Vincent Russo
Senior Counsel
Your Trust & Probate Attorney in Southern California
Vincent J. Russo serves as Senior Counsel to Hoffman Forde. His practice areas include trust and probate law, estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, trust and probate litigation, and real estate matters. With nearly 25 years of legal experience, he has represented clients in complex trust and probate matters and disputes.
Education and Experience
Mr. Russo earned his Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, Los Angeles. He also attended Tulane University’s Center for European Union Law in Amsterdam. He is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada (inactive) and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of California, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Russo has extensive experience in trust and probate law . As a former in-house counsel for a NASDAQ finance company, he managed corporate compliance, creditor’s rights, and business transactions, providing him with a strong foundation in corporate operations and risk management. His background also includes civil litigation, family law, and real estate matters, giving him a well-rounded legal perspective.
Additionally, Mr. Russo has significant experience in trust and probate litigation, representing beneficiaries, trustees, and heirs in will contests, trust disputes, and elder abuse cases.
Bar Admissons
• California
• Nevada (Inactive)
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Memberships
• San Diego County Bar Association
• Probate Attorneys of San Diego
Additional Information
In his free time, Mr. Russo enjoys outdoor activities like going to the beach and snowboarding. He also enjoys music and a good movie.