Mr. Duffy works mostly with entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes. In addition to his J.D. from Rutgers Law School, he holds a Dual LL.M. (Master of Laws) Degree in Tax and in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown Law School where he also earned a Certificate in Pensions & Benefits (part of Tax LL.M.) and was an Olin Scholar in Law & Economics. Since many of his clients are internet entrepreneurs or businesses, he is accomplished in internet law, especially CDA Section 230. Marketing is important on the Internet (and pretty much everywhere else too) that Mr. Duffy returned to the University of Pennsylvania (undergrad school) to pursue a Certificate in Marketing from Penn's Wharton School of Business (also studied management), which he completed in 2012. Having filled in "gaps" in his advanced education in Marketing and Management, Mr. Duffy has more credit hours in Business Disciplines, such as Tax, Finance, Venture Capital, Accounting, Marketing & Management, than nearly all MBAs. Business owners frequently need Estate Planning advice: a topic in which Mr. Duffy has excellent Training, Credentials & Experience. However, many of Mr. Duffy's Estate Planning clients do not own businesses because nearly all families need advice at some point about Medicaid, Elder Law, IRAs, Pensions and Finances. In short, you don't need to own a business or be wealthy to consult with Mr. Duffy. Families of modest means are often exposed to taxation and Medicaid rules that were originally meant for the wealthy but, due to inflation, now apply to almost anyone with a house or a few tens of thousands of dollars in a bank or stock account. When clients pass on, we provide extensive probate services to have the loved one's property transferred as quickly as possible. Once again, however, you do not need to be an estate planning client to engage the Law Group for probate services. We also offers probate contest services when the validity of a Wil
- University of Pennsylvania
- Certificate in Marketing (2012) | Marketing, Management & Product Development
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Activities: Entrepreneur Club, Judge in Wharton Business Plan Competition
- Georgetown University Law Center
- LL.M. (1993) | Dual LL.M. in Tax and in Securities & Financial Regulation
- Honors: Olin Scholar in Law & Economics
- Rutgers School of Law-Camden
- J.D. (1991) | Tax, Securities & Business Law
- Honors: Tax Honors, Law Journal & Enviornmental Moot Court Team
- University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. | Economics, Statistics, Computer Sci in Econometrics
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- Attorney/Owner
- Duffy Law Group
- - Current
- Jill Wyman v. J&B Investments in New Jersey, Inc.
- Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey
- EXPERT IN RESIDENCE at U of PENN WHARTON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 2-4 times per year offering advice to U of Penn Startups, U of Penn Campus - Startup-Entrepreneurship Office at 40th & Locust Sts.
- U of Penn Wharton Startup Challenge (formerly Business Plan Competition)
- Mr. Duffy gives advice to startups about legal compliance in tax, finance, venture capital, securities & trade marks. Mr. Duffy also give marketing, operational and salary advice, if needed.
- Financial Careers for Wharton Business Degree Graduates, Wharton Undergrad Career Club, Huntsman Hall, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Campus
- Wharton Undergrad Activities Department
- Mr. Dufyy was on a panel with two other gentlemen who had MBA degrees. One worked in finance at a company; the other on Wall Street. The three of us answered many, very intelligent questions relating to finance careers, graduate school, working for startups and many other topics. The audience and the three speakers were really enjoying the experience so much that it ran over for a half hour after the formal ending of the panel discussion. All three speakers spent another half hour answering questions to a particular panelist in small groups. The career event was very enjoyable and informative experience for all involved.
- Certificate in Pension & Benefit Law
- Georgetown University Law Center
- Certificate In Marketing (2012)
- Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
- Olin Scholar in Law & Economics
- Georgetown University Law Center
- Fellowship to study Securities and Financial Regulation for second LL.M. after completing first LL.M. in Tax.
- New Jersey State Bar  # 040201991
- Member
- - Current
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- 3rd Circuit
- IRS & U.S. Tax Court (can practice in every state)
- U.S. Supreme Court
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Free Consultation
Free 15 minute consultation on tax, financial, business and estate planning issues. Fees are typically about $250/hour. That $250/hr is an average or blended rate of the following fees: Staff are $150/hr, Associates are $250/hr and Mr. Duffy charges $400/hr. Time, and fees, are based on the time an undisturbed worker would use while focusing solely on the given task. -
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Contingent Fees
In appropriate circumstances, including fraud, consumer fraud, any financial recovery & estate contests, cases can be litigated on a contingent basis. For Probate Estates, fees are typically collected after there is access to the decedent's assets. Usually a large portion of the fees are paid on the closing of the Estate (final distribution). -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Since we work with entrepreneurs and businesses which are either start-ups or "going through a rough patch," we are experts at working out deferred fee arrangements that are beneficial to both the clients and the Firm.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Securities Law
- Elder Law
- Americans with Disabilities Act (nearly all pro bono)
- French: Spoken, Written
- Q. How can I get a Will Validated, or deemed not valid in New Jersey
- A: First, I am sorry to learn your dad passed away. It's not a simple situation anytime.
As to your question, I'd need to know a lot more about the particulars. I take it he was a resident of NJ and died in PR on vacation, visiting relatives, wintering, etc. This happens a lot in our practice but the other jurisdiction is usually FL (NJ Res. wintering) or CA (just from the sheer fact that it has 27% of the US population live there, such as execs and beneficiaries, and it is also a popular vacation or wintering location). I don't think PR would be much different. (It may be a "civil code" jurisdiction but probate is always code or rules driven.)
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