Prescott B. Pohl, P.L.L.C.

Bar Admissions

• Arizona
• Texas
• Wyoming

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Arizona
• Supreme Court of Texas
• Supreme Court of Wyoming
• United States Court of Federal Claims
• United States District Court, District of Arizona
• United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
• United States Tax Court

Education

• New York University (LL.M., Taxation)
• University of Oregon (J.D.)
• University of Oregon (M.B.A., Finance)
• George Washington University (Bachelor of Accountancy)

Awards & Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America^®, Trusts and Estates (2016-2025); Tax Law (2025)
• Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Arizona Private Wealth Law (2016-2020, 2022-2024)

Previous Professional Experience

• Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., Associate (2002-2005)
• State of Alaska Superior Court, Law Clerk to Hon. Mark Rindner (2001)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Fellow, American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
  • Estate & Gift Tax Committee
  • Business Planning Committee
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• State Bar of Arizona
  • Estate and Tax Law Advisory Commission (former)
  • Probate & Trust Law Section, Executive Council (former, including Chairperson 2020-2021)
• Valley Estate Planners

Community Involvement

• Planned Giving Advisory Council of the Grand Canyon Conservancy, Member
• Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout and Volunteer
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Board of Governors (former)
• Real Salt Lake – Arizona, Board of Directors (former)
• Valley Presbyterian Church, Elder

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “If an IDGT is a Bridge, is a BDIT a Bridge Too Far?” Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona (July 23, 2018)
• “Asset Protection Trusts (in Arizona): Explained,” Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona (March 7, 2017)
• “International Transfer Taxes,” Speaker, State Bar of Arizona (March 24, 2016)
• “International Estate Planning for the U.S. Planner,” Author and Speaker, East Valley Estate Planning Council (October 21, 2015)
• “Choice of Assets in Transfer (and Income) Tax Planning,” Co-Author and Co-Speaker, Maricopa County Bar Association (February 17, 2015)
• “Lifetime Transfer Formula (“Savings”) Clauses,” Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona, Section of Probate & Estate Planning (October 11, 2013)
• “For a Special Year, Two Very Special Trusts,” Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona Convention (June 22, 2012)
• “Estate Planning in 2011-2012 (Under Current Law): Unusual Circumstances Present Unique Opportunities,” Author and Speaker, Arizona Society of CPAs, Arizona Federal Tax Institute (November 4, 2011)