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Leslie E. Finnegan
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Leslie E. Finnegan

4.3
17 reviews

333 Salinas Street, P.O. Box 2510, Salinas, CA 93902-2510

Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Guardianship and Conservatorship and 47 more

About Leslie E. Finnegan

Ms. Finnegan has over 25 years of experience, and is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in probate, estate planning and trust law. She drafts comprehensive estate plans for individuals and couples, and works with the firm's business attorneys on coordinated business succession planning. She handles all aspects of post-death estate administration, and represents both conservators and conservatees (via court appointment) in conservatorship matters. Ms. Finnegan holds the highest rating, "AV", from Martindale-Hubbell.

Ms. Finnegan is also an experienced civil and probate litigator. She serves as beneficiary counsel, and advises personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries on how to avoid litigation. She handles all aspects of estate, trust and elder law litigation, and specializes in crafting global resolutions for complex estate and trust disputes through creative negotiation and mediation.
Phi Beta Kappa; Psi Chi Honor Society.

 

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Leslie E. Finnegan got this award in 2021

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by Steve
November 02, 2025
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Terrible service, unresponsive, no follow up , I paid her $3000 up front, to do a simple trust, she was no help at all, I suggest hardworking senior citizens , family men who care about their loved ones , stay away from Leslie Finnegan and the firm she works for, unless you want an attorney who is uncaring , insensitive and unresponsive in estate and trust matters

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 09, 2021
Hired Attorney

There is no circumstance in which I would provide a recommendation for Lesie Finnegan or Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss.

Response from Leslie E.
September 09, 2021
I do not know who wrote this review. As this is the first negative review I have received in 32 years of practice, I would welcome the opportunity to address the source of dissatisfaction. I ask that the reviewer please contact me at 831-373-3622.
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Elder Law
  • Torts
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Inheritance
  • Other 39
    • Trust Administration
    • Elder Abuse Litigation
    • Probate & Trust Litigation
    • Elder Abuse
    • Elder Care
    • Elder Rights
    • Trial Practice
    • Probate
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Probate Litigation
    • Civil Liability
    • Intentional Torts
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Fiduciary Law
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Living Trusts
    • Personal Planning
    • Pet Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Litigation
    • Trust Planning
    • Trust and Estate Collections
    • Unclaimed Property
    • Wealth Planning
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Wills
    • Successions

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 15%
  • Additional Links
    http://www.nheh.com/?p=299 http://www.nheh.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, California
    1988, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    State Bar of California
    American Bar Association
    Monterey County Bar Association
    Monterey Women Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California, Hastings College of the Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Delaware
    Class of 1983
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Decatur, Alabama, May 2, 1961
    Hobbies & Interests
    Yoga; Karate.

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Share Holder at Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation
4.3
17 reviews

333 Salinas StreetP.O. Box 2510Salinas, CA 93902-2510U.S.A.

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  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Leslie E. Finnegan was admitted in 1988 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Leslie E. Finnegan is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, Leslie E. Finnegan offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How much pro bono work does this attorney do?
    Leslie E. Finnegan spends 15% of their time working pro bono.
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    Leslie E. Finnegan is listed in the Business Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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