About William Martin

William Martin Burbank is a certified attorney admitted to practice law within the State of California. He was licensed to the California State Bar in 2003 and holds bar quantity 226091. His license is presently in active status. Mr. Burbank is the founder and owner of OC Elder Law, a law company that specialize in elder law, estate making plans, and tax law, positioned in Fullerton, California. He has been working as an attorney for over two decades, serving clients across Orange County and the nearby areas.

Mr. Burbank earned his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, the place he graduated in 2002. Prior to law program, he finished his undergraduate schooling at Regents College, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his law school training by acquiring a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Chapman University Fowler School of Law in 2003. This advanced tax law education is held by less than 1% of attorneys and is especially critical in property planning, where tax considerations can significantly impact a household's monetary future.

Mr. Burbank concentrates his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and tax law. He represents individuals and families in things involving wills and trusts, asset protection, veterans' benefits, Medi-Cal making plans, conservatorships, and special wants planning. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, record preparation, bargaining sessions, and representation in administrative proceedings and courtroom proceedings. His in depth knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the special wants of every client.

Throughout his career, Mr. Burbank has treated instances in a number of courts, which includes the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has also appeared earlier than the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Prior to founding OC Elder Law, he served as a Medical Deep-Sea Diver and as the Critical Care Department Senior Petty Officer at Balboa Naval Hospital during his 12-yr tenure within the U.S. Navy. This military experience has supplied him with special insights into veterans' advantages and healthcare demanding situations, which he integrates into his elder law practice.

Mr. Burbank is an active member of several expert organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, and the California State Bar Association. He has served at the board of Alzheimer's Orange County for 6 years, demonstrating his dedication to healthcare causes and public service work. Additionally, he's an adjunct professor in the Graduate Tax and Accounting Programs at California State University, Fullerton, where he teaches courses associated with asset safety. He is also a certified California Real Estate Broker and a California Life and Health Insurance Producer, further expanding his ability to serve his clients' numerous wants.

Education

Regents College

Undergraduate Degree

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Law Degree

Chapman University Fowler School of Law

LL.M. | Tax

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Korean (Spoken) Spanish (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Owner

OC Elder Law
2003

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Orange State Trial Court
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Types of Cases Handled

elder law estate planning tax law

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

California State University, Fullerton

Professor 2017 - Current

Wealth Counsel

Lawyer 2007 - Current

Elder Counsel

Lawyer 2007 - Current

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