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Ellen Sarah Cookman
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Biography
I am a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate with the California Bar, and I have an LL.M. (Masters in Laws) in Estate Planning. I assist with estate planning, special needs planning, trust administration, probate administration, and limited conservatorships in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
I am happily surrounded by boys - my husband (who helps me at the office), our two sons Caleb and Isaac, and our dog Ulysses, pit bull-boxer mix. In my limited free time, I enjoy practicing yoga and pilates, reading dystopian fiction, and having deep spiritual conversations with friends.
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Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
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Cookman Law
2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
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Ellen Sarah Cookman's Reviews
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Posted by Faith | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Experience
I absolutely recommend Ellen Cookman for both estate planning and special needs. I originally came to Ellen for Special Needs Trusts, but quickly discovered that these Trusts impact my estate planning. In addition to tax considerations, Ellen helped me deal with various family members’ planning i...
Posted by Patricia | December 6, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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Smart, Warm, an Expert
Ellen has a warm personality and is terrific at explaining complex estate planning concepts and strategies in simple terms. She has a sharp legal mind. Although she is already a certified specialist and a leader in her field, she never stops seeking further education in order to provide her clients...
Posted by Karen | September 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantastic experience with Ellen Cookman
We retained Ellen Cookman to do our estate planning, set up trusts, and write wills. We have two children and were eager to make arrangements for them for best and worst case scenarios. Ellen worked diligently and efficiently to set everything up for us, listened carefully to all our needs and wants,...
Ellen Sarah Cookman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ellen is very knowledgeable in the intricacies of estate planning."
"Ellen is an incredible attorney and a great resource to me as a fellow estate planning attorney."
"Ellen is highly knowledgeable in the area of estate planning. She is professional, responsive and an attentive listener. I highly recommend Ellen."
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"Ellen is a very knowledgeable estate planning attorney. I highly recommend her."
"Ellen is passionate about helping families with their estate planning needs. I highly recommend her."
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"Ellen is very smart and loves what she does. I highly recommend her."
"Ellen is a great attorney. Not only is she very knowledgeable about the law, but she is empathetic, patient, and compassionate. She is always willing to help, and she is a pleasure to work with."
"I have worked with Ellen for the past couple of years and she is a dedicated attorney who really cares about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law, State Bar of California
2011
Certificate of Estate Planning, Golden Gate University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Cookman Law
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Lakin Spears LLP
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Gilfix & La Poll Associates
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Morrison & Foerster (Palo Alto)
2003 - 2004
Clerk, United States Court Of Appeals 3d Circuit
Associations
2009 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Silicon Valley Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2009 - Present
Palo Alto Area Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Certificate of Estate Planning
2003
University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
J.D
1996
Pomona College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
NAMI San Mateo County
Special Needs Trusts
2015
NAMI Alameda County General Meeting
Estate planning tools for families with mental health challenges
2015
Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), Fremont
Estate planning tools
2014
Parents Place Palo Alto
Estate Planning
2014
NAMI Annual Meeting
Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs
2013
Presentation
Estate Planning for Families with Disabilities
Publications
2005
Indiana International and Comparative Law Review
Finding a Happy Ending for Foreign Investors: the Enforcement of Arbitration Awards in the People's Republic of China
2004
Connecticut Journal of International Law
Turn the Other Cheek, or Demand an Eye for an Eye? Religious Persecution in China and an Effective Western Response
Languages
English
Activity
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