Valerie H. Kuntz Erie, Pennsylvania
| Associate | |
| phone | 814-806-2518 866-641-8996 (Toll Free) |
| fax | 814-833-6753 |
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Attorney Kuntz is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Ohio and is also a Certified Public Accountant, focusing her practice in areas where federal or state tax issues are pertinent. Ms. Kuntz devotes a large part of her practice to Estate Planning and Administration, including: Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives and Trusts, as well as assisting estate executors with required filings, estate asset management, and distribution. Ms. Kuntz also represents business entities in their formation, operation, insolvency and transfer. Her prior work experience as an accountant and auditor make her well qualified to deal with detailed business finance and tax issues. Additionally, Attorney Kuntz’s practice includes representation of individual and business taxpayers before the IRS and other taxing agencies. She is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association.
- Areas of Practice:
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney & Advance Medical Directives)
- Estate Administration
- Elder Care Law
- Taxation
- Business Organizations & Nonprofit Corporations
- Commercial Insolvency & Bankruptcy
- Certification/Specialties:
- Certified Public Accountant, 2009
- Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2008
- Ohio, 2009
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2008
- Education:
- Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia,
2008
J.D.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Law Review: Regent University Law Review, Managing Editor - Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania,
2005
B.S.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Major: Accounting
- Published Works:
- Galloway, Split-Interest Trusts, and Undivided Portions: Does Disallowing the Charitable Contribution Deduction Overstep Legislative Intent?, Regent University Law Review, Fall, 2007
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Erie County Bar Association, 2008 - Present
- Finance Committee & Mock Trial Committee
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2008 - Present
- American Bar Association, 2005 - Present
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2002 - Present
- Mercy Terrace Apartments, 2010 - Present
- Board of Trustees and Finance Committee
- Past Employment Positions:
- Malin, Bergquist & Company, LLP, Erie, PA, Staff Accountant & Auditor, 2008 - 2009

