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Dan W. Armstrong
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Biography
Mr. Armstrong is a former combat Marine Vietnam veteran. Prior to the law firm, Mr. Armstrong was a senior level executive in the healthcare industry. This experience was entrepreneurial, involving business start-up, funding, management and acquisition of several medical manufacturing/distribution companies. Before this, Mr. Armstrong was employed in management by some of the largest healthcare companies in the country.
Providing personal attention and pleased to offer flexible scheduling to meet your legal needs.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
26 years
Probate
20%
26 years
Business
10%
26 years
Elder Law
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-340 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012 2010
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
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Dan W. Armstrong's Reviews
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Posted by Ed | April 15, 2011
Spectacular
Dan is my idea of a perfect attorney. - priced reasonably - transparent process - communicates often - does exactly what he says he will
Posted by Susan | May 31, 2010
Dan Armstrong
Dan listened and questioned to create a draft. He then allowed us to amplify and make alterations to the draft. Then he rechecked to results. We were able to gain all of the paperwork we needed at a nominal expense - yet he spent a great deal of time being sure that we were taken care of courtesly...
Posted by ken Schaffer | May 27, 2010
Dan Armstrong - Attorney
Dan has done just great work for our family with regard to trust and elder law and my varied business interest. Our company operates in 46 states and we have several partners and he has always been there providing council and practical resolution to the issues we face. I have worked with many attorne...
Posted by C.J | May 27, 2010
Outstanding Service
Dan Armstrong is our family lawyer and has assisted us in the many areas that a family that owns its own business needs. He and his staff have always been courteous and prompt with our needs. If Dan was not the right fit for a particular situation his recommendations have also been outstanding. I fee...
Posted by Brian | May 26, 2010
Trustworty, meticulous, caring
My parents and myself have been working with Dan for several years now and have utilized his guidance through redoing their wills, a difficult resolution to a family business conflict and establishing a family trust to protect our assets. Dan has been exceptional in all aspects of tending to the nee...
Dan W. Armstrong's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is extremely knowledgeable, and he works very hard for each and every one of his clients. I would gladly recommend Mr. Armstrong to my own family and friends."
"I have known Dan for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable about the topics that he practices in, and is a consummate professional. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dan for many years. I have referred numerous clients to Dan for estate planning, wills, guardianships and probate matters. Everyone I have referred to Dan has been extremely happy with him, and have complemented Dan for his caring approach and reasonable fees. Dan is willing to go the extra mile for his clients. You cannot go wrong by choosing this Marine veteran to represent you."
"Dan Armstrong is a fantastic estate planning lawyer. I highly recommend his services."
"Dan has a high professional standard and has great legal experience, he is also an outstanding member of the community. These characteristics have remained constant since I first met Dan in law school over 16 years ago."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Daniel for 16 years. He has a very caring attitude for clients and is in the proper field of law in my opinion. Dan was a very successful businessman prior to becoming an attorney and also served our country as a combat marine in Vietnam."
"I have used Dan to do my own personal estate planning and would highly recommend him to clients, friends and family. He is very detailed in his work and explains the estate planning laws in a very simple manner to anyone unfamiliar with that area of law. I cannot say enough about Dan's experience and quality of his work."
"I have known Mr. Armstrong his entire legal career and trust his knowledge and experience. I can think of no one I would rather have assisting me than him."
"Dan has advised me and my family on numerous occasions regarding our wills, living wills, advance directives and estate planning. He is professional and thorough. He is responsive to any questions or issues that arise during and after our consultation. I highly recommend Dan's firm to anyone seeking estate advice or documents."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Best of the Best Estate Attorney 2022, 2023, & 2024, Ponte Vera Recorder
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Jacksonville's Best Lawyers article, Jacksonville Magazine 2016
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Preeminent Attorney- highest rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Alzheimer Professioal Advisory Board, Alzheimers Association
Work Experience
1993 - 1997
President, Patient Support Systems, Inc.
1988 - 1992
Executive Vice President, Whitestone Products, Inc.
Associations
Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Florida Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Member
Florida Bar Association, Real Property & Probate Section
Member
Jacksonville Bar Association
Member
Nassau County Bar Association
Member
Beaches Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Petition for Removal of Guardian
Client appointed as Guardian
Education
1999
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Wharton Business School
Student Internship on Annual Reports for Corporate Executives
1973
University of North Texas
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2011
CLC's Sea Star Line Seminar
Esate Planning Advance Directives
2010
Estate Planning- Selva Marina Country Club
Estate Planning- A Different Perspective
2009
Estate Planning- City of Jacksonville Beach Employees
Estate Planning
2008
How to Leagally and Effectively Protect Your Assets From a Long Nursing Home Stay
Asset Protection
2007
How to Get Mediciad coverage for Your Nursing Home Care
Asset Protection
Publications
2010
Consumer Guide to the Health Care Bill 2010
Consumer Guide to Health Care Reform Provisions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Special Needs
2009
Nursing Home Guide
Selecting a Nursing Home
2008
The Consumer’s Guide to Medicaid Planning and Division of Assets
Do You Qualify For Financial Assistance For Nursing Home Care?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Dan earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How hard will it be to contest my mom's will?
18 Jun 2019
Q&A
When a life estate in a home is created in a will,when may the life estate live in the home or have to wait till probate is over
12 Jun 2011
Q&A
If I have a Florida Land Trust, and I am Trustee of that Land Trust,
20 May 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Selecting a Nursing Facility
15 Apr 2011
Legal Guide
NURSING HOME GUIDE-Selecting a Nursing Facility
01 Nov 2010
Legal Guide
When to Update Your Will
22 Apr 2010