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A lifeguard tower serves as a watchful eye for water users who may encounter unforeseen dangers.

At LifeGuard Law, we serve as a watchful eye to protect your loved ones by putting together an “end of life plan” that is sure to hold up against the legal “rip currents” and “sharks” that may cost your loved ones their time, money, and energy. “We all know death is a certainty. How your loved ones are cared for and provided is up to you” -Matt Dana, Founder

Meet Our Attorneys

Arizona

Matthew S. Dana, JD, LLM, CPA, CLU

  • 37 years of experience
  • Graduated from ASU Law School in 1984
  • Also become a Certified Public Accountant in 1984
  • Earned his LLM, an advanced Masters Degree in Taxation in 2010
  • Has worked with more than 10,000 clients with their Estate Planning Needs
  • Licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, and New York

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Trevor Whiting

  • 14 years of experience
  • Graduated from Seton Hall School of Law in 2007
  • Earned his MBA in 2004
  • Earned his LLM, an advanced Masters Degree in Taxation in 2010
  • Licensed to practice in Arizona and New Jersey (Inactive)

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Hallie Tessendorf

  • Graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2014
  • Earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University
  • Licensed to practice in Arizona

Have a question for Hallie?

California

Cody Parks

  • Earned his Bachelors Degree from Arizona State University
  • Graduated from The University of Wyoming College of Law
  • Prior to working at LifeGuard Law, Cody worked at the law office of Jeffrey Burr in Henderson, NV. Because Nevada has very favorable asset protection laws Cody has been able to bring his knowledge with him to assist in our planning
  • Licensed to practice in California

Have a question for Cody?

Donnie Coats

  • 18 years of experience
  • Graduated from San Diego School of Law in 2001.
  • Became a Certified Public Accountant in 2009.
  • Earned his LLM, an advanced Masters Degree in Taxation in 2001.
  • Licensed to practice in Arizona, California and Colorado

Have a question for Donnie?

Advanced Tax Planning?

Visit our parent company, Dana Whiting Law

www.DanaWhitingLaw.com

Advanced Estate Planning?

Visit our parent company, Dana Whiting Law

www.DanaWhitingLaw.com

Fiduciary Services?

Visit our affiliate company, Scottsdale Fiduciary

www.Scottsdalefs.com

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