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John Dudley Laughton

John Dudley Laughton

John D. Laughton, A Professional Law Corporation
  • Business Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning ...
  • California
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John is committed to providing personalized estate planning services in a highly ethical, professional, solution oriented, and cost effective manner. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, he is committed to educating the community about important estate planning issues through public seminars.
Mr. Laughton also has a legal background in business and real estate matters and was appointed to the City of Del Rey Oaks Planning Commission and served between 1985 and 1992. He served in the U.S. Army, including a tour of Vietnam in 1971-1972. Mr. Laughton was born in Carmel, CA and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, CA.

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Juris Doctor (1978) | Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP)Tutor.
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University of California, Berkeley
B.A. (1971) | Legal, Economic and Philosophical Avenues of Change
Honors: Distinction in General Scholarship
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Professional Experience
Principal
John D. Laughton, A Professional Law Corporation
- Current
Associate; Principal
Davis & Schroeder, A Professional Corporation
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Awards
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Adult awards: Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Wood Badge, James E. West
Professional Associations
The Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps
Advisory Board
- Current
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All Saints' Episcopal Day School
Board of Trustees
- Current
Activities: Former board member (1997-2000)
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National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
- Current
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American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Monterey Bay Area Council - Boy Scouts of America
Executive Board
- Current
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California State Bar  # 83589
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Monterey County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Ed Slott IRA Trained Attorney
Member
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AARP Legal Services Directory
Certified Attorney
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Nolo Legal Services Attorney
Certified Attorney
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Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club
Past Commodore
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    One hour on estate planning matters
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MC
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $350/hr. - Most legal work is performed on a mutually agreed fixed fee basis
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Estate Planning
215 W. Franklin St., Suite 411
Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: (831) 649-1122
Telephone: (831) 649-1122
Fax: (831) 649-0566