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Michelle McKenna 
Walnut Creek, California
Associate
phone 925-933-7500
fax 925-933-4515
email Email Me

I've been practicing law for the past 10 years. My work history has primarily involved working in a counseling or teaching capacity. Focusing my practice on probate law has been a good fit for me. I enjoy working with people and my strong work ethic, compassion and counseling skills make me a good lawyer. Legal matters are usually complex and the legal system is not always so easy to understand. I am good at explaining the legal process and I am attentive and available to my clients.

I am sensitive to the issues related to the death of a family member or loved one, and I understand the complexities involved in conservatorship matters. I am fully aware that my clients often feel overwhelmed with their new duties whether it be a trustee of a family trust, a conservator, or the personal representative of an estate. It is my job to make sure that my clients understand their legal responsibilities and we work together to ensure that the estate is administered properly. It is also important to me that I get the job done in a timely manner so that my clients can move on with their lives.

Areas of Practice:
Estate Administration
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Probate & Estate Administration
Bar Admissions:
California, 1998
Education:
John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill, California, 1998
J.D.


California State University, Hayward, California, 1991
M.S.
Major:  Education


San Diego State University, San Diego, California, 1986
B.A.
Major:  Psychology


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Contra Costa Bar Association


Past Employment Positions:
Bray & Bray, Associate, 2003 - 2005


Law Office of Judith Finch, Associate, 2002 - 2003


Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna, Associate/Office Manager, 1994 - 1997


San Francisco District Atty's Office, Legal Intern, 1997


The Work Place, Inc., Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, 1991 - 1994


Office of Education, Counselor/Sub Teacher, 1989 - 1991


Fraternities/Sororities:
Kappa Alpha Theta
Super Lawyers
Seriously Outstanding
only 5% selected each year
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