About Robert B. Dietz

With over 40 years of legal experience, Bob focuses his practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and Probate and Estate Administration. He helps clients draft wills and other estate planning documents, determine and navigate Medicaid eligibility rules, and assists with probate proceedings and other estate issues, including Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts.

He also handles corporate and real estate matters, including formation of organizations and agreements, residential and commercial closings, resolving boundary disputes, lease agreements and evictions.

Bob is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Cornell Law School. Prior to working in a private law practice, he served as an Assistant District Attorney, Corporation Counsel for the City of Poughkeepsie and law clerk for the Dutchess County Surrogate. Bob has been recognized as a leading attorney by Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in the East.

As an active member of the community, Bob currently serves as the chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Poughkeepsie Corps, chairman of the Board of Directors of Greystone Programs Inc., a member and past president of the Poughkeepsie Kiwanis Club and a past president of the Mid-Hudson Workshop for the Disabled. He has spoken at New York State Teachers Retirement Association seminars, Dutchess Community College classes and various church groups, sharing his knowledge about Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning.

In The Community:
Kiwanis Club of Poughkeepsie, Member
Kiwanis Club of Poughkeepsie, Past President
Greystone Programs Inc., Member, Endowment Board
Mid Hudson Workshop for the Disabled, Inc.
Salvation Army, Mid Hudson Advisory Board, Chairman
Greater Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce, MemberArea.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Other 6
    • Business Organizations
    • Probate
    • Estate Administration
    • Guardianships
    • Real Estate Law
    • Wills & Trusts

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Mackey Butts & Whalen LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1968, New York
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Ninth Judicial District of New York Grievance Committee, Past Member
    New York State Bar Association
    Dutchess County Bar Association
    Chamber of Commerce Member.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cornell University
    Class of 1968
    J.D.
    Other Education
    College of the Holy Cross
    Class of 1964
    A.B.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1942
    San Diego, California, May 14, 1942

Contact Robert B. Dietz

Partner at Mackey Butts & Whalen LLP
4.4
2 reviews

3208 Franklin AvenueMillbrook, NY 12545U.S.A.

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Fax: 845-454-4966
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  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Robert B. Dietz is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Robert B. Dietz has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, Robert B. Dietz offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Robert B. Dietz attended Cornell University.
  • Does this attorney maintain a presence in more than one law firm?
    Robert B. Dietz is affiliated with Mackey Butts & Whalen LLP and Law Offices of Robert B. Dietz.