John F. Farbstein

“There is no perfect justice, just as there is no absolute in ethics. But there is perfect injustice, and we know it when we see it.”

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Senior Paralegal

John F. Farbstein has been involved with law practice for over 30 years. He is currently working as a paralegal for David G. Finkelstein, and assists Mr. Finkelstein with Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and Decedent Trust Administration, and Real Estate Law, including the establishment of Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, Limited Partnerships and General Partnerships for real property ownership.

John’s was an active attorney for over 25 years.

Areas of Practice

  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Trusts

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Kiwanis Club of San Mateo Downtown 91-98 –Member
  • Kiwanis Club of San Mateo Downtown 92-94 –Director
  • Kiwanis Club of San Mateo Downtown 95-96 –Member
  • Kiwanis Club of San Mateo Downtown 99-05 –Lt. Governor
  • Peninsula Estate Planning Council 92-05 –Member
  • Peninsula Estate Planning Council 95-97 –Director
  • Peninsula Estate Planning Council 98-99 –President
  • Peninsula Estate Planning Council 12-Prs. –President

Education:

  • Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California, 1981
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • Law Review: Santa Clara Law Review, 1980 – 1981University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  • Major:  History

Bar Admissions:

  • California, 1981
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1981
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1981
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1981
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1981
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1981