Thomas Brett Duffy

Thomas Brett Duffy

4.3
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 33 years

Tax Lawyer at Absecon, NJ
Practice Areas: Tax, Business, Probate ... +2 more

Duffy Law Group, 739 Bayview Drive, Absecon, NJ

About Thomas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Tax 40%

Mr. Duffy graduated from Rutgers Law School with Tax Honors and has an LL.M. (Master's Degree) in Tax from Georgetown University Law Center. He holds a Certificate in Pensions & Benefits within his tax specialization. The firm frequently advises businesses, especially web entrepreneurs, on tax issues including the initial choice of business entity. As clients become more successful in business, the firm advises them on retirement and estate planning.

34 years | 700 cases

40%
Business 20%

Mr. Duffy gives advice on all aspects of business legal issues, particularly to entrepreneurial businesses. To better assist his clients, Mr. Duffy recently obtained a Certificate in Marketing from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

34 years | 500 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Since Probate involves all kinds of income tax and financial issues and transactions, Mr. Duffy is extraordinarily qualified in Estate Planning & Probate. Please note there are easy ways to avoid probate -- call for a free consultation.

300 cases

20%
Constitutional 10%

The firm has litigation experience protecting citizens' religious freedom and free speech as well as Due Process Rights. (See our published case involving the Establishment Clause.) A large subcategory of this work involves protecting clients' rights to free speech on the internet.

28 years | 100 cases

10%
Internet 10%

Mr. Duffy is an expert on Free Speech on the Internet. The firm works with many web entrepreneurs on very diverse legal issues which arise in the construction and maintenance of websites such as intellectual property, financial transactions and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

31 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-600 per hour

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas B. Duffy, Esq.

Duffy Law Group, 739 Bayview Drive, Absecon, NJ, 08201-1208

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Thomas Brett Duffy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Mitra | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fine tooth comb

I am only in the beginning stages of a case...I have full confidence in Mr. Duffy...he is undeniably well rounded. He always has an answer and has that hunger for finding justice for his clients..

Posted by David Alston | March 17, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I learned that I must pursue the judiciary committee in the House of Representatives to seek the impeachment of federal judges.

He was not a jerk as most lawyers. He actually talked to me and gave me free legal advice. I literally thanked him for not being a jerk. My only disappointment was that, overall, I knew more federal rules of civil procedure and constitutional law than he did.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Tax question on deceased son

Great answerbut my accountant says not correct, I asked you to respond you did not>

Posted by Mahi | July 25, 2010

Good reply

Overall good Information provided

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Business lawyer | May 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Duffy is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his client."

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Constitutional lawyer | Jul 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Consumer protection lawyer | Oct 07

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is knowledgeable in his area of law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

1992

Olin Scholar in Law & Economics, Georgetown University Law Center

1991

J.D. with Tax Honors, Rutgers University Law School - Camden

1990

Member of Rutgers Law Journal, Rutgers University Law School - Camden

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Duffy Law Group

2005 - 2005

Tax Law Attorney, Internal Revenue Service

Associations

2018 - Present

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania - Entrepreneurship Program

Expert in Residence (Startups, Entity Formation, Tax and VC)

2014 - Present

StarTrekContinues.com - Non-Profit Educational & Entertainment Website producing 11 episodes to complete the 5 year mission of the Starship Enterprise from the Original Series from the 1960s.

Chief Legal & Financial Officer; Non-Profit Expert

2012 - Present

Penn Startup Competition (Wharton Business Plan Competition) - Semi-Finalist Judge (leading to "Great 8" Finalists); Mentor if not judging.

Judge & Student Mentor

2010 - Present

Weiss Tech House for Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering (Mentor in 2010-2012; Semi-Finalist Judge in 2013 - 2017; Finalist Judge 2018 - )

Finalist Judge - PennVention - Innovation & Entrepreneurship

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member of Numerous Tax, Benefits and Financial Committees

2010 - 2012

National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational - Georgetown Law

Judge for Semi-Finals & Finals

Sample of Legal Cases

Porta v. Klaghotz

Establishment Clause Upheld

State v. Morse

Defendant Aquitted: Public Access to Casino Upheld

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Education

2012

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Certificate in Marketing

1993

Georgetown University Law Center

Dual LL.M. in Tax and in Securities & Financial Regulation

1991

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Speaking Engagements

2013

Wharton Business & Law Association: Consulting & Beyond Benefits of a Consulting/Risk Management Career as a Prelude to Law School

2010

U of Pennsylvania Weiss Tech House Entrepreneurship Seminar Entity, Finance, Intellectual Property & Tax Issues for High-Tech Ventures

Publications

Languages

French

Activity

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