James ("Jay") Creighton

Current

• Owner/Attorney at Law at Creighton Law Offices (Sole Proprietorship)

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
• California State University-Los Angeles
• The Johns Hopkins University

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Connections

46 connections

Industry

Law Practice

Websites

• My Company

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Summary

Academic & Professional Credentials
* October 2006, Certified by The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law;
* Expert Witness in Estate Planning and Trust Administration matters;
* Cal-CPA, Peninsula & Santa Clara Chapters; Lecturer January 2009 (Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples)
* Santa Clara County Bar Association, CLE Lecturer (Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples)
* December 1994, Admitted to the practice of law in California
* May 1994, J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
* December 1988, B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude graduate, California State University, Los Angeles
* May 1979, Honors Graduate, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire

Professional Affiliations
* San Mateo County Bar Association—Estate Planning & Probate Section
* Silicon Valley Bar Association
* Peninsula Estate Planning Council, San Mateo & Foster City, CA
* State Bar of California—Trusts & Estates Section
* American Bar Association—Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Civic Affiliations
* Founder, United American Bank of San Mateo (2003)
* San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, Member of Board of Directors (2003 to 2007)
* Member of the Advisory Board of the Leadership Program of San Mateo (2004 to 2007)
* Member of the Rotary Club of San Mateo (1999 to 2006), Former Member of Rotary Club Board of Directors (2002 to 2005) Sergeant at Arms (2002-2003)

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Specialties:

For almost 15 years, I have specialized in the preparation and development of the estate plans for individuals, married and unmarried couples residing in California. My experience includes the preparation and development of over 850 estate plans, the probate of over 50 estates, and the administration of over 125 trusts.

Additional Information

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Websites:

• My Company

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Interests:

*All things Italian: the language, the food, the wine, the sights... *Puppetmaking, especially marionnettes *Cycling, especially abroad

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Groups:

*San Francisco Bar Association,
*San Mateo County Bar Association,
*Silicon Valley Bar Association,
*BALiF
*American Bar Association,
*Puppeteers of America,
*California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Honors:

Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law

James ("Jay") Creighton’s Contact Settings

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