David Joseph Delfiandra

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David Joseph Delfiandra: Attorney with Leech Tishman
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

David J. DelFiandra works closely with individuals on sophisticated estate planning and administration issues impacting wealth preservation. This includes the preparation of estate plans designed to control and preserve wealth from one generation to another, and asset protection trusts offering maximum protection from future creditors or divorces. David previously served three terms on the firm’s Management Committee and also spent many years leading the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group.

David focuses his practice on the preparation of Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney, estate and trust administration, planning for individuals with special needs, pre-marital agreements, and the development of lifetime gifting programs and estate litigation. David routinely prepares and advises on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (“ILITs”), Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (“SLATs”), Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (“GRATs”), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (“QPRTs”), Charitable Remainder Trusts (“CRTs”), Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (“IDGTs”), Special Needs Trusts, Florida Homestead, Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations. David also represents Executors and Trustees in estate and trust administration preparing Federal Estate tax returns, Federal Gift tax returns, Pennsylvania Inheritance tax returns, and Estate and Trust income tax returns.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Estate Planning
  • Wills and Probate
  • Employment
  • Estates & Trusts

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., Accounting, 1996
Law School Attended:
Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Pennsylvania; 2001, West Virginia; 2012, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia; 2018, Florida
Memberships:
Allegheny County Bar Association (Member, Probate and Trust Section); Florida Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section); West Virginia Bar Association
ISLN:
915314902

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American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/08/13 in Estate Administration

    David is very thoughtful and use his insight in accounting to positively affect legal issues his clients experience.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/24/13 in Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/24/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/23/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/23/12 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/22/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 05/15/12 in Employment Law

    Dave is an excellent attorney who provides high-quality legal work with an emphasis on customer service and practical real world advice.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/24/13 in Estate Planning

    David is a highly competent estates and trusts attorney with exceptional judgment and communication abilities. I trust that David would handle all referrals with the highest level of attention and diligence.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/27/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/04/13 in Corporate Finance

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412-944-2875  Phone

412-227-5551  Fax

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