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Wills and Trust Law

130 S Jackson St, Glendale, CA 91205, USA

Tamra Otten is a Partner with WKD. Mrs. Otten’s practice focuses on probate, trusts and conservatorships. She handles both litigation and administration, including Special Needs Trusts. She represents numerous Private Professional Fiduciaries in contested and uncontested matters, including bench trials, evidentiary hearings and contested petitions. Currently, she serves as Court Appointed Counsel representing proposed conservatees in conservatorship petitions in Los Angeles County. Mrs. Otten started with WKD as an Associate in 2017. She was promoted to Senior Associate and recently to Partner. Given her experience and rise within the firm, she often mentors the associate attorneys. She has a keen eye for detail which goes hand-in-hand with a strong analysis of the law. Her approach to her cases is understanding the procedure and strategizing to get the best and most efficient result. Previously, Mrs. Otten was a Deputy Public Defender representing clients in both pre-trial and trials. At the Public Defender’s Office, she conducted jury trials, drafted and argued various motions requiring testimony and negotiated countless pleas on behalf of her clients. She also represented clients in probation proceedings. Mrs. Otten received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from City University of New York (CUNY). She received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Justice Studies with a minor in Political Science from San Jose State University. She was admitted to the California Bar in January 2015. At CUNY, Mrs. Otten interned at the Legal Aid Society where she shadowed various attorneys, drafted motions and even represented clients. She also participated in a year long clinic at CUNY focusing on criminal defense. During law school, she interned at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office in the Juvenile Division as well as California’s Office of the State Public Defender. Mrs. Otten grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and cat. She handles matters both in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County.

Wills and Trust Law

1495 Pine Grove Road, Suite B 201, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Vance E. Halvorson attended and graduated from Edina High School in 1963. Vance Halvorson attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in psychology with a minor in speech from 1963 to 1967 where Vance graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Vance attended the University of Denver Law School from 1967 until 1970 when he graduated with Juris Doctor Degree. While in law school Vance authored Case Comment Constitution Law 46 Den L.J. 482 (c1969) and was a note editor on the Denver Law Journal and received several foundation press awards. After law school from 1970 to 1971 Vance clerked for the Honorable Judge Jean S. Breitenstine of the United States Circuit Court for the 10th Judicial District. Vance served in the United States Army Reserves 1968 -1973 and attained the rank of staff sergeant.

Wills and Trust Law

275 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA

As a working professional with more than a decade of prior professional experience with multiple large corporate entities, and now as an attorney, Wayne Dong recognizes the critical need for competent advocacy in the efficient resolution of every dispute. Each case, regardless of complexity or duration, requires a careful, measured and considered approach and every client deserves nothing less than a zealous advocate who will protect their rights. Wayne is honored to work closely with clients to aid in achieving their desired outcomes while addressing any concerns and providing effective legal counsel. Wayne was born and raised in the Los Angeles area and is a proud graduate of Southwestern Law School’s distinguished and nationally recognized Two-Year Accelerated SCALE Juris Doctor program. During his time in law school, Wayne received CALI awards as recognition for achieving the highest marks in multiple courses. Wayne also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of California, Irvine, and was named to the Dean’s Honor List as recognition for academic excellence.