Atty. Robert Emerson Thomson

Atty. Robert Emerson Thomson

Robert Emerson Thomson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wealth transfer planning and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Scottsdale Scottsdale 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Emerson Thomson at a glance

Robert Emerson Thomson is an Of Counsel based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Jekel And Howard L L P. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1968), District of Columbia (1973), and Arizona (1995). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1967) and Occidental College (B.A., 1963). Active member of Scottsdale and Maricopa County Bar Associations State Bar of Arizona State Bar of California. Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Emerson Thomson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wealth transfer planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Robert practices at Jekel & Howard, L.L.P. in Scottsdale, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Emerson Thomson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Emerson Thomson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

Robert Emerson Thomson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arizona →

Probate

Robert Emerson Thomson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arizona →

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.

Robert Emerson Thomson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Emerson Thomson

Where is Robert Emerson Thomson's law office located?
Robert Emerson Thomson's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is Jekel And Howard L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Emerson Thomson handle?
Robert Emerson Thomson focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Robert Emerson Thomson practiced law?
Robert Emerson Thomson has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Robert Emerson Thomson go to law school?
Robert Emerson Thomson earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Robert Emerson Thomson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1967
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1968
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
Arizona
Admitted: 1995

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