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Mr. Robert Michael Way

Mr. Robert Michael Way

Thompson Krone, PLC
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law
  • Arizona, District of Columbia
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Biography

I am a California native who transplated to Arizona after my family moved to Tucson. Being married and having eight children, I do not find much time for too many things...except for a little music, martial arts, and surfing when in the HI islands. Apart from my primary work as a father and husband, I practice law --- and I truly enjoy it. My background includes the study of Chinese martial arts brought to the United States by the Chin family and taught to Al Moore, Sr., Currently I give private instruction and training in Northern Shou Shu. In addition to my martial arts background, I have studied classical music since age 4. Some of my musical endeavors have included playing the in Budapest, Hungary; all over Italy, and across the United States. This love of music brought me eventually to playing at the Tanglewood Institute of Music, the University of San Diego and the Orvieto Musica Festival in the Umbria region of Italy. Finally, my work as a composer and producer includes the recordings of Zimbobway's King Kingston Orchestra in 1998 with Jamaican arranger Carlos Malcolm. In six days, Zimbobway's King Kingston Orchestra recorded 24 tracks for two full length albums later mastered at Capitol Records in Hollywood, California. Other works include Boitovision which featured the vocal talent of Greg Lee from Hepcat on such songs as the Big Bamboo and Reincarnation.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Elder Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Trust Administration
  • Estate and Trust Litigation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Consultation for estate planning only.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fees and hourly available. Hourly rate is $375 per hour.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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District of Columbia
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9th Circuit
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Federal District Court (Arizona)
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US Tax Court
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Languages
  • Hungarian: Spoken
  • Latin: Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Mesch Clark Rothschild
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Partner/Member
Thompson Krone, PLC
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Life and Health Producers License
Arizona Department of Insurance
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Owner/Solo practitioner
The Way Law Firm, P.C.
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Estate planning, Elder law and Business law
Associate Attorney
Deason Law Firm
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Practice included probate administration and litigation, trust administration, extensive estate planning for small and large estates, business planning, and elder law to include guardianships/conservatorship, Medicaid/ALTCS, and VA benefits.
Deputy County Attorney
Yuma County Attorney's Office (Civil Division)
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Litigated civil asset forfeitures, involuntary committment hearings, general counsel to various county agencies and contract review/drafting.
Deputy County Attorney
Yuma County Attorney's Office (Criminal Division)
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Vertical prosecution of misdemeanors and felonies from charging through appeals.
Attorney at Law
Law Office of Robert Michael Way
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Handled real estate transactions, estate planning, business planning and work in forming private foundations.
Education
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Red Dragon Martial Arts/International Shou Shu Association
Masters Degree (Shihan) (2011) | Shou Shu Kung Fu
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Activities: Master's level instructor.
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law
J.D.
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Honors: Deans List Honors
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University of San Diego
B.A. | Philosophy
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Honors: Deans List Honor Roll
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Boston University
Music
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Awards
Deans List Honor Roll
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Deans List Honor Roll
University of San Diego
Professional Associations
Arizona State Bar
Member
Current
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St. Thomas More Society of Southern Arizona
President
- Current
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District of Columbia Bar
Member
- Current
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Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree Knight
- Current
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Red Dragon Martial Arts/Nothern Shou Shu
Master's Level Instructor - 7th degree
- Current
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Fatima Women's Center
Board Member
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Arizona Chapter)
President
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Yuma Endowment Project
Board Member
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Activities: The Mission of the Yuma Endowment Project is to offer its members opportunites for improving their technical skills and professional knowledge while building a valuable network of colleagues in the planned giving community.
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Arizona Chapter)
President-Elect
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Arizona Chapter)
Board Member
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Yuma County Bar Association
President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Engaging the culture of death with the Gospel of Life: “Integrating the Catholic faith in the practice of law and medicine”*
Maney Publishing - The Linacre Quarterly 80 (4) 2013, 363–375
Speaking Engagements
Talking with Culturally, Religious, and Diverse Clients about Disability and End-of-Life Decisions, State Bar of Arizona Annual Convention 2017, Westin La Paloma, Tucson, Arizona
Trust and Probate Section
Certifications
7th Degree black belt (Shigong/Sigung) in Northern Shou Shu
Red Dragon Shou Shu Federation
Websites & Blogs
Website
Mesch Clark Rothschild
Contact & Map
Mesch Clark Rothschild
259 N. Meyer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Telephone: (520) 624-8886
Fax: (520) 798-1037