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Thank you for looking at my profile. My 33 years of experience will assure you that I will anticipate issues that many less experienced estate planners would never anticipate. I endeavor to make sure that every client fully and completely understands each and every document prepared for them as well as the complete probate administration process. As a result, much of my estate administration business comes from my estate planning clients who are faced with administering their parent's estates. Estate planning is a process that requires a complete understanding of the client's situation and goals. My staff and I will devote the time necessary to complete your estate planning documents in a timely and professional manner.
I was recently designated as a Top Lawyer by Main Line Magazine. The magazine does an annual survey of lawyers. Top Lawyers are nominate and voted upon by their peers and not clients.
Jay G. Fischer graduated from Pennsylvania StateUniversity in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in1977, where he was a member of the Law Review. He also received the American Juris Prudence Award in Trusts and Estatesin 1977.
Jay G. Fischer was admitted topractice law by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on October 28, 1977, theSupreme Court of the United States on January 23, 1984, and the United StatesDistrict Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on September 1, 1982.
He is a member of the ChesterCounty Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association. He has served on the Chester County BarAssociation Board of Directors, is an active member of the Chester County BarAssociation and Pennsylvania Bar Association Probate Committees and a member ofthe Chester County Estate Planning Council.
He has been active in manycommunity organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of theDowningtown Area Chamber of Commerce and as its President in 2001 and 2008; onthe Board of Directors of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalsand as its President from 1995 to 2000 ; and as an Assistant Scoutmaster withHopewell Troop 8, Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America from 1993 to 2005.
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Valocchi & Fischer, 342 E Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA, 19335-2946
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Posted by Barbara | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely never use this law firm. My mother passed away two years ago with a very simple estate only savings, she had already sold her home and liquidated everything. We hired Jay Fisher and his legal assistant Theresa Chuplis. There was so many mistakes made. Several times requesting information ...
Posted by Christopher | October 28, 2013
Mr. Fisher is the man of his word. He will tell you the proper way to approach matters. Without any air of pretension, he is very likable and easy to talk to. He is very dedicated to his work and is a man of great integrity. His good reputation is built upon getting things done and using the proper...
Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2008
I have known Jay Fischer for more than 10+ years. Jay Fischer is a true professional. His depth of knowledge, experience, consideration, and wisdom is superior. His communication style is down-to-earth style, and he listens carefully so that the options he provides are direct, clear and resourceful. ...
Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2008
Mr. Fischer is a well respected attorney who treats his clients with care and compassion. His knowledge of both real estate and estate planning law has made him a huge asset to me in my real estate business, and my clients have been extremeIy satisfied with the level of service and care he has provi...
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2008
Jay listens to his clients to understand their need, even if they don't really know what they need. I have engaged him to assist me with estate planning and probate filings. I know him well enough to utilize his services for other issues. I am confident that he would refer me to another attorney i...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jay since starting to practice in Chester County in 1990. He was one of the first lawyers to welcome me to the practice and over the years I have seen evidence of his extreme competence in the area of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and other probate related matters."
"Jay is a competent and ethical attorney whose professionalism and guidance in legal matters always puts the client's best interests first and foremost. He is a credit to the legal profession."
"I have known Jay for a number of years and find him to be competent and compassionate. I have no hesitation endorsing this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jay is knowledgeable, a long time member of the legal community and a trusted adviser. We have worked together to resolve estate and trust issues for our clients."
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2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top Lawyer Designation, Main Line Today Magazine
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1980 - Present
Partner, Valocchi & Fischer
1980 - 1985
, Chester County Court of Common Pleas
1978 - 1980
Attorney, Chester County Public Defenders Office
2012 - Present
DNB Wealth Management Advisory BoardBoard Member
1996 - Present
Chester County Estate Planning CouncilMember
1980 - Present
Downingtown Area Chamber of CommercePresident and Member of Board of Directors
1978 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Bruton Financial Partners, LLC Advisory BoardBoard Member
Objections to First and Final Account dismissed.
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Trust Protectors
2015
2012
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