David J. Ferry, III

David J. Ferry, III is a partner at Ferry Joseph, P.A. in Delaware. Their practice focuses on estate planning and administration, elder law, probate, trusts, and guardianship matters. Ferry advises individuals and families on wills, trusts, probate, guardianship, and related planning and administration needs. Their practice also includes elder-law concerns and real estate matters that may arise as clients plan for incapacity, transfer assets, administer estates, or address legal responsibilities for family members. Their approach emphasizes the controlling legal rules, a clear factual record, and the practical needs presented by the matter.

Ferry earned a J.D. from Delaware Law School, a Master of Instruction from the University of Delaware, and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University. This education provides a foundation for legal analysis and client counseling in matters that often combine planning documents, family needs, property concerns, and fiduciary responsibilities. The academic background provides a foundation for close legal analysis and practical problem solving in the matters that make up Ferry’s practice.

Ferry’s experience includes estate planning, probate, trusts, guardianships, elder-law counseling, and related real estate or administration issues. Their work includes both planning before a legal need becomes urgent and representation when families must address probate, guardianship, or estate administration procedures. These assignments give Ferry practical experience with the forums, governing documents, and legal questions that recur in the practice.

David J. Ferry, III has been recognized in Delaware for work connected with estate, trust, and probate matters. Their practice reflects a continuing focus on helping individuals and families organize estate plans and navigate the legal steps that follow incapacity or death. Ferry approaches estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder-law matters by clarifying the governing rules, identifying meaningful risks, and keeping attention on the client’s practical objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ferry Joseph, P.A.
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Past Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware
• Current School Counsel, Nativity Preparatory School

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Delaware Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Delaware
  Master of Instruction
• Saint Joseph’s University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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