Thomas Devlin Begley III

Thomas Devlin Begley III

also known as Thomas D. Begley, III, Tom Begley, III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Mount Laurel, NJ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship ... +2 more

8000 Midlantic Drive, 300 S, Mount Laurel, NJ

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.

8000 Midlantic Drive, 300 S, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054

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Thomas Devlin Begley III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | July 17, 2011 | Estate Planning

Tom Begley III and the Begley Law Group "is" the Firm to go to first, for Eldercare Law, Estate Planning & Administration

As someone whom has been around attorneys on a regular basis due to business over the course of the last thirty years, Tom Begley's Law Firm is amongst the finest legal firms I've had the experience to be around. So much so, that when I needed strong legal advice and assistance in Estate Adminis...tration, Estate Planning and a variety of other legal issues for my family, I turned to Tom and his team of professionals at Begley Law Group to handle the array of situations involved. From the outset, Tom has been professional, knowledgeable, timely and responsive; and with his Firm, has provided outstanding representation in what at times has been very difficult situations, requiring top flight legal advice and guidance, on very short notice. The only regret I have about the Begley Law Group is that I, personally, didn't utilize their services earlier, though my family has for years, with a high level of satisfaction. This is a highly rated Firm and deservedly so, unmatched integrity, honesty, ability and attention to detail are all hallmarks to their long standing history of legal service in the area. If your looking for a first rate Lawyer and Firm, look no further, Tom Begley III and the Begley Law Group "is" the Firm to go to first for Eldercare Law, Estate Planning & Administration and a variety of other legal needs in the greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area.

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Thomas Devlin Begley III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Zakhary

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked at the same firm as Thomas for several years. After seeing his commitment to his clients and his high ethical standards, I chose him to draft my family's estate documents. There is, perhaps, no greater professional compliment than for one attorney to seek out another attorney's services. I was not disappointed. Thomas was professional, caring, and responsive. I would recommend him without reservation."

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Brad Micklin

Elder law lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas Begley 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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Leroi

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Begley is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney."

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Andrew Ballerini

Elder law lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. The best elder lawyer in Southern New Jersey!"

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Lawrence Friedman

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a leading trusts and estates lawyer in South Jersey."

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Evan Farr

Elder law lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Crawford

Elder law lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Tom is very knowledgeable. He works hard for his clients. He is well liked by his fellow attorneys who repsect him for his ability to stay on top of changes in the law."

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Dennis Sandoval

Unknown lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is an icon in the elder law attorney. You won't find a better attorney if you need assistance with Medicaid planning, estate planning or a special needs trust for a disabled loved one"

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Steven Fromm

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Begley shows his experience, expertise and knowledge in each answer he provides here at Avvo. He is a very competent lawyer who can be called on for any estate matter in New Jersey. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Pacifico Decapua

Unknown lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Spano

Elder law lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom Begley is truly one of the brightest attorneys I have ever met. Yet, he is approachable, kind and empathetic. His clients are extremely fortunate to have someone of his caliber representing them."

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Frank Buquicchio

Elder law lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Tom Begley and have referred several matters to him and I have the utmost confidence in his experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Dash

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Andrew Ballerini

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Evan Farr

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Jerold Rothkoff

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Dennis Sandoval

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Lawrence Friedman

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Donald Vanarelli

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Martin Bearg

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Timothy Crawford

Elder law lawyer

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Steven Fromm

Estate planning lawyer

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Stephen Spano

Elder law lawyer

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Jane Fearn-Zimmer

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Stephen Silverberg

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Lynda Hinkle

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Top Attorneys in New Jerse - Estate and TrustLitigation, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Attorneys in New Jersey - Estate and Trust Litigation, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Attorneys in Pennsylania - Estate Trust Litigation, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorneys In New Jersey - Estate and Trust Litigation, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Awesome Attorney - Business, South Jersey Magazine

2010

Top Attorneys in New Jersey - Estate and Trust Litigation, Super Lawyers

2009

Top Attorney - Probate Litigation, SJ Magazine

2000

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Chair, Trusts & Estates Group, Capehart & Scatchard

2008 - 2011

Managing Partner, Begley Law Group, P.C.

2002 - 2008

President, Thomas D. Begley, III, LLC

1990 - 2002

Partner, Begley & Begley, P.C.

Associations

2001 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Author and Lecturer

2000 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

1995 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1994 - Present

New Jersey State Association, Elder Law Section

Member and Former Director

1993 - Present

Burlington County Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Committee

Member and Former Chair

2009 - 2011

Special Needs Alliance

Affiliate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Church Healthcare v. Benson and Galambos (BUR-L-000170-05)

Judgment in favor of client

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Education

1990

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor

1984

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Trusts 101

Trusts 101

2012

Fatal Flaws: Will Writing Mistakes To Die For

The ABCs of Will Drafting

2011

The Nuts and Bolts of Elder Law and Estate Administration

The ABCs of Estate Administration

2011

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Annual Conference

Tax Planning For 2011 and Beyond

2011

Medicaid Update 2011

Medicaid Update 2011

2011

Elder Law Summer School

Contested Probate Procedures

Publications

2011

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Guardianships - The Basics and Beyond (Elder Law Summer School)

2011

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Contested Probate Procedures - Elder Law Summer School

Languages

English

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