Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
5 Client Reviews
$ 350-350 per hour
About Jeffrey
Biography
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.
Timely, effective, and cost conscious legal representation.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
43 years | 100 cases
Estate Planning
20%
43 years | 1,000 cases
Trusts
20%
43 years | 1,000 cases
Business
10%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 43 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Wanger Jones Helsley PC
(559) 233-9330
Fax
642 Pollasky Ave Ste 100, Clovis, CA, 93612
wjhattorneys.comOnline Presence
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Jeffrey Brian Pape's Reviews
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Posted by Jason | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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 ...
Posted by Brett | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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...
Posted by Paula | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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.
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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!
Jeffrey Brian Pape's Lawyer Endorsements
"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)."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an excellent litigator and is highly respected in the Fresno legal community."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jeff is a terrific attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable, well-prepared and professional."
Leigh Burnside
Trusts lawyer
Melvin Rube
Trusts lawyer
Experience
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
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Estate Planning Law, Lead Counsel
2009
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Top Attorneys in Fresno, Fresno Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1997
Certified Specialist - Taxation Law, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Pape, PC
2006 - 2017
Partner, Pape &Shewan
2004 - 2006
Partner, Jackson, Pape et al.
Associations
2015 - Present
Rotary Club of North FresnoBoard Member
1995 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of California, Taxation SectionMember
1984 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2003 - 2006
Greek Community of Fresno CountyPresident
1996 - 1998
March of Dimes, Central CaliforniaPresident
Sample of 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.
Education
1993
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1982
University of Iowa
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Morningside College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2017
Law Journal
The Importance of Thoughtful Family Business Succession Planning
Languages
English