TESTIMONIALS
“Meetings with Quinn are always relaxed and very informative. He makes sure that you understand all the implications of what you are doing and does it without pushing.”
“Very smart and professional, but still personable and approachable. Expert at helping negotiate difficult areas to achieve most satisfactory legal outcomes. Quinn is a pleasure to work with!”
“Technically strong and very good at explaining complex topics. He was great at simplifying everything and using examples to help us make critical decisions.”
“He is direct and well versed in the information he provides. He is professional and always available when I have urgent legal needs.”
“Quinn is exceptional in his ability to know just how to help different people in different situations. I feel very comfortable in discussing any issue with Quinn and knowing I will get a well thought out explanation. Because I know him personally, I would always feel comfortable in recommending him to someone who needs legal matters.”
“On the rare occasion where I had a dispute with someone he always had a way of suggesting alternative solutions rather than involving a lawyer. Saves me time and money and the situations were resolved.”
“He is forthright, honest, thorough, explains issues in a manner that is very understandable, readily available, empathic and knowledgeable.”
“I liked that he was competent in the state statutes needed to Probate my father’s estate in Arizona. He took care of all the paperwork and gave good advice on how to proceed.”
“Working with Quinn and his staff was wonderful. All documents were created and explained in terms that we could easily understand. All our questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. Everything was organized clearly and all appointments were quick and to the point.”
Recent Projects
For Quinn the practice of law started as a job, turned into a career and is evolving into a lifetime journey. He is grateful for the support of clients, attorneys and staff who have assisted him every step of the way and humbled by their kind words as he passes the quarter century mark. Practicing law is challenging and stressful, but not always exciting. In addition to graduating from SMU Law and passing the bar on his first attempt, a few of his highlights include:
- Becoming Board Certified in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona
- Obtaining his AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbard, the highest peer rating possible
- Receiving a five star 10/10 rating from AVVO.
August 2025 Trust Administration
Beneficiary of irrevocable trust unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy. Trustee engaged DeAngelis Legal to review the trust and Arizona law to determine if the trust’s assets were subject to the bankruptcy trustee’s control. In Arizona, the general rule is that a court may reach the assets [...]
July 2025 Estate Plan Update and Irrevocable Trust Termination
New high net worth client from Phoenix engaged DeAngelis Legal to update his estate plan documents. The client had created an irrevocable trust with his prior estate planning attorney. The trust was for the benefit of his children and grandchildren in an attempt to use [...]
July 2025 Corporate Records Update
Family business engaged DeAngelis Legal to assist with the complete overhaul of their corporate records, including a comprehensive operating agreement for the operating business and various investment entities. DeAngelis Legal reviewed the current structure, interviewed family members and drafted documents implementing the family’s intent.
July 2025 Estate Planning Update
Estate Planning Update July 2025 2025 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: increased to $19,000 per donor, per donee. 2025 Gift and Estate Tax Exemption: increased to $13,990,000 per donor through 2025 (an increase of $380,000). See paragraph 6 below. Marital Deduction for Transfers to U.S. Spouse: [...]
Organ Donation vs. Whole-Body Donation
Mohith Agadi said it best- “Give yourself and those in need an elixir of life by pledging your organs.” What to do with your body after your death is a very personal decision. Family members are often left guessing (or worse, arguing) about what their [...]