Marlene Appel

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Biography

Certified Private Fiduciary (Arizona Supreme Court). Court Commissioner Pro Tem, Probate Division, Maricopa County Superior Court, 1988—. Judge Pro Tem, Probate Division, Maricopa County Superior Court, 1990—. Recipient, Eleanor ter Horst Distinguished Service Award, Probate and Trust Section, State Bar of Arizona, 2007. Adjunct Professor, Phoenix College of Law, Wills and Estates Practice Skills Module, Fall 2007. Faculty, Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, 2009.

(Certified Specialist, Estate and Trust Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization)

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Probate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Probate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Expert Witness Consultation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University, B.A., cum laude, 1974; Northwestern University
Law School Attended:
Arizona State University, J.D., 1977
Year of First Admission:
1977
Admission:
1977, Arizona
Memberships:
Maricopa County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, Estate Planning Section, 1996-1998); State Bar of Arizona (Member, Executive Council, Probate and Trust Section 1988-1992; Co-Chairman, 1990-1991); Member, Advisory Commission on Estate & Trust Specialization, 1991-1999; Member, Sole Practitioners Litigation Committee, 1995—; Member, Arizona Supreme Court, Probate Rules Committee, 2006—; Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1991-1995; Arizona Association of Women Lawyers.
Birth Information:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, September 7, 1950
Reported Cases:
Estate of P.K.L. v J.K.S. (Div. 1 App., 1997) 189 Ariz. 487, 943 P2d 847.
Certifications:
Certified Specialist, Estate and Trust Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
909404343

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (1 review)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/30/14 in Estate Administration

    Marlene has charged excessive fees in some cases.

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Contact Information:

623-278-3943  Phone

602-257-4276  Fax

www.marleneappellaw.com

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