Thomas E. Rossmeissl - Los Gatos, CA
Attorney at Law Office of Thomas E. Rossmeissl
Estate Planning Lawyers in Los Gatos, CA
16450 Los Gatos Boulevard Suite 108 Los Gatos, CA 95032
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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36
Years
Experience
Los Gatos Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 05/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Trust and Estate Administration
- Trust and Estate Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Thomas E. Rossmeissl is the owner and founder of the Law Office of Thomas E. Rossmeissl. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Rossmeissl has significant experience in assisting individuals and families achieve their estate planning, wealth transfer and philanthropic goals. Tom works with each client and family's unique circumstances to craft an estate plan that will achieve that client's objectives.
Tom's experience includes working with clients of all economic backgrounds, including high net worth clients. His practice includes preparing new estate plans and revising existing estate plans, counseling clients regarding selection of fiduciaries, the use of powers of attorney, and planning in anticipation of serious illness and incapacity. Tom previously served as the Regional Trust Manager for Wells Fargo Private Bank in Palo Alto, where he supervised complex trust administration and collaborated with and managed a team of wealth management professionals in assisting high net worth clients build, manage and transition their wealth to their children and to future generations.
Tom also represents trustees and executors in the administration of trusts and estates and represents both fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust and estate litigation matters.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer rating, SuperLawyers.com
- Peer rated “AV Preeminent” for ethical standards and legal ability, Martindale-Hubbell
- Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb, Top Estate Planning Attorney
- Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb, Top Litigation Attorney
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Estate Planning
- Avvo Top Contributor Award, Estate Planning
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Litigation
Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas E. Rossmeissl
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1990
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
Law Journal: The Georgetown Law Journal
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1990
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Davis,
California, 1984
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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University of California,
Davis,
California, 1984
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner & Founder
Past Positions
- Terra Law LLP, Founder of trusts and estates practice group
- Wells Fargo Private Bank, Vice President and Regional Trust Manager
- Mount & Stoelker, Estate Planning Attorney
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Estate Planning Attorney
- United States District Court, Northern District of California, Law Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- Silicon Valley Bar Association, Board of Trustees
- Union School District, Board of Trustees
- Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, Union School District, Past Member
- District 7-11 Committee, Union School District, Past Member
Bar Admissions
- California, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- Silicon Valley Bar Association (President, Board of Trustees, 2020)
- Silicon Valley Bar Association (Executive Committee, Past Chair)
- Silicon Valley Bar Association (Judicial Liaison Santa Clara County, 2019)
- Silicon Valley Bar Association (Education Committee, Past Co-Chair)
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, 1993 - Present
- State Bar of California
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Thomas E. Rossmeissl
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2025Tom and his staff made the estate planning process easy, from initial consultation to finalized documents. I highly recommend Tom and his team to anyone considering their estate planning needs.
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Contact
16450 Los Gatos Boulevard
Suite 108
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-883-3197
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.rossmeissllaw.com
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