Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Jerry E Shiles
About Jerry
Biography
Jerry E. Shiles is a member of the Oklahoma City law firm of Parman & Easterday, with additional offices in Tulsa, Shawnee and Enid, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri; and Overland Park, Kansas. His practice is concentrated in the areas of Elder Law and Medicaid, VA; Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. For the past 46 years, he has lectured extensively to professional groups in the United States, Europe and Japan, including to the Army Judge Advocate Generals School, the Naval Justice School, and AARP. He has published numerous articles and treatises, including among others “Entity Choices and Tax Consequences,” “Medicaid Planning and the Elder Law Practice: From Ethical Concerns to Practice Tools and Resources,” “A Few Medicaid Planning Strategies Available,” “Medicaid and Estate Planning for the Elderly and Not So Elderly;” “Key Issues in Estate Planning and Probate,” “Some (Medicaid) Issues Involved with Transfers of Gifts of Assets,” “Advanced Estate Planning—Titling of Assets and Family Law,” “Ethical and Planner Liability Issues: Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Transfers,” “Medicaid Estate Recovery, ““The Dos and Don’ts Before and After Medicaid Eligibility is Established: Other Important Things to Consider,” “Ethical Issues in Estate Planning,” “(Medicaid) Liens and Estate Recovery Challenges,” “Sources of Payment for Long-Term Care,” “Understanding Transfers of Assets,” and “Medicaid, Eldercare, and Estate Planning Issues.” He is the author of a Military Law Review on “Protecting the Rights of Family Members Abroad”, is a co-author of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Family Law Section Practice Manual and co-author of the book, Estate Planning Basics: A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy, published in 2008. Mr. Shiles earned his B.S. degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Dean’s List), his J.D. degree (with honors) from the University of Utah, an LLM from The Judge Advocate General’s School-Army, University of Virginia, a Certificate in German from the University of Connecticut, and a Masters degree in Strategic Planning from the United States Army War College. He is a member of the Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Nevada, and District of Columbia Bar Associations; the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; the Oklahoma City Tax Lawyers Group; the Planned Giving Council of Oklahoma; the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council; and the American Bar Association; and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is a member of the ABA's Operation Outreach, providing assistance to military personnel, a former member of the ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistance to Military Personnel, and a certified VA advisor on matters involving the Department of Veterans Affairs. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; Federal District Courts; 9th, 10th and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, and the U.S. Court of International Trade. He is a recipient of the IRS Certificate of Recognition, Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award and Legion of Merit, and the ABA Distinguished Service Award. He has been listed in Who’s Who in the Leadership of the United States, Who’s Who of American Lawyers, Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, and in the Martindale-Hubbell Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Elder Law
50%
52 years | 1,500 cases
Trusts
35%
52 years | 5,400 cases
Estate Planning
15%
52 years | 4,100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oklahoma for 26 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 51 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jerry E Shiles
13913 Quail Pointe Drive, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK, 73134-1002
Parman & Easterday
1831 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74136
Law Offices of Jerry E Shiles
10260 Highway 177, Shawnee, OK, 74804
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Jerry E Shiles's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Brenda | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Firm and Attorneys
I have used Parman and Easterday for over 20 years. Jerry Shiles has always been excellent to work with, listening to our needs and updating my trust accordingly. He and the staff are so personable and always quick to help when I call with questions.
Jerry Shiles
Replied last June 8, 2023Thank you for your kind remarks. We value you as a client and are available to assist in any way possible. Jerry E. Shiles Parman & Easterday
Posted by Nicki | December 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Review of Jerry Shiles' customer service
Mr Shiles answered my copious and detailed questions. I was so happy to have his complete answers, because I am a detailed oriented person.
Posted by Sandra | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY
I hired this attorney to resolve my father's estate. He didnt listen. He charged me 500 for my initial consultation when he told me it was free. I gave him a 3500 retainer to give me information I already I'm knew. He didnt communicate with me at all and follow up with the other attorney. Overall he ...
Jerry Shiles
Replied last June 10, 2019I’m sorry the information I provided to you was not what you wanted. The probate was filed and no objections were submitted, so the Personal Representative was properly appointed by the Court. It has been almost six years since this matter was initiated and there is no legal basis for challenging the actions that were taken by the attorney or your stepmother. In fact, you executed a quit claim deed conveying your interest in the home to your stepmom, which weakens any complaint you might have had. At your request, I researched what had transpired, contacted the attorney, and advised you of what I was told. I also said I was waiting to receive a written response so I could further evaluate the situation. That response had yet to be received when you directed me to discontinue all further actions on your behalf and terminated our attorney-client relationship. I’m sorry my answer was not what you were wanting, but as I noted previously, my role is to provide you with my best legal opinion, not the one you may be seeking. Before contacting you, I conferred with two other attorneys who agreed with my response to you. Unfortunately, because of the passage of time and your own actions, there wasn't anything else I could do on your behalf.
Posted by Linda | April 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
Mr. Shiles communicates in a concise but personable manner. He did an irrevocable trust for me and it was such a relief knowing my children are protected.
Jerry Shiles
Replied last June 12, 2019I'm glad to know you took the necessary action to protect your family. Thank you for sharing your review.
Posted by Melvern and Marilyn | July 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jerry Shilles
He did a trust, LLC and grantor trust for us. He was very helpful and answered any questions we had. have plan was finished he will help with anything we don't understand. He was very pleasant to work with.
Jerry Shiles
Replied last July 10, 2017I believe the clients did not understand the rating system and inadvertently marked a 1 star when they meant 5 star--at least that is how their review reads and reflects the experience we had with them.
Jerry E Shiles's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Shiles has made quality contributions to this site and is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shiles is a highly experienced and skilled attorney as is demonstrated in his superb Avvo rating and his many fine contributions to the Avvo community. Any lawyer fortunate enough to have him on the case is in excellent hands."
"I highly endorse this attorney, they are a well respected member of the legal community and always give 110% to their clients cases, if you are looking for excellent representation, then look no further!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Jerry. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Jerry is an exceptional lawyer and well-respected member of the Bar who subscribes to the highest standards of professionalism, service, ethics and integrity. He puts the interests of clients first and bring exceptional talent and skills to bear in their service. He is a credit to the Legal Profession and I’m proud to provide this Peer Endorsement as a colleague."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"The top choice for elder law issues."
"Jerry Shiles volunteers much of his free time to help out and offer assistance with people who have questions about the legal process. Mr. Shiles' answers are always polite, professional, and knowledgeable. I endorse him without reservation!"
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jerry through our affiliation with a national organization of estate planning attorneys that fosters professional excellence. Jerry is a compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. He cares about his clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse him as an exceptional estate planning attorney."
"Jerry is committed to the people and animals in his life. Jerry's heart is out where you can see it and you can trust this man with your future."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, I know he is well qualified to handle any and all estate planning matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
Brandie Luis
Estate planning lawyer
Caprice Collins
Trusts lawyer
Rabea Taylor
Estate planning lawyer
James Shields
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Christian Lassen
Personal injury lawyer
Dennis Duffy
Estate planning lawyer
Raymond German
Estate planning lawyer
Barry Horowitz
Estate planning lawyer
Charles Pyke
Estate planning lawyer
John O'Drobinak
Estate planning lawyer
James Vitt
Estate planning lawyer
Dan Morris
Estate planning lawyer
David Purcell
Estate planning lawyer
Charles Amen
Estate planning lawyer
Bradley Anderson
Estate planning lawyer
Stephen Waltar
Estate planning lawyer
Esther Wang
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Top 5% of Trusts and Estates Lawyers in America, Legal Leaders; The American Lawyer
2016
Top 1%-America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2016
"10 Best" Elder Law Attorney for Oklahoma, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
AVVO Rating Superb - Elder Law, AVVO
2016
AVVO Top Contributor 2016, AVVO
2015
Oklahoma Top Rated Lawyer, The National Law Journal
2015
AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb (Top Attorney, Elder Law), AVVO
2014
Five Star Wealth Manager, Oklahoma Magazine
2013
Fellow, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2008
Fellow, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2007
Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, Madison Who's Who
2001
Legion of Merit, Department of the Army
1999
AV Peer Review Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Distinguished Service Award, American Bar Association
1994
Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Department of the Army
1991
Certificate of Recognition, Internal Revenue Service
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Managing Attorney, Parman & Easterday
1998 - 2004
Attorney at Law, Brown & Associates
1995 - 1999
Legal Advisor to Commandant on Legal Assistance, Commandant of the Marine Corps
Associations
2009 - Present
Planned Giving Council of OklahomaMember
2008 - Present
Oklahoma City Estate Planning CouncilMember
2006 - Present
Oklahoma County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysFellow
2004 - Present
Oklahoma City Tax Lawyer's GroupMember
2000 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1999 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1974 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
1974 - Present
Nevada State BarMember
1995 - 1999
American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistance to Military PersonnelMember
1986 - 1990
International Bar AssociationMember
1985 - 1995
International Society for International Law and the Law of WarMember
1975 - 1998
Judge Advocates AssociationMember
1975 - 1984
Frankfurt American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2000
United States Army War College
Master of Science
1984
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
LLM (Master of Legal Letters)
1974
University of Utah
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1971
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Medicaid Update 2017
Qualifying Clients for Medicaid and Medicare Benefits
2017
19th Annual Caregivers Survival Skills Conference
How to Successfully Navigate the Legal Challenges Facing Caregivers
2016
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
Applied Legal Ethics
2016
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
Trust-Based Medicaid Planning in Detail
2016
Medicaid Update 2017
Medicaid Estate Recovery
2015
Advanced Elder Law
Maintaining an Ethical Practice
2015
Advanced Elder Law
Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility Abuse and Exploitation
2014
Medicaid and Elder Law in Oklahoma
Special Needs Planning
2014
Medicaid and Elder Law in Oklahoma
Liens and Estate Recovery
2014
Medicaid and Elder Law in Oklahoma
Ethical and Planner Liability
2014
Business Ownership Succession Planning
ESOPs in Ownership Succession Planning
2014
Business Ownership Succession Planning
Legal and Tax Considerations When Selling a Company
2014
Business Ownership Succession Planning
Overview of the Ownership Successioin Planning Process and Advisor's Roles
2011
Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care
Qualifying for Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs
2011
Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care
Preserving Family Assets When Qualifying for Medicaid
2011
Operation Boot Camp
The Military and Estate Planning
2011
National Teleseminar
Medicaid Applications/Appeals Procedure and Hearing Tactics
2011
National Teleseminar
Medicaid Hearings: Preparing and Presenting Your Case
2011
Downs Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma Regional Conference
Planning for the Care of Your Special Needs Loved One
2010
Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Benefits Program
VA & Medicaid Disability Planning
2010
The Military Divorce
Division of Military Pensions in Divorce
2010
Medicaid Update
Medicaid Update 2010
2010
Estate Planning Basics
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning
2010
Downs Syndrome Conference
Medicaid and Disability Planning
2010
Administering the Estate on the Cusp of Exemption
The Probate Process from Start to Finish; Closing the Borderline Estate
2008
The Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning
Understanding Transfer of Assets; Liens and Estate Recovery Challenges
2008
Special Needs Trusts: Planning for the Disabled and Elderly in Oklahoma
Overview, Types and Ethical Issues with Special Needs Trusts
2008
Resolving Legal & Financial Issues in Elder Care
Understanding Asset Transfers
2007
Protecting Personal Assets and Minizing Estate Taxes at Death
What's New and What's Left in Sophisticated Estate Planning; Use of Family Limited Partnership Vehicles in Estate Planning
2007
Medicaid & Medicaid Planning in Oklahoma after the DRA
Dos and Don'ts Before & After Medicaid Eligibility is Established; Source of Payments; and Some Issues Involved with Transfers & Gifts of Assets
2007
Estate Planning & End-of-Life Issues for the Elderly and Disabled in Oklahoma
Ethical & Planner Liability; Medicaid Planning & the Elder Law Practice; Tax Consequences; and What to Do After Medicaid Eligibility is Established
2006
Medicare & Medicaid Planning in Oklahoma After the DRA
Tax Consequences of Medicare, Medicaid & Medicaid Planning Techniques
2006
Advanced Asset Protection Strategies
Designing an Asset Protection Plan Using the Strategic Planning Process; Ethical and Planner Liability Issues: Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Transfers
2005
Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in Oklahoma
Medicaid Planning and the Elder Law Practice; Planning Strategies Available
2005
Medicaid & Medicaid Planning in Oklahoma
Dos and Don'ts of Medicaid Eligility - Important Things to Consider
2005
Divorce Law 101: Obtaining the Best Settlement for Your Client in Oklahoma
Dividing Assets & Debts Equitably; Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues; Completing the Divorce
2004
Oklahoma Estate Planning & Drafting Fundamentals
Drafting and Executing a Trust; Tax Considerations in Estate Planning; Estate Planning for Incapacity of the Client
2004
Military Law Update
Division of Retirement Benefits in Divorcing the Military and Severing the Civil Service
2004
Big City Legal Issues in Small Town, Oklahoma
Estate and Medicaid Planning
2004
Agricultural Law: Issues for Farmers, Ranchers, and Lenders
Entity Choices and Tax Consequences for Farm and Ranch Operations
2003
Key Issues in Estate Planning and Probate in Oklahoma
Key Issues in Estate Planning and Probate in Oklahoma
2003
Garfield County Bar Association CLE
Medicaid, Eldercare, Estate Planning Issues
Publications
2017
Parman & Easterday Newsletter
A Spouse Who Cares for a Child with Disabilities May Qualify for Early Social Security Benefits
2016
National Business Institute
Trust-Based Medicaid Planning in Detail
2016
National Business Institute
Applied Legal Ethics
2016
Parman & Easterday Family Survival Guide
Family Survival Guide to Estate Planning
2016
Parman & Easterday Website
Good Parent-Bad Parent
2015
Natonal Business Institute
Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility Abuse and Exploitation
2015
National Business Institute
Maintaining an Ethical Practice
2011
NBI: Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care
Ethical and Planner Liability Issues: Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Transfers
2011
National Business Institute
Medicaid Hearings: Preparing and Presenting Your Case
2010
National Business Institute Seminar
State and Federal Medicaid Laws Update
2010
National Business Institute Seminar
Medicaid Estate Recovery
2008
MedPSN Seminar
Medicaid Issues Involved in Transfers & Gifts of Assets
2008
Family Law Section Practice Manual
Service Members Civil Relief Act
2008
Family Law Section Practice Manual
Estate Planning
2008
Oklahoma Bar Association Seminar
Estate Planning Hot Topics
2008
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Estate Planning Basics: A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy
2008
National Business Institute Seminar
Accounting and Tax Issues in Probate
2008
National Business Institute Seminar
Accounting and Tax Issues in Probate
2007
National Business Institute Seminar
Entity Choices and Tax Consequences
2006
Lorman Education Services publication
Medicaid Planning and the Elder Law Practice: From Ethical Concerns to Practice Tools and Resources
2006
National Business Institute Seminar
Ethical and Planner Liability
2006
Oklahoma Bar Association FLS Seminar
Advanced Estate Planning—Titling of Assets and Family Law
2006
Oklahoma Bar Association FLS Seminar
Family Law and the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act
2004
National Business Institute Seminar
A Few Medicaid Planning Strategies Available
2004
Oklahoma Bar Association Seminar
Medicaid Planning in Oklahoma - Where are we Today?.
2004
Oklahoma Bar Association Seminar
Family Education Endowment Plans
2004
Oklahoma Bar Associations Seminar
Issues in Naming Trusts as Beneficiaries of Retirement Plans
1994
Military Law Review
Protecting the Rights of Family Members Abroad
Languages
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the power of attorney keep a CD from the person you want to give it to?
10 Sep 2022
Q&A
How can I dissolve the Special Needs Trust left by my Mother?
01 Sep 2022
Q&A
My father past and left a will my mother has not given us kids a copy of the will or given us anything. She has gone mad?
08 Dec 2021
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Practical Steps to Take after the Death of a Loved One
04 Dec 2019
Legal Guide
The Importance of Planning Ahead for Every Significant Change in Life - Including Estate Planning
17 Sep 2019
Legal Guide
Transfer Vehicle with Transfer-on-Death Form
17 Sep 2019