First Admitted: 2001, California

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Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Butte County - In representing the Defendant in a conversion action (concurrently with a trust matter which was being litigated against the Defendant in Los Angeles County), the Plaintiff dismissed his Complaint the business day before the trial was scheduled to begin. As a result of the dismissal, the Defendant obtained a judgment for costs and unpaid discovery sanctions. , 2017
San Diego - Successfully litigated a removal of a guardian in a guardianship matter. , 2023
San Diego - successfully litigated contested petition for guardianship. , 2022
San Diego - Successfully litigated through jury trial a claim for breach of contract, fraud and breach of fiduciary related to the purchase of a home. , 2022
San Diego County - successfully defended an estate against a creditor’s claim in a multi-day civil bench trial. , 2020
San Francisco County - Settled a will contest on the day of trial. , 2016
San Mateo - Settled a trust invalidation action on the first day of an anticipated five day trial. , 2019
San Diego County - obtained guardianship in Probate Court in a contested matter. , 2019
San Diego County - obtained conservatorship in Probate Court in a contested matter. , 2018
Imperial County - Jury verdict for elder financial abuse with punitive damages awarded. During the trial, the parties stipulated to return of the real property to the estate. The Court additionally awarded double damages, attorney's fees and costs. , 2019

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Educational Background:

University of Tulsa, B.A., Major: Psychology, Honors: Graduated With Honors, 1998

Kimberly D. Neilson