Manley Brautigam Bankston Adds Asset Protection Attorney
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Haylee Brister joined the Anchorage-based law firm of Manley Brautigam Bankston as an Associate Attorney in the estate planning, tax law, and asset protection groups.
In this role, Brister aids clients in navigating complex legal and financial challenges. Prior to joining Manley Brautigam Bankston, she served as a law clerk to Burlington County Superior Court Judge Reema Y. Hindawi Scaramella in New Jersey.
“We are pleased to have Haylee join our team of attorneys given her education and knowledge in estate planning, making her the perfect complement to the business, estate, and tax planning work we do for our clients,” says Peter Brautigam, a founding shareholder in the firm.
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Brister holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology and earned her JD from Rutgers School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Alaska and New Jersey. While earning her law degree, Brister was recognized for her extensive pro bono work, including assisting veterans through the Rutgers Veterans Advocacy Clinic and helping prepare simple estate planning documents for low-income families.
“I am honored to join Manley Brautigam Bankston as I begin my career in estate planning,” Brister says. “I’m eager to further develop my practice and collaborate with members of the Alaska Bar as I work to support the needs of Alaskans.”
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