Oleg Cross

At Cross Law APC in La Jolla, California, Oleg Cross holds a distinguished certification in estate planning, trust and probate law from The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is dedicated to helping clients safeguard their legacies through comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and resolving estate and trust disputes. He frequently collaborates with fellow attorneys and professionals on contested trust matters, trust modifications and representing fiduciaries or beneficiaries. His practice includes estate planning, trust administration and managing select estate and trust conflicts. He also offers guidance through various stages of trust administration and proceedings.Growing up in Ukraine and being raised by a single mother with modest means, Mr. Cross finds both personal and professional fulfillment in helping families preserve their wealth for future generations. He also understands great satisfaction in guiding clients to build meaningful legacies and secure their family wealth. His courtroom experience spans both bench and jury trials, and he also handles select appeals, including his role as counsel of record in the notable Haggerty v. Thornton, 15 Cal.5th 729 (2024).A proud 2006 Duke University School of Law graduate, Mr. Cross has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a “Superb 10.0” score on Avvo. He is authorized to practice in all California courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the United States Tax Court, the United States District Courts for the Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Cross worked with an international law firm based in Palo Alto, California, representing Fortune 500 companies and individuals in complex litigation. Since launching his Cross Law APC, he has leveraged his experience with large institutional clients to benefit families and individuals.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.