Atty. David A. Kellman
Instructor, Business Law II, Adelphi University, 1982.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Sarasota, FL · 51+ Years Experience
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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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About David A. Kellman
Instructor, Business Law II, Adelphi University, 1982
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Kellman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Kellman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sarasota.
Trusts in Sarasota
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Probate in Sarasota
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Estate Planning & Probate in Sarasota
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 in Sarasota
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 Sarasota
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.
Sarasota Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sarasota-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 Sarasota Choose David A. Kellman
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. Kellman's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Kellman brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and Florida, David A. Kellman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, David A. Kellman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sarasota
A Sarasota-based practice means David A. Kellman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David A. Kellman Handles in Sarasota
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