Anthony P. DeLuca

Anthony P. DeLuca is a skilled attorney and partner at Smith Pauley LLP, specializing in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business succession planning. Licensed in Nebraska since 2013, Anthony is known for providing practical, tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs of his clients. He focuses on guiding clients through complex legal and tax-related matters, ensuring the development and implementation of comprehensive plans that align with their objectives.

Anthony earned his B.A. from Loyola University Chicago in 2008. He completed his J.D. at Creighton University School of Law in 2011.

Anthony has helped clients navigate various estate planning tools throughout his career, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives. His services also include advanced strategies for wealth transfer and transfer tax minimization. In addition to estate planning, Anthony provides post-death estate and trust administration services, assisting trustees and personal representatives with trust management, probate proceedings, tax compliance, and fiduciary obligations.

Anthony also focuses on business succession planning, crafting customized buy-sell agreements and providing pre-liquidity event planning to help business owners achieve smooth, tax-efficient transitions. He takes time to understand each client’s goals, ownership structure, and family dynamics, then develops practical, results-driven strategies tailored to their needs.

Consistently recognized for his work, Anthony has been named a Great Plains “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers every year from 2017–2024 and listed in Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” from 2021–2024—honors that underscore his strong track record, technical skill, and client-focused approach.

Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, Missouri, and Montana (inactive), Anthony is also an active member of the Nebraska State Bar Association and the Omaha Estate Planning Council. His dedication to providing accessible, effective, and strategic legal counsel continues to make a meaningful impact on his clients and the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Smith Pauley LLP
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Omaha Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

•  Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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