THE expert law firm for internet, biotech and other small business entrepreneurs.
Practice areas
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.
30 years, 1,000 cases
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.
30 years, 1,000 cases
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.
24 years, 250 cases
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).
27 years, 250 cases
Languages spoken
French
Thomas B. Duffy, Esq.
Duffy Law Group
739 Bayview Drive
Absecon, NJ, 08201-1208
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1993 | 12/28/2020 |
PA | Inactive | 1991 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 138 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Olin Scholar in Law & Economics | Georgetown University Law Center | 1992 |
J.D. with Tax Honors | Rutgers University Law School - Camden | 1991 |
Member of Rutgers Law Journal | Rutgers University Law School - Camden | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | Duffy Law Group | 1993 - Present |
Tax Law Attorney | Internal Revenue Service | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania - Entrepreneurship Program | Expert in Residence (Startups, Entity Formation, Tax and VC) | 2018 - 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 | 2014 - Present |
Penn Startup Competition (Wharton Business Plan Competition) - Semi-Finalist Judge (leading to "Great 8" Finalists); Mentor if not judging. | Judge & Student Mentor | 2012 - 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 | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member of Numerous Tax, Benefits and Financial Committees | 1993 - Present |
National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational - Georgetown Law | Judge for Semi-Finals & Finals | 2010 - 2012 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Blackjack Forum | BLACKJACK COMPUTERS: Your Ticket to the Big House? (Parts I & II) | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania | Certificate in Marketing | 2012 |
Georgetown University Law Center | Dual LL.M. in Tax and in Securities & Financial Regulation | 1993 |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
University of Pennsylvania | BA - Bachelor of Arts in Economics | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Wharton Business & Law Association: Consulting & Beyond | Benefits of a Consulting/Risk Management Career as a Prelude to Law School | 2013 |
U of Pennsylvania Weiss Tech House Entrepreneurship Seminar | Entity, Finance, Intellectual Property & Tax Issues for High-Tech Ventures | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Porta v. Klaghotz | Establishment Clause Upheld |
State v. Morse | Defendant Aquitted: Public Access to Casino Upheld |
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