Katherine A. O’Connell
Katherine A. O’Connell was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a minor in Communication. During her undergrad schooling, Katherine worked for the brokerage house, A.G. Edwards, which gave her invaluable insight and first-hand experience into the workings of the financial field.
Katherine earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota . During this time she did volunteer work for Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis in the Tax Program, Central Minnesota Legal Services, Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, and Community Action Council and was an intern at Morris, Hall & Kinghorn while she attended law school.
As an attorney at Morris, Hall & Kinghorn, Katherine focuses on Estate Planning and enjoys helping individuals plan not only for their own future, but also for the futures of their families.
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- ALTCS
- Medicaid
- VA Benefits
- Veteran Assistance
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: Volunteer, Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis in the Tax Program
- Honors: Volunteer, Central Minnesota Legal Services
- Honors: Volunteer, Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office
- Honors: Volunteer, Community Action Council (in Minnesota)
- University of Arizona
- B.S. (Cum Laude)
- Major: Finance
- Minor: Communication
Published Works
- Arizona Estate and Probate Planning Handbook, Book, 2009
- What is a Qualified Domestic Trust?, Phoenix Business Journal, Article, 2008
Classes/Seminars
- Basic Estate Planning, 2007 – Present
- What Happens When You Die? What Your Trust Can Do For You., 2008 – Present
- Veterans Benefits and How You Could Be Eligible for an Additional $1,949 Monthly., 2010 – Present
Honors and Awards
- Accredited Attorney, US Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009 – Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Arizona, 2006 – Present
- Young Lawyers Division, State Bar of Arizona, 2006 – Present
Past Employment Positions
- A.G. Edwards
