$ 200-425 per hour
About Michael
Biography
I am certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. I have 30 years of practice experience working with clients on estate planning matters, business formation and counseling, and corporate and partnership tax matters. Our firm, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP, has been serving Bay Area clients for many decades. In addition to my own practice areas, our firm's attorneys are experts in commercial real estate transactions, leasing, family law, intellectual property, and litigation. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal matters with you.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1980
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Location
Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
199 Fremont Street, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
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Posted by Jim | September 15, 2009
Longtime friend and advisor
I've know Michael for many years as a friend, business partner, and as my attorney. I highly recommend him for his calm demeanor, sage advice, and thorough work.
Posted by Tim | September 09, 2009
Michael P. Kerner
Mr. Kerner is conscientious, thorough, honest as the day is long and smart as a whip.
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Experience
Honors
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Certified Specialist -Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law 2003, State Bar of California
2009
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell Peer Review
2004
Northern California Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
1999 - 2010
Shareholder, Janin, Morgan & Brenner, P.C.
1983 - 1999
Managing Partner, Kerner, Weppner & Rosenbaum
1979 - 1983
Attorney, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Associations
2010 - Present
Alameda County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionChairman, Executive Committee
2009 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
East Bay Estate Planning CouncilMember
2001 - Present
San Francisco Estate Planning CouncilMember
1983 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
1983 - Present
Solano County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1995
Golden Gate University
LL.M - Master of Laws
1979
Lewis and Clark College
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Antioch College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Wills and Trust Drafting
Wills and Trust Drafting
2010
Trusts and Estate Planning
Trusts and Estate Planning
2003
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
Estate and Gift Taxes
2003
Family Limited Partnerships and LLCs
Family Limited Partnerships and LLCs
2003
Estate Planning
Estate Planning With Trusts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers