Atty. Morgan Davis Barnwell

Atty. Morgan Davis Barnwell

Morgan Davis Barnwell is a Partner and a member of the Estate Planning Group. Her practice includes estate and income tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and their families, including planning for liquidity events, wealth transfer planning, and charitable planning.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Morgan Davis Barnwell at a glance

Morgan Davis Barnwell is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Mullen Henzell L L P. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (2015). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (LL.M. Taxation, 2015) and University of California, Irvine (B.A. Philosophy, 2011). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Morgan Davis Barnwell is a Partner and a member of the Estate Planning Group
  • Her practice includes estate and income tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and their families, including planning for liquidity events, wealth transfer planning, and charitable planning
  • She holds an advanced law degree in taxation (LL.M.) and assists clients with a range of tax issues in the context of estate planning and trust administration
  • Morgan also assists businesses and their owners with business succession planning matters, and advises business owners on the tax aspects of partnership and corporate transactions
  • Morgan’s commitment to the community and her approachable style make her ideally suited for clients with multi-generational estate planning and business succession goals
  • Morgan is a lover of dance and music
  • She takes ballet and hip-hop dance classes in Santa Barbara, and enjoys attending dance performances
  • She is an enthusiastic L.A
  • Dodgers and Lakers fan

Practice Areas Explained

Morgan Davis Barnwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Morgan Davis Barnwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

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 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 Santa Barbara 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 Morgan Davis Barnwell

Where is Morgan Davis Barnwell's law office located?
Morgan Davis Barnwell's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Mullen Henzell L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Morgan Davis Barnwell handle?
Morgan Davis Barnwell focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Morgan Davis Barnwell practiced law?
Morgan Davis Barnwell has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Morgan Davis Barnwell go to law school?
Morgan Davis Barnwell earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2015); (B.A. Philosophy, 2011).
How can I contact Morgan Davis Barnwell for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- 2015
B.A. Philosophy
University of California, Irvine
- 2011

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015

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