Robert E. Strauss

Robert E. Strauss

Weinstock Manion
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law
  • California
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Biography

I have decades of experience counseling on Estate, Wealth Transfer, Business Succession, and Charitable Planning matters. I diligently represent clients throughout Los Angeles in State, Federal and U.S. Tax Courts.

I am dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective to estate and wealth transfer planning. With a focus on meeting my clients' personal and business needs, I create customized solutions focused on the best possible outcomes. I diligently advocate for the unique objectives, challenges, and concerns of my clients.

With many teaching and speaking engagements, I am skilled at explaining complex legal matters in a way that everyone can understand. I have been recognized by both clients and peers with an AV Preeminent 5.0/5.0 rating. Additionally, I have been honored as a Super Lawyer since 2005, and among Best Lawyers in America since 2013.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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U.S. Tax Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Shareholder / Director
Weinstock Manion
- Current
Education
UCLA School of Law
J.D. (1990)
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Harvard University
A.B. (1986) | Economics
Honors: magna cum laude
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Awards
Top 20 Power Lawyers
The Hollywood Reporter
Five Star Professional – Estate Planning Attorney, Los Angeles
Five Star Professional
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2013-present
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2005-present
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 150923
Member
Current
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Los Angeles Estate Counselors Forum
Past President
Current
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ProVisors, Beverly Hills I
Group Leader
Current
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Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
Current
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Plan Before You Sell
Planning with Family Limited Partnerships
Credit Suisse
Speaking Engagements
Opportunities for $5M Exemptions
The Financial Planning Association of Los Angeles
March 2012
Creating the Legal Structure Including the Tax Considerations
Pepperdine University
March 2012
Creating the Legal Structure Including the Tax Consequences
Pepperdine University
December 2012
Estate Planning Prior to your Deal, YPO MAST Seminar
May 2013
Current State of Estate Planning, 2013 IRS Valuation Summit
August 2013
GRATs: Unconventional Uses for the Common GRAT
Beverly Hills Bar Association
August 2013
Estate Planning Prior to your Deal
Provisors M&A Group
October 2013
Websites & Blogs
Website
Robert E. Strauss' Website Profile
Website
Weinstock Manion Website
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Contact & Map
Weinstock Manion
1875 Century Park E
#2000
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (310) 553-8844
Fax: (310) 553-5165