Atty. David E. Otero
David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling. A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL
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About David E. Otero at a Glance
David E. Otero is a business, bankruptcy, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida State Bar and Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Jacksonville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Otero
- David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling
- A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S
- Bank, Venus Fashion, and professional athletes
- In his tax practice, David advises multistate businesses on state and local tax controversy matters throughout the United States
- He represents institutions financing both credit cards and automotives, national retailers, and other companies in refund actions (including bad debt sales tax recoveries), audit defense, administrative appeals, litigation, including appeals, and related consulting and planning
- In his national commercial bankruptcy and creditor’s rights practice, David represents financial institutions and other secured creditors, unsecured creditors, and creditors’ committees, as well as trustees and debtors-in-possession
- In addition, he represents financial institutions and other plaintiffs and defendants in related complex commercial litigation and bond defaults in federal and state court, and bankruptcy appeals
- He advises financial institutions and other businesses with respect to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters, including loan workouts and restructurings, tax matters, bond defaults, and issues legal opinions on substantive consolidation and true sale and other bankruptcy related issues
- David also frequently represents clients in acquiring or investing in businesses in bankruptcy
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Otero's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Otero handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Business & Corporate Law in Jacksonville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David E. Otero is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Jacksonville
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David E. Otero is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Tax Law in Jacksonville
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David E. Otero is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →
Tax Litigation in Jacksonville
David E. Otero is one of 3,087 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-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 Jacksonville Choose David E. Otero
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 E. Otero's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, tax, and tax litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, Florida State Bar and Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar, David E. Otero can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and tax, David E. Otero can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means David E. Otero 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 E. Otero Handles in Jacksonville
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