Bruce Sires is a multi-level professional with degrees in general law and in taxation law. This uniquely qualifies him to understand and practice in the area of Tax and Wealth Planning. Bruce works extensively with high net-worth individuals and families. He is very adept at planning and resolving disputes within his practice areas. His easy-going, confident, trusting style has gained him a solid list of long-time clients.
His 35 years of experience and background qualified him to be named a “Super Lawyer” among Southern California lawyers for 2004 – 2006 and 2009 – 2010 by Law and Politics Magazine and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine.
He has spoken frequently and has written numerous articles on legitimate and lawful estate planning, as well as on the creative solutions to planning scams and botched administration of wealth management. In addition, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Law, Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Bruce is very active in professional organizations, such as the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and in community nonprofit organizations. He gives back to society by serving on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Free Loan Association, which offers non-sectarian interest-free loans to individuals and families whose needs are urgent and who do not qualify through normal financial resources. He has been a board member for 25 years, having contributed much of his time to helping fund the Association through his charitable planning expertise. He is also on the Board for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Born in Milwaukee, he has lived in Los Angeles all of his adult life. His interests include gourmet cooking and fly fishing; Bruce has wanted to practice law since he was 10 years old.
Areas Of Practice
- Tax & Wealth Planning
Specialty Areas
- Trust and Estate Planning
- Wealth Transfer Planning
- Trust and Estate Administration and Litigation
Bar Admissions
- California, 1972
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1972
- U.S. Tax Court, 1977
Certifications / Specialties
- Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, The State Board of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2002
Education
- New York University School of Law, New York, NY, 1976 – LL.M in Taxation
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA, 1972
- University of California, Los Angeles, CA 1969 – A.B.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section – Executive Committee, 1987-1990
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Board of Governors, 1985-1989, 2006-2008
- Legislative Committee, 1989-1993
- Probate, Trust and Estate Planning Section Chair, 1983-1984; Vice Chair 1982-1983; Secretary & Treasurer 1981-1982
- Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, Inc. – Board of Directors, Los Angeles Chapter, 1995-2000
- Jewish Free Loan Association – Board of Directors, 1982-Present
- Jewish Federation Council – Metro Board, 1987-1991
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