Atty. David R. Stack
David R. Stack received his B.A. from Yale University in 1979 and his J.D. from the University of Virginia Law School in 1984. He has been with McLaughlin & Stern since 1994.Mr. Stack is Co-Chairman of the firm’s trusts and estates department, dividing his time between the firm’s main office in New York City and the branch office in Millbrook, New York.Mr. Stack focuses his practice in the area of wills, trusts, estates and charitable planning. In that capacity he works with individuals as well as multi-generation families. His work includes estate litigation as well as dispute resolution, especially with respect to estate and trust issues. He also advises an array of private foundations, public charities and other non-profit organizations on their structure, operations and planned giving programs.Mr. Stack regularly lectures on estate and gift tax planning to accountants, lawyers and non-profit organization personnel. In addition, he serves on the Boards of a variety of not-for-profit organizations, including private foundations, museums, churches and schools.profit organization personnel. In addition, he serves on the Boards of a variety of not-for-profit organizations, including private foundations, museums, churches and schools.Memberships-Association of the Bar of the City of New York-New York State Bar Association-Dutchess County Bar Association
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About David R. Stack at a Glance
David R. Stack is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), Virginia (1986), and U.S. Tax Court (1998). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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David R. Stack's Areas of Legal Practice
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Trusts in New York
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Probate in New York
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Estate Planning & Probate in New York
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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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose David R. Stack
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David R. Stack's practice in the field of trusts, probate, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David R. Stack brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and Virginia, David R. Stack can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, David R. Stack can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David R. Stack attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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