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Licensed in Illinois for 35 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1990
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Licensed in Iowa for 36 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1989
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Dennis Daniel Duffy's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2011
Creation of living trust
Outstanding knowledge--a real proffessional, with an outstanding staff to assist him. All documents were very proffesionaly prepared and well thought out. Have personal experience in these things through my proffessional carreer and feel I am able to judge the quality of service. I would not hesitate...
Posted by Steve | March 30, 2011
An Educator of the Highest Integrity
Dennis Duffy has a refreshing combination of knowledge, ability to educate, explain in simple terms complex concepts, and carry himself with the highest of integrity. After several miserable attempts to complete wills, trusts and a variety of other estate and planning documents with other attorneys ...
Posted by Fran | December 3, 2010
A true Blessing
My Mother and I first met Mr. Duffy in 1996 at one of his seminars. Although, she had only a modest amount of assets, decided to put them into a Living Trust for my protection, sadly due to an estrangement with my only sibling. This situation had broken her heart but she was a very practical person a...
Posted by Isabella | August 30, 2010
Trust and Living Will
Mr Duffy helped us through this important document. Included all the necessary areas that needed to be addressed. With such complex family needs he covered all to our satisfaction. Mr. Duffy took time and care in preparing and reviewing our documents. We are very pleased and relieved with his abi...
Posted by Robert | August 24, 2010
Dennis Duffy Review
Dennis served as our attorney for my mother-in-law's estate. He helped us through all of the paperwork involved in a very professional manner, including setting up the appropriate contacts for us to receive legal help for the sale of some farm land in Kentucky that was part of the estate. In addition...
Dennis Daniel Duffy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a colleague in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Over the years I have learned quite a bit from Dennis. I would be comfortable referring my clients to him for thoughtful and thorough planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dennis for several years, as we are both members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. In all that time, Dennis has always impressed me with his knowledge, compassion, and client-focused attitude. I would very confidently refer clients to him."
"I endorse Dennis Duffy. I have known Dennis as a colleague for several years through our affiliation with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and have found him to be a compassionate attorney with a great commitment to his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to family or friends."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Dennis through our affiliation with a national organization of estate planning attorneys that fosters professional excellence. Dennis is a compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. He cares about his clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse him as an exceptional estate planning attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Dennis Duffy as an outstanding trusts and estate planning attorney. Dennis is one of the giants of our industry and highly thought of by all who know him. He is professional, caring and well versed in all areas of estate planning, tax, trusts, and elder law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dennis is the most thoughtful lawyer you could ask for. He connects with his clients and his colleagues at a heartfelt level while he delivers expert advice and drafting. I would trust Dennis with my personal estate plan and investments."
"My father, who is a retired attorney, was born and raised in Iowa. In my experience, my father practiced law in an extremely personal and meaningful way for his clients. There must be something about Iowa because Dennis has many of those same qualities and naturally connects with just about everyone he meets. Dennis is extremely capable and goes above and beyond the call for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis and I are both members of a professional organization, the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and in that connection have shared ideas and consulted each other. Through recieving the same continuing education courses, I am confident that Dennis is highly skilled and current on estate planning issues. I have sent him a referral of a probate case and the client was very satisfied with his services."
"Dennis is a great guy and an excellent attorney. I am happy to give him my highest endorsement."
"Dennis is a top practitioner in our area. His expertise springs from a combination of personal experience and good old fashion hard work. I would not to hesitate to hire Dennis as my attorney or recommend him to any friend or client."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is a fantastic resource as a colleague and a caring advisor for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Dennis fo aproxiately 15 years. In that time I have been impressed with his knowledge and personality. I would not hesitate to refer anyone in his service area for estate planning, probate, guardianship or trust work. They can be assured of high quality profesional work done by a highly qualified competent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Dennis Duffy for over 12 years as a colleague in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA). During that time I've come to appreciate Dennis' breadth of knowledge in, and commitment to, the areas in which we practice. More importantly, however, I've come to appreciate Dennis' integrity and honesty, and his willingness to share, teach and mentor other members of AAEPA. I'm completely comfortable and confident when referring clients, family and friends to Dennis Duffy for estate planning and financial planning."
"I've known Dennis Duffy for approximately twelve years, and have been the beneficiary of his collegial advice on an entire spectrum of estate planning matters. His solutions are always as wise and legally sound as they are compassionate. I would not hesitate hiring him as my own lawyer if I were in his jurisdiction or recommending his counsel to others. He represents the best that our profession has to offer."
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Experience
Honors
1989
American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Real Estate Law, University of Iowa Law School
1989
American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Adminstrative Law, University of Iowa Law School
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Founder, Duffy Law Office
1990 - 1995
Partner, Anderson & Nelson
1989 - 1990
Attorney, Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe
1970 - 1986
Vice President, Per Mar Security & Research Corp
Associations
2004 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysFellow
1997 - Present
Quad City Estate Planning CouncilMember
1995 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
1990 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Scott County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Rock Island County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2001 - 2004
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate Planning
Substantial tax and administrative cost savings
Estate Planning
Substantial probate expense saved
Education
1989
University of Iowa Law School
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1989
University of Iowa
Masters in Business Administration
1978
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Business Adminsitration
Speaking Engagements
2013
Fall Summit
Providing Financial Risk Assessment Services in Estate Planning
2010
John Deere employees and pre-retirees
Myths of Estate Planning
Publications
2011
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Legacy Planning: A Guide to Preserving Your Wealth
2008
Estate Planning Basics
A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How does a trust work when dealing with farm land and how soon do they have to put it into a trust before they go into a home?
10 Jul 2016
Q&A
I have a will made in the state of Ohio. I moved to S. Carolina. Is my will valid in SC?
19 Jan 2010
Q&A
An uncle died with no will, no wife, no children. Will his estate be divided among neices and nephews?
22 Feb 2009