Dana started as an intern at The Counts Law Firm, LLC in early 2023 and joined our team as an attorney after graduating in 2024 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She earned an undergraduate degree in history and a Master of Business Administration from UMKC. A native Spanish speaker, Dana is excited to help an underserved community with their estate planning and probate needs.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Trust Administration & Probate Estates
Experience
- The Counts Law Firm, LLC
Attorney, 2024 – Present
Intern, 2023-2024
Bar Admissions
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2024
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
Master of Business Administration, 2024
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts in History, 2019
Languages
- Spanish – Native/Bilingual (Ver en español)
- English – Fluent/Bilingual
Professional Associations
- UMKC Estates and Trusts Society – Vice President (2023-2024)
- UMKC Environmental Law Society – Member (2023-2024)
- UMKC Latino Law Students Association – Member (2021-2024), Community Outreach Chair (2022-2023)
Community Involvement
Low Income Tax Clinic/Kansas City Tax Clinic – Volunteer (2023-2024)
Recent Distinctions
- Pro Bono Public Service Honors Award from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Personal
Dana and her family immigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, to the Kansas City area in 2001. She enjoys going to the movie theater, eating good food, and spending time with her family.
Neither the Supreme Courts nor the Bars of Missouri or Kansas review or approve certifying organizations or specialist designations.
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