Atty. Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster

Atty. Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster

Robert L. Lancaster is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Naples office.

Naples Naples 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster at a glance

Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster is a trusts and tax attorney based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001). Educated at University of Florida (—, 2001) and University of Florida (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert L. Lancaster is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Naples office
  • Rob focuses his practice on the areas of wealth preservation planning, estate planning and business succession planning
  • Today’s litigious environment compels individuals to proactively engage in strategies to preserve their wealth
  • Just as physicians are all too familiar with the inherent risks of practicing medicine, so too should entrepreneurs, executives and other professionals be aware of the risks associated with commercial enterprises
  • Rob helps clients with wealth preservation planning, which involves maximizing the benefits offered under Florida law, as well as considering the implementation of sophisticated foreign or domestic structures

Practice Areas Explained

Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Naples 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 Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster

Where is Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster's law office located?
Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster's law practice is located in Naples, Florida. The firm is Cummings & Lockwood LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster handle?
Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster practiced law?
Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster go to law school?
Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster earned their education at (—, 2001); (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster for a consultation?
You can contact Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster 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 Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster received?
Robert L. "Rob" Lancaster's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow; Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts & Estates.

Practice Areas

Education

University of Florida
- 2001
J.D.
University of Florida
- 2000
B.S.
Florida State University
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts & Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, 2017 - Present, Rising Star, 2009 - 2014
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2001

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