Daniel R. Weiner

Daniel R. Weiner is the founder and managing attorney who leads probate and estate litigation strategy for Los Angeles Civil Litigation Lawyers across California. He works with clients dealing with high-stakes trust, estate, and civil disputes, and he brings a practical, methodical approach to matters that often carry both legal and personal pressure.

Dan completed his legal studies at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Duke Law School. Before launching his firm, he built a decade-long career at global law firms, including Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he advised major investment banks and Fortune 500 companies. His work also included emerging issues in cryptocurrency, including a published analysis that appeared in the International Financial Law Review.

Dan’s practice centers on trusts and estates, including probate and trust litigation, trust administration, and estate planning as well as civil litigation. Clients often come to him when an estate matter becomes contested, when fiduciary duties are in question, or when they need clear guidance through complex planning concerns such as special needs and Medi-Cal considerations. He focuses on building a clear strategy early, explaining options in plain language, and helping clients make informed decisions at each stage of the case.

Dan is an active member of the State Bar of California. He is also involved with professional organizations connected to trusts and estates, including the California Lawyers Association’s Trusts & Estates section and the Estate Planning Council of San Diego. He has been recognized in regional legal community coverage, including inclusion on a San Diego Business Journal “Leaders in Law” finalists list, and he participates in community life through San Diego Rotary.

Whether a matter calls for early resolution or disciplined litigation, Dan approaches each case with careful preparation and steady communication. He is committed to helping clients protect what matters to them and to guiding families and fiduciaries through disputes with clarity and professionalism.