Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Woodbridge.

Biography

Mr. Dengler focuses his practice on all aspects of trust and estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation and taxation. His clients include high net worth individuals and families with complex legal issues concerning retirement planning, wealth transfers, estate administration, fiduciary litigation and taxation issues.



In matters where a will is contested, Mr. Dengler handles the requisite probate filings and, when necessary, the associated litigation. He also counsels clients in cases in which estate planning was not contemplated prior to an individual's passing and participation in the compulsory court procedures is required. Mr. Dengler has successfully litigated matters on behalf of clients that were parties to estate, fiduciary and probate litigation.

Mr. Dengler also advises principals in closely held businesses with regard to business succession strategies, the disposition of business interests and asset protection. He works in conjunction with outside financial planners, accountants and insurance agents in an effort to ensure the best possible results for his clients.

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Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Villanova University, LL.M, graduated 1995
  • Widener University Commonwealth Law School, J.D., graduated 1994
  • Villanova University, BA, graduated 1990

  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Villanova University, LL.M, graduated 1995
  • Widener University Commonwealth Law School, J.D., graduated 1994
  • Villanova University, BA, graduated 1990

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2026)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Trusts and Estates

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