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David J. Backer
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Biography
David Backer is Drummond Woodsum’s Practice Group Leader for Trust and Estate Planning. His practice includes trust and estate planning and administration. He is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. David serves as Chair of Maine's Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission, charged with conducting a continuing study of the probate and trust laws in Maine and making recommendations to the Legislature for improvements in Maine's probate and trust laws. In addition, David has been included in the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007 in the category of Trusts and Estates.
David is a frequent speaker to attorneys, accountants and financial professionals on various trust, estate and tax planning topics. Recent Professional Presentations, including his most recent 2015 Estate Planning Year in Review.
AWARDS
- Estate Planning Lawyer of the Year, Portland, ME (Awarded by Best Lawyers) (2015)
- New England Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate (2008-2014)
- Best Lawyers USA, Trusts and Estates (2008-2016)
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maine for 28 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 48 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Drummond Woodsum
84 Marginal Way, Ste 600, Portland, ME, 04101-2480
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2015
Estate Planning Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
2005 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (New York chapter)Fellow
2000 - Present
Maine's Probate and Trust Law Advisory CommitteeChair
1997 - Present
Maine Estate Planning CouncilMember
2001 - 2001
Maine State Bar Association, reviewed and promoted the adoption of Maine’s versions of the Uniform Principal and Income Act and the Uniform Trust Code.Member Committee
Education
1977
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Maine State Bar Association CLE
Ascertainable Standards: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
2007
Maine State Bar Association CLE
Drafting Options Under the Maine Uniform Trust Code
2005
Maine State Bar Association CLE
Critical Concepts and Definitions Under the Maine Uniform Trust Code
2002
Maine State Bar Association CLE
Maine's New Uniform Principal and Income Act, The Power to Convert to a Unitrust
Publications
2013
Maine State Bar Association publication
Ascertainable Standards: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
2007
Maine State Bar Association publication
Drafting Options Under the Maine Uniform Trust Code
2005
Maine State Bar Association publication
Critical Concepts and Definitions Under the Maine Uniform Trust Code
2002
Maine State Bar Association publication
Maine's New Uniform Principal and Income Act, The Power to Convert to a Unitrust
Languages
English