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Ben E. Connor

Ben E. Connor

The Connor Law Firm
6720 North Scottsdale Road
Suite 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Phone: (800) 679-6709  |  Fax: (800) 679-6708

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Scottsdale Estate Planning and Business Lawyers

Legal Topic

Business Law

Preferred New Clients

Information coming soon.

Sub-Categories

Business Law
  • Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Business Formation & Dissolution
  • Closely Held Businesses
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
  • Partnerships
  • Professional Corporations
Commercial Law
  • Contract Disputes
  • Contract Drafting & Review

Legal Topic

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Preferred New Clients

My preference is clients who care for their loved ones.

Sub-Categories

Estate Planning
  • Charitable Giving
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Drafting Trusts
  • Drafting Wills
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Living Trusts
  • Living Wills
  • Probate

Bar Admissions

AZ, Jun 1905

Other Court Admissions

State & Federal in Arizona & Utah

Association Memberships

Arizona State Bar Association, Utah State Bar Association

Continuing Education

I take more than twice the number of CLE credits required by the state Bar.

Papers and Publications

Founding member of WealthCounsel Advisors Forum, Founder of Law and Business Institute, LLC.

Example Cases

Each and every client is a significant case to me.

Education

Degree:

J.D.

School:

California Western School of Law

City:

San Diego

State:

CA

Year:

1990

Focus and Accomplishments:

I raised a family of five while working full time and completing law school!

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

Arizona and Utah

Firm Focus and History

My focus is estate planning, probate, conservatorship and small business formation/succession. I went into personal practice 12 years ago.

Previous Employment Summary

I have been an executive for corporations in Boston, New York, San Francisco, San Diego and Houston.

Activities and Awards

I am one of the founding members of WealthCounsel Advisors Forum. I am also the founder of Law and Business Institute, LLC.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

It is essential that clients understand enough about estate planning to make the final decisions of their planning.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am always happy to review their documents.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

No, this is not applicable to my practice area of law.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I decided to become a lawyer because it provided the greatest opportunity to help individuals solve problems.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

I spent 17 years as an executive for corporations in Boston, New York, San Francisco, San Diego and Houston before going into a private law practice twelve years ago. This corporate experience gives me a unique perspective when working with clients and closely held family businesses. My focus is estate planning, probate, conservatorship and small business formation/succession.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I decided on my specialty because I am dedicated to providing highly personalized estate planning counsel to families, individuals and businesses.

What do you like best about your career?

I like best helping people. There is nothing I least like at this time about my career.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am a sole practitioner and provide personalized and accessible service to every client.

What are your strengths and style?

I work with clients to develop comprehensive plans that reflect the clients' own unique situations, while putting my knowledge and experience to work.

My style holds to the highest standard of client services, scholarship and lawyer accessibility.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy my family and church services.

Office Manager/Assistant

Margaret

Fax

(800) 679-6708

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency after hours by appointment

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

None

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Fixed prices are my preference -- price is dependant on the legal task.

Hourly Rates

$275 per hour

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, I offer a free initial consultation.

Typical Retainer

I do not use retainers.

Understanding Fees

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