Brett Kenneth Rhodes

Brett Kenneth Rhodes

also known as RHODES LAW, Brett Rhodes

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 5 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Mediation ... +4 more

3035 Cleveland Avenue, Suite #101, Santa Rosa, CA

About Brett

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

Estate planning providing wills, trusts, asset protection, and incapacity planning. We help clients avoid probate, minimize taxes, and ensure smooth wealth transfer with personalized strategies tailored to families, real estate, and complex estates.

6 years

60%
Trusts 15%

Trusts attorney drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts to manage and transfer assets, avoid probate, and protect beneficiaries. We create customized plans to preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and ensure efficient administration.

15%
Elder Law 5%

Elder law attorney assisting with Medi-Cal planning, long-term care, asset protection, and incapacity planning. We help seniors and families preserve assets, navigate care options, and secure financial stability with clear, custom legal strategies.

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements to define property rights, protect assets, and clarify financial expectations. We draft fair, enforceable agreements that reduce risk and provide clarity for couples before or during marriage.

5%
Mediation 5%

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution helping clients resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively outside of court. We facilitate fair, confidential solutions in estate, trust, and real estate matters while minimizing conflict and delays.

5%
Power of Attorney 5%

Power of Attorney services to appoint trusted agents for financial and legal decisions. We draft durable, customized POAs to ensure continuity, avoid court intervention, and protect your interests in the event of incapacity.

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

Wills & living wills attorney preparing clear documents to direct asset distribution and medical wishes. We help clients protect loved ones, avoid disputes, and ensure their intentions are honored with legally sound, personalized plans.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

RHODES LAW

3035 Cleveland Avenue, Suite #101, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403

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Brett Kenneth Rhodes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Laura | April 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly recommend, especially for complex situations

Rhodes Law came highly recommended by a friend who spoke very highly of the estate plans that Mr. Rhodes puts together for his clients. My situation was particularly complex, and I needed someone who could navigate that complexity without making me feel overwhelmed. Brett did exactly that. He made a ...complicated process feel clear and manageable. I'd recommend Rhodes Law to anyone who wants to protect their family but doesn't know where to begin. Brett makes it easy.

Posted by MICHAEL | April 09, 2026

First call Attorney!

Brett is as good as it gets! I have known him the last few years and he is meticulous in everything he does. He is caring and thorough.

Posted by Allen | April 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

He is thorough

He was clear and concise very helpful and when we needed extra help, he was there for us

Posted by David | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Top notch Estate Planning!

I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Brett Rhodes for my estate planning needs, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, his professionalism, expertise, and compassionate approach made a complex and often daunting process smooth and manageable.

Brett Rhodes

Replied last May 20, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review and for highlighting the qualities that are so important to us at Rhodes Law. We are thrilled to hear that you found our estate planning services to be trustworthy, reputable, knowledgeable, and professional. Your feedback is immensely valuable and motivates us to maintain the high standards we set for ourselves. It was a pleasure assisting you with your estate planning needs, and we are here for any future legal support you may require. Thank you again for your trust and kind words.

Posted by Beth | May 16, 2024

Suberb service

His tenacity,detail oriented, knowledge of the law.His manner and attentive to client is in his patience.

Brett Rhodes

Replied last May 20, 2024

Thank you for the kind words. Always a pleasure.

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Estate planning lawyer | May 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Mr. Rhodes and I’ve maintained a friendship as a colleague since. He is very detail and does great work. He provides a level of customer service you don’t see anymore. If you need an estate attorney, he’s your guy."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2026

Best of the North Bay - Best Trusts & Estates, The North Bay Bohemian

2025

Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

2025

Best of Sonoma County - Best Attorney, Press Democrat Newspaper

2024

Rising Star, California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Rhodes Law

Associations

2020 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2020 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association, Estate Law Section

Attorney Member

2020 - Present

Sonoma County Barristers Association

Attorney Member

2020 - Present

Marin County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2020 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Comprehensive Estate Planning

Successful development of a comprehensive estate plan

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Education

2015

Empire Coll SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Empire College School of Law

MLS - Master of Legal Studies

2004

California State University, Sonoma State University

MPA - Master of Public Administration

2000

California State University, Sonoma State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Pre-Law Introduction

Law School Experience and Legal Career

2023

Guest Speaker: Brett Rhodes Journey & Experience in the legal field

Publications

2026

Languages

English

Activity

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