Paula Ann Clarkson

Paula Ann Clarkson

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I am a different type of estate planning attorney. In 2012 I was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialists as a specialist in Estate... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent use of all Estate Planning tools, great client personality!!!!!!”

Posted by: Richard, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Worked with Paula over the years and have seen her range of knowledge; from fielding questions with a roomful of elder students, to comforting a... more
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5 star rating

“Knowledgeable”

Posted by: Stacey M., about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Paula Clarkson is an excellent Estate Planning attorney. She handled our Family Trust and took the time to explain the entire Trust process to me.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Abbas K Gokal

Paula has an amazing understanding of complex estate planning techniques! If sophistication, talent, and knowledge is what you seek, Paula Clarkson... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Abbas Gokal , Irvine (CA), 12 months ago
Marianne Hoisan Man

Paula is a knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients. She can always be counted on to go the extra mile to get the job done. I highly... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marianne Man , Newport Beach (CA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Paula Ann Clarkson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1998 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Trust, Tax, & Estate Planning Attorney at Brown & Streza, LLP 2009–present
Trust Administration & Estate Planning Attorney at Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP 2008–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Golden Gate University School of Law Tax LL.M - Master of Laws 2002
Southwestern Univ SOL Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers - Rising Star Los Angeles Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Troop Leader Girl Scouts of America 2012–present
Member Orange County Women Lawyers Association 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 9 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Advanced Estate Planning Techniques National Business Institute Seminar 2009
The Probate Process Start to Finish National Business Institute Seminar 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The New Estate Tax Law Orange County Society of CPAs 2011
Issues related to Sub-Trust Funding OC Bar Association - Trust and Estate Section 2011
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