Fred joined Stoll Keenon Ogden in 2025 as an Associate with the Trusts & Estates and Business Services practice groups. He focuses on helping individuals and families protect and transfer assets, plan for the future, and navigate key transitions in business and family life.  He also advises businesses concerning general operations matters and transition and succession planning.

Fred’s goal is to get to know and keep in touch with his clients, to provide solutions that are both creative and practical, and to help his clients understand the process so they can feel confident about the future.  Fred intends to earn the role of general legal counsel and trusted advisor for individuals and families and their businesses.

Fred guides clients through life and estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business succession strategies. He also advises on business entity formation, business operations, and general business matters.

Trusts & Estates: Fred counsels individuals and families concerning life and estate planning and estate and trust administration. He can help with planning for payment of long-term care expenses; preparation of prenuptial agreements, wills, and trusts, including special needs trusts, to protect assets; and using revocable trusts, beneficiary designations, and transfer on death registrations to avoid probate in an organized and integrated manner.

Business Services: Fred advises clients on forming and structuring entities to protect assets and accomplish business objectives. His work includes assisting and advising clients in forming, organizing, and managing limited liability companies as a vehicle for operating businesses and for facilitating joint ownership and management of real estate, including farm real estate.