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David DelFiandra

Partner

David J. DelFiandra is a Partner with Leech Tishman and Chair of the Estates & Trusts Practice Group. He is also a member of the Taxation Practice Group and the Nonprofit Organizations Group. David is based in the Pittsburgh office, where he works closely with individuals and businesses on sophisticated estate planning and administration issues impacting wealth preservation. This includes the preparation of estate plans designed to control and preserve wealth from one generation to another, and asset protection trusts offering maximum protection from future creditors. David is also a member of the Leech Tishman Management Committee.

David focuses his practice on the preparation of simple and complex wills, living wills and powers of attorney, estate, trust and guardianship planning and administration, planning for individuals with special needs, pre-marital agreements, and the development of lifetime gifting programs and estate litigation.

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Academics
J.D., Duquesne University School of Law
B.S.B.A., Accounting, The Ohio State University

Admissions
Pennsylvania
Florida
West Virginia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia

Professional Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association
The Florida Bar
West Virginia Bar Association
Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh

Publications
Duquesne Law Review
Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Community Involvement
Animal Care and Assistance Fund (Board of Directors)
Duquesne University School of Business — CFP® Program (Faculty)
Duquesne University, CFP® Advisory Board
Leadership Pittsburgh, Leadership Development Initiative XIV
The Pittsburgh Foundation (Professional Advisors Committee)

Speeches & Presentations
“Planned Giving: You Don’t Have to Be an Expert, Just Know One,” Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership Summit, The Pittsburgh Foundation (2017)

“The Use of IRAs and Trusts in Charitable Giving,” Emerging Philanthropy Conference, Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council (2016)

“Asset Protection and Estate Planning,” Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh (2015)

“Estate and Trust Tax Law,” University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (2014)

“Including Charity in Estate Plans with IRAs,” Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council (2014)

“Estate Planning,” University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (2013)

“Estate and Tax Planning,” Robert Morris University (2013)

“Using Trusts as Building Blocks,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2013)

“Use of Trusts in Estate Planning,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2013)

“When Your Client Wants to Include Charity In Their Estate Plans,” Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh, Financial Forum (2013)

“Estate Planning,” University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (2012)

“Fundamentals of Estate Planning,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2012)

“Estate Planning,” University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, (2011)

“Using Trusts as Building Blocks,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2011)

“Business Succession Estate and Tax Planning,” Master Builders Association of Western PA (2011)

“Estate Planning,” University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (2010)

“Estate Planning in Uncertain Times,” The Pittsburgh Foundation (2010)

“Fundamentals of Estate Planning,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2010)

“Death and Taxes,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2010)

“Estate Planning,” University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (2009)

“Use of Trusts in Estate Planning,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2009)

“Post-Mortem Estate Planning,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2007)

“Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Pennsylvania,” Lorman Education Services (2007

“Understanding and Drafting Trusts,” Sterling Education Services (2004)

“Recent Updates In Estate Planning,” Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2003)

Insights

Oct. 15, 2020  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner David J. DelFiandra Published in Washington County Community Foundation Planning Matters eNewsletter

Sep. 24, 2020  |  Client Alerts

So, Your Child Turned 18 – What Do You Need To Do?

Apr. 23, 2020  |  Client Alerts

Remote Notarization Temporarily Authorized in Pennsylvania Beginning April 20, 2020

Apr. 13, 2020  |  Client Alerts

Remote Estate Planning and Notarization: Updated

Mar. 18, 2020  |  Client Alerts

Staying Legally Prepared: A Simple and Effective Approach

Mar. 3, 2020  |  News

Leech Tishman Appoints Chief Operating Officer; Announces New Practice Group Leadership

PITTSBURGH, PA – March 3, 2020 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partner…

Dec. 20, 2019  |  Client Alerts

SECURE Act Passes Senate

Jun. 4, 2019  |  Client Alerts

Planning For Financially Unsophisticated Beneficiaries

Oct. 9, 2018  |  News

David J. DelFiandra Now Licensed to Practice in Florida

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 9, 2018 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that David…

Sep. 13, 2018  |  Client Alerts

Changes to “Kiddie Tax” Following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

The “Kiddie Tax” has been in place since Congress passed the Tax Reform Act of…

Apr. 11, 2018  |  Press

Leech Tishman Estates & Trusts Chair David J. DelFiandra Featured in Pittsburgh Foundation Article

Leech Tishman Estates & Trusts Practice Group Chair David J. DelFiandra was recently featured in…

Jan. 3, 2018  |  News

Leech Tishman Elects Four New Partners; Additional Partner Added to Firm’s Management Committee

PITTSBURGH, PA – January 3, 2018 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce the election…

Office Location

Pittsburgh
Lakewood Ranch

Contact

Email: ddelfiandra@leechtishman.com

Phone: 412.261.1600

Fax: 412.227.5551

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