Atty. David B. Anthony
David is an associate at Burt Blee licensed in Indiana and Ohio. As an attorney who focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning, David has assisted many families plan for long term care needs, Medicaid eligibility, and succession planning for Farming and Business clients.
Asset Preservation Planning & More Attorney · Serving Fort Wayne, IN · 13+ Years Experience
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About David B. Anthony at a Glance
David B. Anthony is an Associate based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law, and military. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013) and Indiana (2015). Educated at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law (J.D., 2013) and Indiana University (B.S., 2004). Serves clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David B. Anthony
- David is an associate at Burt Blee licensed in Indiana and Ohio
- As an attorney who focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning, David has assisted many families plan for long term care needs, Medicaid eligibility, and succession planning for Farming and Business clients
- His practice also includes natural extensions of those areas of law including Wills and Trusts, Estate Administration, Guardianship, POA/Healthcare Representative Documents, Real Estate, LLC, and etc
- David is an active member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and the Elder Law Sections of both the Ohio and Indiana Bar Associations
- He is a VA certified attorney, and a regularly presents for NBI, a national continuing legal education provider, on matters related to his area of practice
- David strives to give back to the communities he works in and is currently on the board of the Wells County Counsel on Aging
- He also frequently donates time to the Volunteer Lawyer Program in Fort Wayne, helping ensure those with limited means have equal access to legal services
- David regularly presents educational materials on his areas of practice to local groups and organizations to help ensure those who need it have an understanding of their options related to estate planning and long term care planning, including Medicaid
Practice Areas Explained
David B. Anthony's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Anthony handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Wayne.
Trusts in Fort Wayne
David B. Anthony is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →
Estate Planning & Probate in Fort Wayne
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David B. Anthony is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →
Power of Attorney in Fort Wayne
David B. Anthony is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Indiana →
Elder Law in Fort Wayne
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
David B. Anthony is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Indiana →
Military Law in Fort Wayne
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
David B. Anthony is one of 8,508 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Wayne
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Wayne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Wayne Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Wayne-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 Wayne Choose David B. Anthony
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 B. Anthony's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law, and military.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Anthony brings 13+ 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 Ohio and Indiana, David B. Anthony can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and poa, David B. Anthony can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne-based practice means David B. Anthony 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 B. Anthony Handles in Fort Wayne
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