2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Robert F. DeMeter

Robert DeMeter

Clark & Trevithick
800 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Los Angeles

California (CA)

Contact Contact Robert F. DeMeter
T: 213-629-5700
F: 213-624-9441

Visit: www.clarktrev.com
Practice Areas: Tax (40%), Estate Planning & Probate (40%), Business/Corporate (20%)

Tax

Estate Planning & Probate

Business/Corporate

Profile

Bob DeMeter's practice focuses on estate planning and business law matters. Bob represents clients in tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization and the Employment Development Department. He counsels family business owners on estate planning and on successful transitioning of business ownership between generations. He also counsels clients on the formation, capitalization and reorganization of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. He is certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in taxation law. Bob has represented companies of all sizes and from all sectors of the Southern California economy. He provides his clients with innovative corporate and tax savings ideas. Before joining Clark & Trevithick, Bob was a shareholder of another prominent Los-Angeles based law firm where he served as co-chair of the business and real estate department. He graduated from the American University Law School in 1974 where he was editor of the law review. Bob went on to receive a masters of law degree in taxation law from Georgetown University. While at Georgetown, Bob taught legal writing and research and was a graduate editor of The Tax Lawyer. Bob has served as chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar and its Taxation Law Advisory Commission. He is also a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a past member of the Executive Committee of the Taxation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker for professional and trade association organizations on tax, business and estate planning topics.

Selected To

Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers 2011
Southern California Super Lawyers 2010
Southern California Super Lawyers 2009
Southern California Super Lawyers 2008
Southern California Super Lawyers 2007
Southern California Super Lawyers 2006
Southern California Super Lawyers 2005

About Robert DeMeter

Admitted: 1977, California

Professional Webpage: www.clarktrev.com/atty_pages/rdemeter.htm

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Certified Taxation Law Specialist

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Past Chair - California Board of Legal Specialization

Educational Background:

  • 1976 Georgetown University, LLM
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