David James Whitcomb

David James Whitcomb

4.7
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Canandaigua, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

70 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 20%

14 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C.

70 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, 14424-1912

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David James Whitcomb's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very poor communication

I retained this attorney. He did not advocate for me or did so poorly, and did not keep my informed of the status of my case. More often than not he took days to answer phone calls and emails, or sometimes didn't answer at all. I had to call or email multiple times to obtain important information s...uch as dates and times of hearings. In fact, my very first court hearing had to be rescheduled because my attorney didn't even show up, nor he notify myself or the court. It was humiliating to sit in the court room waiting and being asked by the judge where my attorney was and having to say "I have no idea." The case caused a tremendous financial burden and was dragged out indefinitely, had to practically beg for information regarding updates on my case. He didn't seem to have much concern or compassion for me or my case. If you're looking for a legal advocate who will fight for you, keep looking.

Posted by Joseph Shepard | July 16, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and Trustworty

I worked with David three times and most recently in the last week which was a major case. He dealt with a lot of nonsensical things in this case and it seemed like he felt the same way I felt. He dealt with this case while in the midst of starting his own firm, something that can be quite stressful ...in itself. But while dealing with opening his firm and all other cases he was undertaking still took my case and it always seemed like that was number one in his mind. He worked harder that my last three attorneys and did not treat me like a walking dollar sign, he treated me like a human being and understood the stress I was under. What amazed me the most was after the case was settled he told me how he remembered when I walked into his office 2 years ago and how i was a nervous wreck. Today I can say he fixed everything and today I am living stress free. This is all due to his excellent knowledge and his by the book ethics. I would recommend David to anyone who needs help and would like to be treated fairly and not like money in his pockets. He never gives up and never gets lazy. So if that is what you are looking for in an attorney look no further.

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David James Whitcomb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gabriella MacDonald

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with David as opposing counsel and found David to be a zealous advocate who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. He is highly intelligent, creative and thoroughly prepared."

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George Newton

Litigation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a hard working dedicated attorney whose primary goal is to serve his clients to the best of his ability. He is smart, capable and compassionate and truly cares about his clients and the community."

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Gabriella MacDonald

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Robert Griswold History Award, State University of New York College at Brockport

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C.

2007 - 2011

Associate, Muehe and Newton, LLP

2002 - 2006

Government Relations, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Associations

2008 - Present

Ontario County Historical Society (OCHS)

Board of Trustees

2008 - Present

Canandaigua City Council

City Councilmember, Ward 1

2007 - Present

Ontario County Bar Association (OCBA)

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Foreclosure of Tax Liens

Successfully overturned lower court's decision

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Education

2007

Catholic University of America

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

State University of New York, College at Brockport

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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