Atty. Deborah Kay Patterson

Atty. Deborah Kay Patterson

Deborah Kay Patterson is a lawyer practicing probate, trust administration, conservatorships and 5 other areas of law. Deborah received a B.S. degree from Southern Oregon State University, formerly Southern Oregon State College in 1970, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Davis Davis 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Kay Patterson at a glance

Deborah Kay Patterson is a trusts, probate, estate planning, estate litigation, and elder law attorney based in Davis, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1984) and Southern Oregon State University, formerly Southern Oregon State College (B.S. Southern, 1970). Serands clients in Davis, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Kay Patterson is a lawyer practicing probate, trust administration, conservatorships and 5 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.S. degree from Southern Oregon State University, formerly Southern Oregon State College in 1970, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Deborah practices in Davis, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Kay Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Kay Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Deborah Kay Patterson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Deborah Kay Patterson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Deborah Kay Patterson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Davis 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Kay Patterson

Where is Deborah Kay Patterson's law office located?
Deborah Kay Patterson's law practice is located in Davis, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Kay Patterson handle?
Deborah Kay Patterson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Kay Patterson practiced law?
Deborah Kay Patterson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Deborah Kay Patterson go to law school?
Deborah Kay Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Southern, 1970).
How can I contact Deborah Kay Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1984
B.S. Southern
Southern Oregon State University, formerly Southern Oregon State College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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