Empowering You to Make Informed Decisions
Welcome to Marek & Lanker LLP, a law firm dedicated to providing professional, personal, and practical legal services to you and your family. Our firm, based in Corvallis, OR, focuses on Estate Planning, Business Law, Probate, Elder Law, and Real Estate. We understand that each individual who seeks our counsel comes with a unique situation and distinct needs. As such, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we prioritize a counseling-based approach, working closely with you to determine the best course of action to achieve your goals.
Our Attorneys
*Ronald Marek* has been practicing law in Corvallis, OR since 1972, with an emphasis on estate planning, disability planning, probate and trust settlement. He also has extensive experience in business and real estate law. Ronald keeps his legal knowledge up-to-date through continuous legal education seminars and advanced estate planning specialty education.
*Alan Lanker* has been practicing law in Oregon since 1995 and joined the firm in 2001. He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant, lending a unique perspective to his practice in business transactions, estate planning, and elder law, including probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. Alan, too, maintains current legal knowledge through participation in continuing legal education seminars and specialty education in advanced estate planning.
*Claudia Dean* joined the firm in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration, business law, and real estate. Claudia shares the firm's commitment to personalized, compassionate service.
Practice Areas
*Estate Planning*: We offer comprehensive estate planning services, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Our goal is to help you protect and manage your assets, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
*Business Law*: We provide a wide range of legal services to businesses, from startup to succession planning. Our services include business formation, contract drafting and review, mergers and acquisitions, and general business counseling.
*Probate*: We guide personal representatives, beneficiaries, and heirs through the probate process, handling all aspects of probate administration, including the preparation and filing of court documents, asset distribution, and debt payment.
*Elder Law*: We assist older adults and their families with a variety of legal issues, including long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.
*Real Estate Law*: We handle a wide range of real estate matters, including property transactions, leases, land use and zoning issues, and development.
Location
Our office is located at 810 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333-4513. We proudly serve clients in Corvallis and the surrounding areas.
Overall Impression
The reviews for this law firm are overwhelmingly positive, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings.
Staff and Service
The staff at the law firm, including Ron Marek, Alan Lanker, and Claudia Dean, are consistently praised for their friendly, helpful, and professional demeanor. Reviewers appreciate their thoroughness, patience, and ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
Communication
Communication is a strong suit for this law firm. Reviewers praise the staff for being responsive to their questions, providing clear explanations, and taking the time to ensure their concerns are addressed.
Expertise
The law firm's expertise in areas such as wills, trusts, and estate planning is highly appreciated by reviewers. They are confident in the firm's ability to handle their legal matters with care and expertise.
