Law Offices of Janet L Wright - Fresno, CA
The Law Offices of Janet L. Wright, APC is a premier estate planning, probate, and corporate law practice in Fresno, California, led by nationally recognized authority Janet L. Wright. A former U.S. Supreme Court judicial clerk, law professor, and Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), attorney Wright provides sophisticated wealth transfer, tax mitigation, and succession planning for agricultural producers, closely held businesses, and Central Valley families.
Elite Estate Planning and Business Succession in Fresno, California
Preserving family wealth, structuring closely held business enterprises, and minimizing estate tax liabilities require exceptional legal mastery and precision. Operating from North Fresno Street, the Law Offices of Janet L. Wright, APC delivers comprehensive, high-level legal counsel to high-net-worth families, agricultural growers, packing operations, and corporate entities across Fresno County and California's Central Valley. When clients need an estate planning lawyer with peerless academic credentials and practical experience, attorney Janet L. Wright offers authoritative guidance.
Attorney Janet Leigh Wright holds a distinguished background unmatched in the region. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, she earned her Juris Doctor from the USC Gould School of Law, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Southern California Law Review and entering the Order of the Coif. She completed judicial clerkships for Justice William O. Douglas of the U.S. Supreme Court and Justice Raymond E. Peters of the California Supreme Court. Having served on the law faculties at USC, UCLA, and UC Davis, and having chaired the California State Bar Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Advisory Commission, attorney Wright brings deep scholarship to client matters.
Sophisticated Legal Practice Areas
The Law Offices of Janet L. Wright, APC assists multi-generational family enterprises, corporate officers, and individuals through critical wealth preservation and business transactions:
- Estate Planning and Living Trusts: Drafting revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, advance healthcare directives, and powers of attorney to safeguard privacy and avoid probate court administration.
- Closely Held Business Planning: Structuring entity governance, corporate bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder pacts for family businesses and commercial enterprises.
- Agribusiness Succession: Advising commercial farming operations, packers, shippers, and agricultural processors on generational succession, land holding entities, and asset shielding.
- Probate and Trust Administration: Guiding executors, personal representatives, and trustees through California probate court procedures, fiduciary accounting duties, and creditor dispute resolutions.
- Estate and Gift Taxation: Implementing gifting programs, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and generation-skipping structures to mitigate state and federal tax exposure.
- Charitable Planning: Establishing private family foundations, supporting organizations, and charitable remainder trusts to fulfill philanthropic goals while securing tax advantages.
The Janet L. Wright Advantage
When you need to find an attorney to manage complex corporate and estate assets, the Law Offices of Janet L. Wright, APC provides distinct advantages:
- ACTEC Fellowship: Attorney Wright is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), an exclusive peer-selected group of elite trust and estate attorneys.
- AV Preeminent Rating Since 1986: Holding Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating for four consecutive decades, reflecting superior legal ability and ethics.
- Agricultural and Corporate Focus: Decades of concentrated advisory work with Central Valley agribusiness leaders ensure practical understanding of local land, water, and commodity operations.
Consult with Fresno Estate Attorney Janet L. Wright Today
Protect your family's future, preserve commercial assets, and implement proactive tax planning with guidance from one of California's most distinguished estate planning practitioners. If you need to hire a lawyer for comprehensive trust administration or corporate succession planning, contact the Law Offices of Janet L. Wright, APC. Call (559) 435-9300 to schedule an appointment at 7110 N Fresno St, Suite 420 in Fresno, California.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the affluent Woodward Park area of Northeast Fresno, California, adjacent to the Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center.
Building Location
This is a premium, four-story Class A office complex built in 1999 known as the Woodward Centre. Situated on N Fresno St, it is located adjacent to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and just minutes from the Kaiser Park and River Park Shopping Center.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary on-site surface public parking wraps around the building, providing convenient adjacent parking access for clients.
Public Transit
Served by Fresno Area Express Route 32 (Fresno St); nearest stop is at Fresno - Herndon.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main entrance lobby. Take the elevator to the fourth floor, where you will find the Law Offices of Janet L. Wright in Suite 420.