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David M. Frees III

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David M. Frees III

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Estate Planning
    23 years, 4,000 cases
  • 30% Probate
    21 years, 500 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Trusts

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (45 minutes)
  • Hourly ($350-$400/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
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  • Unruh Turner Burke and Frees
    120 Gay Street
    P.O. Box 289
    Phoenixville, PA 19460
    610-933-●●●● - show
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About Me

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Videos (11)

About me: Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit my AVVO profile. If you are interested in preserving family wealth and wisdom, then please continue on to... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Dave Frees Is Masterful”

Posted by: mischelle, 2009-03-26 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have known Dave Frees for several years now. I can't think of anyone who is more skilled, knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworth as an estate... more
5 star rating

“One of the finest wealth transfer attorneys in the Philadelphia area”

Posted by: kkunsch, 2009-01-13 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Our Trust Department has utilized David's expertise for several years to assist our clients with their overall estate plans. He delivers excellent... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Douglas L. Kaune

David and I have worked together for nearly 15 years. In my experience working with David I have been able to see him interact with hundreds of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Douglas Kaune , Phoenixville (PA), About 1 month ago
Vaughan R De Kirby

I have been practicing law for 27 years and I know a great lawyer when I work with one. And there is no doubt that David Frees belongs in this... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Vaughan De Kirby , San Francisco (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 24 years since David M. Frees III was first licensed to practice law in PA.
  • 23 years since David M. Frees III was first licensed to practice law in NJ.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
General Counsel - Outside firm at Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust 1995–present
Chairman: Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Section at Unruh Turner Burke and Frees 1995–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Pennsylvania Law School Juris Doctorate 1985
Dickinson College History, Political Science, Geology and Computer Science BA 1982

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Stanford Registry of Who's Who Stanford Who's Who 2009
Best Trusts and Estates Attorney of The Main Line Main Line Today Magazine 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1985–present
Member Pennsylvania Bar Association 1985–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: What is a short certificate?
David's answer: A short certificate is proof from the register of wills, that the will has been probated and that... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Installment Sales To Children and Grandchildren Pennsylvania Estate planning 2009
Protecting Your Heirs From Divorce and Law Suits Protecting Your Heirs 2009
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Cases
Title:
In Re: Estate of Olga Prosock
Practice Area:
Probate
Outcome:
Litigation involving interpretation of will
Description:
This litigation involved the interpretation of a will and codicil as well as testamentary instructions regarding the limitations o use of property...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Enhanced Communications Skills GKIC Conference 2009
Lawyer Websites, Publishing and Social Media Lawyers And The Internet - 30/60/90 Days 2009
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