Steven Greenwood

Steven M. Greenwood Prof. Corp.
2801 Townsgate Rd., Suite 209
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Phone: 805-277-5020
Fax: 805-277-5021

Email: steve@caestatelaw.com


Member:
Business & Finance Group

Professional Service:
Attorney

BUSINESS BIO:
Steven M. Greenwood began the practice of law in 1979 as in-house counsel to one of the largest real estate land developers in Ventura County, focusing on subdivision, construction, leasing, general/limited partnership formation/syndication, and corporate matters. Thereafter, Mr. Greenwood became corporate counsel to a national payroll processing organization, where he was responsible for its entire franchising program, as well as attendant corporate, contract, litigation and general business matters. In 1987, Mr. Greenwood took the position of general counsel to a Capitol Records affiliated music production and publishing house where he was actively involved in various aspects of music contract drafting and administration involving audio/video production, licensing, marketing, distribution and corporate law.

In 1994, Mr. Greenwood joined Cigna Financial Advisors (now known as Sagemark Consulting) adding a financial and estate planning dimension to his practice, becoming licensed in insurance and investment counseling. During this period, Mr. Greenwood focused primarily upon older, affluent business owners, whose legal and financial needs were beyond the norm, bringing much needed counsel to a woefully underserved market niche. Whether it was explaining the mechanics of a living trust, how life insurance might assist in achieving their goals, or helping his business owning clients address the issues of business succession, forthright, easy to understand communication was his forte.

Mr. Greenwood's current focus is upon fundamental to advanced estate planning, business succession planning, asset protection, and trust administration.

He is also an accomplished author, lecturer and provider of continuing education to the insurance industry. He is listed in several Who's Who publications and is the recipient of numerous personal achievement awards. Learn more at www.CAestatelaw.com

 

PERSONAL BIO:
Education:

  • Portola Junior High School, Tarzana, CA - Graduate
  • Taft High School, Woodland Hills, CA - Graduate
  • University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics; 1972
  • University of La Verne, San Fernando Valley Law Campus Juris Doctorate with honors; 1978.

Charitable Affiliations:

  • Past Board Member, Ventura County United Jewish Communities
  • Past Board Member, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA),
  • Past Board Member, The Optimists
  • Past President of the Oxnard Jaycees.
  • Current member of the Board of Advisors for The Executives/Jewish Home for the Aging
  • Current member of the Board of Directors for Casa Pacifica (Camarillo, CA)
  • Current member of the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ventura County.

Family:

Steve resides in Newbury Park, California with his wife of 33 years, Debra, and is the proud father of three accomplished children.

Interests:

As an avocation, Steve remains an enthusiastic bass guitar player and lead singer with his classic rock band. In addition, he is an avid reader and student of politics, economics and international affairs/geo-politics with a focus on the Middle East. One of his greatest pleasures is engaging in animated debate with others similarly interested. Steve also enjoys a challenging tennis match, periodically watches the Dodgers and Lakers as an occasional pastime, and usually hurts himself whenever he plays golf.