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Kent S. Berk
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Kent S. Berk

4.8
38 reviews

14220 N. Northsight Boulevard, Suite 135, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3950

Probate Litigation, Ancillary Probate, Probate Administration and 11 more

About Kent S. Berk

Order of the Coif. Member, Moot Court Board, 1990-1991. Member, Tulane Law Review, 1991-1992. Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Colorado, Hon. Sherman G. Finesilver, Chief Judge, 1992-1993. Author: "Mercy Killing and the Slayer Rule: Should the Legislature Change Something?" 67 Tul. L. Rev. 485, 1992; "State v. Landry - In the Fourth Amendment Dying?" 67 Tul. L. Rev. 323 (1992). Formerly Associated with: O'Connor, Cavanagh, Anderson, Westover, Killingsworth & Beshears, P.A., 1993-1996. Member, Council for Jews with Special Needs.

 

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Kent S. Berk got this award in 2021

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 31, 2012
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I would recommend Kent and his team to anyone who may be looking for a professional and aggressive attorney. Kent and his team helped my family through a very difficult time. If it weren't for Kent and his team, my family and I would have been devastated, financially and mentally. Kent took care of all of the behind scenes issues where I did not have to worry. My family and I are very thankful for the professionalism and sincere concern for myself and my family. I consider Kent a friend.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 30, 2012
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I was giving this review a lot of thought. I wanted it to sound professional and well worded, but the truth is I am just a middle aged single mother that needed some help desperately and didn't know where to turn. Kent Berk was referred to me and I was very nervous my first time in the office. My nerves were calmed immediately upon meeting Mr. Berk in his beautiful and comfortable office. Kent was professional and honest with me. He listened to what I needed to say and then pointed me in the rig

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
April 26, 2012
Hired Attorney

I am grateful to have the opportunity to recommend Kent Berk to anyone in need of a highly professional and tremendously knowledgeable trust/probate attorney. He is a skillful and aggressive courtroom litigator. His ethics and honesty are above reproach. At each turn, Kent allowed me to decide the course of action after counseling me on the options and potential costs. His fees have been extremely fair. I'd be happy to provide a personal testimony to anyone considering Kent or his firm.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2012
Hired Attorney

We were poorly represented by another firm in a case involving a termination of lease dispute. Mr. Berk and his firm had the original judgement against us reversed on appeal and also managed to collect all of our expenses.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Litigation
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Other 11
    • Probate Litigation
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Settlements
    • Fiduciary Law
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $100 - $375/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 10% - 40%
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other - ACH/Wire
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Ring Central Meetings
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Berk Law Group, P.C.
  • Additional Links
    http://berklawgroup.com/ https://BerkLawGroup.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Arizona
    1993, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    1993, Colorado
    Memberships
    Scottsdale, Maricopa County and American Bar Associations
    State Bar of Arizona.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Tulane University of Louisiana
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    Arizona State University
    Class of 1988
    B.S.
    Finance
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, reading and traveling.

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Managing Partner at Berk Law Group, P.C.
4.8
38 reviews

14220 N. Northsight Boulevard, Suite 135Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3950U.S.A.

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Fax: (480) 607-7300
Office Hours:
  • Monday 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Yes, Kent S. Berk has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Kent S. Berk will accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
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    Berk Law Group, P.C. has 6 attorneys at this location.
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    Kent S. Berk attended Tulane University of Louisiana.
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    Berk Law Group, P.C. was established in 1996.

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