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.
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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.
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- 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
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David K. Oaks is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →
David K. Oaks is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Florida →
David K. Oaks is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
David K. Oaks is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
David K. Oaks is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
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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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