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. I try to maintain
sensititivty and confidentiality in matters that touch families,
trusts and estates."
Professional Experience
- Experienced litigator, with emphasis on probate, trusts,
conservatorships and guardianships.
- Trained mediator for probate, trust and civil matters.
Advocate of mediation and other non-traditional dispute
resolution.
- Judge Pro Tem, Probate Division, Superior Court, Maricopa
County.
- Arizona State Bar Probate and Trust Section - Executive Council
(2006 - Present), Chair (2008 - 2009)
- Maricopa County Bar Association Estate Planning, Probate &
Trust Section - Board Member (2005 -2007) and Chair
(2007).
- Probate mediator, Superior Court, Maricopa County,
Arizona.
- Frequent speaker at CLE seminars and at other
organizations.
Education and Honors
J.D., University of Florida, 1981
B.A., Smith College, 1979
AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated
(the hightest rating available) by Martindale Hubbell
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 1999
Florida, 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
3200 North Central Avenue . Phoenix . Arizona