David J. DelFiandra
Partner
David J. DelFiandra is a Partner with Leech Tishman and Chair of the Estates & Trusts Practice Group, and is also a member of the Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Organizations and Tax Groups. 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.
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
“State of the Charitable Union,” Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh (2020)
“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)
UPMC Financial Planning Seminars (Past Speaker)