Richard “Rick” Durfee Jr. is the founding and senior attorney of Durfee Law Group, a nationally respected estate and asset-protection firm. Based in Mesa, Arizona and serving clients across the United States, Rick has practiced law since 1988 and is widely regarded as a leading authority on advanced estate planning, asset protection, business structuring, charitable strategy, and high-level dynasty planning designed to safeguard wealth for generations.

Rick’s career is shaped by an uncommon foundation. Before entering law, he taught World Religions at Arizona State University, an experience that deepened his understanding of values, purpose, and the dynamics that hold families together. This perspective led him to challenge the limitations of traditional estate planning—which often reduces legacy to the mere distribution of assets—and instead championed an approach that protects relationships, prevents conflict, and aligns planning with what families truly want for their future.

Renowned for his family-centered philosophy, Rick emphasizes long-term stability, tax-efficient wealth transfer, and strategies that aim to keep families out of court and in control. Guided by his motto, “Live Well, Leave a Legacy,” he has spent decades helping families create durable frameworks for prosperity, continuity, and unity.

Under Rick’s leadership, Durfee Law Group has developed a multigenerational succession model—a 500-year vision—that aims to maintain consistent, trusted counsel for families pursuing dynasty-level planning. He has built a team of accomplished attorneys and professionals who share this mission and are dedicated to carrying it forward.

Rick Durfee’s work reflects a singular belief: lasting legacies are not accidents. They are engineered by families who plan wisely—and supported by institutions built to stand the test of time.