Berk Law Group Welcomes Associate Attorney Harris M. Scharf
By Kent Berk on August 20th, 2026 in BLOG, Estate Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, guardianship, LITIGATION, Probate, PROBATE LITIGATION, TRUST DISPUTES
Berk Law Group is pleased to welcome Harris M. Scharf to the firm as an associate attorney. Harris focuses his practice on probate, trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation, helping clients navigate disputes that can be both legally complicated and deeply personal.
Harris brings a thoughtful, practical approach to his work. He understands that trust and estate disputes rarely involve legal issues alone. They often arise during difficult moments for families and can involve longstanding relationships, financial concerns, and strong emotions. Harris approaches each matter with careful preparation, sound judgment, and sensitivity to the family dynamics involved.
A Personal Connection to Trust and Estate Litigation
Harris’s interest in trust and estate litigation began during his first year of law school, when a trust dispute arose within his own family following the death of his grandfather.
Experiencing that dispute firsthand gave Harris a unique perspective on the challenges clients may face when disagreements arise over a loved one’s estate or trust. He saw how legal questions can quickly become intertwined with grief, family relationships, and uncertainty.
That experience ultimately inspired Harris to join our practice focused on helping others navigate similar circumstances.
Litigation Experience
Before joining Berk Law Group, Harris practiced civil litigation in Phoenix, where he represented clients in construction defect and general liability matters. His litigation background strengthened his skills in case preparation, analysis, advocacy, and resolving complex disputes, experience he now brings to his probate, trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation practice.
Education and Professional Background
Harris earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School, where he served as a certified student attorney and Student Director of the Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic. During law school, he also worked as a Summer Associate at an AmLaw 25 firm in Silicon Valley.
Before attending law school, Harris graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College, earning a double major in Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law (PPEL) and Economics.
Harris is admitted to practice law in Arizona and Minnesota, as well as before the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Getting to Know Harris
Outside of the office, Harris enjoys road and hiking with his dog, Sawyer. He also values spending time with family and friends.
We are excited to have Harris join Berk Law Group and believe his litigation experience, personal connection to this area of law, and thoughtful approach to client representation make him an excellent addition to our team.
Please join us in welcoming Harris M. Scharf to Berk Law Group.
