David Michael Goldman

Estate planning Attorney at Jacksonville, FL

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Highly Recommended

David Goldman is an attorney with a genuine concern

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Practice areas

Elder law

25%

Protecting assets from loss. * Protecting assets from loss to nursing home expenses * Lady Bird deed * Miller Trusts * Durable Power of Attorney * Family Limited Partnerships * Health Care Surrogate * Irrevocable Trust * LadyBird Deeds * Life Insurance Trust * Living Trust * Living Will * National Firearms Gun Trust * Pet Trusts * Revocable Trust * Supplemental Needs Trust * Wills * Asset Protection * Gun Trust
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15 years, 1,000 cases
Estate planning

25%

* Charitable Trusts * Digital Asset Trust * Durable Power of Attorney * Family Limited Partnerships * GST Trust * Gun-Firearms Trust * Health Care Surrogate * Irrevocable Trust * LadyBird Deeds * Life Insurance Trust * Living Trust * Living Will * National Firearms Gun Trust * Pet Trusts * Revocable Trust * Supplemental Needs Trust * Wills * Asset Protection * Gun Trust * NFA Trust
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16 years, 4,000 cases
Probate

25%

* Administration * Assets Subject to Probate Administratio * Attorney-in-fact * Beneficiary * Death Taxes * Devise / Devisee * Distributions * Elective Share * Estate Taxes * Exempt property * Family Allowance * Homestead * Life Insurance Trust * Personal Representative * Special Needs Trust * Summary Administration
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16 years, 500 cases
Trusts

25%

Protecting assets from loss. * Protecting assets from loss to creditors * Highly customizable living Trusts * Lady Bird deed * Miller Trusts * Durable Power of Attorney * Family Limited Partnerships * Health Care Surrogate * Irrevocable Trust * LadyBird Deeds * Life Insurance Trust * Living Trust * Living Will * National Firearms Gun Trust * Revocable Trust * Supplemental Needs Trust * Wills * Asset Protection * Gun Trust / NFA trust
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16 years, 10,000 cases

ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW, ASSET PROTECTION, PROBATE. CALL (904) 628-2953 NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!

Thank you for taking time to review my profile on . I focus my practice on issues dealing with Asset Protection which include business law, estate planning, Florida probate, guardianships, & Florida foreclosure defense. In addition I have two legal blogs the first deals with Florida estate planning and the second deals with NFA Gun Trusts. Our firm website also has much information on Jacksonville Estate Planning , Jacksonville Probate and Jacksonville Foreclosure Defense

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Mr. Goldman has over 20 years of business experience. He has been involved in starting and managing technology related companies involved in distribution, manufacturing, marketing, retail, direct marketing and ecommerce. Mr. Goldman's companies have generated over 500 million in sales. With his broad business background, Mr. Goldman concentrates in the areas of business formations, business transactions, elder law, and estate planning, and asset protection. Mr. Goldman writes the Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog which deals with Florida Probate, Florida Estate Planning, Florida Elder Law, Florida Guardianship, and Florida Business Law. Mr. Goldman also writes the NFA GUN Trust Lawyers Blog which deals with Purchasing NFA items in each state. His main website deals with Jacksonville Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Florida Asset Protection, & Elder Law

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Client's Choice

2022 2021 2020 + 3 ...

Top Contributor

2022 2021 2020 + 8 ...

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Licensed for 15 years

State TX

Status Eligible to Practice in Texas

Acquired 2014

Updated 01/14/2023

State FL

Status Member in Good Standing

Acquired 2007

Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC

(904) 628-2953 Office

(904) 875-4081 Fax

4115 Hendricks Ave

Jacksonville, FL, 32207

jacksonvillelawyer.pro/

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Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC

(904) 425-1910 Fax

(904) 628-2953 Office

166 A1A N., Suite 101

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082

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4.9 / 5.0

66 customer reviews

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David received a significant number of 4+ stars in 2022

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2008

Highly Recommended

David Goldman has a wide spectrum of knowledge in Corporate Law. In the past have seek legal advice and have experienced his quality of work. Mr. Goldman’s integrity and quality of work excels above the means of expectations. He expresses great dedication towards his clients. I recommend him for all of your legal questions and council. H. Serrano- Boynton Beach, FL

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Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2008

David Goldman is an attorney with a genuine concern

I met David Goldman during divorce proceedings whereby he helped advise and represent me through a mediated settlement. I found David to be a compassionate and extremely understanding person.

Posted by David | March 22, 2023

Estate planning

Great Experience! Moved from out of state and needed to update all our Estate documentation. David was extremely helpful and did a great job of explaining the laws and pros/cons of various approaches/options. Highly recommend!

Posted by Beryl | February 21, 2023

My personal, recommendation for quick response to achieving Medicad qualifications for people in need !!!

It is the “ Word- Of - Mouth “ from one familiar with Mr Goldman and his professional team of dedicated lawyers, that made it possible to travel through the legal system, allowing my 94 year old mom to receive the necessary around the clock medical attention she so, urgently must have !

Posted by Marco | February 15, 2023

Excellent estate planning

David Goldman is highly knowledgeable of the laws and regulations regarding trusts and estate planning. We had an excellent experience working with him. Our bank, investment companies agents, and CPA were impressed about how well our trusts are configured. We highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2023

Friendly, professional, thorough

Very friendly and professional staff. David prepared more than we were expecting; it was a pleasant surprise and we're looking to do more with the firm.

Posted by Larry and Allison Olson | December 7, 2022

Excellent and trustworthy service

We worked first with Mr. Goldman our wills and a family trust and then with Elizabeth Nostrand going forward. Our every experience has been pleasant and inspires confidence in their work. We highly recommend them.

Posted by Richard | September 19, 2022

Excellent Wills & Estate Practice

Outstanding legal service! Very professional and knowledgeable, exceedingly thorough and detailed, and simply a wonderful Wills & Estate practice. Really grateful for their dedication. Mr. Goldman and his staff are wonderful.

Posted by Indah | September 2, 2022

Estate Planning

David, Beth and their entire team went above and beyond with their customer service and explanations at every step of the process.

Posted by Jiahao | June 30, 2022

Excellent service

We worked with David Goldman to update our estate documents after a home purchase and some other life events. David went above and beyond in all of our interactions and was extremely thoughtful in considering all of our unique life situations. We will definitely use him again for any legal matters.

Posted by Bryan | May 27, 2022

Elderly Law Review

Mr. Goldman was awesome! He has helped my family navigate a very complex and stressful season of our life, and I feel very confident and at peace with our situation. Side note...Mr. Goldman and his office are so kind and professional to work with. I felt complete trust with them all.

Posted by David | March 13, 2022

Trust Formation

David was awesome. Very knowledgeable about trust formation. Would highly recommend.

Posted by STEPHEN | February 24, 2022

Professional, Personable and Proficient

David Goldman, was very thorough and patient in preparing my Trust and documents. He was explained all documents and the implications of decisions to be made, as well as how they impacted my wishes. I would highly recommend David Goldman for anyone who who wants their wishes to be protected and executed in the manner that they desire.

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Posted by Shannon | February 2, 2022

Extremely knowledgeable and efficient

Mr Goldman is extremely knowledgeable on estate planning and asset protection with a global view. He set up a trust for me and my family and we will be doing more work together in the future. I like that he thinks outside of the box and see things from a different perspective. Super responsive to meet all our needs and to top it off he is real nice guy!

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Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2022

Customer

I was a victim of fraud, this law firm Helped me get my rights back on track.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2021

Excellent Service

Very efficient and clearly explained the estate planning process - much appreciated.

Posted by Randy | August 18, 2021

Awesome at answering questions

Mr Goldman was not hesitant to answer any of my questions I would love to have his representation on case

Posted by Russell | June 11, 2021

So pleased with this attorney!

My wife and I are so grateful to Mr. Goldman for his expert advice and assistance with estate planning for my mother. We have used his services twice – once to initially set up Mom’s trust, will, living will, etc. several years ago, and recently to update everything due to our changing circumstances. He helped set up what we felt was a complex request to prepare us for living overseas as full-time missionaries with my 80-year-old mother joyfully coming along with us. We had to plan for how to take care of Mom if something should happen to us while we are overseas, as well as to allow us to take care of her legal and medical needs if something should happen to her. Mr. Goldman had all the answers, the process was smooth, and he answered and helped us work out every concern and contingency. Mr. Goldman is warm, caring, kind, and knowledgeable in all areas of estate planning. One thing that really impressed us was that he went over and above to make sure he was protecting Mom’s needs and putting her best interest above all. He met with her privately to talk through what her needs and desires were, made sure she had a thorough understanding of everything being put in place, and made sure the plans were according to her wishes. We are grateful for his protection, care, and concern for her. Mr. Goldman is an attorney with integrity, and we cannot recommend him highly enough.

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Posted by Pamela Higer-Polani | June 7, 2021

Excellent Attorney

As a lawyer who practices in the same field as Attorney Goldman, I find his responses on AVVO consistently precise, well thought-out and filled with excellent guidance to assist the individual posting that specific inquiry. I highly appreciate my colleague's brevity and depth of knowledge, as well as his apparent professionalism.

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Posted by Curtis | March 5, 2021

Engineering Manager

Very efficient and patient in answering my questions. Felt that the company was willing to flex to my needs. Knowledgeable about all the issues I brought up concerning my legal wishes.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC
2008 - Present

Managing Partner
Apple Law Firm PLLC
2008 - 2014

Lawyer
Wood, Atter & Associates
2006 - 2008

Legal Intern
Ourednik Law Offices
2005 - 2006

President
Power Tools
1995 - 2001

President
BottomLine Distribution
1991 - 2002

President
MacProducts USA
1985 - 2001

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Education

Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rated
2021

Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rated
2019

Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

University of Phoenix
BSE
2002

St. Edwards University
N/A

University of Texas
N/A

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Legal Cases

Probate
Assets collected and distributed to children

Foreclosure Defense Case
Stopped Sale of Home

Associations

Estate Planning Professionals Network
EPPN Member
2009 - Present

North East Florida Estate Planning Council
Member- Attorney
2008 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association
Member
2007 - 2008

American Bar Association
Member
2006 - 2008

American Bar Association
Vice-Chair Real Estate - Student Representative
2006 - 2007

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
2020

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
2017

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2016

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2015

Rising Star top 2.5% of lawyers
SuperLawyers
2015

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2014

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2014

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2012

Preeminent 4.9 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

Book Award- UCC
FCLS
2006

Deans Scholars Award
Florida Coastal School of Law
2006

Deans Scholars Award
Florida Coastal School of Law
2005

Book Award- Technical Drafting
FCSL
2005

Book Award - Contracts
FCSL
2005

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Publications

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog
Jacksonville Florida Foreclosure Defense
2010

Jacksonville Forclosure Lawyer Articles
Jacksonville Forclosure Lawyer Articles
2009

Florida Probate Handbook
Florida Probate Handbook
2009

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog
Florida Estate Planning
2008

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog
Florida Probate issues
2008

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog
Florida Guardianship issues
2008

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog
Florida Business Law issues
2008

North Florida Nursing Home Guide
North Florida Nursing Home Guide
2008

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Speaking Engagements

Institute for the General Practice of Law
Summary Administration Part 1 and Part 2
2008

Emerging Issues for Attorney Advertising Through the Internet
Emerging Issues for Attorney Advertising Through the Internet
2008

Alumni Continuing Legal Education
Law Firm Marketing and Ethics
2008

North Florida Course on Aging
Durable Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Medical Powers of Attorney
2007

Asset protection and the Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Asset protection and the Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC)
2007

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Attorney endorsements

Received (49)

Given (38)

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David Carrier

Elder law Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nobody likes going to the lawyer. Regular folks only come to see us when things are going badly or they are afraid of things going badly. High anxiety! David has a calm demeanor, evident professionalism and depth of experience. He puts people at ease so that their underlying legal issues can be dealt with creatively, effectively and efficiently. David is exactly the sort of guy you need when you are in a jam. Or worried about getting into a jam. That's why his clients love him and his peers respect him."

Charles Cottrell

Estate planning Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known David for many years. We have worked together on estate planning and specialized trusts for many clients. In addition, whenever I have a client with a Florida issue, such as a trust or a deed or a matter involving asset protection, I recommend David to assist them. He has done a great job for all those clients as well."

Jeffrey Barnett

Estate planning Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known David for over 30 years -- earlier as an entrepreneur and skilled businessman, and later as a great attorney. I have worked with David on several estate planning and asset protection cases including setting up Gun Trusts. He is highly ethical, very knowledgeable, and has been quick to respond when I've contacted him. Clients I have referred to him sing high praises of him as well. I highly recommend contacting David for legal matters. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

Thomas Asbury

Elder law Attorney | Sep 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Channika Desilva

Medicaid and medicare Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Goldman among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."

Sergio Cabanas

Unknown Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldman has the highest ethical standards and is tenacious and fearless. He will provide excellent representation for his clients."

Leonard Boyer

Foreclosure Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldman is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

Richard Winblad

Estate planning Attorney | Jul 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Look to David for well thought out Estate Planning. David is fantastic resource for firearm law."

Steven Welch

Trusts Attorney | Apr 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is the lawyer who taught me everything I know about Firearms Law and how to transfer guns to others without running afoul of it. There are other "gun trust" lawyers in the United States, but David wrote the book on them. If you own firearms of any sort, you should be concerned about how they are transferred to someone else. No matter where you are you are going to want to talk to David before you do it. I enthusiastically endorse him."

Anthony Mowry

Estate planning Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Goldman. Mr. Goldman's answers to the questions posted here on Avvo are concise, accurate, and helpful to those seeking advice. I respect his opinion and recommend him."

Jonathan Warrick

Foreclosure Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You can trust that you're in competent hands with Mr. Goldman. He's well known in the legal community as a strong litigator and fights for the rights of his clients. I endorse this attorney."

Michael Potter

Estate planning Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a conscientious and talented lawyer who brings considerable skills to his practice on behalf clients who face one of the most important aspects of their lives in planning their estate. He is a credit to the legal profession and I'm proud to endorse him."

Howard Lewis

Probate Attorney | May 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goldman is one of the finest attorneys in his state. I highly recommend his legal services."

Lisa London

Trusts Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I contacted Mr. Goldman in regards to a question relating to Firearms Trusts. He was extraordinarily knowledgeable. I would highly recommend his services."

Arnold Cohen

Estate planning Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldman provides a great many useful and competent answers to inquirers on AVVO. His answers exude competence. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him if the opportunity is presented."

Michael Howell

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a knowledgeable estate planning and probate lawyer. He has been helpful to me on a number of occasions on Florida questions. His knowledge of gun trusts and gun laws also proved to be extremely useful in a recent case that I had, and I am very grateful for his help."

Mildred Gomez

Estate planning Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He was of great help on a matter dealing with a Firearms Trust."

Hovanes Margarian

Elder law Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jeffrey Stinson

Unknown Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected in the legal community."

Harley Herman

Elder law Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David provides knowledgeable answers to Avvo questions and has a good understanding of elder law, estate planning and other related issues. He is well respected by attorneys in his community and has received high praise from clients. I would recommend Harley Herman for those looking for representation in his area."

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Charles Cottrell

Estate planning

Jeffrey Barnett

Estate planning