About Us
Our staff
R. David Danziger, J.D., L.L.M.
Dave has practiced pension law since 1979. He earned a bachelor’s degree, in Finance, from the University of Connecticut in 1976, and a law degree (JD) from Temple University School of Law in1979. During the early years of his law career, Dave attended graduate school at night; earning a Master of Laws degree (LLM) in Taxation from Temple Law School Graduate Studies Division, in 1984.
David is a nationally known speaker and published author on the subject of retirement plans for closely held businesses. He enjoys working with clients, accountants and other advisors; particularly, when he can help identify opportunities they previously didn’t even know were possible.
Dave has taught pension law and plan administration to attorneys and pension professionals through organizations including the American Society of Pension Actuaries and seminars at Stanford University School of Law School. Nowadays, he reserves his love of teaching mainly for his clients and their trusted advisor. Dave has defied the old adage: “Those who can – do; while those who can’t – teach”. He is equally successful as teacher, business owner and trusted expert advisor.
David and his wife Adele live in Bucks County PA. They have 3 children; the youngest of whom reached 16 in 2008. He regularly reminds the kids that he’s counting on them to support their parents in retirement; but he hedges his bet by contributing regularly to a well designed tax qualified retirement plan.
John M. Henry – Director of Client Services
John has over 23 years experience in Pension Administration, specializing in defined contribution retirement plans. John’s primary area of responsibility is to ensure our clients and their advisors are well served and satisfied.
In addition to carrying a case load of his own, John manages new client migrations to the firm and other transactions such as plan mergers and investment conversions. John also oversees plan distributions and loan processing.
One of John’s most impressive skills is his ability to reconcile plan assets. Clients and even accountants are often amazed at John’s ability to find and resolve missing or misapplied deposits. John helps clients implement financial controls designed to simplify bookkeeping and transaction processing.
John’s experience prior to joining the firm has ranged from third party administration to management of pension administration departments in consulting, banking and accounting firms. He has worked with plans ranging in size from 1 participant to over 2,500 lives.
John graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Business Administration.
John grew up in New York City and currently resides in Bucks County, PA. He has two children.
Kelly Taft – Senior Retirement Plan
Kelly is one of the firm’s Master technicians. Her responsibilities include preparing annual reports for all types of plans including 401(k), defined benefit and cash balance pension plans. Kelly’s specialty is developing contribution scenarios and testing them.
Kelly had 14 years of experience in the pension industry before joining the Law Offices of R. David Danziger, P.C.
Kelly usually works behind the scenes. If you ever have the pleasure to speak with her, we encourage you to say Hi. She has a calming influence and a cutting sense of humor.
Michelle Knabel – Client Service Representative
Michelle comes to the Firm with 15 years’ experience in the customer service industry. Most recently, she was a customer service representative for a national home builder. While there, she won a Caribbean cruise vacation thanks to superior customer satisfaction. Michelle also won the “Homeowner Service Coordinator of the Year” award for her skill in responding to homeowner needs by implementing prompt and effective responses with the greatest attitude.
Michelle answers our phones. If she can’t help you personally, she’ll get you the help you need. Michelle is also our bookkeeper and billing consultant. Feel free to call her any time. Occasionally you may get a call from Michelle as she wants to ensure we have all of the information needed to serve your retirement planning needs.
Michelle grew up in Bucks County, graduated Neshaminy High School and attended Bucks County Community College and University of Phoenix. Prior to working in the customer service industry, she lived in California where she worked as a nanny to an adorable 2 yr old boy.