Dan Hall & Associates Solid Plans for Peace of Mind

About the Firm

We are a three attorney office with three very experienced paralegals. Our size allows us to offer highly expert legal advice and execution, combined with caring counsel to help clients through difficult life situations.

Dan J. Hall, Attorney

Mr. Hall is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law by the California State Board of Legal Specialization.

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John K. Bishop, Attorney

Mr. Bishop concentrates his practice on estate planning, elder law, wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, trust administration, and tax planning.

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Michael J. Hall, Attorney

Mr. Hall’s practice is concentrated on estate planning, wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, trust administration, and tax planning.

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Kathyln S. Hall, Paralegal

Kathlyn is a paralegal and the office manager for the firm. She received her paralegal certificate from California State University, Hayward (1999) and holds a BS Degree in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University. She joined the firm in 1999 following 10 years with Wells Fargo Bank.

Helen D. Ott, Paralegal

Helen started with our office as a Legal Assistant in November 2004. Prior to that time, she worked for an estate planning attorney in Danville.

Helen has a previous 15-year career as a student housing administrator at two local universities. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Santa Clara University and a Master’s Degree from San Jose State University.

Angie Pedersen, Paralegal

Angie joined our firm as a paralegal at the start of 2011.  She plays an essential role in our estate planning, trust administration and probate practices.

Angie received her bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University and is a NALA Certified Paralegal.

Angie began her legal career as a paralegal of a small law firm specializing in civil litigation and personal injury.

I have been referring my clients to Dan Hall for over 15 years, and in all that time I’ve only heard good things. I think that’s because he actually listens to clients, and cares about them.

It sounds simple, but you wouldn’t believe how rare that can be today. It’s probably why Dan is such a highly respected professional in estate planning.”

Roger Moore, CDFA™
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA