Kevin D Birkhead

Kevin D Birkhead

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fort Washington, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

400 Maryland Drive, Fort Washington, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Timoney Knox, LLP

400 Maryland Drive, Fort Washington, PA, 19034

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Kevin D Birkhead's Reviews

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Posted by William | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Tremendous Estate Planning Work

Kevin has been extremely thorough and knowledgeable while reviewing my estate planning on both the personal and business sides. I truly appreciated his legal advice and ability to handle complex scenarios. He is a very personable guy and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend using Kevin.

Posted by Stephen | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Attorney

Kevin has helped me with a number of issues related to my business and personal life. He is extremely prompt and professional, very fair with his fees and has a wide range of knowledge in many different areas. I highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for legal advice.

Posted by Allison | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

New business start up

Kevin is an excellent attorney. He helped me in all legal aspects of setting up my new business. He was extremely knowledgable, professional, and prompt. Highly recommend!

Posted by Wanda | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

An Excellent Attorney

I am a client of Attorney Birthed and found him to be a great attorney because he is knowledgeable, patient and thorough. He provided service regarding the settling of a very complex estate, that included a great deal of property and other assets. The settling of the estate was tedious work and I w...as more than satisfied with the outcome.I have retained Attorney Birkhead to settle other personal matters, as well.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Kevin Birkhead Review

Mr Birkhead is an excellent lawyer. I have used him for both personal needs as well as for my business needs, and in both situations I found him to be top-level. For personal, Mr Birkhead worked to create my wife and my wills and estates, and in business I hired him to help my company place liens on ...delinquent paying customers and other accounts receivable collection efforts. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. His work ethic, client support, ability to clearly explain any issues that may arise, and his true desire and ability to take care of his clients is evident in your first interactions with Mr Birkhead. He takes his legal and ethical responsibilities very seriously.

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"Kevin Birkhead is a highly skilled attorney who provides an incredible service to his clients. His strong reputation is supported by his professionalism and honesty. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Graduate Tax Award (Top GPA), Temple University School of Law

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Timoney Knox, LLP

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Baratta Russell & Baratta

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Parker McCay, PA

Associations

2018 - Present

Warrington Warwick Basketball Association

Coach

2018 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association, Business, Banking and Corporate Law Committee

Co-chair

2016 - Present

Montgomery County Estate Planning Council

Member

2011 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Saint Joseph's University Law Alumni

Member

2017 - 2017

Warminster Flag Football Assoc.

Coach

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Edward Winslow Taylor Inter Vivos Trust, 2017 PA Super 275, 169 A.3d 658

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Education

2015

Temple University

LL.M - Master of Laws

2008

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

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Saint Joseph's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Veterans Entrepreneurship Jumpstart (Saint Joseph's University)

Legal issues for Small Businesses

2017

Montgomery County Estate Planning Council

Estate Accountings; Formal or Informal?

2017

Estate Law Institute (PBI)

New Federal Rules to Report Beneficiary Cost Basis – Form 8971

2017

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (Saint Joseph's University)

Taxes and Business Strategy

2016

Veterans Entrepreneurship Jumpstart (Saint Joseph's University) Taxes and Business Strategy

2016

Estate & Elder Law Symposium (Pennsylvania Bar Institute)

Closing the Estate: Settlement Agreement or Court Approval

2016

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (Saint Joseph's University) Taxes and Business Strategy

2015

How to Prepare Fiduciary Accounts & Avoid Common Traps (Pennsylvania Bar Institute)

Income Taxation of Trusts & Estates

2014

How to Prepare Fiduciary Accounts & Avoid Common Traps (Pennsylvania Bar Institute)

Accounting Duties of Fiduciaries

2013

Society of Financial Service Professionals: University Partners Program (Saint Joseph's University)

Business Succession Planning

Publications

2018

Timoney Knox Blog TAX REFORM BECOMES LAW

2017

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) New Federal Rules to Report Beneficiary Cost Basis – Form 8971

2015

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI): Estate Law Institute Closing the Estate: Settlement Agreement or Court Approval?

Languages

English

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