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Dennis A. Fordham

Dennis A. Fordham

 
  • Estate Planning, Tax Law
  • California, New York
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Kevin T. O'Connor
Kevin T. O'Connor November 15, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Dennis is humble and smart - a great combination. Easy and pleasant to talk to, with intelligence off the charts. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are in an estate planning study group together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We discuss clients (not giving names) in our study group, and help each other understand issues that arise.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For the last few years. Our last meeting was November 3, 2022.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Keeps clients' best interests in mind, very knowledgeable, good at analysis.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I actually can't think of anyone else that has a better encyclopedic knowledge of estate planning.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Just as his knowledge of estate planning and administration is extraordinary, his ability to apply that knowledge to specific cases is similarly outstanding.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Dennis speaks clearly, explains things well. I haven't seen him talking to clients, but I'm entirely confident that his communication skills shine there as well.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

When I hear him talking about cases, I'm impressed by his ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
estate planning, estate administration, trusts, probate, tax issues also.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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