Deb L. Kinney

Deb L. Kinney is Of Counsel at Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica LLP. She is one of the three founders of the firm. We are forever grateful for her contributions that are core to what JKZ LLP is today.

In 2020, Deb transitioned to an Of Counsel role to pursue her passion for advocacy in social justice reform and to help with the election. Deb also volunteered as a mediator for the San Francisco Superior Court Probate Department. While she continued to assist some clients within the firm, she launched a new business venture in 2024 providing probate and trust administration services through TrustParency PC. She can now be reached directly at [email protected].  

Deb is a Super Lawyer and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Deb has a B.A. from University of California at Berkeley, a J.D. from New College School of Law, is a member of the California State Bar Trusts and Estates Section, and the Bar Association of San Francisco, among other organizations.  

Deb presently sits on the board of The Equal Rights Advocates and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Deb has served on the boards of Horizons Foundation, Tides Advocacy, Equality California and the Equality California PAC for many years. Deb has been extensively involved and remains committed to advocacy for all people, has worked tirelessly on behalf of the LGBTQ community regarding income, property and estate tax issues and continues to work on women and gender equity issues.