Patrick Handy

Patrick Handy is a knowledgeable taxation and estate planning attorney based in Los Angeles. His practice includes advising clients on complex tax strategies, estate and gift planning, trust administration, and business succession planning. With a focus on personalized service and long-term client goals, Mr. Handy helps individuals and families preserve wealth and ensure smooth transitions across generations.

Mr. Handy earned his J.D. cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he concentrated his studies on estate planning and intellectual property. During law school, he was an article and literary citation editor for the Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law. He holds a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame, further strengthening his foundation in complex problem-solving and critical thinking.

During his legal training, Mr. Handy completed internships with the Probate Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court, the Naval Warfare Center, and a private technology firm. These diverse experiences gave him a strong foundation in legal processes and real-world estate and tax law applications.

In his current practice, Mr. Handy works closely with clients on a range of services, including planning for estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. He also assists with trust administration and guides closely held business owners on structuring and managing their companies for long-term success and compliance.

With a clear understanding of tax law and a practical, client-focused mindset, Mr. Handy offers strategic legal counsel tailored to each client’s financial and personal goals. His attention to detail and strong communication skills ensure clients understand their options and feel confident about their estate and business plans.

Patrick Handy continues to build a reputation as a reliable and results-driven attorney in taxation, trusts, and estates, helping clients safeguard their assets and prepare for the future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council
• Member, California Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California
• Nevada

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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