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After more than a decade of helping individuals and families navigate estate planning, probate, guardianships, and life's most significant transitions, Riley Kern founded Roots Law to create a planning experience centered on people rather than paperwork.
Riley believes estate planning is not simply a collection of legal documents, but an intentional process of providing for loved ones, protecting what matters most, and passing on the values that define a family. Through a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach, he helps clients think beyond assets and legal formalities to create plans that reflect their relationships, goals, and legacy.
By combining practical legal guidance with plain-English education and ongoing support through the Canopy Membership program, Riley empowers families to build estate plans that remain living tools for connection, provision, and protection throughout every stage of life.
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2626 E 21st St Ste 2, Tulsa, OK, 74114
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Posted by Zachariah | February 02, 2017
A Lawyer Who Understands Client Needs
I am thoroughly impressed with the way Riley approaches client interactions. He and Laurel make the entire process welcoming and inviting, which is what a client wants when discussing very private and sometimes uncomfortable issues relating to their estate planning. In just a few minutes, one gets th...
Posted by Caitlin | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Amazing To Work With!
My husband and I worked with Riley to set up our trust. As someone who lost a parent who had done no estate planning this was very important to both of us. While it is difficult to think of leaving behind our daughter, Riley made the process so easy. He was so helpful in making sure our questions wer...
Posted by Meredith | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A Trust is for Eveeyone
I always believed that trusts were things that only very rich people had. I was wrong. My husband and I have 3 young sons and we wanted to ensure that should anything tragic happen to one or both of us our boys would be protected. Meeting with Riley was one of the best decisions we have made for our ...
"Riley is a highly knowledgeable and skilled attorney. While we practice in different areas of law, I can count on Riley to take the time to help me understand probate to better serve my own clients. I highly recommend him as an outstanding attorney and all-around individual."
"I would highly reccomend Riley. Not only will get the job done and get it right, but he is just a flat out great guy. He really cares about helping people and doing the right thing. These are traits you definitely should be looking for when selecting an attorney."
"I have known Riley long enough to know that it is in his nature to connect with people rather than just to 'deal' with them. Every person's story is different, and Riley loves that about people. Riley instinctively listens to learn more about the people he is working with and what is important to them, which helps him to determine how their needs might best be met. His empathetic nature and love of individuality means that he spends as much time as needed to make sure people fully understand their options, and that he respects the choices people make for their own reasons. Estate planning can be an overwhelming, confusing, and emotional experience. Riley is exactly the kind of person I believe should be guiding people through it."
"Riley Kern is a lawyer of integrity who is passionate about his practice. He is a friend who has supported me in the past. If you have any estate planning or ANY legal need, he will effectively help you meet your need."
"Riley is a great writer and an excellent presenter with superb organization. Not only that, he's a bright and conscientious attorney. I recommend him without hesitation."
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2014
R. Steven Chandler Award, University of Tulsa College of Law
2026 - Present
Owner, Tallgrass Estate Planning
2026 - Present
Attorney & Founder, Roots Law, PC
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Barber & Bartz
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Rogers & Bell
2014 - 2016
Attorney, RTY Law
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis, PC
2012 - 2012
Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Rebecca Brett Nightingale
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Ireland - Department of Food, Agriculture, and the Marine
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, United States Attorneys' Office
2026 - Present
1256 MovementBoard Member
2024 - Present
City Lights Foundation of OklahomaBoard Member
2020 - Present
Tulsa County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Equality Business AllianceMember
2014 - Present
Tulsa County Bar Association Estate, Probate, Elder Law, Tax SectionMember
2014 - Present
Oklahoma Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2020 - 2022
1st Step Male Diversion ProgramBoard of Directors
2020 - 2022
Osage Forest of PeaceBoard of Directors
2020 - 2023
SWERVE FoundationBoard of Directors
2016 - 2018
Tulsa County Bar Association - Esate, Probate, Elder Law, Tax SectionChair
2015 - 2016
Financial Planning AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - 2016
Criminal Justice Outreach - All Souls ChurchChairperson
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JD - Juris Doctor
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MS - Master of Science
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BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
Veteran Asset Protection Planning
2020
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Seven Threats to Your Estate Plan
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Special Planning for Special Needs
2016
Special Needs Planning Expert Panelist
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Legal Guides
Can a personal representative in a intestate probate sell property without written consent of heirs.
29 Sep 2016
How do I verify Trustee is giving a correct and complete accounting of an estate?
30 Mar 2016