Atty. David Evan Graff
David Evan Graff is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, taxation, business law and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Barbara, CA · 22+ Years Experience
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About David Evan Graff at a Glance
David Evan Graff is a Senior Attorney based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Allen & Kimbell, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 2007) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Evan Graff
- David Evan Graff is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, taxation, business law and 4 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 22 years
- David practices at Allen & Kimbell, LLP in Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas Explained
David Evan Graff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Evan Graff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Barbara.
Trusts in Santa Barbara
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Probate in Santa Barbara
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Estate Planning & Probate in Santa Barbara
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David Evan Graff is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Barbara
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Evan Graff is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax Law in Santa Barbara
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Evan Graff is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Barbara
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Barbara Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara Choose David Evan Graff
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 Evan Graff's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Evan Graff brings 22+ 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 trusts, probate, and estate planning, David Evan Graff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Barbara
A Santa Barbara-based practice means David Evan Graff 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 Evan Graff Handles in Santa Barbara
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