Philip M. Flanigan - Fresno, CA
Attorney at The Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan, P.C.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Fresno, CA
4082 N. Cedar Ave. #104 Fresno, CA 93726
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
Fresno Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Wills/Trusts
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Medi-Cal and VA Benefits
Attorney Information
Overview
Philip M. Flanigan holds a B.S. degree from California State University-Fresno where he also played baseball, and a J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, having graduated cum laude. Mr. Flanigan has been a member of the California State Bar since December 1986, is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar, the Fresno County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, WealthCounsel, LLC and ElderCounsel, LLC.
Since 1998, Mr. Flanigan has devoted his practice exclusively to the counseling and representation of clients in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, Medi-Cal planning and probate and estate administration and has helped hundreds of families just like yours protect their assets and provide for their loved ones. Mr. Flanigan's common sense approach to planning and his ability to relate to his clients has earned the praises of both his clients and his peers.
In addition to his busy practice, Mr. Flanigan is a frequent speaker on estate planning and Medi-Cal planning topics, regularly presenting educational seminars for public as well as private groups.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Philip M. Flanigan
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Pepperdine University School of Law,
Malibu,
California, 1986
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
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Pepperdine University School of Law,
Malibu,
California, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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California State University,
Fresno,
California, 1983
B.S.
Major: Business Administration/Economics
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California State University,
Fresno,
California, 1983
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- California, 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1988
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1986
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1990
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1990
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1992
Other Affiliations
- California State Bar Association, Member
- Fresno County Bar Association, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- WealthCounsel, LLC, Member
- ElderCounsel, LLC, Member
Contact
4082 N. Cedar Ave.
#104
Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: 559-282-0232
Fax: 559-435-0465
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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