Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A. has been serving the South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia communities as a boutique tax, business, and estate planning law firm for over 50 years.
The firm’s humble beginnings started when Michael A. Kulzer began his solo law practice in 1971. Arthur A. DiPadova joined Mike in 1976 and Kulzer DiPadova, P.A. was born. Initially the firm operated out of a small office on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Years later, Kulzer & DiPadova moved to its current location at 76 E. Euclid Avenue, Haddonfield, New Jersey. Since its inception the firm has grown to 14 attorneys, and over 20 support staff.
All of Kulzer & DiPadova’s attorneys have earned their Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation, and several are also Certified Public Accountants. Our specialized focus and knowledge allow Kulzer & DiPadova to provide exceptional counsel to our clients in a wide array of matters ranging from state & local taxes, estate planning and administration, estate litigation, civil and criminal tax controversies, business tax planning and compliance, and beyond.
The culture of our firm stems from our dedicated attorneys and experienced staff who are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients.
Firm Timeline
Michael A. Kulzer opens his solo law practice in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Michael A. Kulzer teaches accounting, tax, and business law as an assistant professor at Rutgers Camden from 1971-1978
Michael A. Kulzer, P.A. is incorporated
September
Arthur A. DiPadova starts clerkship
Arthur A. DiPadova is named Associate
Arthur A. DiPadova is named Shareholder and the firm is renamed to Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A.
Firm moves from Cherry Hill office to 35 Kings Hwy, Haddonfield
July
JulyJames B. Evans, Jr. joins the firm as a law clerk, he is named Associate the following year
Michael A. Kulzer receives the Hon. Peter J. Devine, Jr. Award from the CCBA for distinguished service to the Bar
Barbara A. Kulzer is named Counsel to the firm
January
James B. Evans, Jr. is named Shareholder
Robert H. Williams joins firm as Associate
Robert H. Williams named Shareholder
Glenn A. Henkel joins the firm as a law clerk, he is named Associate the following year
February
The firm moves on Valentine’s Day to it’s current location on 76 E. Euclid Avenue during a snowstorm
October
Tax Reform Act of 1986 is signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 22, 1986. It would be the most extensive review and overhaul of the Internal Review Code since the inception of the income tax in 1913. It’s purpose was to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and eliminate many tax shelters and preferences.
December
DecemberJoseph T. Kenney joins firm as an Associate
January
Glenn A. Henkel is named Shareholder
The Uniform Probate Code is revised in 1990 and is modeled on the 1969 version of the UPC.
Arthur A. DiPadova serves as President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey (1991-1992)
January
Joseph T. Kenney is named Shareholder
May
Joseph M. Kempter joins the firm as a law clerk, he is named Associate the following year
Glenn A. Henkel serves as President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey (1998-1999)
Barbara A. Kulzer retires as Professor of Law after 20 years of teaching at Rutgers University School of Law where she also served as Associate Dean
Michael A. Kulzer serves as President of the Camden County Bar Association (2001-2002)
February
FebruaryEric A. Feldhake joins firm as Associate
May
MayDouglas R. Madanick joins the firm as a law clerk, he is named Associate the following year
Joseph M. Kempter named Shareholder
Arthur A. DiPadova serves as President of the Society of Financial Service Professionals – South Jersey Chapter
James B. Evans, Jr. serves as President of the Southwest Jersey Chapter New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (2003-2004)
Joseph T. Kenney serves as President of the Southwest Jersey Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (2006-2007)
Joseph M. Kempter serves as President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey (2008-2009)
January
Eric A. Feldhake is named Shareholder
May
MayDaniel L. Mellor joins the firm as a law clerk, he is named Associate in August
January
Douglas R. Madanick is named Shareholder
January
JanuaryMichael J. DeLaurentis is named Counsel to the firm
November
The firm mourns the sudden passing of Barbara A. Kulzer
May
Samantha Heaton starts clerkship, she is named Associate the following year
January
New Jersey’s Uniform Trust Code is enacted on January 19, 2016 and becomes effective July 17, 2016. Shareholder Glenn A. Henkel was one of the key principals on the NJ bar association committee to conform the UTC to New Jersey law as adopted by the Uniform Law Commission
March
Kristin L. Schmid joins firm as Associate
Michael A. Kulzer receives the Founders Award from the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017 a sweeping tax reform law that promised to entirely change the tax landscape.
January
Daniel L. Mellor named Shareholder
New Jersey Estate Tax is eliminated effective January 1, 2018. First enacted in 1934, it’s purpose was to ensure New Jersey receives the full amount of the Credit for State Death Taxes allowed against the Federal Estate Tax.
January
Kristin L. Schmid named Shareholder
Solaris Power joins firm as Associate
June
Arthur A. DiPadova receives 2021 Founders Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey.
May
PEPC Awards Glenn A. Henkel 2022 Mordecai Gerson Meritorious Service Award
January
Samantha Heaton becomes a shareholder.
Michael Noto joins the firm as an associate.
