Local Lawyer Selected for Public Service Award
Ventura, California. Camarillo attorney Kevin G. Staker has been named by the Ventura County Bar Association as this year’s recipient of the Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award. This award is bestowed on highly regarded attorneys in Ventura County who value service not only to their clients but also to the community as a whole. The award has been given since 1986 and each and every recipient has improved the quality of life in Ventura County@ said Steve Henderson, the association=s CEO.
The honor recognizes Staker’s 30-plus years commitment to public service in Ventura County. Staker is a three-time member of the Board of the Ventura County Bar Association and was the chairman of its annual dinner for 14 years. He has served as a past President of Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc. a volunteer organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals.
In addition to his work within the legal community, Staker has volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for over 30 years, serving as a scout leader and merit badge counselor. As part of his service with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he was chairman of Helping Hands, an organization of volunteers dedicated to improving their local community. During his three years as chairman, Staker coordinated over 450 volunteers in completing service projects benefitting local charities such as R.A.I.N, Casa Pacifica, FoodShare, The Boys and Girls Club, and Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District.
Staker has practiced trust and probate law in Ventura County for 37 years. He is the principal attorney at StakerLaw Tax and Estate Planning Law Corporation in Camarillo. He is also a mediator in probate and trust disputes.
Said Bar President Mark Kirwin, “Kevin has been an important and critical reason for the success of the bar association and its affiliated organizations.” Staker received the award on November 17 at the bar association’s annual installation and awards dinner.
California Estate Planning Blog by Kevin Staker 