Dorothy A. Cole, Attorney at Law
Summary:
Thirty Four years experience in private law practice in Escondido in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law
Certified Specialist - Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 1990
Professional Experience:
1974 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude, J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA (formerly Western State University);
1974 - Admitted to practice law in the State of California;
1974-1980 - Associate, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, Escondido CA Branch
1980-1981 - Partner, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, Escondido
1981 - Present - Law Offices of Dorothy A. Cole, Escondido, CA
1978-1986 - Bar Association of Northern San Diego County;
Board of Directors; Secretary; Board President;
Probate Section Chair - 1976 - 1986;
1980 - Present: Court Appointed Referee/Mediator in probate, trust administration and conservatorship proceedings;
1985 - Present: Lecturer - Estate Planning and Probate Law programs, California Continuing Education of the Bar;
September, 1982 - Named one of four outstanding Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Attorneys in San Diego County by San Diego Magazine;
Martindale-Hubbell legal reference
Personal information:
Born and raised in Kalispell, Montana;
Resident of Escondido since 1966;
Two grown sons and three granddaughters;