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Using his legal background and skills, Nicholas D. Goedde guides clients through the complexities of estate planning and administration.. Mr. Goedde is part of the Firm’s Estate Planning, Trust and Probate practice group. He focuses on helping clients plan and administer their estates through various tools such as estate plans, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. He regularly assists client with complex issues such as blended families, special needs planning, multistate property ownership and changes in marital status.. Mr. Goedde brings a well-rounded legal background to his practice. He has worked at multiple law firms, interned at a law office during his undergraduate years, and clerked at a firm while attending law school. He also gained hands-on experience through the University of Toledo’s Civil Advocacy Clinic, where he provided legal services to underserved members of the community.. A native of Northwest Ohio, Mr. Goedde earned his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law and his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University. During law school, he served as president of the Student Bar Association and was a contributing articles editor for the University of Toledo Law Review.. Outside of the office, Mr. Goedde enjoys spending time with his family on the water and is an avid golfer.

Dan Stanek focuses his practice on trust and estate planning and administration. In addition to advising fiduciaries, Dan helps clients plan for the preservation and transfer of their assets in a cost-effective and tax-efficient manner. He also assists clients in a variety of estate planning matters, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and charitable giving opportunities.. Prior to joining Connolly Gallagher, Dan served as the Vice President and Senior Consultant for a boutique firm providing family office and private foundation consulting services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. He has also worked in KPMG’s Global Transfer Pricing Services group, helping large, multi-national corporations organize and manage their operations.. Dan dedicates time to supporting charitable organizations and mentoring area youth. Organizations with which he has volunteered include SquashSmarts, Inc., St. Joseph’s Prep Rowing and The Gesu School.

Mr. Ferry was born in Wilmington, Delaware, attended Salesianum High School and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Delaware in 2006.  While attending Widener Law School, he worked as a legal assistant for Ferry, Joseph & Pearce, P.A.  Additionally, he served as a legal intern for the Honorable Joseph R. Slights, III in the Delaware Superior Court.

I bring an entrepreneurial approach to the law, focuing on adding value and promoting efficiency.  I utilize flat fees when possible, and enjoy helping my clients navigate legal territory and avoid pitfalls.