about the firm
 

Brian learned from his family tradition that the practice of law is a sacred trust. Lawyers that follow a tradition that
spans the generations understand that clients expect their lawyers to provide them not only with quality legal advice,
but with unvarnished counsel that sometimes transcends legal issues and often encompasses matters that include
complicated family, business, charitable and community issues.




 

a family tradition of quality legal representation

 


The Duffey Law Firm continues a family tradition of providing quality legal representation which dates back to the early
1900s in Boston, Massachusetts where Brian K. Duffey’s grandfather John Duffey first practiced law.

The family tradition was continued by Brian’s father, Paul K. Duffey.  Paul started his legal career in the early 1940s in
Quincy, Massachusetts, and later, in the early 1970s, relocated his family and established his legal practice in Boca Raton,
Florida. In the mid-70s Paul’s integrity and demonstrated respect for the law was honored when the Boca Raton City
Council appointed him Municipal Judge. Claudia Holland Duffey, joined her father in practice, and later, Brian joined
Claudia in practice continuing a tradition of three consecutive generations of attorneys.

In 2003, Brian had the opportunity to join the law firm of Hodgson Russ LLP.  Hodgson is not only one of the top 100 largest
law firms in the United States, it is a full-service law firm that dates back to the early 1800s, counting two former U. S.
Presidents among its partners.  Brian advanced quickly at Hodgson, being promoted from Associate to Senior Counsel to
Partner in just three years.  While at Hodgson, Brian had the opportunity to work with many well regarded lawyers, including
many with regional and even national reputations for excellence in their chosen areas of legal practice.  Here, Brian had the
opportunity to hone his legal skills and develop a broad base of experience in the area of estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, litigation and matters related to various corporate entities, including closely held corporations,
partnerships and limited liability companies.

In 2009, Brian decided that opening his own boutique law firm would allow him to provide the highest level
of personal legal services, and thus he established The Duffey Law Firm.

Brian concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, litigation
in the areas of probate and trust administration and matters involving closely held corporations, partnerships and
limited liability companies.

Brian is an active member of the Boca Raton community, serving on several civic and charitable Boards throughout his
time in Boca.  The organizations that Brian has served include: The Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton, The George
Snow Foundation, The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club of Boca Raton
(Director 2004 to
present Chair of the Scholarship Committee, 2004 to present), Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association
(Director, 2004 to present, Chair of the Government Relations Committee, 2008 to present), The North Federal
Highway Redevelopment Board
(Advisory Board to the Boca Raton City Council, 2003 to present). 

Brian’s participation in professional organizations include: The Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council, The East
Coast Estate Planning Council, The South Palm Beach County Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, the Real
Property Probate and Trust Law division of the Florida Bar
and the Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
(attorney – agent), former Arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach County, and Pro Bono legal
representation
through his affiliation with the Florida Bar.

Bar Association: Member of The Florida Bar

 
 


Education:
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, JD                    Sacramento, California
Florida Atlantic University, B.A., English                                         Boca Raton, Florida