Principal Owner
Jack E. Stephens J.D., LL.M. has been practicing law in San Diego since 1990, helping thousands of taxpayers reduce taxes and homeowners protect their property with Trust strategies. Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jack Stephens went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/History from Louisiana State University and his Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas. Jack E. Stephens has become an integral part of the Northern San Diego community by serving as an active church and community member with the Navigators Christian Ministry and by acting as an instructor to the Marine recruits at Camp Pendleton. He is also an avid football fan.
Jack Stephens has been designated as Top Lawyer by San Diego Magazine, Best of the Bar, and Avvo on a consistent basis. He has received annual awards including the distinguished AV Preeminent Attorney Rating by Martindell-Hubbell, representing the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. As an active contributor to continuing education in Estate Planning, Jack Stephens has authored and edited quarterly newsletters, pamphlets, and contributed articles to the Continuing Education of the Bar of California. Additionally, he has gained endorsement by Kiplinger’s Retirement Report for his book, Avoiding Tax Traps in Your IRA. Jack Stephens has been an active member of the San Diego Estate Planning Council and also a symposium speaker for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of how Estate Planning and Elder Law are inextricably related. He has also been selected as a local and national speaker to educate other attorneys on his expertise and dedicates time to educating individuals through seminars and e-newsletter called Establishing Trust Together on the changing laws and important issues that could affect all Trustees of Trusts.
Location: San Diego, California
Phone: 858-792-0909
Fax: 858-792-0806
Email: jes@jackstephens.com
Bar Admissions: California, 1990
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
LL.M. Masters Degree in Law
Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
J.D. Juris Doctorate
Law Review: Law Review Baylor School of Law
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.A. Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science/History
Fraternity: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Living Trust Administration on the Death of a Trustor Part 1-6
Avoiding Tax Traps In Your IRA, Legalaction Publications
Tricks and Traps of By-Pass Trusts, Quoted in Kiplinger’s Retirement Reports
How to Draft Wills and Trusts in California (Contributing Writer), National Business Institute
California Elder Law (Contributing Writer), Continuing Education of the Bar, California
Estate Planning for the Terminally Ill (Contributing Writer), Continuing Education of the Bar, California
Ticking Time Bombs in IRA Planning for Professionals, Aspen Publishers, Inc.
Estate Planning with IRAs for California Professionals, National Business Institute
Instructor: Estate Planning, UCSD Extension
Instructor: Business Law, Mira Costa College
Elder Law Practice: Addressing Needs of Client, Continuing Education of the California Bar
Elder Law Basics, Continuing Education of the California Bar
Elder Law Practice: Addressing Needs of the Older Client, Continuing Education of the California Bar
Elder Law: Beyond the Basics, Continuing Education of the California Bar
Estate Planning for the Terminally Ill, Continuing Education of the California Bar
Trust Administration from Beginning to End
San Diego Magazine: Named 2016 Top Lawyer
AV Preeminent Attorney Rating by Martindell-Hubbell- The Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Symposium Speaker for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
San Diego Magazine: Select Wealth Manager Award
Published book endorsed by Kiplinger’s Retirement Reports
Estate Planning Section of the California Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Trusts and Estates Section of the San Diego County Bar Association
Estate Planning Council of San Diego, Emeritus
Trust and Estates Executive Committee of Rady Children’s Hospital
National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
Southern Caregivers Resource Center Supporter and Referring Attorney
Navigators Christian Ministry
Honorary Deputy Sheriff Association of San Diego County
Testimonials
We recently sought the services of Mr. Stephens under tight deadlines. He delivered flawless legal documents and took the time to explain every detail, addressing all our questions. His assistant Julia, was incredibly efficient with excellent communication skills, ensuring all our concerns were promptly conveyed to Mr. Stephens. We feel confident that our legal affairs are in safe hands with his team.
I had an excellent experience with Jack Stephens Law Group. Mr. Stephens and his staff made the process of putting together a family trust tolerable; they worked in a very professional and systematic manner. I especially liked the excellent customer service. I will recommend to my friends and family.
Best Trust lawyer in California. Great staff. Very thorough. Pleasant experience.
Jack Stephens and his team are thoroughly professional, kind, and meticulous in their ability to communicate clearly, while helping to protect our assets for our children and generations to come.
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The professionalism and quality of service from the Stephens Law Group is top notch, inspires confidence in estate planning in that all issues are fully covered.
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Interacting with the Law Office of Jack E. Stephens since 1996, I can say that his advice and work is top-tier. Clean, concise, and makes the hardest subjects easily understandable. They make you feel important, welcomed and heard.
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What a great experience. Organized, detailed, timely and efficient. The professionalism and knowledge of Jack Stephens and his staff surpassed my expectations. Shradha Shrestha was simply outstanding. Extremely satisfied.
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Jack Stephens and the entire team at the Stephens Law Group are exceptional at what they do. They took phenomenal care of our estate planning needs. Everyone in the office was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
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Jack Stephens and his staff consistently provide a superior level of service. Mr. Stephens’ knowledge of Estate Planning is stellar and provides a great piece of mind!
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My fiance and I had a wonderful experience hiring Mr. Stephens for our legal needs. He was very professional, incredibly thorough, pleasant and masterful when putting together our Living Trust. We could not have found a better, more experienced lawyer.
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Jack Stephens is an outstanding master who completely understands the intricacies of family dynamics and the law. His years of experience and his compassion for his clients’ needs ensure your money will end up where you intended.
