Justin Esposito

Justin C. Esposito

Partner
Philadelphia

Justin Esposito concentrates his practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration, including taxation, charitable planning, business succession, and generational wealth matters.

Justin advises high-net-worth individuals and families and has particular experience in succession planning for individuals with interests in closely held businesses. He represents closely held business owners, executives, and families in crafting and implementing sophisticated wealth transfer plans.

Justin counsels clients on complex matters involving estate and gift taxes as well as general business issues involving family and closely held businesses. He has experience with matters involving charitable trusts, foundations, nonprofits, and other philanthropic organizations.

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Justin has provided pro bono legal services for many years to needy individuals with tangled-title matters, primarily assisting with issues involving estates and Orphans’ Court.

Professional Activities

Philadelphia Estate Planning Council

Philadelphia Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section, Executive Committee

Recognition & Accomplishments

The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates (Philadelphia), 2023-2025

Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law (PA), 2024

Publications

Author, current supplements, Hunter’s Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Commonplace Book

Author, 2012-2021 supplements, Estate Planning and Drafting

Credentials 

Education

University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., with honors, 2008)
Connecticut Law Review, lead articles editor

Ithaca College (B.S. 2005)

Admissions

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

New York