Thomas A. Whelihan - Cherry Hill, NJ
Attorney at The Whelihan Law Firm LLC
Estate and Trust Litigation Lawyers in Cherry Hill, NJ
1999 Marlton Pike East Suite Four Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Cherry Hill Estate and Trust Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate and Trust Litigation
- Wills
- Estate Planning
- Estates
- Trusts
- Commercial and Corporate Litigation
- Probate/ Estate Administration
- Taxation
Litigation: 65%
Attorney Information
Overview
Thomas A. Whelihan, is the owner and managing member of the Whelihan Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Whelihan has been an active litigator for over 30 years. His practice is focused primarily on disputes involving estates, trusts, guardianships and related litigation, representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries. He also represents litigants in commercial and corporate disputes. Mr. Whelihan has tried cases and conducted hearings in both state and federal court. A significant portion of Mr. Whelihan's practice includes estate and tax planning, probate and estate administration, counseling families, individuals, and business owners in the range of issues surrounding the preservation and transfer of assets during life and upon death. In addition to preparing wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney and health care directives, Mr. Whelihan serves clients in trust and estate administration, probate and tax compliances and preparation.
After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Scranton, Mr. Whelihan earned his law degree from Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey. He was awarded a Certification in Estate Planning and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Whelihan is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Tax and Real Property, Probate Sections, and the Burlington Country Bar Association.
Education
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Legal Education
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 1990
J.D. -
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 2008
LL.M.
Major: Taxation
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 1990
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Non Legal Education
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University of Scranton,
Scranton,
Pennsylvania, 1987
B.S.
Major: International Studies
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University of Scranton,
Scranton,
Pennsylvania, 1987
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner/ Managing Member
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Using Trusts in Estate Planning, N.J.I.C.I.E., 2014
Representative Cases
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Brown v. Muhlenberg Tp.
- Citation: 269 F.3d 205
- Court: 3rd Cir. 2001
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Smith v. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Citation: 424 Pa.Super. 41, 621 A.2d 1030
- Year: 1993
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Acevedo v. Start Plastics, Inc.
- Citation: 834 F. Supp. 808
- Court: E.D.Pa. 1993
Ancillary Businesses
Tax Preparation
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1991
- New York, 2002
- Pennsylvania, 1990
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1990
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1990
Specialties and Certifications
- Estate Planning, Temple University School of Law, 2008
Other Affiliations
- New Jersey State Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
1999 Marlton Pike East
Suite Four
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: 856-452-9211
Fax: 856-452-5178
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday: By Appointment
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