Jeffrey Forer
Partner
Tel: 310.473.7000 ext. 144
Fax: 310.473.1730
jforer@handwlaw.com
Assistant Contact Information
Laverne Smith
Phone: 310.473.7000 ext. 136
lsmith@handwlaw.com
Jeffrey Forer handles a wide variety of probate and trust litigation matters for Hinojosa & Wallet. He specializes in cases concerning will contests, fiduciary issues and tax claims. Mr. Forer's practice also includes all aspects of estate planning from the simplest to the most complex.
Mr. Forer's extensive experience in the areas of estate planning, tax law, and trust and estate litigation enables him to assist his clients in achieving their testamentary wishes while minimizing their exposure to contests by disgruntled heirs and potential beneficiaries. In addition, Mr. Forer's practice also includes complex litigation matters, and mediation of will and trust disputes. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.
Of recent note, Mr. Forer successfully represented the Morrison family at trial in Densmore v. Manzarek, a case concerning the use of The Doors name and logo, and the name, likeness and image of The Doors legendary front man, Jim Morrison.
Mr. Forer earned his B.A. from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977. After playing several years of semi-pro football, Mr. Forer enrolled at Southwestern Law School graduating cum laude in 1983. After passing the State Bar of California in 1983, Mr. Forer went on to obtain his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University in 1984.
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Associations, Trusts and Estates Section
- Los Angeles Bar Associations, Trusts and Estates Section
- Beverly Hills Bar Associations, Trusts and Estates Section
Distinctions
- Highest “AV Preeminent (5 out of 5)” Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
- Named "Southern California Super Lawyer," Trust and Estates Litigation, 2005-2010
Practice Areas
- Trust, Estate and Conservatorship Litigation
- Trust and Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Tax Planning
Education:
- New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1984
- Southwestern University, School of Law, J.D. 1983, cum laude
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1977
Bar Admission:
- California, 1983
Specializations:
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.
