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Biography
For nearly two decades attorney Andre L. Pennington has assisted clients in navigating the waters of estate planning and specializes in wills, trusts, estate administration & litigation, and guardianships & conservatorships.
He has been rated by Super Lawyers and has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today as one of America's top estate planning attorneys.
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- California State University - Fullerton
- B.A. (2003) | Sociology and Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Academic Honors
Professional Experience
- Owner
- Pennington Law - Estate Planning
- - Current
- Reserve Military Attorney (Rank of Major)
- U.S. Air Force Reserve, JAG Corps.
- - Current
- Judge Pro Tem
- Maricopa County Justice Courts
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- Assistant Federal Defender
- Federal Defenders Office, District of Arizona
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- Military Attorney
- U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps.
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- Deputy State Public Defender
- Colorado State Public Defender
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- JAG Reservists and the Air Force Mission
- Arizona Attorney Magazine
- Peterson's Area Defense Counsel Works for You
- Space Observer
- Presidential Election: Do's and Don'ts During Election Season
- 21st Space Wing Newspaper
- Where Are They Now?
- Loyola Law School, Center for Juvenile Law & Policy
Speaking Engagements
- Closing Argument, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base TRIALS Course
- Trial Advocacy for Sexual Assault Cases, Advanced Sexual Assault Litigation Course
- Closing Argument, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base TRIALS Course
- Trial Advocacy, Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course
- Direct Examination, Lackland Air Force Base TRIALS Course
Certifications
- Notary
- Arizona Secretary of State
Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Litigator of the Year
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers
- Member
- Elite Lawyer
- Member
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Member
- Best Attorneys of America
Professional Associations
- Arizona's Children Coalition
- General Counsel & Director
- - Current
- Arizona Bar Association  # 032993
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estates
- American Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- El Paso County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Colorado Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
- State Bar of Arizona
- ID Number: 032993
- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- ID Number: 37877
- Air Force Court of Appeals
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. My brother's girlfriend physically produced a quitclaim signature two days before his passing in a hospice facility.
- A: Among other considerations, your brother had to knowingly know what he was doing without undue influence. It sounds like there may be issues with this transfer. You may want to consult with an experienced probate litigation attorney.
- Q. Is the case closed? Was money awarded? Is he trying to settle with insurance companies outside of court now that hes PR?
- A: You’d need to check the court records. You are entitled to see all filings. You may want to hire an experienced probate lawyer to assist as well. Good luck!
- Q. Could I be sued for becoming PR for probate without notifying heir? How hard is it to prove that I didnt mail other heir
- A: This is illegal and you’d hold liability both civilly and potentially criminally. It’s important to do the right thing. Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching.
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