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Marlene P. Getchell, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in the State of California. Ms Getchell is not licensed to practice law in any other jurisdiction. All information given by Ms. Getchell through her Internet web pages or through e-mail communication is not privileged or confidential, nor is it legal advice. Please consult your own attorney or tax professional before proceeding with anything mentioned on these pages or in e-mail communication, or hire Ms. Getchell to advise you and represent your interests as no attorney-client relationship is created by any sending or receipt of electronic mail. Please call (415) 457-8830 x578 if you are interested in retaining the legal services of Ms. Getchell.
790 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.457.8830 ext. 578
Fax: 415.459.1384
Qualifications
Bar Association Memberships
Marin County Bar Association
Past President Marin County Bar Association
Bar Specialty Certifications
Certified Legal Specialist Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
Court Admissions
All of the Courts of the State of California and the United States Northern District Court
Professional Organizations, Memberships and Awards
Past President of the Marin County Bar Association
Named as "Top Attorney" in Northern California, 2009 and 2010, as published in San Francisco Magazine's Super Lawyer Section
Recipient of the Wiley Manual Award for providing pro bono legal services in Marin County
Member of the Marin Lawyer Referral Service Standing Committee
Serves as a settlement conference judge for the Marin County Superior Court
Certified green business
Continuing Education
The State Bar of California has certified me as a Specialist in Estate Planning, trust and Probate Law. I participate in required continuing education classes with the California Continuing Education of the Bar as well as qualified seminars to maintain the highest level of education on current legal issues pertaining to trusts and states.Papers and Publications
I am a contributing author and guest editor of the Marin County Lawyer.
Example Cases
I have written many trusts and wills. I have probated numerous estates and administered many trusts. I successfully represented clients in will and trust contests in San Francisco, Alameda and Marin Counties where the clients' inheritances were threatened. I also have successfully defended Conservators and trustees who had been sued for breach of trust.
| Degree: | Juris Doctor |
| School: | Hastings College of Law |
| City: | San Francisco |
| State: | California |
| Year: | 1976 |
| Focus and Accomplishments: | Moot Court Board for the Year 1975 - 1976, Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Cause of Appellate Advocacy in the David E. Snodgrass Moot Court Competition |
| Degree: | A.B. in English |
| School: | University of California at Davis |
| City: | Davis |
| State: | California |
| Year: | 1973 |
| Honors | Awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors |
| Focus and Accomplishments: |
Elected to Student Council, 1972-1973 |
