Denise Edson Stich
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP • San Diego, CA
ProbateEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryTax
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Email
Phone
(877) 930-0964
Address
525 B Street, San Diego, CA, 92101, US
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About
Denise Edson Stich is a seasoned attorney based in San Diego, California, specializing in estate planning, personal injury, probate, and tax law. As special counsel on the Tax Team and Trusts and Estates Group at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP, Denise is dedicated to assisting individuals and families with comprehensive estate planning and the administration of trusts and probate estates. Her extensive experience extends to various probate matters, including guardianships and conservatorships, ensuring that her clients receive knowledgeable and compassionate legal guidance. Before joining Procopio, Denise served as a senior associate attorney at Naimish & Lewis, APC, where she further honed her legal skills. Her distinguished military career includes pivotal roles such as Commanding Officer for a major Region Legal Service Office and Fleet Judge Advocate for U.S. Naval Central Command and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command. Denise retired as a Navy Captain after over 28 years of dedicated service, highlighting her commitment to excellence and leadership. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Denise holds both a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Laws (LL.M). She has been a member of the California State Bar since 1993 and is active in the San Diego County Bar Association, particularly in the Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law, Tax Law, and Military Law sections. Passionate about giving back to her community, Denise volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Voices for Children, helping foster children in San Diego County, and serves on the Board of Management for the Armed Services YMCA of San Diego.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2000 University of San Diego School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1993 Santa Clara University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986 United States Naval Academy BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
2017 - Present Armed Services YMCA of San Diego Board member 2015 - Present San Diego County Bar Association Member 2015 - Present Probate Attorneys of San Diego Member 1993 - Present State Bar of California Member
Speaking
2019 SDPP Educational Workshop on Estate Planning and Long Term Care What is an Estate Plan?
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