Law Offices of Berge & Berge
Estate Planning | Serving San Jose, CA
669-244-3546In San Jose, California, Law Offices of Berge & Berge, a local practice, helps clients with their Estate Planning problem.
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Trust and Estate Planning Specialists
The Law Offices of Berge & Berge is a South Bay Law Firm practicing exclusively in the area of Estate Planning with over 2,500 individuals having selected our firm to prepare and maintain their estate plan. Our firm prides itself on being a proactive, counseling oriented practice which strives to educate clients and design customer estate plans that meet client goals. All attorneys focus their work exclusively in the areas of personal estate planning, estate tax law, asset protection, probate, and estate settlement procedures.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Advanced Estate Planning
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Asset Protection
- Planning for Children
Call the Law Offices of Berge & Berge LLP today at 669-244-3546 to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney James E. Berge
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1986
Education:
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- LL.M. – 1991
- Major: Taxation
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
- J.D. – 1986
- Honors: cum laude
- Santa Clara University School of Business, Santa Clara, California
- B.S. – 1982
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Accounting
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- WealthCounsel, Member, Present
- Top Lawyers in California, The Legal Network
Attorney Ryan T. Stillwell
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2018
Education:
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
- J.D. – 2018
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- B.B.A. – 2013
- Major: Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Wills & Trusts
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Criminal Procedure
Attorney Jenny R. Kumar
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2021
Education:
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California
- Honors: La Raza Law Students Association, Member
- Honors: Immigration Law Society, Treasurer
- California State University
- B.S. in Business Administration
- Major: Corporate Management
- Major: Finance
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Silicon Valley Bar Association, Member
- Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
James E. Berge
This attorney practices in California and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |
| Probate | Since 2026 |
Law Offices of Berge & Berge Awards
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