Scott M. Mendler

Member

Phone: (310) 478-2541
Fax: (310) 473-0123
E-mail: smendler@dwclaw.com
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Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Probate
Tax

practice emphasis

Scott M. Mendler is an AV-rated attorney who counsels domestic and international families on complex wealth transfer and tax matters, specializing in estate and tax planning. In this capacity, Mr. Mendler and the entire estate and tax planning group at De Castro, West aim to provide innovative strategies to accomplish their clients' goals.

EDUCATION

J.D., University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, 1982
  • Law Review, 1981-82
B.A., Queens College of the City University of New York, summa cum laude, 1979

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

California, 1982
U.S. Tax Court

AFFILIATIONS

State Bar of California
Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member, Tax Committee
  • Vice Chair, Tax Section Pro Bono Oversight Committee, 1989-90

honors and awards

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Award, 1979
Southern California Super Lawyer, 2006 and 2007