Atty. David J Franks

Atty. David J Franks

David J Franks is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, wills and 25 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David J Franks at a glance

David J Franks is a Member based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, practicing at David Franks P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, citizenship, and probate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1980) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1975). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grosse Pointe, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J Franks is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, wills and 25 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at David Franks P.C. in Grosse Pointe, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David J Franks's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

David J Franks is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Citizenship & Naturalization

David J Franks is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grosse Pointe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J Franks

Where is David J Franks's law office located?
David J Franks's law practice is located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The firm is David Franks P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J Franks handle?
David J Franks focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, citizenship, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David J Franks practiced law?
David J Franks has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David J Franks go to law school?
David J Franks earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David J Franks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1980
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984

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