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Atty. David K. Whitlock

Atty. David K. Whitlock

Born in New York City on July 18, 1961, firm founder David K. Whitlock grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, and graduated from Glen Rock High School in 1979.

Paramus Paramus 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David K. Whitlock at a glance

David K. Whitlock is a Firm Founder based in Paramus, New Jersey, practicing at Whitlock Canter LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on irs, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), Pennsylvania (1988), and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A. Psychology, 1983). Serands clients in Paramus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Born in New York City on July 18, 1961, firm founder David K. Whitlock grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, and graduated from Glen Rock High School in 1979
  • David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1983
  • In 1987 he received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law, graduating with Tax Honors
  • David received his master's degree in Tax Law from New York University School of Law in 1989.David was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1987, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1987, the Pennsylvania bar in 1988, and the United States Tax Court in 1992
  • During 1987 and 1988, David served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Anthony M. Lario of the New Jersey Tax Court and Camden County Probate Court in Camden, New Jersey, gaining valuable experience in those areas of practice.In 1989, David joined the Law Office of Ronald M. Pflug as an associate attorney
  • In 1995, he and Mr. Pflug formed the partnership of Pflug & Whitlock, where he practiced law through 2003
  • In January 2004 David opened the doors of his own law firm -- The Law Office of David K. Whitlock, -- located in the heart of Bergen County in Paramus, New Jersey
  • David is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, Real Property, Probate, and Taxation and Elder Law Sections, served as President of the Ridgewood Rotary Club in 2003-2004 where he has been a member since 1990, is a member of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Counsel and is currently serving as the Foundation Chairperson of the Rotary District 9470’s Gift of Life Program

Practice Areas Explained

David K. Whitlock's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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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.

David K. Whitlock is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

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 New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paramus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David K. Whitlock

Where is David K. Whitlock's law office located?
David K. Whitlock's law practice is located in Paramus, New Jersey. The firm is Whitlock Canter LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David K. Whitlock handle?
David K. Whitlock focuses on irs, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David K. Whitlock practiced law?
David K. Whitlock has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David K. Whitlock go to law school?
David K. Whitlock earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1989); (B.A. Psychology, 1983).
How can I contact David K. Whitlock for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 1989
B.A. Psychology
University of Michigan
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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