Practice areas
Estate Plannning, Wills, Trusts, and Trust Administration
21 years
Business / Civil disputes and Trial work - both plaintiff and defendant
29 years
Probate of Wills, Estate Administration
21 years
Languages spoken
English
Helene P.Dreyer Koch
45025 Manitou Dr
Indian Wells, CA, 92210
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1992 | 07/31/2021 |
| Legal answers | 20 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2016 |
| Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2015 |
| Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2014 |
| Certified Specialist (Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate) | State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | 2014 |
| Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2013 |
| Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers | Palm Springs Life Magazine | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Roemer & Harnik LLP | 2001 - Present |
| Attorney | Law Office of Helene P. Dreyer | 1998 - 2001 |
| Instructor, Paralegal Studies (Real Property) | Chapman University | 1997 - 2001 |
| Attorney | Best Best & Krieger LLP | 1992 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Desert Foundation - Planned Giving Committee | Committee Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Mensa Ltd. | Member | 1994 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1992 - Present |
| Desert Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
| The Community Foundation - Riverside / San Bernardino | Coachella Valley Fund - Committee Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine | Board of Direcotrs | 2013 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley -- Planned Giving Committee | Commitee Member | 2012 - 2015 |
| Desert Aids Project - Planned Giving Committee | Committee Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| Warren Slaughter / Richard Roemer Inn of Court | Barrister | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Public Record | New Laws Ease Estate Tax Burden in 2011 | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Texas School of Law | J.D. (Juris Doctor) | 1992 |
| University of Michigan | Undergraduate | 1987 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Finance - Morgan Stanley | Top 10 Mistakes in Estate Planning | 2015 |
| Various Homeowner Associations | Estate Planning Basics | 2014 |
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Heidi Clerc, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helene is an exceptional attorney. She is wonderful with clients and highly experienced in estate planning and probate law.
I endorse Helene Dreyer with great enthusiasm. I have known Helene for many years and I am extremely impressed with her ethics, intellect and legal acumen. She is extremely bright and one of the finest lawyers I know.
Robert Bernheimer, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Helene for many years. We have worked together on cases and I have referred people to her. She is incredibly thorough with exceptional research and writing skills. I endorse her in Estate Planning, Probate and Litigation.
Robert Hargreaves, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 6, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Gibbs, Litigation Attorney on Jan 4, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Helene is an outstanding lawyer. If either I or any of my clients had a problem within the scope of her expertise, she would be the first person I would call. She is a lawyer's lawyer.
Brian Harnik, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 4, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. she is brilliant, thorough and fabulous. She is a member of Mensa. Clients think the world of her.
Diane Blasdel, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Helene for over 15 years. I have worked with her, and adverse to her. I wholeheartedly endorse Helene, as she is a bright and experienced lawyer, with incredible writing skills, a thorough anaysis of legal issues, and just a great person.
Zara Kilmurray, Probate Attorney on Jun 15, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I am an attorney in Massachusetts, and needed the assistance of an attorney in California with experience in both probate and real estate matters. Attorney Helene Patrice-Dreyer Koch handled a complicated, international probate matter including the successful conclusion of the ancillary estate, as well as negotiating a remarkable settlement when a contest appeared inevitable. She was knowledgeable, clear and collegial. I am confident in endorsing Attorney Dreyer Koch.
Kimberly Lee, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Helene for several years and she is an excellent estate planning attorney. She is intelligent, caring, and would always do what she believes is best for her clients. I endorse Helene with no reservation.
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Helene over many years. She is a smart, talented and experienced lawyer that represents her clients extremely well.
Virginia Criste, Family Attorney on Jun 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Helene is a highly intelligent and amazingly thorough practitioner whose work product is always of the highest caliber. She can be trusted to be caring and thoughtful.
Julia Burt, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Helene is an honest, reputable and intelligent attorney. I would not hesitate to refer her on a matter for which I have a conflict.
David Erwin, Probate Attorney on Jun 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Helene is very attentive to her clients and is very capable in her field whether Probate or any other.
Madeline Gauthier, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 3, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had to refer a client from Washington to the new home of my client when he moved to California. Then later, I referred another client who moved to the same area. She did a wonderful job in both cases. I'm happy to refer her both to the public, and to refer my clients who move to her area. She was responsive, and clearly did a great job.
G. Welles, Litigation Attorney on Jan 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Helene is an excellent lawyer
Mary Gilstrap, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 22, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Brilliant, totally ethical. Smartest lawyer I know. Unhesitatingly recommend Helene for anyone who needs estate planning.
James Dreyer, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 22, 2010
Relationship: Family member
A brilliant lawyer, recommended without reservation. I endorse this lawyer's work.
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