Danielle DeFranco

• Drafted wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents for clients in accordance with applicable law • Reviewed existing estate plans to ensure that they are current and appropriate for the client’s circumstances • Prepared pleadings for probate matters, and handled nearly every aspect of the probate process, including counseling and assisting clients as to their duties and responsibilities • Prepared deeds for the transfer of real property assets • Attended and strongly advocated at hearings and other proceedings in probate court • Conducted thorough and comprehensive legal research • Provided extensive and broad legal assistance in the area of family law including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, alimony, enforcement, modification, and debt and asset distribution • Drafted and negotiated an extensive array of family law documents, including but not limited to discovery requests and responses, pleadings and motions • Conducted mediations between parties where appropriate in an effort to resolve disputes outside of court • Advocated effectively at various hearings and other court proceedings in family court • Communicated and consulted with clients and opposing parties on a daily basis