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Ruddell, Bixler, Mauritson, Evans, Fox & Buss, LLP Pro

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1102 North Chinowth Street, Visalia, CA 93291-4113, U.S.A.

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About Ruddell, Bixler, Mauritson, Evans, Fox & Buss, LLP

Visalia Business Law, Civil And Estate Planning Attorneys

At Ruddell, Bixler, Mauritson, Evans, Fox & Buss, LLP, we meet the legal needs of individuals, families, businesses, farmers, real estate developers and others throughout the San Joaquin Valley. With more than 100 years of firm history, our Visalia, California, law firm is the oldest continuously practicing law firm in Tulare County. We are known for our high level of professional integrity and ethical conduct, and we are AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating.

We are dedicated to providing professional and effective legal services in the areas of business and commercial law; real estate law and development; estate planning; trust administration and probate; trust and estate litigation; civil litigation and water law. We also provide skilled legal services for matters pertaining to property owners' associations and landlord-tenant issues.

Our firm looks forward to helping you. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Business, Civil And Estate Law Attorneys Serving Tulare, Hanford And Visalia

With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, our six attorneys have the skill and knowledge to tackle even the most complex legal issues. For any matter pertaining to real estate law, probate and estate administration or litigation, water law, business law and estate planning, our Visalia lawyers will provide honest advice and feasible, effective solutions.

* AV Preeminent is a certification mark of MH Sub I, LLC, used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

 

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Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
January 03, 2020
Hired Attorney Matthew W. Bixler

Matthew Bixler has been my estate attorney for some years. He's always been responsive and attentive to my needs and concerns, in addition to being very reasonable cost-wise. Recently he provided me with a referral for a family law matter in which he does not specialize. He did not hesitate to give me names and phone numbers without the usual "I'll get back to you" or "I'll have my secretary call you...", etc. He spoke with me himself and answered my inquiry himself.

 
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April 07, 2011
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I realize Mr. Wisehart has other clients, but when I placed calls and left messages for him to return my calls sometimes I had to call twice to have him call me back. For $2,500 I do not believe I received a more lenient judgement. I spoke with others who had the same BAC as I did and they received a lighter sentence and they used a court appointed lawyer.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Wills and Probate 6
    • Wills
    • Probate
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 16
    • Trusts
    • Estate Planning
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Family Trusts
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Living Trusts
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Planning
    • Charitable Trusts and Foundations
    • Asset Protection
    • Wealth Planning
    • Wealth Preservation
  • Litigation 5
    • Civil Litigation
    • Trial Practice
    • Probate Litigation
    • Estate Litigation
    • Trust Litigation
  • Business Law 24
    • Partnerships
    • Business Arbitration
    • Business Dissolutions
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Transactions
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Small Business Law
    • Sole Proprietorships
    • Joint Ventures
    • Family Business Law
    • Homeowners' Association Law
    • Property Owners' Association Law.
    • Family Partnerships
    • Family Limited Partnerships
    • Partnership Law
    • Limited Partnerships
    • Limited Liability Partnerships
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Complex Business Litigation
    • Business Organization
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Incorporation
  • Real Estate 6
    • Easements
    • Real Estate Acquisitions
    • Real Estate Sales
    • Real Estate Development
    • Shopping Center Law
    • Real Estate Exchanges
  • Leases and Leasing 8
    • Landlord and Tenant Law
    • Commercial Landlord
    • Tenant Law
    • Evictions
    • Unlawful Detainer
    • Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law
    • Commercial Leasing
    • Office Leasing
  • Agricultural Law 6
    • Farm and Ranch Law
    • Agricultural Cooperative Law
    • Agribusiness
    • Crop Damage
    • Farm Equipment Liability
    • Irrigation Law
  • Natural Resources 4
    • Water Law
    • Water Rights
    • Riparian Rights
    • Conservation Easements
  • Torts 4
    • Agricultural Tort Claims
    • Business Torts
    • Commercial Torts
    • Civil Liability
  • Construction Law 3
    • Construction Defects
    • Mechanics Liens
    • Construction Litigation
  • Commercial Law 6
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Mediation
    • Commercial Property Insurance
    • Commercial Collections
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Commercial Transactions
  • Contracts 3
    • Breach of Contract
    • Contract Litigation
    • Real Estate Contracts
  • Premises Liability 1
    • Premises Liability Defense
  • Elder Law 2
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Advance Directives
  • Inheritance
  • Health Care 1
    • Advance Health Care Directives
  • Taxation 2
    • Federal Estate and Gift Taxation
    • Like Kind Exchanges
  • Eminent Domain 1
    • Condemnation
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 2
    • Zoning Law
    • Subdivisions
  • Environmental Law 5
    • Clean Water Act
    • Water Quality
    • Groundwater Contamination
    • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
    • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Trusts
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Restrictive Covenants
  • Other 2
    • Public Agency Law
    • Fraud

Office Details

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1893

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District; Walter H. Jensen Cattle Co., Inc.; St. Johns Water District; Corcoran Irrigation District; Mangano Homes, Inc.; Smith Auto Parts, Inc.; American Incorporated; Todd Plumbing, Inc.; Bradford Steel Construction, Inc.; Cal-Western Nurseries; Pioneer Nursery; Tule River Cooperative Dryer, Inc.; Friant Water Authority; Lemoore Canal and Irrigation Company; Four Star Fruit, Inc.; CRS Farming.
    Reference: Visalia Community Bank.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.visalialaw.com

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4.5
25 reviews

1102 North Chinowth StreetVisalia, CA 93291-4113U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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