Birnberg's office is located at Encino, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James R. Birnberg has been admitted in 1966, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1972, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1973, U.S. Supreme Court; 2001, U.S. Tax Court. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning; Probate; Trust Administration; Estate Tax; Fiduciary Income Tax.

James R. Birnberg's college and law school education includes Pomona College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1961; Stanford University, A.M., 1962, University of California at Berkeley, J.D., 1965. Other biographical background includes Phi Beta Kappa. Recipient: Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, 1961-1962; V. Judson Klein Award, State Bar Taxation Section, 1986; Arthur K. Marshall Award, Los Angeles County Trusts and Estates Section, 2000; Timothy A. Whitehouse Award, Beverly Hills Bar Trusts and Estates Section, 2008. Author: "California Legislation Affecting Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Conservatorships and Guardianships," California Continuing Education of the Bar, California State Bar, Trusts and Estates Section, 1992?; "Current Developments in California Inheritance Taxation," 33 USC Major Tax Planning, ch. 33 (1981); "State Death Taxes," California Estate Planning, ch. 14, CEB, 2002. Co-Author: with Robert D. Bannon, "Estate Freezing - What is Left After Section 2036(c)," 41 USC Major Tax Planning, ch. 15, 1989; with Andrew S. Garb, USC Probate Institute, 1980; Marshall & Garb on Probate 1985-1986; with Terence Nunan, "Charitable Organizations as Trustees," Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section News, Fall, 1992. Lecturer: "Inheritance Estate and Gift Tax Recent Developments," California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1978?; "Legislative Developments," Los Angeles County Bar Association, Taxation Section 1983-1989; Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section 1991?; State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section 1989?; Pasadena Bar Association, Probate Section, 1992?; San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Probate Section, 1996?; Eastern (Los Angeles) Bar Associa. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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