Tara Burd

A board-certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Tara Burd is a shareholder at Klinedinst PC in San Diego, California. Her extensive skill in probate and trust litigation, coupled with her bespoke focus on complex trust litigation, estate planning to avoid probate, probate administration and professional liability defense, has equipped her with the knowledge essential to excel in her field. She is a regular practitioner in both civil and probate court systems, with an adept familiarity with the intricacies of each.Ms. Burd's career has spanned many complex legal matters, ranging from Marvin actions, community property disputes, employment disputes, property disputes, antitrust cases, mass torts, civil rights cases and breach of contract issues. Her vast experience has endowed her with the dexterity to manage intricate and multifaceted affairs across multiple jurisdictions effectively. Additionally, she is well-versed in advising trustees on complex administration matters or disputes and is known for her innovative and pre-emptive strategies in mitigating or even eliminating potential litigation risks.After completing her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University in 2005, Ms. Burd earned her J.D. cum laude (2010) in criminal prosecution and defense practice from California Western School of Law. While at law school, she was awarded the Trustees Scholarship and became a Pro Bono Honors Society member. Additionally, she has been honored with the AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Adding to her impressive credentials, in 2018, she was duly recognized as a recipient of the Reisman Award by Clio.Ms. Burd actively participates in the community, notably chairing the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and representing the Real Property Law Section. Her commitment to CLA extends to serving on the Health and Wellness, and Membership committees as well as leading the CLA's Online Research and Publication Services Committee. Under her guidance, the committee tested and showcased cloud-based products as a member benefit.In recognition of her capability, Ms. Burd was appointed in 2018 to The State Bar of California's Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS). As part of this group, she is tasked with the vital work of reevaluating the rules and laws that govern the practice of law to increase access to justice through technology and innovation.At the local level, Ms. Burd has served as the former president of the Irish American Bar Association, and she is an active member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Lawyers Club of San Diego, the Probate Attorneys of San Diego and the San Diego County Bar Association. In addition to her professional pursuits, she has also generously given her time as a volunteer judge for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for four consecutive years, from 2016 to 2019.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license 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 anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.