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Overview
Introduction
Jody provides legal counseling and guidance to individuals and families in the areas of estate, tax, and gift planning.
Jody Bryson guides clients through even the most complex personal and family circumstances to craft an exceptional strategy to accomplish their goals. Jody's estate planning practice includes the creation of revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives, as well as associated documents to assist with entity formation, wealth transfer, and asset protection.
Jody also represents private and professional fiduciaries and beneficiaries throughout the trust administration process, including preparation of trust accountings and estate tax returns.
Education & credentials
- University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., 2002
- California Polytechnic State University, B.S., Applied Social Psychology, cum laude, 1995
- California
- Moj.io Inc., San Jose, CA, In-House Counsel and Head of Human Resources, 2019
- Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP, San Jose, CA, Senior Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates, 2016-2018
- Legal Consulting, San Jose, CA, Independent Contractor, Trusts and Estates, 2011-2014
- Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP, San Jose, CA, Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates, 2003-2011
- Morrison & Foerster, LLP, Palo Alto, CA, Associate Attorney, Palo Alto Office Labor & Employment, 2002-2003
- Hon. Dee BensonU.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Professional recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Trusts and Estates, 2021-2025
Impact
- Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Elementary Law Program, Volunteer, 2012-2019
- The Falcon Club, 2015-2018
- Scotts Valley Middle School, Volunteer Coach, 2014-2017