Atty. Deanna Down Lyon
Deanna Down Lyon is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, trusts & estates, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Deanna received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Deanna Down Lyon is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1972). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1972) and California State University, Fullerton (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alameda County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deanna Down Lyon is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, trusts & estates, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Deanna received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Deanna practices at Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP in Oakland, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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