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Mr. Rhodes is a dedicated practitioner committed to the art of safeguarding and fortifying his clients' financial legacies through comprehensive estate planning. With extensive experience and a commitment to his community, he founded his own law firm in Santa Rosa, California, concentrating exclusively on estate planning for Sonoma County and the broader North Bay Area. Situated at the heart of his community, his firm reflects his dedication to serving others and providing invaluable peace of mind. Mr. Rhodes earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sonoma State University and graduated cum laude from Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, obtaining a master’s in legal studies and his law degree. Licensed to practice law in California and all federal courts, he is more than an estate planner; he's a guardian of legacies and a provider of serenity in the complex realm of estate law.. Admitted to Practice Law:. California State Courts. United States Supreme Court. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth District. United States District Court, Northern District of California

With thirty years of legal experience, Kamila Al-Najjar is a dedicated advocate known for her passion for social justice and community service. After graduating from a public interest law school, she launched her own practice in Santa Rosa in 2012, focusing on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and the formation of small businesses and non-profits. Kamila’s background also includes appellate work on serious felony convictions, showcasing her skill in complex legal matters. Beyond her legal practice, she has been a strong advocate for victims of hate crimes and domestic violence, providing counseling and support through a prominent non-profit organization. Currently, Kamila serves as legal counsel for a Sonoma County non-profit, where she continues to make a meaningful impact through her dedication to justice and advocacy.

Brian J. Cohan has been in the practice of law since 1981.  He has extensive experience in the fields of estate planning, litigation, contracts, commercial real estate, and intellectual property.  Brian has on average provided over 100 hours a year to pro bono causes, and has been extemely active in the local community in a variety of capacities.  He has organized the Housing and Shelter Project, been a volunteer pro bono attorney for LifeSpan, and has run his own pro bono law clinic for the less fortunate since 1983.  He also specializes in not for profit corporations and has gifted his services to more than 50 churches and other charitable instiutions.

I am Jeannine Broadnax, Esq. a native of Chicago, Illinois an experienced attorney and founder of Strategic Tax & Estate Planning Strategies (STEPS). My practice specializes in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and tax disputes. I am compassionate to the needs of my clients and readily able to assist families during difficult times.. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from College of the Holy Cross in 2001.  In 2007 I received my law degree, magna cum laude from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, TX . With a desire for more knowledge I returned to school and received with a Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation and Estate Planning with honors from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago, IL in 2013.. I started my legal career as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney where I prosecuted criminals, protected victims rights, recommended appropriate services for families, and continuously worked for the best interest of the community.. After obtaining a Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation and Estate Planning I transitioned to the Otis Law Group Ltd. focusing on estate planning, probate, and guardianship. There I drafted custom estate planning documents to suit the needs of individuals and families with a variety of assets; as well as advised fiduciaries on trust administration matters and successfully litigated will contests, removal of trustee, citation of assets, objections to accountings, as well as sought equitable remedies.. I am very involved in my community, including doing volunteer tax prep with AARP, providing mentorship with the Big Shoulders Fund, and preparing Wills for first responders with the Chicago Bar Association.. If you are dealing with an issue related to probate, estate planning, guardianship or tax disputes, I am can help you. Please contact Strategic Tax & Estate Planning Strategies today.

Thank you for reviewing my profile.  I am a founding member of the law firm of Fagan, Fagan & Davis.  In addition to helping people plan for their future using Wills and Trusts through Estate Planning, I've tried several hundreds of Criminal and DUI cases, and havepursued more than a thousand pre-trial motions and have argued before the Illinois Appellate Court. Each year I and the lawyers in my law firm undergo training and education that far exceeds that required by the State Bar, specifically seeking to add to our knowledge of DUI, Criminal Defense and general trial advocacy skills. I am a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Fagan, Fagan & Davis has defended thousands of cases throughout Cook, Lake and DuPage counties, and we'd love the opportunity to help you.   That means that whether you must appear in Chicago, Waukegan, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, Wheaton, Markham, or other courthouses in those counties, we have the experience and reputation to put forward the best defense available and get you the best results possible.

Lindsey Paige Markus assists business owners and families plan their estates, protect assets, transfer wealth, and minimize taxation.  Lindsey works closely with clients to formulate succession plans, advise on business formation, wealth preservation and gift and estate taxation.An associate with the law firm of Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. since 2006, Lindsey received her J.D. degree from Loyola University of Chicago.  Lindsey was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2006 and the Florida Bar in 2007.  Founded in 1987, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. has over sixty attorneys who concentrate in a variety of areas which include estate planning, asset protection corporate transactions, secured lending, as well as civil and commercial litigation.Lindsey’s early career in business and finance and clinically applied neuroscience and neuroeconomics gives her a unique perspective.  She is comfortable with numbers and understands how her client’s needs are most effectively secured in our dynamic economic environment.  Lindsey assesses how the law affects her clients, generates creative solutions to their complex situations, and carefully communicates these options.In 1998, Lindsey earned her M.A. in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. Upon receiving her Masters Degree, Lindsey worked in the areas of finance and business development, where she structured joint ventures with domestic and international media conglomerates.  Lindsey leverages her international studies and work experience with her work on the “Welcome to the United States” program – a comprehensive program of services for Chinese corporations and high net worth individuals.Prior to attending law school, Lindsey studied cognitive restructuring training to maximize intelligence, a part of the evolving science of teachable intelligence.  She participated in NASA's Critical Thinking Project from 2001-2004.  Lindsey also co-authored Retrain Your Business Brain: Outsmart the Corporate Competition, published by Dearborn Press in 2003.  Retrain Your Business Brain has also been published in China, Japan, Korea and Indonesia.  She also co-authored The Road Trip: A Parable About Where to Lead, When to Follow, and How to Get Out of the Way, published in 2008.Lindsey graduated with honors from Brandeis University in 1997 with a B.A., cum laude, in Economics and minors in Spanish and Managerial Business.  As part of her M.A. program, Lindsey studied abroad at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. She speaks Spanish and conversational Italian.