Pierson W. Backes

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Pierson W. Backes

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 28 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Pennington, NJ
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Probate, Estate Planning

Backes and Backes LLC, 12 W Delaware Ave, Pennington, NJ

About Pierson

Biography

Estate lawyer focused in probate litigation, estate planning & administration

We seek to make estate planning easy and affordable, and can assist clients seeking tax planning or asset protection in finding appropriate counsel

Litigation practice limited to probate and estate matters

Representation in all aspects of estate administration

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Lawsuits and Disputes 60%

Litigation practice limited to estate and probate matters

29 years

60%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate planning, including Wills and simple trusts

29 years

20%
Probate 20%

Estate administration, including tax and fiduciary matters

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Pierson W. Backes

Backes and Backes LLC, 12 W Delaware Ave, Pennington, NJ, 085342201

backesfirm.com

Pierson W. Backes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emily | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Backes and Backes!

My husband and I have worked with Backes and Backes for 13 years over several real estate transactions and other projects both personally, and for our small business. Backes and Backes provides careful and thorough counsel, and they are always accessible and available to stay in close touch. We are s...o grateful for Backes and Backes' representation and our continued relationship with the firm!

Posted by Francis | May 30, 2015

Great lawyer, even Greater person

I've used Pierce for many years from real estate to personal representation and he has always done exceptional for me. Hes knowledgeable and personable and I now after years of legal help from him consider him my friend. Hes a great person to have on your side although sometimes its hard to hear the ...truth about the outcome of each particular case, he never withholds truth about the legal system as other attorneys would just to make some profit. For these reasons hes very successful and deserves all the credit from his hard work.This is a lawyer and a man who other attorneys should emulate to improve the justice system but I guess if you did that we wouldn't have a Court system, just easy dispute resolution with fair and reasonable outcomes, always. Thanks P.

Posted by Malika | February 13, 2013

Happy Customer!!!!!

Mr. Backes is a exceptional lawyer. When no one wanted to help me with my case because my civil claim amount as under $3000.00, he took my case. He informed me from the start if i win, he win, if we lose, we lose, which was understandable. He kept me informed at all times, whether if it was fax, emai...l and/or phone call. He told me step by step what to except. And most importantly explained to me in detailed the terms and in's and out's of the case. I was suing my car dealership for consumer fraud. Someone at the dealership signed my name on the auto loan contract and refused to give me my down payment back and also took my caraway from me. Mr. Backes won me three times the amount I invested into the car. I am very thankful and blessed to have met a lawyer like him. Not too many lawyers are like him; honest and loyal. Thank you Mr. Backes for everything!!!!!

Posted by Joseph | February 5, 2013

Excellent service and very responsive.

I was very pleased with the outcome of our case. I was given very prompt and knowledgeable information throughout the entire process.

Posted by Ed | February 28, 2012

Smart, genuine and professional

I have relied on Pierson Backes and the Backes & Backes firm for personal and business legal services for many years now. On the personal side, he has helped me through real estate transactions and estate planning. In business, he has recently been guiding me through some thorny contract negotiat...ions. I feel that I am well represented when working with Pierson, more confident and knowledgeable about the issues and the outcomes. Smart, genuine and professional, Pierson listens and learns and then provides sound, unvarnished legal advice. He's compassionate, but he's tough, with a ton of integrity. You want him in your corner.

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David Perry Davis

Probate lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pierson is a knowledgeable, aggressive advocate for his clients - able to settle cases to his client's advantage when possible, and to wrest justice from the court when necessary."

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Ronald Burdge

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pierson has over 15 years of experience and the praise from clients and respect of other attorneys for his legal skill and knowledge. His answers to questions at Avvo.com are well thought out and to the point. If you have a question about how lawsuits work or how to resolve a dispute without a lawsuit, and his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Zelinger

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Pollock

Litigation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pierce is very knowledgeable and can be a bulldog litigator when you need one.I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Pollock

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

1997

Editor, Temple University Law Review

1997

Trial Advocacy Award, Temple University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Partner, Backes and Backes LLC

2006 - 2011

Managing Partner, Backes and Backes LLP

1999 - 2006

Partner, Backes and Backes LLP

1997 - 1999

Associate, Backes and Backes LLP

1997 - 1997

Fellow, Community Legal Services, Philadelphia Bar Association

Associations

2012 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Direction, Board of Trustees

2011 - Present

Pennington Borough Historical Committee

Member

1997 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2008

Headlong Dance Theater

Director, Board of Directors

1998 - 2006

Northeast Organic Farming Association - NJ

Director, Board of Directors

Education

1997

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Hamilton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Estate Administration Ethics and Estate Administration

2014

Probate Process from Start to Finish Complex Issues in Estate Administration

2014

Mercer County Home Buyer's Workshop Home Buyer's Seminar

2013

Probate Process From Start to Finish

Litigating the Case in the Probate Part

2011

Workship, First-Time Home Buyers

HOME Investment Partnership Act

2011

Adult Program, Mercer County Library System

New Jersey Estate Planning

Publications

2015

2014

Probate: Start to Finish Complex Issues in Estate Administration

2013

The Probate Process From Start to Finish Litigating the Case in Probate Court

Languages

English

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