Leland John Ellison
Sacramento, CA
Licensed for 31 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
English
About
Leland J. Ellison is designated as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and he has been so designated since 1996. He has completed the Sacramento County Superior Court Temporary Judge training and, at times, he serves on the Settlement Conference Pro Tem Judge panel for probate matters for the Sacramento County Superior Court. Mr. Ellison is a past seminar speaker and author, or co-author, for continuing education classes for attorneys, accountants and paralegals on topics such as: “California Probate, Beyond the Basics,” “Post-Mortem Planning Through Use of Disclaimers,” and “California Probate and Estate Planning Skills for Paralegals.” Mr. Ellison has also completed mediation training with The Bodine Group and he is listed on the Sacramento County Superior Court panel of probate mediators in trust and probate litigation matters. Prior to entering law school, Mr. Ellison was a Senior Tax Accountant with the, then, Big Eight Accounting Firm of Touche Ross & Co, which is now known as Deloitte & Touche. While attending the University of California, Hastings College of Law, Leland J. Ellison served, first in 1987, as a member and, then in 1988, as a Note Editor for the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly law journal. In addition, while attending the University of California, Hastings College of Law, Leland J. Ellison completed an internship with the Charitable Trusts Section of the California Attorney General’s Office. Finally, Mr. Ellison is also a member of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section of the State Bar of California and he is admitted and qualified to practice before all California state courts, Federal District Court, United States Tax Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Litigation
Probate
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Mr. Ellison was extremely focused on what needed to be done, and the timetable to do the job well. Several times, he helped us negotiate surprises in the case with intelligence and humor, all the while being supportive of the overall goals. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a true professional.
Leland knows the law and the right questions to ask clients to be sure that their estate documents will do just what they want. I am a fellow lawyer and chose him to draft my trust. I'd recommend Leland anytime.
Mr. Ellision has assisted us with a number of services in his area of expertise as well as referrals to other lawyers when indicated. He is one of the best, if not the best, in his field! In one instance in particular, we would not have prevailed in a probate case without his expertise. Mr. Ellison is now, and will be for the forseeable future, our family attorney whenever we need services in his field of expertise.
I have known Leland Ellison since 2005. His expertise as a certified trust attorney helped our family resolve difficult issues within the family trust, even before it was written. He explained the law in detail, so that I was able to understand the difference between what I thought was wrong or right and what the law really says or what can be done. As an attorney, he did not waste time resolving issues successfully and always gave good legal advice. I would like to thank him for all that he did for our family. If you are looking for a trust attorney to do your family trust, need representation in court, or for mediation; you will be very pleased if you hire Leland Ellison.
Mr. Ellison has handled all of my families all of our trusts for the last 20 years . He is professional and pays close attention to details. I strongly recommend Mr. Ellison as he is a certified specialist with many years of experience.
Mr. Ellison is amoung the best attorneys we have ever had the pleasure to work with. His knowledge and experience saved our case and was critical to our being able to prevail. We recomment him to everyone and anyone who asks or will hold still long enough for us to sing his praises. He has been helpful to us on many occasions, even making recommendations to us on matters outside his field of expertise. He is our family attorney and will be for the forseeable future. If you hire him to represent you in his given areas of expertise, you will not regret it.
Have used LeLand Ellison for several years as the attorney for my brothers trust and now for my own. He's been an amazing attorney to have on my side and done and incredible job with a mess that my brother left behind when he passed. Have recommended him to friends and continue to use his services for my own needs..
When I became trustee of my sister's estate, being an elderly person, I knew very little about the law. Unfortunately, there was another party who was trying to abscond with funds, which made the experience more traumatic. Leland was very patient with me, answered all my questions in a courteous manner and went above and beyond in his service, even when we had to go to court. I have had dealings with a number of lawyers in my time (I am 91 years old) and I can truthfully say that he was the kindest person I have ever known. He was fair in his charges and I cannot recommend him enough for anyone, of any age, who needs the assistance of a lawyer.
Mr. Ellison is highly knowledgable and versed in anything related to probates and trusts. Has helped my family out in stressful times with great success. Would recommend anyone interested in being prepared to hire his services.
Leland acted as a mediator on a bitterly contested trust matter. The trust issues involved significant funds and the parties were very far apart on their goals. Leland was instrumental in helping both parties understand the different weaknesses in their respective position. His experience and skill as a mediator allowed both parties to avoid litigation and receive a far greater solution both economically and emotionally than going to court. Leland, thank you for your wise counsel and assistance.
Mr. Ellison was extremely focused on what needed to be done, and the timetable to do the job well. Several times, he helped us negotiate surprises in the case with intelligence and humor, all the while being supportive of the overall goals. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a true professional.
Leland knows the law and the right questions to ask clients to be sure that their estate documents will do just what they want. I am a fellow lawyer and chose him to draft my trust. I'd recommend Leland anytime.
Mr. Ellision has assisted us with a number of services in his area of expertise as well as referrals to other lawyers when indicated. He is one of the best, if not the best, in his field! In one instance in particular, we would not have prevailed in a probate case without his expertise. Mr. Ellison is now, and will be for the forseeable future, our family attorney whenever we need services in his field of expertise.
I have known Leland Ellison since 2005. His expertise as a certified trust attorney helped our family resolve difficult issues within the family trust, even before it was written. He explained the law in detail, so that I was able to understand the difference between what I thought was wrong or right and what the law really says or what can be done. As an attorney, he did not waste time resolving issues successfully and always gave good legal advice. I would like to thank him for all that he did for our family. If you are looking for a trust attorney to do your family trust, need representation in court, or for mediation; you will be very pleased if you hire Leland Ellison.
Mr. Ellison has handled all of my families all of our trusts for the last 20 years . He is professional and pays close attention to details. I strongly recommend Mr. Ellison as he is a certified specialist with many years of experience.
Mr. Ellison is amoung the best attorneys we have ever had the pleasure to work with. His knowledge and experience saved our case and was critical to our being able to prevail. We recomment him to everyone and anyone who asks or will hold still long enough for us to sing his praises. He has been helpful to us on many occasions, even making recommendations to us on matters outside his field of expertise. He is our family attorney and will be for the forseeable future. If you hire him to represent you in his given areas of expertise, you will not regret it.
Have used LeLand Ellison for several years as the attorney for my brothers trust and now for my own. He's been an amazing attorney to have on my side and done and incredible job with a mess that my brother left behind when he passed. Have recommended him to friends and continue to use his services for my own needs..
When I became trustee of my sister's estate, being an elderly person, I knew very little about the law. Unfortunately, there was another party who was trying to abscond with funds, which made the experience more traumatic. Leland was very patient with me, answered all my questions in a courteous manner and went above and beyond in his service, even when we had to go to court. I have had dealings with a number of lawyers in my time (I am 91 years old) and I can truthfully say that he was the kindest person I have ever known. He was fair in his charges and I cannot recommend him enough for anyone, of any age, who needs the assistance of a lawyer.
Mr. Ellison is highly knowledgable and versed in anything related to probates and trusts. Has helped my family out in stressful times with great success. Would recommend anyone interested in being prepared to hire his services.
Leland acted as a mediator on a bitterly contested trust matter. The trust issues involved significant funds and the parties were very far apart on their goals. Leland was instrumental in helping both parties understand the different weaknesses in their respective position. His experience and skill as a mediator allowed both parties to avoid litigation and receive a far greater solution both economically and emotionally than going to court. Leland, thank you for your wise counsel and assistance.