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WALTER R. BURKLEY, JR. Founding Partner
solution and expert cost-effective service for every client while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.”
Burkley & Brandlin LLP
What is your professional goal this year?
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urkley & Brandlin LLP is a law office that provides a comprehensive range of trust and estate law services for families throughout the South Bay and Southern California areas. Walter R. Burkley, Jr., a graduate of Harvard Law School, formed the firm in 2000. He is a member of the board of directors of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and vice president of the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce.
Tell us something unique about your business.
“Our firm is one of the few firms in the South Bay that handles probate, trust, estate planning and litigation for trust and civil matters. The firm is dedicated to providing the optimal
“We are expanding our law firm to welcome two new partners. Mark Swatik practices in the area of estate planning, trusts and probate, as well as civil litigation with an emphasis in trusts, personal injury and wrongful death. Deborah Keesey’s practice includes trust litigation, probate, conservatorships, estate planning, trust administration and business succession planning.”
How does your team support you in being the best you can be?
“The attorneys and partners at our firm each have a variety of backgrounds. This provides a benefit to a client who needs advice and services in and beyond probate, trust and estate planning. Brian Brandlin is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law and represents individuals and families with issues involving perpetuation and transfer of family wealth, probate, estate and gift tax planning, post death administrations, conservatorships, guardianships, business organization, business succession and business transactions. Bruce R.
Brandlin holds an AV preeminent rating with Martindale Hubbell. In his early career, his practice included plaintiffs’ personal injury, probate, business, civil litigation and employment law. Bruce has also served as senior vice president/ general counsel with K. V. Mart Co., one of the largest independent grocers in Southern California for the past 20 years. Christopher Brandlin is also a licensed real estate broker and has experience in insurance defense, premises liability, product liability, business litigation, employment law and general civil litigation.”
What are some ways you provide top-notch customer service?
“Understanding that every client is unique and requires individualized attention allows us to form a customized plan specifically tailored to that client’s situation. We are responsive to our clients’ needs and utilize our invaluable array of experience provided by the seasoned attorneys who practice in a spectrum of fields.”
FAST FACT Founding partner Walter Burkley, Jr. has practiced law for more than 47 years.
21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD., SUITE 1260, TORRANCE | 310-540-6000 | BURKLEY-BRANDLIN.COM
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