Atty. David K. Oaks

Atty. David K. Oaks

David has been providing accessible and aggressive representation to clients in Charlotte County for over 35 years. David’s law practice focuses on estate planning, probate, business and real estate litigation, family law, property association law and appeals.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David K. Oaks at a glance

David K. Oaks is an Of Counsel based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Mahshie & DeCosta. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1989), and North Carolina U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2009). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1979) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Charlotte County Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David has been providing accessible and aggressive representation to clients in Charlotte County for over 35 years
  • David’s law practice focuses on estate planning, probate, business and real estate litigation, family law, property association law and appeals
  • He is an accomplished trial attorney and has tried dozens of cases to verdict
  • David is of-counsel to the firm and assists in its Charlotte County practice
  • Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies, Edison Community College, 1995—
  • Assistant Treasurer, Republican Party of Florida, 1986-1988
  • Republican State Committeeman, Charlotte County, Florida, 1984-1988
  • Delegate, Republican National Conventions, 1976 and 1984

Practice Areas Explained

David K. Oaks's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

David K. Oaks is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

David K. Oaks is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Fort Myers 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David K. Oaks

Where is David K. Oaks's law office located?
David K. Oaks's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm is Mahshie & DeCosta. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David K. Oaks handle?
David K. Oaks focuses on wills, residential, contracts, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David K. Oaks practiced law?
David K. Oaks has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David K. Oaks go to law school?
David K. Oaks earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact David K. Oaks for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David K. Oaks received?
David K. Oaks's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
North Carolina U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2009

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