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Dawn Getty Sutphin
also known as Law Offices of Dawn Getty Sutphin
About Dawn
Biography
Dawn Getty Sutphin has been a member of the Pennsylvania Bar since 1989 and New Jersey Bar since 1990. She has practiced in a large Philadelphia firm as well as for a smaller New Jersey Law office. She completed her LLM in Taxation, a post graduate law degree, at Villanova Law School and concentrates her practice on federal estate taxes, state inheritance tax, drafting wills and trusts, estate planning for individuals and for small business owners, taxation of estates and of trusts, post death estate planning, and estate administration and probate.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Wills and Living Wills
40%
20 years
Probate
33%
20 years
Estate Planning
20%
20 years
Power of Attorney
5%
20 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Dawn Getty Sutphin
1300 MacDade Boulevard Suite 1, Folsom, PA, 19033
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Posted by Germyce | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Inheritance Tax
Dawn was great to work with regarding inheritance and capital gains taxes. Dawn is very personable and explains things thoroughly. She has a vast wealth of knowledge and did a great job assisting us to navigate this process.
Posted by Arlene | June 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very good
Excellent, professional, explains everything in simple terms. Highly recommend.
Posted by Mike V. | June 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Highly Reccomended
Dawn completed a Will, Power of Attorney and a Living will for my wife and I. Explained everything to us in simple terms. Very quick from start to finish. We like her dog too.
Posted by Judy | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent/highly recommend
We needed help with probate and settling my Mother’s estate after she passed. We had a lot of questions & concerns, as my Mom did not have a will. Dawn was extremely helpful & informative. She took the time to explain everything we needed. She is clear, yet compassionate with a family’s concerns. Cou...
Posted by Debra | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate
Dawn Getty Sutphin was very personable and helpful in finalizing my Mother’s estate. She has convenient evening hours too. She even helped me over the phone a year later with a question I had. She makes a very stressful situation go smoothly.
Dawn Getty Sutphin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer for many reasons. She reported to me for many years in a corporate law department and proved her ability to deal effectively with the most complex legal issues. Following her return to private practice, I followed her career through her obtaining an advanced degree in taxation and establishing her own practice. I am impressed with her abilities and knowledge to the point that I retained her to advise me personally on wills and estate planning issues. She has my highest recommendation"
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is a caring and very competent attorney. She will go the extra mile for all of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn has the necessary skills and professionalism to make the right decisions to ultimately provide her clients with peace of mind."
"Without hesitation, I endorse and recommend Dawn Getty Sutphin. Dawn is a conscientious, friendly, compassionate, and professional attorney. She possesses a commanding knowledge of Estate Planning and Probate laws that allow her to effectively represent her clients best interests. If you are in need of Estate Planning, Probate representation, or a Will, Trusts or Power of Attorney, I highly recommend that you use Dawn. You will not regret it."
"Dawn is a super lawyer and an expert in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is very knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend her for your Pennsylvania Estate Planning needs."
"I endorse Dawn because she is an excellent lawyer who really cares about her clients. She has assisted me with both New Jersey and Pennsylvania Probates. Dawn is intelligent and thorough and I would highly recommend her."
"Dawn is a sharp, intelligent, caring and wise counsel. She knows her area of practice extremely well, and she works with clients using not only that knowledge but also a continual focus on the client's needs. I endorse Dawn enthusiastically."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable. Professional. Skilled in estate planning and wills."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Great reputation"
"I endorse this lawyer. In an area where details matter I have found Dawn to be detail oriented and very proficient at preparing wills and other Estate documents."
"Dawn is very thorough and explains all areas in an easy to understand manner. I endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
1989
Howard M. Berg Award, Widener University School of Law
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Dawn Getty Sutphin
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Commonwealth Trust Company
1998 - 2009
Outside Counsel, PECO Energy
1992 - 1998
Assistant General Counsel, PECO Energy
1989 - 1990
Clerk, Honorable William W. Caldwell
Associations
2004 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
Delaware County Estate Planning CounciMember
1996 - 2001
Delaware Valley Environmental American Inn of CourtMember
1992 - 1993
Philadelphia Bar AssociationCo-chair
1992 - 1998
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
Villanova University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1989
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
My Client's Dead, Now What?
2015
Law Day
Constructive Possession
2015
Consitution Class
Constititional Issues in Criminal Law
2014
Wills & Trusts
Tax Issues for Estates
2012
Cheveron Annuitance Meeting
Planning For Your Future
2011
Estate Planning Meeting
Estate Planning & Probate
2011
Concordville Inn
Planning For Your Estate
Publications
2015
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)
Estate Administration-Getting Started with Your Client
2012
Law Offices of Dawn Getty Sutphin blog
Estate Planning Overview
Languages
English