Atty. Daniel K. Capes
Daniel K. Capes is a shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A..
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Naples, FL
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About Daniel K. Capes at a Glance
Daniel K. Capes is a trusts attorney based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Dunwody White & Landon PA. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (LL.M, 1998) and University of Florida (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Estate Administration (2026). Serves clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel K. Capes
- Daniel K. Capes is a shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A
- Mr. Capes focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration, with an emphasis on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning
- He received his LL.M. in Taxation and J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree from Toccoa Falls College
- Mr. Capes has been recognized for his trusts and estates expertise in “The Best Lawyers in America,” Naifeh and Smith (since 2008), including receiving Lawyer of the Year for Trusts and Estates for the Fort Myers/Naples area (2013, 2017 & 2025)
- He also has been recognized in Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite (2009, 2011 & 2015) and Florida Super Lawyers (2010-2022; Rising Star 2009)
- Mr. Capes has an AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Capes is a member of the Florida Bar (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and Taxation Sections)
- He is also a member of the Collier County Bar Association (Past Chair, Trust and Estates Section) and American Bar Association (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and Taxation Sections)
- He was a member and editor-in-chief of the Florida Journal of International Law and was nominated to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
- He co-authored Practice Alert: Private Letter Ruling, Extends Availability of Protective Section 2032 Elections, RIA Estate Planners Alert Newsletter, Vol. 24, No. 11 (Nov. 2, 1999)
- Mr. Capes also regularly speaks to other professionals on estate and trust related topics
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Trusts in Naples
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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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Why Clients in Naples Choose Daniel K. Capes
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 Daniel K. Capes's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Daniel K. Capes's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Naples
A Naples-based practice means Daniel K. Capes 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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