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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 38 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
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Law Offices of Susan Miles von Herrmann
Schiff Hardin LLP, One Market/Spear Tower, 32nd floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
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Susan Miles von Herrmann's Reviews
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Posted by Tony Rich | August 22, 2010
Outstanding Professional Service
Susan handled the establishment of my Living Trust as well as that of my partner's, and provided outstanding and detailed advice and counseling in conjunction with my tax attorney. Having had such positive experiences with Susan on personal matters, I have gradually involved her in more of my profes...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2010
Outstanding attorney
Susan is has the gift of incredible intellectual accumen combined with compassion and sensitivity. These attributes are truly what make a Trust and Estates lawyer stand above the fray. She is able to understand what clients REALLY want and then work with them efficiently to achieve their goals. Sh...
Posted by Ben | August 20, 2010
Extremely Professional : Knowledge, experience, expertise, passion
Throughout our many dealings with legal professionals we have NEVER received the type of complete and competent service as we did with Susan. In our estate planning: involving complex real estate, tax issues, multi family, stepchildren and many financial investments; Susan and her team delivered expe...
Susan Miles von Herrmann's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Susan and I have worked together for approximately 5 years, on dozens of matters. I find her to be an extremely gifted attorney, and my clients simply love her. I look forward to many more years of collaboration, and count on her help with some of my more challenging projects."
Harold Heritage
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP
2003 - 2007
Partner, BvH Law Group
1994 - 1996
Associate, Goodwin & Procter
1986 - 1989
Associate, Sidley & Austin
1984 - 1986
Associate, Goldstein & Manello
Associations
2010 - Present
San Francisco Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - Present
Alta Bates Summit FoundationBoard of Delegates
2008 - Present
Clausen HouseHeritage Advisor
2008 - Present
Grace CathedralPlanned Giving Committee
2007 - Present
The Point FoundationBoard of Regents
2004 - Present
State Bar of California - Estate Planning and Trusts AdministrationMember
1984 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
East Bay Estate Planning CouncilMember
2007 - 2010
Red Cross/Bay Area Chapter
Education
1984
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Stanford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Piedmont Community Church
Estate Planning Strategies for 2011 and Beyond
2011
Merrill Lynch, Oakland
Estate Planning Strategies for 2011 and Beyond
2011
Grace Cathedral/Horizons Foundation
2010 Tax Legislation: What it Means for LGBT Couples and Families
2010
SF Estate Planning Council
Current Issues in Estate, Tax and Financial Planning Affecting Members of the LGBT Community
2010
Kieretsu Forum
Your Estate Plan--Does It Do What You Intended It To Do? Estate Planning Pitfalls and Opportunities During Uncertain Times
2010
Continuing Education of the Bar
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
2009
Wyndham Hotel
LGBT Charitable Giving: Saving Taxes and Supporting Our Community
2009
The Perils of Planning With Joint Tenancy for LGBT Couples
Joint Tenancy for LGBT Couples
2009
Politics Religion and Discourse: A Conversation About Same Sex Marriage
Same Sex Marriage
2009
Planning Agead: Do I Need Long-Term Care and Disability Insurance
Elder Care Legal Issues
2009
East Bay Community Foundation
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
2008
Wyndham Hotel
Avoiding Mistakes in LGBT Estate Planning and A Same-Sex Marriage Update
2008
Wyndham Hotel
LGBT Investment and Estate Planning: Roth IRA's to Living Trusts
2008
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
Avoiding Mistakes in LGBT Estate Planning and A Same-Sex Marriage Update
2008
San Francisco City College
Estate, Tax and Charitable Planning for the LGBT Community
2008
Piedmont Community Hall
Avoiding Mistakes in LGBT Estate Planning and A Same-Sex Marriage Update
2008
Piedmont Community Church
Estate Planning Basics and Tools and Techniques for Charitable Planned Giving
2008
Lambda Legal
Planning in an Era of New Rights and Responsibilities: Marriage, Domestic Partnerships and Estate Planning Issues for California Same-Sex Couples
2008
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Families in an Era of New Rights and Responsibilities
2008
East Bay Women's Conference
Life, Death, Divorce and Disability: Protecting Yourself, Your Family and Your Hard Earned Assets
2008
East Bay Community Foundation
Estate Planning for LGBT Couples and Families
2008
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
2008
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
2007
The Guild of St. Ives
Estate Planning for LGBT Couples and Families
2007
The Clorox Company, LGBT Task Force
Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners
2007
Northern California Planned Giving Conference
Blended Families and the Perils of Planned Giving
2007
Grace Cathedral
Estate, Tax and Charitable Planning for the LGBT Community
2007
Continuing Education of the Bar
Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners
2007
Continuing Education of the Bar
Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners
2007
Bar Association of San Francisco, Barristers Club
Estate Planning for LGBT Couples and Families
2007
Alameda County Bar Association, Estate Planning Committee
Estate Planning for Registered Domestic Partners