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Peter L. Klenk
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Peter L. Klenk

Founder, Principal Attorney

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Phone: 215-790-1095

Fax: 215-814-8929

Email: peterklenk@klenklaw.com

Peter was raised on a farm located 60 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. While working several jobs to pay for his education, he graduated cum laude and with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1987 and graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1990.

Furthering his study of the estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes, Peter earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the top-ranked NYU tax program. An LL.M. is an intensive one-year program focusing on a single area of the law that is in addition to the typical three-year J.D. program.

Following a family tradition of military service, Peter served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy JAG Corp. In 1992, the Navy awarded his team of attorneys a Meritorious Unit Commendation for providing estate planning services to more than 10,000 service members deployed to the Middle East during Desert Storm/Desert Shield.

After leaving the Navy, Peter focused his practice in the area of estates and trusts. By concentrating his practice exclusively on estates, Peter can provide his clients with an understanding of the subtleties, including the most recent changes in the gift, estate, inheritance, and generation-skipping taxes.

Since founding his firm in 1998, Peter’s estate planning practice has flourished, and he now represents clients throughout the country.

Professional and Community Affiliations:

  • Philadelphia Estate Planning Council
  • International Network of Boutique Law Firms

Honors and Awards:

  • Meritorious Unit Commendation, US Navy
  • Recognized as a Philadelphia Five Star Wealth Manager (every year since 2012; Estate Planning Part)
  • Received Client Distinction Award 2013 for providing outstanding service by Martindale-Hubbell
  • AVVO Rating – Very Good
  • Rated by Super Lawyers
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Peter L. Klenk

Founder, Principal Attorney

Education:

  • University of Minnesota, B.A., cum laude – 1987
  • University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude – 1990
  • New York University, LL.M., Tax – 1997

Military:

  • Lt., JAGC, Dept. of the Navy, 1991-1995

Bar Admissions:

  • Pennsylvania – 1993
  • New Jersey – 1995
  • Florida- 1996
  • New York – 1996

Court Admissions:

  • Pennsylvania appellate courts
  • New Jersey appellate courts
  • Florida appellate courts
  • New York appellate courts
  • Minnesota appellate courts
  • US Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Tax Court
  • US Court of Military Appeals

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David Major

Had our will done with Peter and his team. Made the process super easy and understandable. His team lead by Laura Parisi were always available for questions and assistance. Professional and personable they made what can be a challenging experience hopeful and graceful. Cannot recommend their services enough!

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Joseph Atencio

I've been through the process of creating and revising estate documents several times over the years and it's never been easier than it was with Peter Klenk. Always available and a master at explain arcane tax and legal issues in plain English for "dummies". I recommend the firm without reservation.

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Matthew Wentz

My experience with Klenk Law was nothing shy of amazing. I had done some quick research when searching for an estate attorney and was immediately drawn to Klenk Law being a veteran owned business and due to their support for veterans, first responders, and teachers . Every member of their staff was knowledgeable and patient through every step of the process and with all of my questions. They were honest and transparent with pricing and expectations. They were very timely with communications and kept me in the loop throughout the process. I will definitely recommend Klenk Law to friends and family.

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Esther Kohn

Daniella is amazing, she helps me perfectly every time, and I always feel special with her.

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Jacqueline Gowen-Tolcott

We had an excellent experience. Everyone was very personable, professional and efficient.

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