Atty. David Walter Crane

Atty. David Walter Crane

Mr. David Walter Crane is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, elder law, estate administration and 5 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Walter Crane at a glance

David Walter Crane is a Member based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at David W. Crane, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and District of Columbia (1985). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1977) and University of North Carolina (B.S.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American and Broward County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Walter Crane is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, elder law, estate administration and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at David W. Crane, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David Walter Crane's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

David Walter Crane is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

David Walter Crane is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

David Walter Crane is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Walter Crane is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

David Walter Crane is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Walter Crane

Where is David Walter Crane's law office located?
David Walter Crane's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is David W. Crane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Walter Crane handle?
David Walter Crane focuses on wills, trusts, probate, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David Walter Crane practiced law?
David Walter Crane has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Walter Crane go to law school?
David Walter Crane earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S.B.A., 1972).
How can I contact David Walter Crane for a consultation?
You can contact David Walter Crane directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Walter Crane received?
David Walter Crane's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1977
B.S.B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985

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