Atty. David M. Halpen

Atty. David M. Halpen

David M. Halpen is Counsel in the Palm Beach Gardens office of Cummings & Lockwood.

Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David M. Halpen at a glance

David M. Halpen is a Counsel based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Florida United States District Court, Middle District of Florida United States Tax Court (1993). Educated at University of Florida, Levin College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Leiden University, The Netherlands (Certificate International, 1992). Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David M. Halpen is Counsel in the Palm Beach Gardens office of Cummings & Lockwood
  • David has over twenty years of broad-based legal experience in trusts and estates planning, estate settlement, trust administration, business succession planning, and U.S. and international tax planning for a variety of high net worth clients
  • Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, he was a shareholder with Dunwody, White & Landon in their Naples and Palm Beach Offices
  • Professional Recognition •The Best Lawyers in America (Tax Law and Trust and Estates), 2013 - present •The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year, Trusts & Estates, West Palm Beach, 2023 Articles/Publications •'Estate and Probate Planning for Snow Birds and Florida Residents', 22nd Annual Midwest Estate, Tax and Business Planning Institute, 1995 News & Press Releases •Palm Beach Gardens Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch •35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch • 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020 • Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America • Cummings & Lockwood Announces the Promotion of David M. Halpen to Principal-in-Charge of the Palm Beach Gardens Office • 32 Cummings & Lockwood LLC Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers List • 21 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America • Cummings & Lockwood Announces the Addition of David M. Halpen to Its Private Clients Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Halpen's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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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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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 Palm Beach Gardens 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 M. Halpen

Where is David M. Halpen's law office located?
David M. Halpen's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Cummings & Lockwood LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Halpen handle?
David M. Halpen focuses on irs, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David M. Halpen practiced law?
David M. Halpen has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David M. Halpen go to law school?
David M. Halpen earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (Certificate International, 1992).
How can I contact David M. Halpen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
- 1993
Certificate International
Leiden University, The Netherlands
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Florida United States District Court, Middle District of Florida United States Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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