Atty. David M. Nissman

Atty. David M. Nissman

David Marshall Nissman graduated magna cum laude from Emory University. After receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon, he pursued a career both as a litigator and an adjunct professor at his alma mater.

48 yrs experience 48 year
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About David M. Nissman at a glance

David M. Nissman is an Of Counsel, practicing at McChain Hamm & Associates. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on contracts, estate planning, real estate, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1978) and Virgin Islands (1987). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Emory University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Oregon State Bar Virgin Islands Bar Association.

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About

  • David Marshall Nissman graduated magna cum laude from Emory University
  • After receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon, he pursued a career both as a litigator and an adjunct professor at his alma mater
  • After a distinguished career with the Department of Justice as a trial lawyer, publisher, and then as a Presidentially-selected United States Attorney for the Virgin Islands, David retired from public life in 2004 to pursue business, consulting and publishing interests
  • His anti-public corruption, money laundering, tax, and drug trafficking prosecutions brought him widespread acclaim and, upon his retirement, the United States Attorney’s Office Building in St. Croix was named the David Marshall Nissman Justice Center
  • The Rotarians selected him as their Man of the Year in 2004
  • He served as the Publisher for the Department of Justice from 1995-2000, where he and Ed Hagen developed the USABook electronic library
  • Prior books include Follow the Money (Corpus Juris 2005), the award-winning Proving Federal Crimes (Corpus Juris, 2005), Terrorist Financing (DOJ, 2004), Federal Grand Jury Practice (DOJ 2000), Law of Confessions (West, 1994), The Prosecution Function (Lexington, 1981), and Beating the Insanity Defense (Lexington, 1979)
  • David, as a former CEO of lending and development firms, understands the issues and difficulties of having inside corporate counsel and hiring outside litigators
  • He brings a business, legal, and management background to the private practice of law
  • As a senior partner at ILP + McChain Miller Nissman, and as a consultant to large-scale commercial development projects, David works on commercial transactions, tax matters, estate planning, real estate transactional matters, extradition cases and as an advisor to law enforcement and government agencies

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Nissman's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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What practice areas does David M. Nissman handle?
David M. Nissman focuses on contracts, estate planning, real estate, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has David M. Nissman practiced law?
David M. Nissman has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David M. Nissman go to law school?
David M. Nissman earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
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What awards or recognition has David M. Nissman received?
David M. Nissman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Emory University
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1978
Virgin Islands
Admitted: 1987

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