Jeanne Vatterott-Gale

Guardianship Attorney at Yuma, AZ

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Defender of rightousness in elder abuse case with legal expertise

Jeanne Vatterott-Gale won my case in re-establishing my elderly mother's estate and finances when the case seemed totally impossible to retrieve to safety and well-being. It took 2.5 years to settle and Ms. Gale had monies returned to the estate before they were exhausted. The family dispute over who would control my mother's persona, future and wealth between arguing siblings in court became alarmingly bizarre. Any other attorney may have lost their wits. The case at times was heartbreaking and sad; near hopeless. The greater the challenge the sharper Ms. Gale's determination to win what is right. I was my mother's advocate and Ms. Gale was advocate for both of us. In the end it was a remarkable outcome, return to normalcy for my mother and a good outcome for the entire family. Putting differences and selfishness aside it was yet the best outcome for us all. Dignity was restored for my mother.

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Jeanne Vatterott-Gale is an attorney currently practicing in Yuma, Arizona with the

firm of Hunt & Gale. She is an active member of the State Bars of Arizona, California and

Missouri.

A 1985 cum laude graduate of St. Louis University Law School, Jeanne received a

fellowship in public law and government. After graduation, she worked as an attorney for the

U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. She later returned to practice in her

native St. Louis, and worked for the St. Louis Redevelopment Authority and later as a clinical

instructor at St. Louis University. After marrying and relocating to California, she worked as

an administrator at both Stanford and University of California Berkeley- Boalt Hall Law

Schools.

In 1992, Jeanne moved to Yuma. She opened her own practice in 1997. In 2001,

she obtained a diploma in taxation from the University of San Diego law school where her

studies focused on estate & gift taxation, partnership taxation and deferred compensation.

Her current practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, probate, closely held businesses

and real estate. She is certified by the Arizona State Bar as specialist in the areas of trusts

and estates.

Licensed for 37 years

State AZ

Status Active

Acquired 1995

Updated 12/21/2022

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1989

Updated 12/05/2022

State MO

Status Good Standing, Active

Acquired 1985

Updated 01/01/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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HUNT & GALE

256 S. 2nd Avenue

Suite E

Yuma, AZ, 85364-2257

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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2017

Estate Planning Professional

I have been working with Mrs. Gale for a couple years now and not only has she been extremely helpful to me and my entire family, she has also drafted trust documents and other estate planning documents for several of my friends who I referred to her. I would not hesitate to give Jeanne my highest and best endorsement. She is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain difficult concepts in a way we can all understand.

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Posted by Lorraine | July 15, 2016

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015

Certified in Trust and Estates and Professional

Ms. Vatterott-Gale is knowledgeable in taxation of estates and estate planning issues. I frequently seek her advice in these areas of the law.

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AVVO RATING 8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Partner
Hunt, Walsma & Gale
2016 - Present

Partner
Hunt & Gale
2007 - 2016

Professor
Arizona Western College
2007 - 2009

Owner
Law Office of Jeanne Vatterott-Gale
1999 - 2007

Attorney
Westover, Shadle & Byrd
1998 - 1999

Director of Career Services
University Of California Berkeley
1992 - 1993

Director Career Services & Public Interest Programs
Stanford, Law School
1988 - 1991

Adjunct Professor
St. Louis University School Of Law
1987 - 1988

Associate General Counsel
St. Louis Redevelopment Authority
1986 - 1987

Attorney
U.S. Department Of Agriculture
1985 - 1996

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Education

University of San Diego School of Law
Post-JD
2001

Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
1985

Saint Louis University
MA - Masters
1982

University of Missouri, Columbia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1979

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Associations

American Bar Association
Fellow
2016 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Continuing Legal Education Committe
Member
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Yuma County Bar Association
Member
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State Bar of Arizona, Mental Health and Elder Law
Member
N/A

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section
Member
N/A

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section
Member
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

BV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

BV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2015

Certified Specialist - Estates and Trust Law
State Bar of Arizona
2009

Outstand Sole Practioner for Yuma County
Arizona State Bar Association
2006

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Publications

Martindale-Hubbell publication
Legal Leaders - America's Top Rated Lawyers
2015

Giving Counsel, Arizona Community Foundation
An Introduction to Special Needs Trusts
2011

St. Louis Law Review
Associate Editor
1985

Speaking Engagements

Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Start-Up
Legal Issues Impacting Veteran Owned Businesses
2014

National Business Institute
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
2014

Arizona Society of CPA’s, Southwest Chapter
New Rules for Court Accountings or Court ‘Accounts
2012

An Introduction to Family Limited Partnerships
An Introduction to Family Limited Partnerships
2012

University of Arizona
Trusts: An Introduction
2010

Yuma Sunrise Rotary Club
Estate Planning: Who needs a trust?
2009

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