Bruce Rea Durkee

Bruce Rea Durkee

Attorney / CPA at The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee, APC, Palm Desert, CA
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law ...
  • California
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Bruce R. Durkee is licensed both as an attorney and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Bruce is also a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. ?Bruce graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Whittier Law School -- finishing in the top 10% of his class. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Accounting from Vanguard University of Southern California, graduating cum laude. Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce owned a CPA firm in Palm Desert, California, and previously held positions at Maryanov, Madsen, Gordon & Campbell, in Palm Springs, California, and Kushner, Smith, Joanou & Gregson, in Irvine, California. Bruce began his legal career in private practice in Laguna Hills, California. Subsequently, Bruce served as Chief Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice President for a $2.3 billion nonprofit organization in Springfield, Missouri. In 2006, Bruce acquired the client files of retiring attorney Nadine Quinn and relocated his office from Indian Wells, CA to its current location in Palm Desert, CA. Shortly thereafter, Bruce added staff and incorporated the practice as The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee, A Professional Corporation. Bruce's practice areas include Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Business Planning, Tax Law and Nonprofit Law.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
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
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney / CPA
The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee, APC
- Current
Bruce R. Durkee, Attorney at Law
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Chief Legal Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Senior VP
AG Financial Solutions
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CPA
Bruce R. Durkee, CPA, APC
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Senior
Maryanov, Madsen, Gordan and Campbell
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Staff
Kushner, Smith, Joanou & Gregson, LLP
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Education
Vanguard University
Undergraduate Degree
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Whittier Coll School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 224802
Member
- Current
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California Board of Accountancy
CPA
- Current
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Certifications
Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
The California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee, APC
Contact & Map
77772 Flora Rd
Suite C
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Telephone: (760) 200-4709
Fax: (760) 200-4710