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Trent D. Woods
About Trent
Biography
Professional and Philosophy
Attorney Trent D. Woods is the managing partner at Woods Law Group, PLLC. His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and firearms law. He has worked extensively in matters involving estate planning and probate proceedings, particularly for large, valuable, or unique firearms collections, contested and uncontested probate proceedings, ATF compliance, Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) management and operations, unregistered or questionable status firearms, and general firearms law. He represents individuals, couples, and families planning their estates, decedents estates, individuals being investigated by the ATF, licensed gun dealers and manufacturers (FFLs), as well gun-related businesses, such as accessory or barrel manufacturers.
Trent has written and lectured on numerous legal topics, in particular estate planning and firearms law. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, WealthCounsel, and many other groups.
Trent believes in partnering with his clients by truly understanding their business, their families, and their needs, concerns, and goals. He takes a sincere interest in his clients and strives to understand what is truly important to them. This philosophy comes from his experience sitting on the opposite side of the desk from attorneys, as a client. As an operations manager of a multi-million dollar construction company, Trent worked closely with numerous attorneys for nearly ten years. He knows what it is like to sit in the client’s chair, and as a result, he strives to be the attorney he wished he always had.
Personal
Trent knows what is most important in his life: his wife and four children. He loves spending time with them and strives to be a good husband and father. Trent loves the outdoors and enjoys scuba diving, camping, sports, and shooting (but not hunting). Trent maintains an informative website, , which is dedicated to Arizona firearms law, the National Firearms Act (NFA) and gun trusts. He also maintains , which is dedicated to estate planning and probate law.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 12 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Trent D. Woods
4140 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ, 85206
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Trent D. Woods's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Michelle | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional!
I needed help with my estate planning and living trust. I am so glad that I came to Trent Woods. He was very knowledgeable and thorough taking the time to answer all my questions. I highly recommend Trent Woods to others.
Posted by Alan | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding
Trent with Woods Law group is among the most professional people I've ever had the pleasure to deal with. He has the heart of a teacher and made every step of estate planning clear and understandable. Using any other law firm for your estate planning needs would be be a mistake. I give Woods Law Grou...
Posted by Rick | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Attorney!
I went to Trent Woods with a case that I was told was hopeless by several other attorneys. I wanted to get my firearms rights restored. Trent stayed solid on my case with almost weekly updates on the case status and never quit on me when the court denied my first two attempts. He fought hard for me a...
Posted by Janice | June 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consultation
I contacted Mr. Woods for legal advice with regard to my father's estate. He responded promptly and was very much to the point while being sensitive to the personal family issues. He seemed to be a kind person as well as a knowledgeable attorney.
Posted by Brian | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
AZGUNLAW
Trent Woods did a superlative job establishing my gun trust. The speed and accuracy of the finished trust documents was astonishing. We successfully completed the process in 48 hours so I could submit to BATFE before new regulatory requirements. He has a well established network if you have NFA requi...
Trent D. Woods's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Woods is a great resource to have for probate matters and estate planning matters. He is very knowledgeable and takes care of his clients."
"I am very happy to provide an endorsement for Mr. Woods. Trent is an intelligent, experienced, and hard-working advocate who truly cares about his clients, and always makes himself accessible to them. He is well-respected in the estate planning community for his solid advice and extensive knowledge in the area of NFA Gun Trusts. He is genuinely devoted to the best interests of his clients and a great selection in an attorney."
"Trent is an excellent attorney. He is very passionate about the areas he practices in which clearly shows in his outstanding work product."
"Being familiar with Trent though his excellent Avvo answers, it is clear that he is a knowledgeable and caring attorney. I endorse his without reservation."
"Trent is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney who is respected by his peers and clients alike. His analysis of construction issues is well respected. His compassion and concern for his clients is well reflected in what they have to say about him. I do not hesitate to recommend Trent as an attorney who not only achieves result, but also cares about his clients."
"Trent has shown an extraordinary ability to analyze business and construction related cases. He is a passionate advocate for his clients who freely shares his expertise on legal matters with his colleagues and the general public here on Avvo. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Trent is an excellent attorney. He works hard, cares about his clients, and wants to do well. You will do well be choosing Trent as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"It is always a pleasure to colaborate and work with Trent on complex cases and to see first hand his depth of experience and knowlege that he brings to his practice."
"I stronly recommend anyone needing construction law or fire arms law to hire Trent. He has experience in running a large construction company prior to becoming an attorney. He is an avid gun guy. Essentially, he has first hand experience in both of these areas of law. I send all my clients needing gun trusts or construction agreements or litigation to Trent. Most of all, he really cares about his clients."
"With regards to gun trusts, Trent is the most knowledgeable Arizona attorney that I know. He works very hard and cares for his clients. I recommend him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Trial Advocacy Fellow, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2013
Law, Science and Technology Certificate, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2011
Willard H. Pedrick Scholar, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2007
Hall of Fame, Boy Scouts of America - Picacho Peak district
2007
Spark Plug Award, Boy Scouts of America
2006
Spark Plug Award, Boy Scouts of America
2005
Spark Plug Award, Boy Scouts of America
2004
Masonry Building of the Year, Arizona Masonry Guild
1996
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Manager, Woods Law Group, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Davis Miles McGuire Gardner PLLC
2012 - 2013
Rule 38 Limited Practice Attorney, Maricopa Country Attorney's Ofc
2007 - 2010
Operations Manager, Woods Construction Company, Inc.
2002 - 2007
Project Manager / Estimator, Woods Construction Company, Inc.
Associations
2014 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Construction Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Rifle AssociationMember
Education
2013
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
National Business Institute: Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids and Alcoholic Beverages Seminar
Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids and Alcoholic Beverages Seminar
2017
Arizona's War on Drugs: Cannabis Law in Arizona @ ASU Law CLE
The Smoking Gun: Medical Marijuana Patients' Gun Rights
2017
Arizona Summit Law School
Gun Law in Arizona
2016
National Business Institute: Gun Law in Arizona
Gun Law in Arizona
2016
Encanterra Country Club Veterans and Shooting Club: Guns in Arizona
Guns in Arizona
2014
Gun Trusts: The Best Way to Own, Use, and Share Machine Guns, Silencers, and ALL of Your Guns
NFA Gun Trusts
2014
Gun Trust Seminar
Gun Trusts
2014
Gun Trust Seminar
Gun Trusts
Publications
2014
Davis Miles McGuire Gardner Newsletter
What is a Gun Trust?
2014
Davis Miles McGuire Gardner Newsletter
Arizona Lien Laws: What Every Contractor, Subcontractor or Material Supplier Needs to Know
2014
Davis Miles McGuire Gardner Newsletter
Medical Marijuana and Guns: Do they Mix?
2014
Davis Miles McGuire Gardner PLLC Newsletter
Machine Guns and Bigfoot: National Firearms Act Myths
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the SBA demand to see my full Family Trust?
14 Sep 2019
Q&A
What is required for a valid will in Arizona?
14 May 2019
Q&A
What does this paragraph mean in a will?
13 Apr 2019