Licensed for 39 years

State CA

Acquired 1984

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 40 years

State IA

Acquired 1982

Status
Inactive No misconduct found

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

Jeffrey Brian Pape

Litigation Attorney at Clovis, CA

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Professional, well seasoned, knowledgeable attorney

Jeffrey Pape has proven abilities to obtain great results!

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Practice areas

Litigation

40%

41 years, 100 cases
Estate planning

20%

41 years, 1,000 cases
Trusts

20%

41 years, 1,000 cases
Business

10%

41 years
Probate

5%

38 years, 100 cases
Wills and living wills

5%

38 years, 750 cases

TIMELY, EFFECTIVE, AND COST CONSCIOUS LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

Mr. Pape has practiced law for 39 years. He has extensive legal experience in tax law, the formation, operation, and taxation of businesses, real property transactions, trust and probate litigation, and estate planning. He has also successfully handled a wide range of business litigation matters, which has enhanced his ability to counsel his business clients.

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Wanger Jones Helsley PC

(559) 272-4821 Office

(559) 233-9330 Fax

642 Pollasky Ave Ste 100

Clovis, CA, 93612

wjhattorneys.com

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Posted by Brett | August 9, 2016

Professional, well seasoned, knowledgeable attorney

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Pape for several years. We have employed Mr. Pape as our family attorney, creating wills and living trusts. He has also handled real estate and financial transactions for us. He is an excellent negotiator and always has his clients' best interest in mind. I would highly recommend him.

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Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2016

Jeffrey Pape has proven abilities to obtain great results!

Mr. Pape was brought in as co-counsel with me on a multi-million dollar litigation matter concerning trusts, family business entities and a hostile takeover. Working with him has exceeded my expectations. My 30 years worth of litigation experience allows me to highly recommend him!

Posted by Jason | August 11, 2016

Worked with Him MANY Times

There's no attorney I value more than Jeff Pape. I've worked with him many times, referred others to him time and again, and every experience has been fantastic. He's a guy who knows what he's doing, and is fast and efficient at getting it done. If I'm in a spot, he's the one I go to. His entire firm is filled with qualified and professional personnel. The fact that he's also a Certified Tax Specialist is a huge bonus. (Becoming a Certified Tax Specialist in California is extremely difficult!) Jeff is a great guy who gets the job done and stands up for his clients. He's a pro at litigation, estate planning, business advice, probate, and several other areas. I've known Jeff for years and have always walked away knowing I was in good hands.

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Posted by Paula | August 9, 2016

Great lawyer.

Mr. Pape listened to our complex estate planning issues. He is very knowledgeable, professional and efficient. We are completely satisfied with the estate plan prepared by him. Mr. Pape is an excellent attorney.

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AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Pape, PC
2017 - Present

Partner
Pape &Shewan
2006 - 2017

Partner
Jackson, Pape et al.
2004 - 2006

Education

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1993

University of Iowa
JD - Juris Doctor
1982

Morningside College
BS - Bachelor of Science
1979

Legal Cases

In re Matter of Rocha Living Trust
Favorably settled after appeal

Estate of Friguglietti
Court found in favor of trustee. Trust amendment was found to be valid.

Associations

Rotary Club of North Fresno
Board Member
2015 - Present

Fresno County Bar Association
Member
1995 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section
Member
1995 - Present

State Bar of California
Member
1984 - Present

Greek Community of Fresno County
President
2003 - 2006

March of Dimes, Central California
President
1996 - 1998

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Estate Planning Law
Lead Counsel
2014

Top Attorneys in Fresno
Fresno Magazine
2009

SuperLawyer
SuperLawyers
2009

SuperLawyer
SuperLawyers
2005

Certified Specialist - Taxation Law
State Bar of California
1997

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Publications

Law Journal
The Importance of Thoughtful Family Business Succession Planning
2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)

Given (2)

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Frank Nunes

Probate Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I handled a case where Jeff had been appointed to represent the estate party. Jeff was insightful as to pit falls posed by the legal issues in the cast that I would have considered as I do not practice probate or estate law. He is also a pleasure to work with on a case and not afraid to go to trial when needed to get a great result for his client(s)."

Joseph Pearl

Litigation Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff is a very experienced litigator who can handle cases covering a wide spectrum of legal issues. I've had the pleasure of working with Jeff on complex trust and estates matters and have seen first-hand his practical approach to navigating the minefields of probate and trust litigation. I highly recommend him."

Douglas Griffin

Estate planning Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an excellent litigator and is highly respected in the Fresno legal community."

Melvin Rube

Trusts Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I an an attorney at law in Fresno, California and worked with Mr. Pape on a trust litigation matter and found him to be extremely competent in his representation of his client and highly knowledgeable of trust law. I would highly recommend Mr. Pape in any trust or probate matter."