Kent S Berk

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Kent S Berk

4.7
11 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Probate Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Probate, Real Estate, Elder Law ... +10 more

14220 N. Northsight Boulevard, Suite 135, Scottsdale, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kent

Biography

Arizona probate law firm of experienced lawyers committed to vigorous and tenacious representation.

Arizona elder law lawyers. Exploitation. Abuse/Neglect. Guardianship/Conservatorship. Integrity.

Arizona trust, estate and probate lawyers. Integrity. Dedication. Excellence. Call today!

Arizona real estate attorneys. Experienced. Integrity. Virtually all types of disputes.

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Business 8%

8%
Debt Collection 8%

8%
Debt Settlement 8%

8%
Elder Law 8%

All types of probate, estate, will and trust disputes - beneficiary claims and challenges. Exploitation of vulerable or incapacitated adults. Real estate and other disputes. Our aggressive and tenacious attorneys take pride in providing top notch service, and carefully evaluating each case.

22 years

8%
International Law 8%

8%
Life Insurance 8%

8%
Litigation 8%

8%
Mediation 8%

8%
Power of Attorney 8%

8%
Probate 8%

All types of probate, estate, will and trust disputes - beneficiary claims and challenges. Exploitation of vulerable or incapacitated adults. Real estate and other disputes. Our aggressive and tenacious attorneys take pride in providing top notch service, and carefully evaluating each case.

22 years

8%
Real Estate 8%

All types of probate, estate, will and trust disputes - beneficiary claims and challenges. Exploitation of vulerable or incapacitated adults. Real estate and other disputes. Our aggressive and tenacious attorneys take pride in providing top notch service, and carefully evaluating each case.

33 years

8%
Trusts 8%

8%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-375 per hour

Contingency

10%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 33 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Berk Law Group, P.C.

14220 N. Northsight Boulevard, Suite 135, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

berklawgroup.com/

Online Presence

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Kent S Berk's Reviews

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Posted by Deborah | October 16, 2013 | Estate Planning

The Good Guys

When my sister died I found myself in a really bad mess trying to Probate her Estate. The worst part was an ex-spouse who did not want to fulfill a Divorce (he wanted to just keep all her money. . .to "help" him raise the kids. . .that is, to support himself and thereby "help" raise the kids). If y...ou are Divorced or concerned about making sure your children receive what is theirs and not a future spouse's long after you've passed, you must meet with Kent. Kent is amazing in the courtroom and was able to cut through a lot of "smoke and mirrors" that the ex-spouse tried to use. He knows. . .really has that working knowledge. . .of how things happen in a Probate case. Lots of lawyers will "advise" you, and they will have never really worked a case based on their advice. I wish I had known Kent when the whole mess started, he would have saved me (probably more) $30,000.00 I gave to another firm. . .with NO real results. Kent ALWAYS had my back, he was always professional and really cared about how my case would affect me.

Posted by Derrill | July 23, 2013 | Intellectual Property

Highly experienced, knowledgeable; keen sense for strategic planning and tactical execution

I have known Kent for almost 20 years and have utilized his legal services for roughly the same. My legal service needs have been varied, spanning corporate, real estate, personal injury and family law, and I have utilized various attorneys depending on scope and area of practice. However, all of ...my litigation needs have been handled exclusively by Kent and his team, and most notably in the areas of intellectual property, corporate and personal injury litigation, and with favorable outcomes in every case. I would trust no other attorney for such. Kent is not only highly experienced and knowledgeable, but he has an uncanny sense when it comes to the application of strategic planning and tactical execution. He is very thorough and misses no details in his planning. I can highly recommend Kent's legal services without any reservation.

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Kent S Berk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allison Evans

Probate lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been involved in a number of trust/estate litigation matters with Mr. Berk and his firm, the Berk Law Group. I have always found Kent to be a professional and reasonable attorney to work with, but also a strong and dedicated advocate for his clients."

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John Fitzpatrick

Probate lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kent for a number of years. I have tremendous respect for his knowledge and capabilities. He's top tier."

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Robert Bass

Insurance lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Kent many years ago when he was opposing counsel in a very difficult case. He impressed me with his skill, legal knowledge and unfailing courtesy. Since we successfully settled that matter, my admiration for him is such that I have referred numerous people to Kent in matters involving insurance coverage/bad faith, real estate and related matters. All have thanked me for the referral. Kent always seems to come up with solutions to complex problems."

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Mark Chernoff

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kent is a creative and committed lawyer. He brings valuable insights and hard work to his cases."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Attorney of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

President-Attorney, Berk Law Group, P.C. fka Berk & Moskowitz, P.C.

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Berk Law Group, P.C.

1993 - 1996

Associate, O'Connor Cavanagh Anderson Westover Killingsworth

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk, Chief Judge, United States District Court, Colorado

Associations

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

Scottsdale Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2013

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2009 - 2012

Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association

Member/Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Sage v. Blagg Appraisal Co.

Won - unanimous decision at AZ Court of Appeals

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Education

1992

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude/Order of the Coif)

1988

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1988

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

State Bar of Arizona, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section

Financial Exploitation under Arizona's Adult Protective Services Act

2014

Estate Planning Pitfalls to Avoid – from the Litigator’s Perspective Estate Planning Pitfalls to Avoid – from the Litigator’s Perspective

2010

Real Estate Industry Partners Conference

Anti-Deficiency Laws

2009

Arizona Real Estate Industry Partners Conference

Anti-Deficiency Laws

Publications

1992

Tulane Law Review Mercy Killing and the Slayer Rule: Should the Legislatures Change Something?

Languages

English

Activity

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