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A partner in the law firm of Schneider &  Onofry, Jeanne Vatterott-Gale is a trust and estate specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona's Board of Legal Specialization with a broad background in estate planning, probate and contested litigation matters.  A 1985 cum laude graduate of St. Louis University Law School, Jeanne received a diploma in taxation from the University of San Diego Law School in 2001, where her studies focused on estate taxation, partnership taxation and deferred compensation. She is also an active member of the State Bars of California and Missouri. She has been active in the State Bar of Arizona, having served as a Co-Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee and a member of the Estates and Trust  Committee. Her current practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, probate, closely held businesses and real estate.  A life Fellow with the American Bar Association, she is active in the Yuma non-profit community. In 2023, Jeanne and Wayne Gale received the Outstanding Benefactor of the Year from the Yuma Community Foundation.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I went to law school to be a criminal defense attorney, and I fight to protect my clients' freedom every day.  I have seen first hand how lazy policework and false accusations can ruin lives.  For my clients who may have broken the law, I work hard to protect their rights and to obtain them fair treatment and mercy. I am a former Partner in the firm of Harris Kelsey, Chartered, where I practiced criminal defense law between 2011 and 2024.  I am currently the owner of my own law practice, the Law Office of John A. Boyd, LLC.. I began practicing with the Johnson County Public Defender’s office, where I represented hundreds of felony defendants on charges ranging from forgery to first degree murder, and won a number of felony jury trials.  My colleagues awarded me the title of "Public Defender Champion" in recognition of my acheivements there.  My jury trial experience has continued in private practice, such as the three murder cases I took to verdict in 2018. I have presented continuing legal education classes to fellow lawyers on domestic violence law and DUI defense, and received the Legal Educator Award for my efforts to improve criminal defense representation for the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. I grew up in Salina, Kansas, and attended Kansas University, where I met my wife, Carri, and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2003.  I received a law degree at the Washburn University School of Law in 2006.  After college, my family moved to Ottawa in 2007 where I joined one of the oldest continuously run law firms in the State of Kansas, Harris Kelsey, which has provided legal services to our community for 150 years.  After 13 years of service with the firm, I decided to open my own law office down the Main Street, still in Ottawa, Kansas.. I am a former President of the Franklin County Bar Association, am former Chairman of the Planning Commission for the City of Ottawa and also a member of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  I am licensed to practice in all state courts of Kansas as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.. I primarily practice in the following Kansas Counties and Courts:. Franklin County District Court, Ottawa Municipal Court, Wellsville Municipal Court;. Douglas County District Court, Lawrence Municipal Court, Baldwin City Municipal Court;. Anderson County District Court, Garnett Municipal Court. Johnson County District Court, Olathe Municipal Court, Leawood Municipal Court, Lenexa Municipal Court, Overland Park Municipal Court, Shawnee Municipal Court, Prairie Village Municipal Court. Miami County District Court, Paola Municipal Court. Coffey County District Court, Burlington Municipal Court. Linn County District Court,. Allen County District Court, Iola Municipal Court. Contact John:

My areas of practice are probate, estate and trust administration, and estate planning.  I served in the army after graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law in 1970.  After law school, I worked as a supervising attorney at Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services.  From there, I was in private practice for three years and then joined the Oakland County Probate Court, as Chief Deputy Register and Attorney, for eight and-a-half years.  In 1984, I joined Sommers Schwartz.  I have been married to a wonderful woman for near 35 years and have one daughter and a dog.  In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, water aerobics, and weight and strength training.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Meryl Conte Clayton, a New Jersey native and long-time Florida resident, has been a practicing attorney for more than 35 years – admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1984 and in Florida in 1995. She maintains active practices in both states focusing on the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship, elder law, real estate, and business law.. Meryl is committed to leveraging her vast wealth of experience to help individuals and families plan their legacies, protect their loved ones, and, when necessary, facilitate the resolution of unfortunate family disputes. She seeks to accomplish her client’s goals of health care and financial care before and distribution of the estate following death. With practical advice and compassion, Meryl assists her clients with understanding the value of their estates and with choosing and executing appropriate estate planning documents and trusts.. Meryl’s New Jersey – Florida connection represents a powerful advantage for her clients. Meryl can advise clients on issues, institute court proceedings, and file necessary documents in both states for the convenience of families with homes or assets in Florida and New Jersey. Meryl is able to advise residents of New Jersey and the North East who wish to relocate and retire to Florida on the state’s homestead and residency requirements so her client’s may enjoy the benefits of Florida’s favorable tax and estate laws.. Meryl has been a Member Agent with Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund, Florida, and is licensed to write title in Florida. She has represented purchasers and sellers of real estate, both commercial and residential, with preparation and review of documents and title, deed transfers, and conducting closings.. Business clients will appreciate Meryl’s advice regarding formation of an appropriate business entity and ongoing management of their company.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Seasoned estate lawyer serving clients in Northern Indiana in the areas of wills, trusts, estates.  We rrepresent executors, trustees, personal representatives, but also beneficiaries and creditors of estates.