James Lambert Leestma

James Lambert Leestma Attorney at Law is the experienced attorney you need to ensure your legacy is properly preserved and distributed. He has a wide range of tools to help you with your probate administration and estate litigation needs, as he has been practicing probate law for over two decades.

Even if a procedural shortcut might save time and thousands of dollars, Attorney Leestma will not compromise his integrity or yours by taking unnecessary chances in the procedurally onerous probate arena. 

A crucial aspect of his practice is client communication. If you have any questions about substantive probate issues, strategies, or otherwise, your phone calls and emails will be returned promptly.

New laws are being passed on a regular basis. You need the guidance of an experienced probate lawyer to ensure efficient probate administration and litigation. Attorney Leestma has been practicing probate law throughout Southern California since 1999.

Proper administration will ensure your family member's legacy is not squandered, and that your loved ones are cared for according to their wishes. Attorney Leestma will help avoid probate costs, expensive court proceedings, and unnecessary taxes to protect your estate.

Practicing probate law for almost two decades, and after reviewing and managing over 4,000 probate estates, Attorney Leestma has vast knowledge that will help you secure the inheritances that your loved ones meant for you to enjoy.

Attorney Leestma provides skilled representation for probates, probating estates, wills, will contest litigation, estate litigation, trusts, and debt collections against probate and trust estates.

Education

• Pepperdine University (B.A., 1992)
• Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1999)

Jurisdictions

• California

Professional Memberships

• California State Bar
• San Fernando Valley Bar Association
• Los Angeles County Bar Association: Trust and Estates Subsection
• Beverly Hills Bar Association

Personal

James is also an avid cyclist, surfer, and triathlete.