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Eric Richard Bardwell is an accomplished attorney based in Irvine, CA, serving as Of Counsel at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP. With a strong focus on estate planning, probate, and wealth transfer strategies, Mr. Bardwell is a vital member of the firm's Trusts and Estates department. His extensive expertise encompasses various aspects of wealth management, including charitable planning, business succession planning, and post-death administration. Mr. Bardwell is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. He skillfully creates customized wills, trusts, and business entities while advising clients on effective wealth-transfer strategies. Collaborating closely with clients' teams of advisors—such as accountants, investment advisors, and insurance agents—he ensures that personal planning and wealth preservation objectives are met with precision and care. In addition to his estate planning practice, Mr. Bardwell provides valuable insights on estate and trust administration, probate processes, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns. He has earned recognition as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Bardwell's commitment to excellence has led to his selection as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for three consecutive years (2014-2016), an honor awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in the region. With a background that includes serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Gary Allen Feess in the United States District Court, Mr. Bardwell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients in Irvine and beyond.

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