Stephanie M. Shortall
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Business & Corporate, Real Estate; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2008
Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law
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610-472-8223
Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.
Bailiwick Office Campus252 W. Swamp Road, Suite 15
Doylestown, PA 18901 Visit website
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Stephanie M. Shortall's practice is a beacon for individuals and business owners navigating life's complexities and decisions. She crafts estate plans tailored to each client's unique situation, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and managing estates and trusts of all sizes with a personal touch.
Ms. Shortall is driven by a passion for empowering business owners to reach their aspirations amid market dynamics. She guides clients through real estate transactions, whether it involves buying, selling, leasing or other dealings, in both residential and commercial realms. Her approach is strategic, practical and responsive, offering steadfast advocacy and striving for excellence and empathy in representation.
Rooted deeply in Bucks County, Ms. Shortall earned her undergraduate degree at Rider University's College of Business Administration in 2005 and her Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2008. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2008, she ascended to partnership in the firm in 2024.
Ms. Shortall is a vibrant member of the legal community, serving as Treasurer of the Bucks County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Bucks County Estate Planning Council. Her commitment to community shines through her role as a Supervisor in New Britain Township, Bucks County, elected for a term starting in 2022, as well as her leadership positions at Villa Joseph Marie High School Alumnae Association and Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School's Home & School Association.
Ms. Shortall serves as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer for the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. She contributes to the PA Republican State Committee and Bucks County Republican Committee, along with other local networking and community service endeavors.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate, Real Estate: ConsumerFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Contracts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Landlord/Tenant, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Mortgage & Refinance, Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Short Sale, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trusts, Wills
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
- 40% Business/Corporate
- 20% Real Estate: Consumer
First Admitted: 2008, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.dhdlaw.com/attorneys/stephanie-m-shortall/
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Bucks County Bar Association, Treasurer, Executive Board – 2024
- Bucks County Estate Planning Council
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Bucks County Bar Association, Orphan’s Court Section (Vice Chair)
- Bucks County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division (Past Chair)
- New Britain Township, Bucks County (elected to a six-year term beginning in 2022), Supervisor
- PA Republican State Committee and Bucks County Republican Committee, Member
- Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
- Home & School Association of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School, Treasurer
- Villa Joseph Marie High School Alumnae Association, President
- Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2017-2023).
- "Good" rating on Avvo
- Super Lawyers, 2024
- Rider University's College of Business Administration, undergraduate degree, 2005
Office location for Stephanie M. Shortall
Bailiwick Office Campus
252 W. Swamp Road, Suite 15
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 610-472-8223
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023