Michael Dominick Bonfrisco
About Michael
Biography
About Michael Bonfrisco
As the co-founder and managing partner in the New Jersey law firm of Simeone & Bonfrisco, Mr. Bonfrisco oversees a practice devoted to providing clients with the best in estate planning and administration. As an attorney in private practice in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Michael Bonfrisco provides extensive estate and tax planning services to individuals and businesses. His primary focus is to help clients avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan.
Michael Bonfrisco, an active member of his community, is well aware of the growing importance of estate planning, and dedicates himself to informing the public of the need for careful attention to their specific situations.
He is a frequent speaker on a variety of estate planning topics and regularly presents educational seminars for public and private sectors.
Experience
Mr. Bonfrisco has argued numerous cases before the NJ Supreme Court and NJ Appellate Division. His experience with estate planning and real estate foreclosures has made him a sought after authority, and he has been quoted by the Associated Press, The Press of Atlantic City, the Starr Ledger, The Courier Post, The Daily Journal of Vineland, The Bridgeton News and South Jersey News online. Mr. Bonfrisco is in his second decade of providing estate planning and probate legal services and has assisted hundreds of NJ and PA residents plan their estates.
He is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the Camden County Bar Association - Probate & Trust committee, the Philadelphia Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is also the only selected member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys in the South Jersey area.
Mr. Bonfrisco is licensed to practice before the State Bar of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Education
As an undergraduate he was a Dean’s list student at Rutgers University School of Business, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in Accounting. After business school, Michael attended Widener University School of Law, graduating at the top of his class. Mr. Bonfrisco is currently attending Temple University School of Law for an advance certification in estate planning and Master of Laws in taxation.
Personal
Mr. Bonfrisco has resided in South Jersey or Southeast Pennsylvania for almost 25 years. He currently lives with his wife and son in Richboro, Pennsylvania just minutes from New Jersey. Michael and his family enjoy all that the Delaware valley has to offer, from summering in Ocean City to culture and cuisine in Philadelphia & New York City to hiking and camping in the Delaware River water gap.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
BONFRISCO LAW
Harvard Law Building, 1522 Rt 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Law Offices of Michael Dominick Bonfrisco
1522 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Law Offices of Michael Dominick Bonfrisco
Simeone & Bonfrisco Llc, 1522 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
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Michael Dominick Bonfrisco's Reviews
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Posted by Karen Covaleski | November 13, 2014 | Estate Planning
Awesom Attorney
After many stops and starts in looking for an attorney we attended one of Michael's seminars. He was so easy to understand and had a manner that made us feel like he would look out for our interest. We were so impressed after meeting to have our will drawn up that we referred several family members...
Michael Dominick Bonfrisco's Lawyer Endorsements
"I'm interested in joining the prestigious American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and was encouraged to reach out to Mr. Bonfrisco. I did so, and am very grateful for his insight. An attorney's time is valuable, and he was very generous with it and open with me regarding his experiences and his private practice. A class act, and an asset to the community."
"Michael Bonfrisco is a dedicated and talented estate planning attorney. I have referred clients to him for various estate planning issues. All clients have received thorough attention to their matters and expert legal advice in his field."
"Michael Bonfrisco is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mike is a dedicated attorney. Mike and I are in an exclusive training program called Peak Performers with the AAEPA. Mike is great contributor and accomplished attorney."
"Michael is the kind of attorney who stands heads and shoulders above other Estate Planning attorneys in his area. He provides a solid, comprehensive approach to family Estate Planning, and solutions for after the loss of a loved one. I highly recommend Michael."
"I know Mike from our mutual membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is an excellent attorney and I am happy to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"I've known Mike for several years through our affiliation in a national estate planning organization. Mike is a leading estate planning attorney in south New Jersey, having helped many families plan their estates. I recommend and highly endorse Mike!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He will protect your assets. He is a trustworthy advocate."
"I have personally known Michael for a number of years. In that time I have been impressed with is knowledge and personality. I would not hesitate to refer anyone in his service area for estate planning, probate, or trust work. They can be assured of high quality profesional work done by a highly qualified competent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer’s work. Mike has extensive practical knowledge combined with highly technical legal expertise to address client concerns and potential issues in the field of estate planning. He has a sincere commitment to excellence in estate planning services. Mike is a tremendous leader and has assembled an exceptional team within his law firm. Mike and his team provide personal attention to each client and produce and deliver a fabulous work product."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. He has a keen mind and a very practical sense of solving problems."
"I endorse this lawyer's work due to his high degree of knowledge and skill and his unquestioned integrity."
"Michael is a great attorney. He knows the law and delivers quality estate planning services to clients. I have had the opportunity to associate with Mike on a professional level and would recommend him and the people in his office to anyone, including my own family."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is a talented and capable estate planning attorney. He has the experience and knowledge to solve and resolve complex as well as simple estate planning issues. I have know Michael as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him for services."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2010
Top Attorney, SJ Magazine
2009
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2009
Top Attorney, SJ Magazine
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founder, Simeone & Bonfrisco
2000 - 2004
Supervising Attorney, Spear & Hoffman
1988 - 1999
Contract Attorney, KING & SPALDING
Associations
2008 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysBoard of Governors
2007 - Present
Estate and Financial Planning Council of South Jersey
2000 - Present
Camden County Bar Association
2000 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1997
law
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2009
Wills & Trusts
2008
Federal Hope for Howeowers
Publications
2009
2009
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
What happens if the personal representative of a estate dies before the estate is probated.
03 May 2010
My mother died, I am next of keen. Her boyfriend took her car, how do I get it?
09 Mar 2010
Legal Guides
Why Do I Need An Estate Planning Attorney?
19 Jun 2010
What is a Fiduciary in Estate Planning?
19 Jun 2010
What Is a Special Needs Trust?
04 May 2010