Sean Muntz, Trusts Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
Trusted trusts attorney serving Los Angeles.
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Sean Muntz is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at RMO LLP.
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- Handles Trusts matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026).
About Sean Muntz: Sean Muntz is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at RMO LLP.
Areas of practice
Sean's practice areas in Los Angeles
Sean concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sean handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases in Los Angeles, California
Sean takes trusts matters in Los Angeles, 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 Sean agrees to represent you.
Biography
Sean Muntz, trusts attorney serving Los Angeles
Sean Muntz is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at RMO LLP. Sean works from Los Angeles, California and takes on trusts matters across the region.
Sean D. Muntz serves as Managing Partner of RMO LLP. Sean is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, with litigation experience spanning a broad range of subject matters, including banking, general commercial, employment, probate, real estate, securities, intellectual property, maritime and environmental disputes. Sean has litigated matters in state and federal courts throughout California, and in alternative dispute resolution forums, including AAA and JAMS, and before the NASD/FINRA and Pacific Stock Exchange.
Sean’s practice focuses on representing beneficiaries, professional and corporate fiduciaries (administrators, executors, trustees, conservators, and guardians) in contested trust, estate and probate litigation.
Sean previously was a partner at an international law firm in the firm’s commercial litigation group, where he represented international financial institutions in litigation matters.
Sean worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 aerospace manufacturer. There, he represented the company in internal and external investigation and compliance matters. While there, Sean represented the company as a victim of espionage, in the criminal matter of U.S. v. Chung, in which the U.S. District Court handed down the first conviction under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996. For representing the company’s interests, Sean received a commendation from the Los Angeles Field Office of the FBI and the FBI Director.
Sean also has worked for a Fortune 100 financial institution as in-house counsel, where he managed and directed national litigation strategy, overseeing hundreds of cases.
Sean's approach to trusts cases
Sean D. Muntz serves as Managing Partner of RMO LLP. Sean is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, with litigation experience spanning a broad range of subject matters, including banking, general commercial, employment, probate, real estate, securities, intellectual property, maritime and environmental disputes. Sean has litigated matters in state and federal courts throughout California,…
Clients Sean works with
Sean reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Sean studied and practices
University of Southern California
J.D. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Sean's state bar admissions
California, 223549
ACTIVE
Sean studied at J.D. in University of Southern California.
Law school and academic background
Sean completed J.D. in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sean runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Sean's legal honors and published work
Sean has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Legal Visionaries”, Business of Law Magazine, Los Angeles Times, 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Lawyers”, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Orange County Visionary”, Los Angeles Times, 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Super Lawyer”,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Southern California Super Lawyers 2019-2025
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — “Legal Visionaries”, Business of Law Magazine, Los Angeles Times, 2022 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — “Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Lawyers”, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2022 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — “Orange County Visionary”, Los Angeles Times, 2024 (2026).
Locations
Sean Muntz's office in Los Angeles
Sean's primary office is at 901 Bringham Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90049. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Sean Muntz
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How to hire Sean Muntz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sean usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean'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; Sean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts 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 Sean
Sean discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts 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. Sean confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sean's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sean Muntz
How much does it cost to hire Sean for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sean walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sean offer a free consultation?
Sean charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sean's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Sean's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in California typically take?
Simple trusts 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. Sean gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sean take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Sean 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 — Sean 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 Sean?
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. Sean will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sean accepting new trusts clients right now?
Sean's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Trusts attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Sean handles trusts matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified trusts attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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