Lauren L. Garner
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Estate & Trust Litigation (90%),
- Estate Planning & Probate (10%)
Lauren is a partner who has been practicing law for over 30 years, first in Miami, Florida and then in Phoenix, Arizona. Her practice emphasizes probate and trust litigation and mediation. She also handles guardianships and conservatorships. Lauren is a strong advocate for her clients both in and out of court. She also appreciates the emotional aspects of this area of practice and has successfully guided her clients to resolving their disputes. She was certified as a mediator in Florida and has continued her mediation training in Arizona. Lauren has successfully mediated many cases using compassion and creativity to help the parties resolve their disputes. She serves as a settlement judge for the Maricopa County Superior Court Probate Division. She is also on the Probate Court’s list of approved mediators.
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About Lauren Garner
Admitted: 1999, Arizona
Professional Webpage: http://www.jaburgwilk.com/our-people/lauren-garner
Honors/Awards:
- Arizona's Finest Lawyers, 2014
- Top 25 Arizona Women Attorneys, Super Laywers, 2019
- Arizona Business Leader- Alternative Dispute Resolution, AZ Big Media, 2020
- Women in the Law, Best Lawyers, 2017
- AVVO Rating 10
- Rated AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell for 35 consecutive years by Peers and Judiciary
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America- Trust and Estates Litigation, 2019
- Best Lawyer in America- Litigation- Trusts and Estates, 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021
- Top Lawyers in Arizona as listed in The Legal Network, 2018
- Top 100 Lawyers- Probate and Trust Litigation and Mediation, AZ Big Media, 2020
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Arizona State Bar Probate and Trust Section - Executive Council (2006 - Present), Chair (2008 - 2009)
- Valley Estate Planners, Member
- Adjunct Professor at the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- Valley Estate Planners, President 2018-2019
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
- Maricopa County Bar Association Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Section Board Member (2005 -2007), Chair (2007)
- Valley Estate Planners, Member 2017
- Scottsdale Estate Planning Group, Member
- Arizona State Bar Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section – Executive Council (2011-2014)
- Professional Advisory Board, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix, Member
- Paradise Valley Estate Planning Group, Member
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Volunteer, Probate Lawyers Assistance Project
- Provide legal counseling to low income individuals
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes
Educational Background:
- J.D., University of Florida, 1981
- Smith College , 1979
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Last Updated: 12/29/2020