Claudia F. Dean

Claudia F. Dean is a focused attorney at Marek & Lanker LLC, whose practice centers on estate planning law, probate, and trust administration. She serves clients in Oregon and California with a practical approach that helps them understand legal choices. Her work is grounded in clear advice, careful planning, and steady support through each stage of a matter. Whether a client is preparing for the future or handling an estate after a loss, she works to make the legal process organized, efficient, and easier to manage.

Ms. Dean earned her Bachelor’s Degree, magna cum laude from Concordia University in Irvine, California, and her J.D. cum laude from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California. Her academic record shows discipline, strong writing, and close attention to detail. That training continues to support her legal work today, especially when drafting estate plans, reviewing trust documents, and guiding clients through probate matters that require accuracy, care, and thoughtful legal judgment every day.

Ms. Dean built legal experience in several roles and settings before joining Marek & Lanker LLC in 2019. She began her legal career as a legal secretary in Corvallis, then practiced law in Orange County, California, before returning to Oregon. She is licensed in California and Oregon and is a member of the California State Bar, Orange County Bar Association, Oregon State Bar, and Linn-Benton Bar Association. This background helps her bring regional insight and professional depth to her current practice.

Claudia F. Dean has numerous clients who turn to her for help with planning ahead and handling difficult legal transitions. In estate planning, she helps people prepare documents that protect their wishes, property, and loved ones. In probate and trust administration, she helps families understand their duties, complete steps, and move matters forward with less confusion and stress. Her goal is to provide dependable legal guidance that is clear, respectful, and useful, so clients can make informed decisions and feel supported from start to finish.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Marek & Lanker LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Linn-Benton Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• California

Education

• Whittier Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Concordia University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges