Jessica G. Babrick

Jessica G. Babrick

Weinstock Manion
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning, Probate
  • California
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Jessica Babrick applies a broad background in litigation to resolve disputes involving trusts, estates, probate and conservatorships. She represents beneficiaries, fiduciaries and financial and charitable institutions in a wide variety of contested trust and probate matters. Jessica is a fervent advocate for her clients, and works closely with them to efficiently and effectively resolve claims concerning breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, lack of capacity and the validity of wills and trusts.

Jessica serves as Co-Chair of the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, which keeps her at the forefront of recent developments and current practices within the field. Jessica is a 2014 recipient of the Anti-Defamation League's "Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award," which honors young professionals for their leadership in the fight against racism and all forms of prejudice. She has been quoted in numerous publications, such as Forbes and Bloomberg. Jessica has been included in the 2017 "Top 40 Under 40" list by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal. Jessica is also peer review rated "BV Distinguished®" and included in "2015 Women Leaders in the Law" by Martindale-Hubbell. Jessica has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018, and "Southern California Super Lawyers" by Super Lawyers® in 2018. She was also listed in "Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars" in 2011, 2012, and 2015 - 2017, and was included in the 2015 - 2017 lists of "Up-and-Coming 100" by Super Lawyers®.

Jessica began her career focused on entertainment-related litigation, representing high profile celebrities, media outlets, and studio and agency representatives. She joined Weinstock Manion to specialize in estate and trust litigation.

Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Shareholder
Weinstock Manion
- Current
Attorney
Lavely & Singer
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Attorney
Dykema Gossett LLP
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Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D.
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Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. | Political Science & Spanish
Honors: magna cum laude, Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society
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Awards
Southern California Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017
The Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers in America
Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40
Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal.
Up-and-Coming 100
Super Lawyers
2015, 2016
Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award
Anti-Defamation League
BV Distinguished Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2015 Women Leaders in the Law
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 232732
Member
Current
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Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
Current
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Washington University Alumni and Development Association
Member
- Current
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Anti-Defamation League
Associate National Commissioner
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Did Harper Lee's Attorneys Overstep Boundaries?
Wealth Management
Settled! Philippe Dauman out as Redstones Regain Control of Viacom
Forbes
Sumner Redstone Lawyers Said to Try to Settle Capacity Suit
Bloomberg
New Redstone Competency Report Filed in Court - and Sealed
Bloomberg
Speaking Engagements
Preventing Trust Disasters: Advice to Avoid Common Trustee Mistakes, Business Managers Discussion Group
Buying and Selling Real Estate Managed by Trustees, Executors, Conservators & Guardians
Beverly Hills Bar Association
What to Look Out For: How to Avoid Malpractice, Including War Stories
CalCPA
Websites & Blogs
Website
Jessica G. Babrick's Website Profile
Website
Weinstock Manion Website
Social Media
Contact & Map
Weinstock Manion
1875 Century Park E
#2000
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (310) 553-8844
Fax: (310) 553-5165