Law Offices of J. Robert Parke, a Reno, Nevada lawyer offering legal represenatation for estate and tax planning, trusts, gifts, and living wills
 

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Law Office of
J. Robert Parke


225 S. Arlington Ave., Suite A
Reno, Nevada 89501

Telephone: (775) 786-5046
Facsimile: (775) 786-5802
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Professional Biography

Attorney J. Robert Parke meticulously composes comprehensive Wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. Also, in probate or trust litigation matters, Mr. Robert Parke seeks a prompt and successful resolution to the dispute and works hard to protect and advance his client's interests and rights in an efficient and professional manner.

Please call Attorney J. Robert Parke today at 866-271-2212, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your initial consultation.

Firm Address:
Law Office of J. Robert Parke
225 S. Arlington Ave. Suite A
Reno, NV 89501
Telephone: 866-271-2212

J. Robert Parke, Attorney

A native of the State of Nevada, J. Robert ("Rob") Parke, Esq., is a graduate of the University of Nevada and the McGeorge School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and the State Bar of California, he received his license as a Certified Public Accountant from the State of California and is admitted to practice in the U.S. Tax Court.

Areas of Practice:

  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax and Income Tax Planning
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Probate, Probate Estate Administration and Intestate Estate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Living Wills (Advance Directives)
  • Lifetime Gift Planning
  • Guardianships
  • Will Contests and Trust Contests
  • Trust Reformations
  • Family Business Succession Planning
  • Formation of Limited Liability Companies, Corporations and Partnerships
  • Business Transactions (eg. purchases and sales of businesses, mergers, entity conversions, etc.)

Courts Admitted:

  • State of Nevada, 1991
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1990
  • U.S. Tax Court, 1997
  • State of California, 1990

Professional Licenses and Certifications:

  • Nevada State Bar, 1991
  • California State Bar (inactive), 1990
  • Certified Public Accountant ( California, inactive), 1991

Education:

  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1990
  • University of Nevada, Reno, B.S.B.A., 1985
    • Accounting & Information Systems Major
    • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
    • Honor Roll and Dean's List
    • Beta Alpha Psi National Honorary Accounting Fraternity (key offices held)
    • Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Service Award and Scholarship
    • Sigma Nu Fraternity (key offices held)
    • National Business Merit Society
    • Earl Wooster High School Outstanding Business Student Award and Scholarship

Professional Memberships:

  • Estate Planning Council of Reno, Nevada
  • Washoe County Bar Association
  • Probate Bar Association of Washoe County
  • American Bar Association
    • Real Property Section
    • Probate Section
    • Trust Section
  • Nevada State Bar
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1991-1997
  • California State Bar Association (inactive)

Civic Affiliations:

  • Sigma Nu Fraternity
    • Alumni Association 1985-present
    • Member, Delta Xi Chapter's Legion of Honor
    • Former Member Delta Xi Housing Corporation, Board of Directors 1995-2006
    • Former Delta Xi Chapter Financial Advisor 1995-2006
  • River City Small Business Chamber of Commerce ( Sacramento), 1993-1994
  • Active 20/30, Sacramento #1, 1991-1993

Professional Experience:

  • Law Office of J. Robert Parke (Reno, NV)
    • Lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of federal income, estate and gift taxation, estates and trusts, probate, general business law (including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, charitable organizations and business transactions) and general real estate law.
  • Law Offices of Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel & Mulligan ( Reno, NV)
    • Lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of federal income, estate and gift taxation, estates and trusts, probate, general business law (including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, charitable organizations and business transactions) and general real estate law.
  • Hale, Lane, Peek, Dennison and Howard, Attorneys and Counselors at Law (Reno, NV)
    • Lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of federal income, estate and gift taxation, business law and real estate law.
  • Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P. (now PriceWaterhouse Coopers), Certified Public Accountants (Sacramento, CA)
    • Tax Manager responsible for managing tax compliance, tax planning and tax representation engagements; supervising and training senior and junior associate tax accountants; performing legal research and tax planning; and drafting legal memoranda and correspondence to tax authorities and clients.
    •  Experience in federal and state income taxation of C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, individuals and tax-exempt organizations; federal estate and gift taxation; and state franchise, excise and sales/use taxation.
    • Industry Experience
      • Financial Services
      • Insurance and Insurance Sales/Administration
      • Manufacturing
      • Natural Resource Development
      • Real Estate Development and Rental Real Estate
      • Retail/Wholesale
      • Tax-Exempt Organizations