Paul James Dunn

Paul James Dunn

Licensed for 60 years

Estate planning Lawyer Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 45%

My estate planning is tailored to each individual client. I am not a "one size fits all" attorney.

59 years

45%
Trusts 45%

I prepare trusts of all types, and each trust is carefully tailored to the client's individual needs.

59 years

45%
Probate 10%

I have never encountered a probate situation that I wasn't able to resolve quickly and efficiently for all concerned.

59 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 44 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 60 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1965

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

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Paul James Dunn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Probate

Posted by KEN | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

ONE OF THE BEST

I first consulted Paul Dunn about 25 years ago for help in settling my mother's estate. More recently I called on him to set up a family trust for my wife and I. His knowledge and attention to detail was impressive. In the intervening years, I have sent several friends to Paul and, without exception..., they have thanked me for a referral to Paul Dunn, an EXCELLENT attorney.

Posted by Linda | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Paul Dunn the lawyer you should hire

When my mother passed away, she left an extremely challenging estate for me to administer as her successor trustee. Paul helped me sort out all of the complexities. We had to work with real estate located in three different states and oil and gas interests scattered over a dozen counties in two diffe...rent states. We also had to deal with numerous securities registered inside and outside my mother’s trust with multiple brokerages and transfer agents. With Paul's help and his smile, we were able to work our way through all of these situations. There were times when we had to think "outside the box" to success-fully navigate some of the entanglements confronting us. The estate was a mess. But now it is all neat and tidy. This could not have been accomplished without Paul's broad legal knowledge combined with his technological expertise and attention to detail. I definitely could not have administered my mother's estate without Paul's legal guidance. I am happy to say that Paul has become a friend and not just my lawyer. He is one in a million. Thank you Paul. Words are not enough. Linda

Posted by Miriam | December 16, 2013 | Probate

A Superb and Dedicated Lawyer

I highly recommend Paul Dunn. Not only is he a pleasure to work with, but his work is of the highest caliber. His work is characterized by attention to detail and helpful advice. He responds to problems expeditiously and attentively. He successfully resolved all issues that arose in a contested proba...te matter in which I was involved. Again, I highly recommend him.

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Paul James Dunn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cheryl Soto

Trusts lawyer | Apr 10

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"Attorney Paul Dunn combines his extensive experience and expertise with common sense to preserve his clients’ wealth through appropriate estate planning techniques and the efficient administration of probate and trust matters. Paul gives his clients the time and attention they need and deserve, and he prides himself on preparing estate planning documents in plain English so his clients understand them. He routinely gets thank you notes and Christmas cards from clients and their heirs. Paul’s top-notch legal skills and extensive experience allow him to handle the most complex and sophisticated estate planning and estate and trust administration cases. I strongly endorse attorney Paul Dunn as an estate planning and probate and trust attorney."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dunn is a valuable asset to this community. His dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."

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Paul Deloughery

Probate lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Dunn. His answers regarding Arizona probate law are on point and accurate. I would have no problem referring people to him."

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Sean Brookman

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Paul J. Dunn is a highly competent professional. His knowledge and expertise in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and taxation are exceptional. Attorney Dunn is committed to providing clients with the highest quality legal services."

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Pernell McGuire

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul is a talented attorney. He is detail and results oriented capable of understanding and resolving complex issues."

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Experience

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Honors

2016

#1 Best Seller, Amazon

1983

Boss of the Year, Seneca County, Ohio Bar Association

1982

Boss of the year, Seneca County, Ohio Bar Association

Work Experience

1964 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Paul J. Dunn

2013 - 2013

Instructor, Oshler Lifelong Learning Institute

1989 - 1990

Weekly Legal Columnist, Prescott Courier Newspaper

1983 - 1983

Adjunct Professor, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ

1982 - 1984

Founding member, Prescott Estate Planning Group

1972 - 1973

Law Director, City of Tiffin, Ohio

Associations

2017 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Probate and Trust Mentor

2017 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

1978 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

1978 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

1978 - Present

Arizona Bar Foundation

Fellow

2017 - 2017

American Bar Association

Member

1988 - 1989

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section

Newsletter Editor

1988 - 1989

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section

Chair

1987 - 1992

State Bar of Arizona

Board of Legal Specialization

1985 - 1988

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section

Executive Committee Member

1983 - 1983

Yavapai County Bar Association

Vice President

1975 - 1975

Seneca County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested Petition to Probate Will

The court upheld my client's position and dismissed her brother's petition.

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Education

1964

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

Catholic University of America

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2001

Arizona State Bar Annual Meeting

Tax Implications of Beneficiary Designations

2000

State Bar of Arizona Seminar

Law Office Management - Word Processing

Publications

1987

Arizona Bar Journal Enjoy Property Now and Avoid Estate Taxes Later

1986

ABA Journal Enjoy Property Now and Avoid Estate Taxes Later

Languages

English

Activity

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