Atty. David John Tappeiner

Atty. David John Tappeiner

David John Tappeiner is a lawyer practicing estate and tax planning, probate, estate and trust administration and litigation and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

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Profile Summary

About David John Tappeiner at a glance

David John Tappeiner is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2000), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Tax Court (2000), and California (2006). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2000) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Denver and Colorado (Member, Real Estate and Probate Litigation Committee) Bar Associations Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David John Tappeiner is a lawyer practicing estate and tax planning, probate, estate and trust administration and litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • David practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David John Tappeiner's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

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 California

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David John Tappeiner

Where is David John Tappeiner's law office located?
David John Tappeiner's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John Tappeiner handle?
David John Tappeiner focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David John Tappeiner practiced law?
David John Tappeiner has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did David John Tappeiner go to law school?
David John Tappeiner earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact David John Tappeiner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David John Tappeiner received?
David John Tappeiner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 2000
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2006

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