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Elizabeth Tonya Mackey-Sall

Estate planning Attorney at Los Gatos, CA

5.0   1 review

also known as Law Office of Elizabeth Mackey-Sall, Elizabeth Mackey-Sall

  • Licensed for 10 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Elizabeth

Learn Elizabeth’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Estate planning
    30%
    Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives

    9 years, 150 cases

  2. Trusts
    30%

    9 years, 150 cases

  3. Wills and living wills
    30%

    9 years, 150 cases

  4. Probate
    10%

Elizabeth has demonstrated a significant commitment to serving: her peers, under-represented populations, and the public as a whole.

She grew-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science.

Elizabeth earned several scholarships to study law at Southwestern Law School. She excelled in law school, and was a: Dean's Fellow, Law Review Editor, Judicial Extern, Law Clerk, Peer Mentor, and Teaching Assistant. Elizabeth assisted low-income individuals with complicated family law issues at the Superior Court. She also served as a Children's Rights Advocate, and externed at the City Attorney's Office. Elizabeth graduated Magna Cum Laude with Public Service Distinction in 2013. She began teaching as a Law Professor at Southwestern Law School in 2013. Elizabeth also taught in the BARBRI bar exam preparation program at Southwestern Law School.

After studying wills and trusts under an experienced estate planning attorney, Elizabeth decided to focus her own practice on this area of the law. She decided to offer estate planning services to the public, with personalized service throughout California. She provides the free service of house calls to her clients located in the Carpinteria area, for their convenience. All potential clients may have a free 15-minute meet and greet by phone with Elizabeth. She also offers a flexible appointment schedule, and offers evening and weekend appointments.

Elizabeth has served as the Articles Chair of the California Lawyers Association Estate and Gift Tax Committee since January 2021. She co-authored "The Future for Family Business Estate Planning: Integrating Family Dynamics in the Planning Process" in February 2022, in "The California Tax Lawyer".

In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys: exercise, international travel, and yoga.

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Posted by Delia | January 4, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Elizabeth Mackey- Sall! Very professional!!!!
Elizabeth is very professional and detail oriented attorney. She helped us create estate planning for our family. During the process she was very professional, cooperative, flexible and wonderful! We cant be any happier with her amazing services! Thank you very much, Elizabeth!

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Elizabeth Mackey-Sall
  • 2014 - Present
  • Adjunct Associate Professor of Law
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Children's Rights Advocate
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013 - 2013
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Judicial Extern to the Honorable Richard M. Neiter
  • United States Bankruptcy Court Central District Of California
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Law Clerk
  • San Bernardino County Superior Court Resource Center
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Dean's Fellow
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2011 - 2013
  • Law Clerk
  • Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
  • 2011 - 2011
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Education

  • Southwestern Univ SOL
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2013
  • Univeristy of Redlands
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • N/A

Associations

  • California Lawyers Association
  • Taxation Section Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • California Lawyers Association
  • Trusts & Estates Section Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Estate and Gift Tax Committee - California Lawyers Association
  • Articles Chair
  • 2021 - 2023

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013
  • Dean's Merit Award
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013
  • Public Service Distinction
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013
  • Dean's List
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013
  • Dean's Scholar
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2013
  • Law Review Bluebook Award
  • Southwestern Law School Law Review
  • 2013
  • CALI Excellence for the Future
  • Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
  • 2012
  • Witkin Award for Academic Excellence
  • Witkin Legal Institute
  • 2012
  • The Honorable Tom Bradley Scholarship
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2012
  • Dean's Fellow
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2011
  • Moot Court Intramural Competition Honorable Mention Oralist
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2011
  • Bergman & Schneider Memorial Scholarship
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2011
  • Wildman/Schumacher Scholarship
  • Southwestern Law School
  • 2010
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Attorney endorsements

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Estate planning Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Elizabeth was at the top of our law school class - in fact, the law school hired her upon graduation to guide other students in how to succeed academically. I would trust her with my legal needs - she is highly principled and hard-working. If you are looking for a slick, fast-talking lawyer, keep moving. If you want a smart, reliable attorney who will work diligently on your matter, this is your pick."
Estate planning Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Elizabeth is a hard-working, diligent person. She was the most studious worker I met in law school. Anyone who is represented by Elizabeth is guaranteed to have a dedicated, conscientious attorney, who will support all of his/her needs."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. She was a student of mine. She is incredibly smart, responsible, and creative. I would hire her in a second!"

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Los Gatos Estate planning Lawyer Elizabeth Tonya Mackey-Sall
Elizabeth Tonya Mackey-Sall
Estate planning Attorney
Los Gatos, CA
Licensed for 10 years
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