Atty. Curtis Cassner
Curtis B. Cassner is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as a Specialist in Tax.
Tax Law & More Attorney · Serving Naples, FL · 26+ Years Experience
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About Curtis Cassner at a Glance
Curtis Cassner is a trusts and tax attorney based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Cassner Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 2000) and Northern Kentucky University (M.B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Curtis Cassner
- Curtis B. Cassner is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as a Specialist in Tax
- He focuses his practice on helping his clients meet their estate planning goals
- As a partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group, Curtis represents clients in trusts and estate planning matters by crafting tailored plans to address each beneficiary’s needs and maximize available tax benefits
- He leverages his background as a Certified Public Accountant and in-depth knowledge of advanced tax planning strategies to guide clients through Florida trust and estate administration law
- Curtis represents fiduciaries on estate and trust compliance matters
- When necessary, Curtis represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust and estate litigation matters
- Curtis advises clients on available alternatives to maximize the current or testamentary use of estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions
- He also advises clients on various charitable planning techniques to meet their philanthropic goals while maximizing the use of available tax exemptions and deductions
- Curtis has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Practice Areas Explained
Curtis Cassner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Curtis Cassner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Naples.
Trusts in Naples
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Tax Law in Naples
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Naples
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naples are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Naples Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Naples-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Naples Choose Curtis Cassner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Curtis Cassner's practice in the field of trusts and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Curtis Cassner brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and tax, Curtis Cassner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Naples
A Naples-based practice means Curtis Cassner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Curtis Cassner Handles in Naples
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