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Arthur Harold Geffen
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Biography
We have limited our practice to Estate Planning and Taxation.
The goal of our firm is to provide the highest level of technical expertise and professionalism in a comfortable, service-oriented atmosphere.
We believe that the practice of law is a service business. We want you to hold us to standards of service that you may not have come to expect from other firms.
Specifically, expect us to:
1 listen to you and put your needs first
2 be available to answer your questions
3 offer solutions, not riddles
4 communicate clearly and thoroughly about every aspect of what we do on your behalf
I have been practicing Law in Dallas since the late 70's primarily in the fields of Estate Planning, Probate, Tax and Business Organizations. Outside of the office, my avocations include SCUBA, Underwater Photography, Cooking and utilizing my outdoor wood burning oven to make pizza, bread, and just about anything else that could be made in an indoor oven.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-750 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 51 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1974
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Location
Arthur H. Geffen, PC
17330 Preston Rd., Suite 200D-260, Dallas, TX, 75252
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Arthur Harold Geffen's Reviews
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Posted by Jayne | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable, Fair and Friendly
I had used Arthur several years ago to prepare a will for my husband and I, also used him to make corrections to my mother’s will. So when it came time to make adjustments to my will he was the first person I thought of. He was very patient and explained everything he was going to do. When it came t...
Posted by Dimple | January 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend
Arthur was excellent. He explained all the steps and timeline. He was very responsive to questions and maintained open communication throughout the entire process. He's knowledgeable and experienced and I would highly recommend Arthur for any legal work.
Posted by Carey | December 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable and Fair
Mr. Geffen has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He provides solid counsel and does an excellent job at protecting his clients interests. I am very thankful our family hired him.
Posted by Robert | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Friendly and Compassionate
Arthur helped us with forming a Trust and updating our Wills. He is a caring and attentive advisor that we felt comfortable in trusting or very private information and concerns. I truly can recommend Arthur's services to my friends without worry. I am sure we have cultivated a solid long-term relatio...
Posted by Steve | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate planning attorney
We wanted a complete set of estate planning documents completed. We read many reviews and websites looking for the right attorney to help us. Foremost in our minds for choosing an attorney were specialization and experience. We hired Arthur Geffen and are thrilled that we chose him. He very much ...
Arthur Harold Geffen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have read hundreds of Arthur's comments and answers here at Avvo and found him to be very knowledgeable, experienced and insightful when it comes to estate and tax matters. He also is very practical in this approach to solving legal problems. He would be someone to rely on and assist with any estate matter."
"I would send any client Mr. Geffen's way. Through this site and others like it, Mr. Geffen has time and again demonstrated to me a true passion for assisting others through challenges of all shapes and sizes. His responses and suggestions are accurate, well-balanced and aimed at resolving the real issues at hand. Anyone seeking help would be well-served in contacting such an experienced counselor."
"The answers of Mr. Geffen are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions posed are very informative and well thought out."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"Mr. Geffen always provides easy to understand remarks on this site that steer those posing the questions toward a resolution that is practical and effective."
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"I am pleased to have the opportunity to endorse Atty. Geffen. He gives clear and detailed advice and counsel and is certainly an asset to any client. I am proud to consider him a colleague."
"I have followed Mr. Geffen’s responses on Avvo for several months and have always been impressed with his thorough and insightful answers to various posted questions. Mr. Geffen has the experience necessary to provide efficient solutions to client problems. I do not hesitate in recommending Mr. Geffen to any person needing a probate or estate planning attorney in Texas."
"Attorney Geffen exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to those in need. This Attorney’s experience allows to obtain excellent results for his clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with legal problem for which we may have some helpful information and thereby demystify the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney without any hesitation for all practice areas listed."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and experienced attorney that you can rely on for counsel in probate and estate matters. I have seen some of his work and found that he is always on the mark."
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"I would gladly recommend this Arthur. I have reviewed his answers within AVVO posts and they are informative and accurate."
"If you want creative thinking and quick turnaround for your estate planning needs then Arthur Geffen meets your expectations. Arthur likes to resolve issues and works fiercely until a project is complete. Arthur's experience includes trusts, wills, gift planning, and family limited partnerships. Arthur and I have known each other over 30 years, and I have staked my reputation and livelihood on his performance since we were partners in a practice for several years."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1978
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1972
Order of the Barons Honor Society, University of Houston School of Law
1972
Editor, Houston Law Review
Work Experience
1975 - Present
President, Arthur H. Geffen, P.C.
1974 - 1975
Attorney, Hirsch, Westheimer and Block
Associations
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasComputerization of Profession Committee
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasProfessional Efficiency & Economic Research Committee
1990 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationEconomics and Law Practice Committee
1989 - Present
Dallas County Bar AssociationChairman & Founder Computer USe Section
1984 - Present
United States Tax Court
1984 - Present
United States Court of Federal Claims
1977 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar Bar
1975 - Present
Dallas Bar Association
1974 - Present
State Bar of Texas
1972 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity
2012 - 2012
Dallas Bar AssociationFee Dispute Committee member
2012 - 2012
Dallas Bar AssociationPeer Assistance Committee member
2012 - 2012
Dallas Bar AssociationMentoring Committee Member
2008 - 2012
Dallas Estate Planning Council
Sample of Legal Cases
Federal Income tax Deficiency for $150,000
Sucessfully argued that the loss was a business bad debt and thus the loss offset the income from the IRA withdrawal.
Education
1973
University of Houston
1969
University of Georgia
BS - Bachelor of Science
1966
University of Georgia
BS - Bachelor of Science
1964
Emory University
Speaking Engagements
1992
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Computer Technology
1991
State Bar of Texas Annual Convention
Advanced Office Practice
1991
State Bar of Texas Annual Computer Use
Bringing you and your Desk into the 21st Century
1991
Advanced Family Law
Computers: Overview of Technology
1990
Dalls Bar Computer Use
Using your computer to communicate with the World
1989
Dallas Bar Association Computer Use
Using a PC as a Lawyer's Personal Workstation
Publications
1989
Dallas Bar Computer Use and Technology Section
Automation Insights
1973
Houston Law Review
The Waiver Doctrine
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What will be max probate process cost and time duration where there are no complications involved?
24 Mar 2025
Q&A
How can I reflect additional shares to my s corp ownership if partners are willing to transfer?
24 Mar 2025
Q&A
Now that the quitclaim deed has been file,what's next? Do i call mortgage bank and my insurance co.? ?
19 Mar 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Digital Assets … Facebook, Linkedin, Google, etc. at Death
09 Mar 2011
Legal Guide
Ten Facts About the Child Tax Credit
20 Oct 2010
Legal Guide
Dichotomy of Tax Treatment of members in a managed vs. self managed LLC
05 Oct 2010