CENTRAL ARIZONA ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL

Dana Fitzsimons, Jr.

Mr. Fitzsimons is Managing Director and Senior Fiduciary Counsel at Bessemer Trust. In this role, he is responsible for working with clients and their advisors to develop practical and efficient wealth transfer plans, and for guiding the firm on fiduciary issues. He serves as Chair of the firm’s Fiduciary Counsel Committee.

Prior to joining Bessemer, Dana was a partner with McGuireWoods LLP, where he practiced in the areas of fiduciary litigation and estate planning.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and serves as Vice Chair of its Long Range Planning Committee and on its Business Planning Committee. Dana serves in the ABA RPTE Section leadership on its Special Committee on Career Development and Wellness, has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and frequently lectures on fiduciary topics. 

Dana earned a J.D. from William & Mary Law School, where he was a member of the law review and graduated Order of the Coif, and a B.A. in music from Ithaca College School of Music. He continues to perform as a jazz drummer.

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Dinner Menu

Salad

Baby Kale Salad with apples and mixed peppers, creamy champagne dressing (GF/DF)

Entrees

Short Rib with pan sauce, Yukon gold smashed potato, charred blue lake green beans (GF/DF)

Vegetarian Option: Mushroom Risotto Cake with grilled asparagus and carrots in a plum sauce

Dessert

Apple Tart with caramel sauce, dairy free whipped cream (DF)

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