Joel Weissler, the founding attorney of Weissler Law Group, embarked on a mission to impact the lives of clients by offering the highest caliber of legal representation in areas critical to their well-being and that of their families. His passion for estate planning, asset protection, and elder law stems from a deep-seated awareness of the vulnerability that families face when adversity strikes.
Within his own extended family, he witnessed the havoc wreaked by poorly drafted wills and trusts, the family strife that can arise when medical decisions are not prearranged, the financial strain of in-home and long-term residential care, and the heart-wrenching sense of loss as loved ones succumb to Alzheimer's. Attorney Weissler was also drawn to asset protection for hardworking business owners too many of whom have encountered bumps in the road which have left them destitute and unable to continue or start anew. He understands the importance of safeguarding a business owner's core assets and the capacity to shift directions or rebuild, to protect themselves and their families from financial hardship.
A dedicated father of three, Joel is committed to shielding families from the unexpected and life's inevitable transitions. He firmly believes that no one should be compelled to forfeit a lifetime of labor to forces beyond their control, economic fluctuations, or the expenses associated with aging.
With over 25 years of legal practice, Attorney Joel Weissler holds the distinction of being a California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Law Specialist. His unwavering commitment to excellence led him to complete his three-year law degree in just two years and secure admission to the California Bar. Subsequently, he earned an LLM in Taxation, Cum Laude, from the University of San Diego. Beyond practicing in all California Courts, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Joel's dedication to legal scholarship and contributing to the field is evident through his work as a both a contributing and update author for the University of California CEB Press’s multivolume California Estate Planning practice book. As an author he also contributed to California CEB Press’s Guide to Business Succession Planning, where he authored two chapters focusing on the use of select estate planning tools to minimize tax implications when transferring a business to family members, key employees, or external parties. Notably, Attorney Weissler authored a full-length book, "The California Guide to Growing Old Without Going Broke," which achieved Amazon Best Seller Status in both print and e-book formats.
A committed advocate for the elderly, Joel is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), serves on the board of directors of the San Diego Council on Aging and is an active member of the San Diego Estate Planning Council. He is also a distinguished member of Wealth Counsel and holds the honor of having been a charter member of Elder-Counsel.
