Stephanie’s estates and trust practice focuses on helping individuals and families develop estate plans (including wills, trusts and powers of attorney) and administering estates and trusts of varying sizes and complexity. Stephanie takes a personal approach to each estate planning client, helping them create a plan that addresses their individual concerns and unique circumstances.
With her extensive business law background and experience, Stephanie is passionate about helping business owners achieve their goals while overcoming operational and market challenges. Stephanie advises businesses and individuals regarding real estate sales, purchases, leases, and other transactions, both residential and commercial.
In all areas of her practice, strategic, practical and responsive legal service is central to Stephanie’s approach with her clients. She is a strong advocate for her clients and seeks to display the highest level of professionalism while providing strong, effective and compassionate representation.
Stephanie received her law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2008 and her undergraduate degree from Rider University, College of Business Administration in 2005.
Community involvement is another priority for Stephanie. She serves as a Supervisor in New Britain Township, Bucks County, elected to a six-year term beginning in 2022. She is also the President of the Villa Joseph Marie High School Alumnae Association and Treasurer of the Home & School Association of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School. Stephanie is also a member of the PA Republican State Committee and Bucks County Republican Committee. In addition, she is involved in other local networking and community service related activities.
Stephanie married her husband, Gary, in 2008 and together they have two boys, Carter and Samuel. A lifelong Bucks County resident, Stephanie and her family currently reside in New Britain Township.
If you wish to contact Stephanie directly, she can be emailed at sshortall@dhdlaw.com.
Awards and Honors
Stephanie has been recognized as a Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters from 2017 through the present.
Professional Memberships
- Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Bucks County Bar Association
- Women Lawyers Division (Past Chair)
- Orphan’s Court Section
- Bucks County Estate Planning Council