John Dudley Laughton

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.

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

Juris Doctor (1978) | Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP)Tutor.

University of California, Berkeley

B.A. (1971) | Legal, Economic and Philosophical Avenues of Change

Honors: Distinction in General Scholarship

Principal

John D. Laughton, A Professional Law Corporation

2004 - Current

Associate; Principal

Davis & Schroeder, A Professional Corporation

1978 - 2003

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America

1964

Adult awards: Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Wood Badge, James E. West

The Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps

Advisory Board

2007 - Current

All Saints' Episcopal Day School

Board of Trustees

2007 - Current

Activities: Former board member (1997-2000)

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2004 - Current

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

1999 - Current

Monterey Bay Area Council - Boy Scouts of America

Executive Board

1984 - Current

California

Since 1978

• 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