My goal is to ensure that my clients are aware of all aspects of their desires and Estate Planning, comfortable with the process, and confident with me. My resume, which contains many assessments (reviews) and awards, many of them being confidential to the extent that even I am not privy to their identity, mean everything to me. Thank You.
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Accolades
- 2022 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2021 Avvo Superb
- 2021 Best Lawyer
- 2021 Client Champion
- 2021 Daily Times
- 2021 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2021 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2021 Martindale AV 15 Years
- 2020 Avvo Superb
- 2020 Client Champion
- 2020 Daily Times
- 2020 Lawyers AV Preeminent
- 2020 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2020 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2020 Martindale 30 Years
- 2020 Top One Percent
- 2019 Avvo Superb
- 2019 Client Champion
- 2019 Daily Times
- 2019 Lawyers of Distinction
- 2019 Lawyers AV Preeminent
- 2019 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2019 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2019 Martindale AV Rated
- 2019 Philadelphia News Journal
- 2019 Top One Percent
- 2018 Avvo Superb
- 2018 Daily Times
- 2018 Client Champion
- 2018 Lawyers AV Preeminent
- 2018 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2018 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2018 Top One Percent
- 2017 Avvo Superb
- 2017 Client Champion Gold
- 2017 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2017 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2017 Top One Percent
- 2016 Client Distinction
- 2016 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2016 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2016 Martindale AV 10 Years
- 2016 Top One Percent
- 2015 Avvo Superb
- 2015 Awesome Attorneys
- 2015 Client Distinction
- 2015 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2015 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2015 Martindale 25 Years
- 2014 Avvo Superb
- 2014 Awesome Attorneys
- 2014 Client Distinction
- 2014 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2014 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2014 Top One Percent
- 2013 Avvo Superb
- 2013 Awesome Attorneys
- 2013 Client Distinction
- 2013 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2013 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2012 Avvo Superb
- 2012 Awesome Attorneys
- 2012 Main Line Today
- 2012 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2012 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2011 Avvo Superb
- 2011 Awesome Attorneys
- 2011 Lawyers AV Preeminent
- 2011 Martindale AV 5 Years
- 2011 Martindale AV Judicial
- 2011 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2011 Top One Percent
- 2010 Awesome Attorneys
- 2010 Bar Register Law Firm
- 2010 Bar Register Lawyer
- 2010 Lawyers AV Preeminent
- 2010 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2009 Bar Register Law Firm
- 2009 Bar Register Lawyer
- 2009 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2008 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2007 Martindale AV Preeminent
- 2006 Martindale AV Preeminent
Assessments
- Alice
- Allison
- Anne-and-Norm
- Annie
- Anonymous-1
- Anonymous-2
- Betsi
- Bill
- Bill-D
- Brent
- Brian-E-Stipe-Esq
- Bronwyn
- Christina
- Client-1
- Client-2
- Client-3
- Client-4
- Confidential-1
- Confidential-2
- Confidential-3
- Confidential-4
- Confidential-5
- Confidential-6
- Confidential-7
- Confidential-8
- Confidential-9
- D-J
- Daniel
- Dave
- David-1
- David-2
- David-3
- Diane
- Det-H-Joks-Esq
- Don
- Eileen
- Ellen
- Elizabeth
- Eric-Trajtenberg-Esq
- Estate-Planning-1
- Estate-Planning-2
- Estate-Planning-3
- Frances
- Glenn
- Grace
- Gregg
- Gwen
- Heather
- Hugh-J-Gillespie-Esq
- James-P-Frederick-Esq
- Janice
- Jeff
- Jill
- Joe
- Johan
- John-1
- John-2
- John-3
- Joseph-M-Masiuk-Esq
- Julian
- Karl P Voigt IV Esq
- Kimberly
- Kiran
- Krista
- Laura
- Laura-A
- Lauri-G
- Lee
- Len
- Linda-S
- Lisa-1
- Lisa-2
- Louis
- MariaElaina
- Michelle
- Michael-C-Greenberg-Esq
- Mick
- Mona
- Nancy
- Olya
- Pa-Bar-Institute
- Patrick
- Penny
- Probate-1
- Probate-2
- Richard-Butler
- Robert-L-Adshead-Esq
- Ron
- Rose
- Rosemarie
- Scott-P-Towers-Esq
- Shawn
- Sheila
- Steven-J-Fromm-Esq
- Sue
- Susan
- Tax-1
- Tom
- Tyler-B-Christ-Esq
- Victor
- Widener-University
- Wills-1
- Wills-2
- Wills-3
- Womens-Business-Seminar
- Yvette-Taylor-Hachoose-Esq
Assignments
John B. Whalen, Jr., J.D., LL.M.
- Pa Probate Estates Lawyer
- 2006 – Present
- Wayne, PA
Lamb McErlane
- Pa Probate Estates Lawyer
- 2004 – 2006
- West Chester, PA
Lastowka Messick
- Pa Probate Estates Lawyer
- 1998 – 2004
- Media, PA
Forceno Hannon and Arangio
- Pa Probate Estates Lawyer
- 1992 – 1998
- Philadelphia, PA
Joseph P. Lynch, Esquire
- Pa Probate Estates Law Clerk
- 1987 – 1992
- Norristown, PA
Admissions
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Supreme Court Member
- 1990 – Present
- Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Association Member
- 2016 – Present
- Harrisburg, PA
DelCo Estate Council
- Immediate Past President
- 2006 – Present
- Media, PA
ChesCo Estate Council
- Board Member
- 2006 – 2007
- Media, PA
Conestoga Senior High School
- Internship Instructor
- 2006 – 2006
- Berwyn, PA
DelCo Estate Council
- President
- 2005 – 2006
- Media, PA
Villanova University School of Law
- Internship Instructor
- 2005 – 2005
- Villanova, PA
DelCo Estate Council
- First Vice President
- 2004 – 2005
- Media, PA
DelCo Estate Council
- Second Vice President
- 2003 – 2004
- Media, PA
DelCo Estate Council
- Board Member
- 2003 – 2007
- Media, PA
ChesCo Estate Council
- Council Member
- 2000 – 2007
- Hershey’s Mill, PA
DelCo Estate Council
- Council Member
- 2000 – 2007
- Media, PA
ChesCo Bar Association
- Association Member
- 1999 – 3007
- West Chester, PA
DelCo Bar Association
- Association Member
- 1999 – 3007
- Media, PA
American Bar Association
- Association Member
- 1991 – 3008
- Harrisburg, PA
US Federal Court E.D. PA
- Bar Member
- 1997 – 2009
- Philadelphia, PA
PA Bar Association
- Association Member
- 1991 – 2009
- Harrisburg, PA
Supreme Court, New Jersey
- Bar Member
- 1991 – Present
- Trenton, NJ
Supreme Court, Pennsylvania
- Bar Member
- 1990 – Present
- Harrisburg, PA
Delaware Law Forum
- Editor-In-Chief
- 1989-1990
- Wilmington, DE
Delaware Law Forum
- Case Note Writer
- 1988-1989
- Wilmington, DE
Delaware Law Forum
- Case Note Writer
- 1987-1988
- Wilmington, DE
Academics
Villanova University Law School
- Post Doctoral Degree
- 1990–1994
- Villanova, PA
Widener University Law School
- Doctoral Degree
- 1990–1994
- Wilmington, DE
Temple University
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1983–1986
- Philadelphia, PA
Montgomery County College
- Associate’s Degree
- 1980–1983
- Blue Bell, PA
Affiliations
Picket Post Condo Assn
- President
- 2003 – 2007
- Wayne, PA
Picket Post Condo Assn
- Vice-President
- 2003 – 2007
- Wayne, PA
Picket Post Condo Assn
- Board Member
- 2003 – 2007
- Wayne, PA
Articles
Misinformation, Misunderstandings, and Mistakes
- 11-04-2018
- Martindale.Com
Pa Living Wills and Surrogates
- 11-01-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Powers of Attorney and Agents
- 11-01-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Last Wills and Executors
- 11-01-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Estates and Income Tax Returns
- 10-28-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Last Wills and Taxes
- 10-28-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Executors and Duties
- 10-28-2009
- Lawyers.Com
When Does a Living Will take Effect
- 04-07-2009
- Martindale.Com
Pa Estate Planning and Pointers
- 02-04-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Estate Law and Aspects
- 02-04-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Estate Planning and Fiduciaries
- 02-04-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Patriot Act and C.I.P. Rules
- 01-11-2009
- Lawyers.Com
Maintaining PoA in a HIPAA World
- 11-06-2008
- Martindale.Com
Payments to Family Funeral Directors
- 11-06-2008
- Martindale.Com
USA PATRIOT Act Privacy Rules
- 11-06-2008
- Martindale.Com
Pa Abolishes Common Law Marriage
- 11-06-2008
- Martindale.Com
Maintaining PoA in a HIPAA World
- 11-06-2008
- Martindale.Com
Misinformation, Misunderstandings
- 11-06-2008
- Martindale.Com
Pa Last Wills and Asset Titles
- 09-15-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Powers of Attorney Requirements
- 07-29-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Living Trusts and Caution
- 07-29-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Living Wills and Doctors
- 07-06-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Fiduciaries and Traits
- 05-14-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Common Law Marriage Abolished
- 05-13-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax
- 05-13-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Probate and Alternatives
- 05-13-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Living Wills and Importance
- 05-13-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Probate and Avoidance
- 05-13-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Powers of Attorney and HIPAA
- 05-03-2008
- Lawyers.Com
Pa Estate Planning and Mistakes
- 05-01-2008
- Lawyers.Com
The House That Jack Built
- 10-23-2007
- Widener University
Maintaining PoA in a HIPAA World
- 10-31-2006
- Pa Law Weekly
2nd Annual Women Business Seminar
- 10-03-2006
- PressReleaseSpider
Misinformation, Misunderstandings
- 07-31-2006
- ChesCo Women Website
Misinformation, Misunderstandings
- 01-02-2006
- Pa Law Weekly
1st Annual Women Business Seminar
- 11-17-2005
- Chadds Ford Pa
When does a Living Will take effect?
- 05-27-2005
- Phila Business Journal
Settlement of Small Estates Petition
- 02-17-2005
- Pa Bar Institute
Settlement of Small Estates Petition
- 12-09-2004
- Pa Bar Institute
The USA PATRIOT Act Privacy Rules
- 04-19-2004
- DelCo Estate Council
Declaration From Letters
- 03-04-2004
- DelCo Bar Association
Payments to Family Funeral Directors
- 02-23-2004
- DelCo Estate Council
Pa Abolishes Common Law Marriage
- 10-20-2003
- DelCo Estate Council
Smith Charitable Trusts (#1 and #2)
- 09-22-2003
- DelCo Estate Council