Burton Mitchell is chair of JMBM’s Taxation, Trusts & Estates Department. His practice spans more than 45 years and focuses on taxation, estate planning, probate, trust law and administration, trust disputes, nonprofit entities and tax-effective financial planning within a family. Mitchell generally represents individuals, closely-held businesses, institutional trustees, partnerships, limited liability companies, entrepreneurs, other professionals and various members in the entertainment industry. As chair of his department, Mitchell oversees one of the leading tax, trusts and estates practices in California, and one of the most active practices within the firm. In his practice, Mitchell always prioritizes the needs of the client. His philosophy is, “on time, and on budget.” Serving high net worth individuals, many with ancillary businesses, Mitchell has found efficiencies in the delivery of trusts & estates services that allow for a significant economic contribution to the firm.
