Bruce S. Ross, Esq., is Partner In Charge of the Los Angeles office of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP. Mr. Ross is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with over 30 years experience litigating trust, estate and conservatorship cases. He has appeared pro hac vice in several states to handle such litigation and has consulted on cases with colleagues overseas on international succession matters, including, in particular, Switzerland and Israel. Mr. Ross is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law (California Board of Legal Specialization). He is a consultant to, and expert witness for, plaintiffs and defense attorneys, accountants and malpractice insurance carriers in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust, tax, employee benefits and professional responsibility.