Atty. R. Kent Clay

Atty. R. Kent Clay

R. Kent Clay is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate litigation, wills and 10 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Kent Clay at a glance

R. Kent Clay is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989) and California (1990). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1988) and Harding University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • R. Kent Clay is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate litigation, wills and 10 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.A. degree from Harding University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • R. practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

R. Kent Clay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Kent Clay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

R. Kent Clay is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Trusts

R. Kent Clay is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

R. Kent Clay is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

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.

R. Kent Clay is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

R. Kent Clay is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 San Francisco 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 R. Kent Clay

Where is R. Kent Clay's law office located?
R. Kent Clay's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Kent Clay handle?
R. Kent Clay focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has R. Kent Clay practiced law?
R. Kent Clay has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did R. Kent Clay go to law school?
R. Kent Clay earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact R. Kent Clay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1988
B.A.
Harding University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1990

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