Atty. David S. Watson
David S. Watson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and administration, trusts and estates taxation and 3 other areas of law.
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David S. Watson is an Of Counsel based in Tampa, Florida. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1965) and Florida (1980). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1964) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sarasota County Bar Association The Florida Bar Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David S. Watson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and administration, trusts and estates taxation and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
- David practices in Tampa, FL
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David S. Watson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David S. Watson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David S. Watson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Tampa 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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