Atty. David A. Kellman

Atty. David A. Kellman

Instructor, Business Law II, Adelphi University, 1982.

Sarasota Sarasota 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (332) 529-6066

Profile Summary

About David A. Kellman at a glance

David A. Kellman is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), Florida (1976), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1976). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 1974) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.E., 1971). Active member of New York State Bar Association (Member Sections on: Tax Trusts and Estates) The Florida Bar District of Columbia Bar (inactive) New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Instructor, Business Law II, Adelphi University, 1982

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Kellman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Kellman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

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 Florida

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 Sarasota 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Kellman

Where is David A. Kellman's law office located?
David A. Kellman's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Kellman handle?
David A. Kellman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David A. Kellman practiced law?
David A. Kellman has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David A. Kellman go to law school?
David A. Kellman earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1974); (B.E., 1971).
How can I contact David A. Kellman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Georgetown
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1974
B.E.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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