Atty. Michael Dean Herbert
Michael Dean Herbert is a lawyer practicing federal taxation, estate planning, california property taxation and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
California Property Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Scottsdale, AZ · 42+ Years Experience
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About Michael Dean Herbert at a Glance
Michael Dean Herbert is a trusts, family law, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1980). Serves clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Dean Herbert
- Michael Dean Herbert is a lawyer practicing federal taxation, estate planning, california property taxation and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Michael practices in Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Dean Herbert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Dean Herbert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Scottsdale.
Trusts in Scottsdale
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Family Law in Scottsdale
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Estate Planning & Probate in Scottsdale
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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Tax Law in Scottsdale
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Scottsdale
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Scottsdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Scottsdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Scottsdale Choose Michael Dean Herbert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Dean Herbert's practice in the field of trusts, family law, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Dean Herbert brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, family law, and estate planning, Michael Dean Herbert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Scottsdale
A Scottsdale-based practice means Michael Dean Herbert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Dean Herbert Handles in Scottsdale
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