William J. Fries - Allentown, PA
Attorney at Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.
Estate Planning & Administration Of Estates & Trusts Lawyers in Allentown, PA
645 West Hamilton Street Suite 800 Allentown, PA 18101
Allentown Estate Planning & Administration Of Estates & Trusts Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning & Administration Of Estates & Trusts
- Family Law
- Real Estate
Attorney Information
Overview
William J. Fries has been a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania since 1977 and in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions since 1979. Mr. Fries primary areas of practice are elder law, estate planning and estate administration, Orphans’ Court litigation, municipal zoning law, business transactions, real estate, and other civil trial matters. Mr. Fries takes pride in providing prompt individual attention and quality service to each of his clients. His goal is to resolve his clients’ legal matter promptly, if possible, through legal advice and negotiation, and where necessary, by the aggressive representation of your interests in Court.
Mr. Fries’ practice is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, families, professionals, and businesses. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, reading history, bicycling, hiking, and skiing.
Education
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Legal Education
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Duquesne University School of Law,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, 1977
J.D.
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Duquesne University School of Law,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, 1977
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Non Legal Education
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University of Scranton, 1974
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Scranton, 1974
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- St. Paul’s Church in Allentown, Advisory Council, Member
- The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the University of Scranton, Alumni Society, Officer
- Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, Former Board Member
- Lehigh County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Advisory Board, Former Board Member
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Bar Association of Lehigh County
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Elder Law and Family Law Committee, Member
- Family Law Section of the Lehigh County Bar Association, Past President
- Donald E. Wieand, Sr., Barristers Inn, Past President
Contact
645 West Hamilton Street
Suite 800
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: (610) 797-9000
Fax: 610-797-6663
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.flblaw.com
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 (M-Th); 8:00 - 4:30 (F)
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