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We help you acquire and protect what matters most to you now, tomorrow and through all of life’s challenges.

We are experts in every aspect of personal and business planning. We provide comprehensive estate and transaction planning for individuals, families and business. We work closely with you, your accountants and financial and insurance advisers to create and implement plans that meet all of your goals. As life’s challenges appear, we help you navigate through.

When life or death administration is required, we understand the intricacies of probate, guardianship and conservatorship, and the essential components to elder care and trust administration. We help you administer efficiently.

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“Stephen and others at the Firm have been incredibly professional and helpful over the course of several years. In a situation with aging parents that is stressful at best, Stephen and others provided wise and compassionate counsel. Fees were fair and always as estimated. Results were exceptional…”

– Gary

“Stephen Lehnardt is very nice, knowledgeable and responsive.”

Find your Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney

ANN NGUYEN

Ann A.P. Nguyen

Partner
Silicon Valley

Phone: 408.792.5917
Email: anguyen@messner.com

Bonnie Margaret Ross

Bonnie Margaret Ross

Of Counsel
Silicon Valley

Phone: 408.792.5927
Email: bross@messner.com

Stephen K. Lehnardt

Stephen K. Lehnardt

Of Counsel
Greenwood Village

Phone: 303.623.4741
Email: slehnardt@messner.com

Dale A. Anderson

Dale A. Anderson

Associate
Orange County

Phone: 949.612.9128
Email: Danderson@messner.com

Planning Ahead

An estate plan to protect you, your family and your assets

  • Structure Inheritance your life and estate your way: Wills, Trusts and more
  • Decision-making: Powers of Attorney
  • Ensure your Healthcare Choices
  • Keep Control in Disability

Elder Care

Helping you maintain the highest quality of like in later years

  • Maintain Personal Control over Decisions
  • Plan How to Pay for Long-Term Care
  • Prepare for Medicaid by Protecting Assets and Income

Probate

Managing probate court administration of disability and estates

  • Maintain Personal Control over Decisions
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Estate Administration and Contest

Business

From start-up to exit, we help you achieve greater success whatever your endeavor

  • Business Creation Services and Ongoing Support
  • Succession and Exit Planning
  • Tax and Transactional Planning

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Posted: August 20, 2026

Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, two of which also received “Lawyer of the Year” awards. Only 5% of active private practice attorneys in the United States are recognized by Best Lawyers each year, and Messner Reeves is […]

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Posted: August 12, 2026

Author: Austin Gemmell The City of Denver has recently made changes to Cabaret, Amusement, and Dance Hall permits. These changes are set to take place on April 1, 2027. When the changes go into place, none of the previously mentioned licenses will be renewable. Instead, a new application for an entertainment type license (as explained […]

Messner Reeves Partner Brendan Rodman Named CDLA At-Large Director

Posted: August 5, 2026

Messner Reeves LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Brendan Rodman has recently been elected to serve a two-year term as the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (CDLA)’s At-Large Director. His term begins October 2026. During his first year in the position, Brendan will assist with the promotion and presentation of the CDLA’s Spring 2027 Trial […]

Messner Reeves Orange County Attorneys Named 2027 Southern California Rising Stars

Posted: August 3, 2026

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that Orange County Senior Associate Sejal Patel and Associate Rikus Locati have been named 2027 Southern California Rising Stars Honorees by Super Lawyers. Sejal Patel was recognized for her achievements in civil litigation defense. She is an experienced litigator focused specifically on general commercial litigation and insurance defense. […]

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