ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES & TRUSTS • FAMILY LAW • REAL ESTATE
William J. Fries has been a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania since 1977 and in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions since 1979. Mr. Fries primary areas of practice are elder law, estate planning and estate administration, Orphans’ Court litigation, municipal zoning law, business transactions, real estate, and other civil trial matters. Mr. Fries takes pride in providing prompt individual attention and quality service to each of his clients. His goal is to resolve his clients’ legal matter promptly, if possible, through legal advice and negotiation, and where necessary, by the aggressive representation of your interests in Court.
Mr. Fries’ practice is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, families, professionals, and businesses. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, reading history, bicycling, hiking, and skiing.
EDUCATION
- University of Scranton, B.A., cum laude, 1974
- Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1977
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Pennsylvania
- United States Federal District Courts in Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Bar Association of Lehigh County
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Elder Law and Family Law Committee, Member
- Family Law Section of the Lehigh County Bar Association, Past President
- Donald E. Wieand, Sr., Barristers Inn, Past President
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
- St. Paul’s Church in Allentown, Advisory Council, Member
- The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the University of Scranton, Alumni Society, Officer
- Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, Former Board Member
- Lehigh County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Advisory Board, Former Board Member
CALL DIRECT
610-797-9000, ext. 404
ASSISTANT INFORMATION
Joyce Morales
610-797-9000, ext. 348
