James K. Andrade

James K. Andrade

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Works at
Valensi Rose PLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

James K. Andrade is a Partner at Valensi Rose PLC in Los Angeles, California. His practice focuses on Litigation involving Trusts and Estates, with an emphasis on private client and fiduciary disputes. Mr. Andrade also advises individuals and families on private client wealth planning and management, elder financial abuse matters, and a range of business, ownership, and succession planning issues.

Mr. Andrade represents companies, financial institutions, professional fiduciaries, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors in trust and estate litigation, as well as in the administration of trusts and estates. His work frequently involves resolving complex disputes concerning fiduciary duties, asset management, and the transfer of wealth.

James earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Kansas and his Juris Doctor from the Pepperdine University School of Law. While at Pepperdine, he received a certificate from the Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law.

James holds a California State Bar certification in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law and is admitted to practice law in California and Texas.

Works at
Valensi Rose PLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Valensi Rose PLC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Kansas, B.A. Economics
  • Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 2010

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2010
  • Texas, 2018

Affiliations

  • Society of Legal Scholars - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary

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