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Helene Vivienne Wenzel

Overview

Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($300-$350/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Law Offices of Helene V. Wenzel & Elderworks
    2000 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 516
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Office: 415-359-0223
    Fax: 415-359-0220
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Languages Spoken
  • French
  • Spanish

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
5 star rating

“Excellent experience”

Posted by: a Elder Law client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Wenzel prepared a complete trust package for me, including a will and advance health care directive. I chose her because she was recommended... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent Elder Law Attorney”

Posted by: a Trusts client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Wenzel is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She even makes housecalls for her elderly clients who find travel to her office difficult. Ms.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

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Elizabeth Hansen

I endorse this lawyer's work. I often contact Helene Wenzel when dealing with medicare/medical issues.

Endorsement from lawyer: Elizabeth Hansen , San Francisco (CA), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

18 years since Helene Vivienne Wenzel was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1994 02/09/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Staff Attorney at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) 1995–1997

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
New College of California School of Law in San Francisco Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
University of California at Berkeley Literature PhD - Doctorate 1977

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Bar Association of San Francisco 1994-present
Member National Center for Lesbian Rights 1994-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
"In the Shadow of Terrie Schiavo: Health Care Decision Making and California Law" Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) - Disability Rights Committee 2006

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Estate Planning: Powers of Attorney and Revocable Trusts Drafting Durable Powers of Attorney 2011
Why Have an Advance Health Care Directive "Planning Ahead is an Act of Love" 2011