Trust Law Lawyers
3,982 verified trust law attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Trust Law counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Phi Delta Phi; Order of Barristers; National Moot Court. Author: "Pocket Watch," A Nationally-Syndicated Newsletter for Estate Planning Attorneys.
Emily A Foehr is a lawyer practicing estate planning for parents of handicapped children, estate planning for unmarried couples, estate planning for t...
Richard M. Morgan has been practicing law in Georgia since 1987.
Focusing his practice largely on complex civil litigation, R. Greg Andrews is the managing member at Andrews Law.
Named one of Georgia Trend Magazine's Legal Elite for 2016 in Tax, Estate, and Trust Law; Selected for Super Lawyers of Georgia (2013, 2014, 2015, 201...
I am married and have three young children. My family is very much like the family described on the Why You? — Mid-Life page.
Sarah P. Wenzel moved to Waynesville, NC in 2003, having lived in the Washington, DC area for several years and having grown up in Connecticut.
Todd A Flubacher is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, corporate & incorporation and 6 other areas of law. Todd received a B.S. degree from ...
Philip S Sousa is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate planning for parents of handicapped children, estate planning for unmarried couples and ...
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R.D. Johnson Law Offices, LLC (aka: RDJ LAW) is headed by Robert D.
Colin M. Quinn is a lawyer practicing corporate litigation, commercial litigation, business formation and 28 other areas of law.
I was fortunate to grow up in Pinellas County with my father being a well-known and respected attorney and community leader. When I started thinking a...
Michelle J. Perkins was admitted to the bar in 1994 and practiced solo for two years before co-founding Owens & Perkins with her grandfather, C.D.
Michelle Ann Martin is a lawyer practicing estate planning for parents of handicapped children, estate planning for unmarried couples, estate planning...
Ms. Cappolella is a solo-practitioner and has been in practice for over 20 years and regularly practices in Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties.
Michael T. McGahan practices at Coogan Smith, LLP Read Full Bio
Gretchen Mullins Kim is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, wills and 8 other areas of law. Gretchen received a B.A. degree from Skidmor...
Seth William Krasilovsky is a lawyer practicing litigation, probate, trust law and 1 other area of law. Seth received a B.A. degree from University of...
Cynthia graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rio Grande, where she received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English. She received her Jur...
Thomas Albert Jefson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, contested trusts and estates and 18 other areas of law. Thomas rec...
Florida families want to protect their wealth , and pass that wealth on to their family members with the least cost and taxes. A good Miami estate pla...
Taylor Morris practices at Morris Estate Planning Attorneys Read Full Bio
Steven J. Fromm is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts, corporate & incorporation and 14 other areas of law.
Damian graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1997 and later that same year, was admitted to the North Dakota Bar. In addition...
Wayne Bailey is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, business law and 45 other areas of law. Wayne received a B.S. degree from Northeaste...
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James Hubbert is the managing partner of The Law Offices of Graham and Hubbert and has over 35 years of experience handling complex legal matters. Mr.
Golnar Yazdi is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, wealth transfer and 4 other areas of law. Golnar received a B.A. degree from Universit...
Andrew Earl Weaver is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic violations, dui/dwi and 6 other areas of law. Andrew received a B.A. degree from Georg...
A. Michelle Canter is a lawyer practicing trust, trust law, mortgage banking law and 13 other areas of law.
Jason Lee Steinman practices at Assouline & Berlowe, P.A. Read Full Bio
Ms. Eva Marie Monroe is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, corporate law and 133 other areas of law.
James S Armstrong is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Universit...
William E. Andersen, Sr. is a lawyer practicing asset protection, international asset protection, business estate planning and 37 other areas of law.
Marie E. Reidy is a lawyer practicing guardianship, family law, adoptions and 60 other areas of law.
David B. Cohn practices at The Cohn Law Firm Read Full Bio
William H Glasko is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, estate litigation, estate planning and 41 other areas of law. William received a M.B.A. de...
Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), National Elder Law Foundation.
Stephanie Eban focuses her practice on estate planning with a concentration in wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She has experience working with ...
Joseph W. Lehn, Esq. is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, elder law, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 40 other areas of law.
Ms Carol A. Nolan is a lawyer practicing probate, special needs trusts, elder law and 8 other areas of law.
Phi Eta Sigma; Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi. Morehead Scholar.
As a dedicated IRS Tax Defense attorney representing taxpayers, Mary has been helping clients get tax debt relief by negotiating currently non-collect...
Author, "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: The Legal & Social Response to Its Impact on Native Americans," North Dakota Law Review, Spring 1994.
Ms. Rebekah Steely Brooker is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business law, business litigation and 64 other areas of law.
American Jurisprudence Award in Property in 1991 and Family Law in 1992.
Luanne M. Bonnie practices at Law Office of Luanne M.
Thomas J. Homer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, wills and 37 other areas of law.
Vickie is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, and earned her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University. Vickie...
Kenneth Potter is a lawyer practicing elder care, medicare and medicaid, asset protection and 133 other areas of law. Kenneth received a B.S. degree f...
Jennifer Nicole Sawday is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, probate and 18 other areas of law. Jennifer has been licensed for...
Jocelyn Szymanowski focuses her practice on taxation, business, religious and charitable organizations, banking, and real estate matters. She has been...
Ivette M. Santaella has considerable experience in estate planning, elder law, Special Needs, trust administration, conservatorships and nursing home ...
Benjamin Shane Boutty, Esq. practices at The Boutty Law Firm P.A. Read Full Bio
Randall Dean Fuller is a lawyer practicing divorce, agricultural law, asset protection and 131 other areas of law. Randall received a B.S. degree from...
Jason David Melville is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trust law and 9 other areas of law. Jason received a B.A. degree from Brigham Youn...
Lauren Jackson focuses her practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning, although her background includes probate, contracts, co...
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What is Trust Law?
Trust Law is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, trust law sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way trust law works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Trust Law attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Trust Law lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 3,982 verified trust law attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Trust Law attorney?
Most people contact a trust law lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for trust law representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a trust law lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 3,982 trust law attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Trust Law attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a trust law lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of trust law experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Trust Law lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a trust law lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for trust law attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side trust law work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing trust law needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about trust law
How quickly can a trust law lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a trust law lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many trust law attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical trust law matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are trust law lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between trust law and the related practice areas?
Trust Law overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find trust law attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the trust law roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Trust Law Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Trust Law by State
All states →Find trust law attorneys in every US state. Each state link opens a hub with verified attorneys, the state filing deadline, and a free attorney match.