How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a elder law case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some elder law attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

How long do elder law cases in California typically take?

Simple elder law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside San Mateo?

Jeffrey is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jeffrey accepting new elder law clients right now?

Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Jeffrey Robert Loew, Elder Law Attorney in San Mateo

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Jeffrey Robert Loew is a founding attorney based in San Mateo, CA. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Litigation, and Estate Planning. Jeffrey has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Loew Law Group. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 47 client reviews.

Based in: San Mateo, CA
Experience: over 25 years
Known for: Elder Law · Estate Litigation · Estate Planning

Handles Elder Law, Estate Litigation, and Estate Planning matters from San Mateo, CA.
Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jeffrey Robert Loew

Jeffrey concentrates on elder law, estate litigation, estate planning, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Elder Law cases in San Mateo, California

Jeffrey takes elder law matters in San Mateo, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Estate Litigation cases in San Mateo, California

Jeffrey takes estate litigation matters in San Mateo, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Estate Planning cases in San Mateo, California

Jeffrey takes estate planning matters in San Mateo, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

General cases in San Mateo, California

Jeffrey takes general matters in San Mateo, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Mateo, California

Jeffrey takes litigation matters in San Mateo, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jeffrey Robert Loew — Over 25 years of California elder law experience

Jeffrey Robert Loew is a founding attorney based in San Mateo, CA. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Litigation, and Estate Planning. Jeffrey has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Loew Law Group. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 47 client reviews.

As a litigation attorney, Mr. Loew’s primary areas of practice include trust and estate litigation (including will and trust contests), fiduciary litigation, and financial elder abuse actions.

Mr. Loew’s practice further includes representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in fiduciary disputes and regarding accountings; trust and probate petitions and administration; and conservatorship matters. Mr. Loew brings to his practice more than a decade of experience in these areas.

As an estate planner and trust administration advisor, Mr. Loew employs a wide range of estate planning techniques to help clients meet their estate planning needs and wealth transfer objectives, from straightforward wills to complex trust agreements.

Mr. Loew’s skills and training make him an excellent mediator in trust and estate disputes, and he has also served as an expert witness in those areas, including providing expert reports and appearing for deposition, trial, and in mediation.

Mr. Loew is certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization, a title held by less than half of one percent of practicing attorneys in California, and by only about three percent of estate planning attorneys. Mr. Loew is also a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estates Counsel, ACTEC.

Mr. Loew frequently speaks before professional groups on issues concerning trust and estate litigation and related trust and estate matters, and in a variety of forums on general topics such as estate planning and elder abuse.

Mr. Loew successfully represents clients at both the trial and appellate levels as well as in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

In addition to the areas described above, Mr. Loew is the founding President of the San Mateo County Law Library Foundation, helping provide access to all members of the community, including independent attorneys and low-income individuals seeking advice and support. Mr. Loew formerly served as Chair of the Trusts and Probate section of the San Mateo County Bar Association, and on the Board of Trustees of the Silicon Valley Bar Association, where he was the judicial liaison to the San Mateo County Probate Court. Mr. Loew is also an active member of the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation’s Philanthropic Advisors Council.

Working with Jeffrey on a elder law matter

As a litigation attorney, Mr. Loew’s primary areas of practice include trust and estate litigation (including will and trust contests), fiduciary litigation, and financial elder abuse actions. Mr. Loew’s practice further includes representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in fiduciary disputes and regarding accountings; trust and probate petitions and administration; and conservatorship matters.…

Who Jeffrey represents

Jeffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for elder law, estate litigation, and estate planning matters in San Mateo and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Jeffrey Robert Loew's legal education and bar admissions

Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
J.D. · 2001
The Ohio State University
M.A. University · 1998

Jurisdictions

Jeffrey's state bar admissions

Nevada
2025 · ACTIVE
California
2001 · ACTIVE

Jeffrey studied at J.D. in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California and M.A. University in The Ohio State University.

Law school and academic background

Jeffrey completed J.D. in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California and M.A. University in The Ohio State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeffrey runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jeffrey Robert Loew

Jeffrey has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Jeffrey Robert Loew's office in San Mateo

Jeffrey's primary office is at 1650 Borel Place, Suite 123, San Mateo, CA, 94402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Loew Law Group

1650 Borel Place, Suite 123

San Mateo, CA 94402

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Jeffrey Robert Loew — 5.0/5 rating from 47 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Jeffrey. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing elder law attorneys in San Mateo.

5.0

47 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Jeffrey Robert Loew claims this profile.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey Robert Loew — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new elder law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a elder law attorney in San Mateo, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many elder law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeffrey

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in elder law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every elder law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many elder law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey Robert Loew

How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a elder law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?
Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some elder law attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.
How long do elder law cases in California typically take?
Simple elder law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside San Mateo?
Jeffrey is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jeffrey accepting new elder law clients right now?
Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Elder Law attorneys serving San Mateo, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Jeffrey handles elder law matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified elder law attorneys in that community.

Jeffrey Robert Loew, Elder Law Attorney in San Mateo, California

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