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Practice Areas
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25% Estate Planning
15 years
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20% Probate
15 years
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15% Wills / Living Wills
15 years
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10% Trusts
15 years
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5% Guardianship
15 years
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5% Elder Law
8 years
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5% Limited Liability Company (LLC)
15 years
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5% Marriage / Prenuptials
8 years
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5% Power Of Attorney
15 years
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5% Tax
15 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($300-$500/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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I have practiced exclusively in the area of estate planning, estate administration, wills, trusts, and probate for thirteen years and am the founder of the Law... more
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Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago
I endorse this lawyer's work I knew Ed a number of years through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is thoughtful and caring and...
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Dennis Duffy
, Davenport (IA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since Edward Joseph Smeltzer II was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Pennsylvania |
Active
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1997 |
02/09/2012 |
| New Jersey |
Active
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1997 |
07/15/2009 |
| New York |
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
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2001 |
05/21/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
Law Office of Edward J. Smeltzer II
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2008–present
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Partner at
Levine, Furman & Smeltzer, LLC
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1998–2008
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1997 |
| Temple University |
Accounting and Finance |
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration |
1994 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| New Jersey Rising Stars |
New Jersey Monthly |
2011 |
| New Jersey Rising Stars |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| New Jersey Rising Stars |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| New Jersey Rising Stars |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2006 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
New York State Bar Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
Middlesex County Bar Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
New Jersey Bar Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
Pennsylvania Bar Association |
1998-present
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Contribution
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Reputation Level 14
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Federal and New Jersey Estate Taxes 2010 and Beyond |
New Jersey Association of Public Accountants - Central Jersey Chapter |
2011 |
| Planning for the New Jersey Estate Tax |
Martin Salmanowitz Senior Social Club |
2011 |
| The New Jersey Estate Tax Return - Preparation and Planning Considerations |
The New Jersey Association of Public Accountants - Central Jersey Chapter - General Meeting |
2010 |
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