Atty. David A. Applebaum
David A. Applebaum is a lawyer practicing estate planning and wealth preservation, estate administration, corporate and business law and 2 other areas of law.
Corporate And Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Fort Washington, PA · 46+ Years Experience
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About David A. Applebaum at a Glance
David A. Applebaum is a Member based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, practicing at Friedman Schuman, PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Temple University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1988) and Temple University (B.B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. Serves clients in Fort Washington, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Applebaum
- David A. Applebaum is a lawyer practicing estate planning and wealth preservation, estate administration, corporate and business law and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from Temple University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- David practices at Friedman Schuman, PC in Fort Washington, PA and 2 others locations
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Applebaum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Applebaum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Washington.
Probate in Fort Washington
David A. Applebaum is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Estate Planning & Probate in Fort Washington
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David A. Applebaum is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Fort Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David A. Applebaum is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real Estate Law in Fort Washington
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David A. Applebaum is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Tax Law in Fort Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David A. Applebaum is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Washington
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Washington-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 Fort Washington Choose David A. Applebaum
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 David A. Applebaum's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Applebaum brings 46+ 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 probate, estate planning, and business, David A. Applebaum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Washington
A Fort Washington-based practice means David A. Applebaum 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 David A. Applebaum Handles in Fort Washington
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