Attorneys
Lauren Garner
Partner
Case Highlights
Defending a trustee against serious charges.
Lauren successfully defended a trustee against unjustified claims
of breach of duty and exploitation.
Using negotiation skills to avoid litigation.
Lauren deftly negotiated the settlement of a trust dispute,
avoiding the need for costly litigation.
Get To Know Lauren In Her Own Words
"As a probate and trust litigator, I listen to my clients and
try to understand the emotional elements of their cases. The
clients appreciate a sympathetic but honest ear."
Professional Experience
- Experienced commercial litigator, with emphasis on probate,
trusts and guardianships.
- Sensitivity, confidentiality in matters that touch families,
trusts, and estates.
- Advocate of mediation and other non-traditional dispute
resolution.
- Arizona State Bar Probate and Trust Section - Executive Council
and Chair .
- Maricopa County Bar Association Estate Planning, Probate &
Trust Section - former Board Member and Chair.
- Probate mediator, Superior Court, Maricopa County,
Arizona.
- Judge Pro Tem, Probate Division, Superior Court, Maricopa
County.
- Frequent speaker at CLE seminars
Education
J.D., University of Florida, 1981.
B.A., Smith College, 1979.
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 1999.
Florida, 1982.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona.