Jack E Stephens
Law Offices of Jack E Stephens • San Diego, CA
TrustsEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryTax
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Contact
Email
jes@jackstephens.com
Phone
(858) 736-9979
Website
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Address
San Diego, CA, US
Professional
About
**Jack E. Stephens, J.D., LL.M. - San Diego Attorney Specializing in Estate Planning, Personal Injury, and Tax Law** With over three decades of legal experience, Jack E. Stephens has firmly established himself as a trusted authority in the fields of estate planning, personal injury, and tax law in San Diego, California. Since 1990, he has dedicated his career to assisting thousands of clients, employing innovative trust strategies to help homeowners safeguard their assets and enabling taxpayers to effectively reduce their tax burdens. Recognized for his exemplary legal acumen and unwavering ethical standards, Jack has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent Attorney Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This accolade reflects his commitment to excellence in the legal profession and his dedication to serving the best interests of his clients. A passionate advocate for continuing legal education, Jack is not only a prolific author and editor of quarterly newsletters and pamphlets but has also contributed insightful articles to the Continuing Education of the Bar of California. His expertise is further underscored by the endorsement of Kiplinger’s Retirement Report for his book, *Avoiding Tax Traps in Your IRA*, which serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating complex tax issues. As an active member of the San Diego Estate Planning Council, Jack continues to engage with the legal community. He has spoken at national symposiums hosted by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, where he has shared his extensive knowledge on the critical interplay between estate planning and elder law. Beyond his professional endeavors, Jack is deeply committed to his community. He serves as an instructor with the Navigators Christian Ministry at Camp Pendleton, providing guidance and support to Marine recruits. Jack also dedicates his time to educating fellow attorneys and the public through seminars and webinars, ensuring they remain informed about evolving laws that impact trustees and beneficiaries alike. For those seeking expert guidance in estate planning, personal injury, or tax matters in San Diego, Jack E. Stephens stands ready to provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective legal support.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
N/A Baylor University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A University of San Diego School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws N/A Louisiana State University Undergraduate
Languages
English | Arabic
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 2013 Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine 2013 AV Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Select Wealth Manager, San Diego Magazine 2012 AV Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2011 2011 Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
Publications
2000 Aspen Publishers Ticking Time Bombs in IRA Planning for Professionals 1999 Legalaction Publications Avoiding the Tax Traps In Your IRA 1999 Quoted in Kiplinger's Retirement Reports Tricks and Traps of By-Pass Trusts N/A California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) California Elder Law N/A California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Estate Planning for the Terminally Ill
Associations
2012 - Present Trusts and Estates Committee of Rady Children's Hospital Attorney Member 2012 - Present Elder Care Matters Alliance Attorney Member 2002 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Attorney Member 1999 - Present Southern Caregivers Resource Center Referring Attorney 1995 - Present Estate Planning Council of San Diego Attorney Member
Speaking
1997 Elder Law Practice Estate Planning for the Terminally Ill 1996 State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar Beyond the Basics 1995 Elder Law Practice Addressing the Needs of a Client 1993 Mira Costa College Seminar Business Law 1990 UCSD Extension Estate Planning
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Updated: May 25, 2026