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David Michael Goldman
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About David

Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Probate, Foreclosure Defense Main office Jacksonville

Thank you for taking time to review my profile on Avvo.com. 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 http://www.FloridaEstatePlanningLawyerBlog.com 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 JacksonvilleLawyer.Pro deals with Jacksonville Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Florida Asset Protection, & Elder Law

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Practice areas

OtherTrustsProbateEstate planningElder law
  1. 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

    13 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Estate planning: 20%

    * 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

    14 years, 4,000 cases

  3. Probate: 20%

    * 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

    14 years, 500 cases

  4. Trusts: 20%

    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

    14 years, 10,000 cases

  1. Medicaid and medicare: 15%

    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

    9 years, 200 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

4115 Hendricks Ave
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Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC

4115 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL, 32207

Website
http://www.jacksonvillelawyer.pro/

    Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC

    166 A1A N., Suite 101
    Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TXEligible To Practice In Texas 201412/05/2020
    FLMember in Good Standing200703/01/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers3586
    Legal guides8
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
    Rising Star top 2.5% of lawyersSuperLawyers2015
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Preeminent 4.9 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2011
    Deans Scholars AwardFlorida Coastal School of Law2006
    Book Award- UCCFCLS2006
    Deans Scholars AwardFlorida Coastal School of Law2005
    Book Award - ContractsFCSL2005
    Book Award- Technical DraftingFCSL2005
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerLaw Office of David M. Goldman PLLC2008 - Present
    Managing PartnerApple Law Firm PLLC2008 - 2014
    LawyerWood, Atter & Associates2006 - 2008
    Legal InternOurednik Law Offices2005 - 2006
    PresidentPower Tools1995 - 2001
    PresidentBottomLine Distribution1991 - 2002
    PresidentMacProducts USA1985 - 2001
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Estate Planning Professionals NetworkEPPN Member2009 - Present
    North East Florida Estate Planning CouncilMember- Attorney2008 - Present
    Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember2007 - 2008
    American Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2008
    American Bar AssociationVice-Chair Real Estate - Student Representative2006 - 2007
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers BlogJacksonville Florida Foreclosure Defense2010
    Jacksonville Forclosure Lawyer ArticlesJacksonville Forclosure Lawyer Articles2009
    Florida Probate HandbookFlorida Probate Handbook2009
    Florida Estate Planning Lawyer BlogFlorida Estate Planning2008
    Florida Estate Planning Lawyer BlogFlorida Probate issues2008
    Florida Estate Planning Lawyer BlogFlorida Guardianship issues2008
    Florida Estate Planning Lawyer BlogFlorida Business Law issues2008
    North Florida Nursing Home GuideNorth Florida Nursing Home Guide2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Florida Coastal School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2006
    University of PhoenixBSE2002
    St. Edwards UniversityN/AN/A
    University of TexasN/AN/A
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Institute for the General Practice of LawSummary Administration Part 1 and Part 22008
    Emerging Issues for Attorney Advertising Through the InternetEmerging Issues for Attorney Advertising Through the Internet2008
    Alumni Continuing Legal EducationLaw Firm Marketing and Ethics2008
    North Florida Course on AgingDurable Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Medical Powers of Attorney2007
    Asset protection and the Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC)Asset protection and the Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC)2007
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    ProbateAssets collected and distributed to children
    Foreclosure Defense CaseStopped Sale of Home

    Reviews

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    Highly Recommended

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    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

    David Goldman is an attorney with a genuine concern

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    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.

    Great Law firm

    Posted by

    Great service took the time to explain everything to me I will recommend him to anyone that needs a great lawyer!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Great Service

    Posted by

    I found David's office to be extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. David has put a great deal of effort into making the experience manageable and positive during this difficult COVID time. It has been a pleasure working with him and his staff and with his life time policy of Trust support, I am also looking forward to working with him in the future.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Very Pleased

    Posted by

    The professionalism is unmatched, very thorough and informative. David assisted with my trust and living will as well as educated me on other topics that would be beneficial in the future. I am so happy that I chose him and will be definitely referring him to friends and family. Thank you David ~
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great at Estate Planning

    Posted by

    We had an excellent experience getting our wills done. Because of Covid, we were able to complete everything remotely. David was able to explain the process clearly and went over the documents in detail to make certain we understood them. Overall we are very pleased and will do business with David again if the need comes up.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    retired

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    Mr. Goldman and his staff provided excellent service. Mr. Goldman personally reviewed each of the provisos of my will with me. I would heartily recommend his law firm.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Immediate Consultation

    Posted by

    I could not be more pleased with the service I received. Attorney David Goldman reviewed my paperwork, met with me telephonically and gave me expert advise concerning my issue all within a few hours. First class experience! I would definitely recommend this outstanding lawyer.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Outstanding Estate and NRA Planning

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    During this Corona19 crisis, my wife and I discovered that she had a major health problem. We needed to immediately get our estate affairs in order. Mr. Goldman and his staff were very understanding of our scenario and rapidly acted to help us get everything secured in the event that something occurred to either us. Absolute Humanity and empathy and would never hesitate to recommend Mr. Goldman. Very accommodating and rapid action. We must say THANK YOU.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Highly recommended for estate planning

    Posted by

    Just had David Goldman redo our wills, trusts, and powers of attorney after nine years. David also did the ones nine years ago. David seems very knowledgeable and thoughtful concerning all matters of estate planning. He and all his assistants are great to work with – some are still there from nine years ago. All in all, a very pleasant experience.
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    Charles Cottrell, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 7, 2020
    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 on Jan 24, 2019
    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 on Sep 12, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Channika Desilva, Medicaid and medicare Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
    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

    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 on Nov 7, 2016
    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 on Jul 11, 2016
    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 on Apr 6, 2016
    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 on Dec 15, 2015
    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 on Dec 1, 2015
    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 on Jun 23, 2015
    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 on May 3, 2015
    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 on Apr 28, 2015
    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 on Mar 14, 2015
    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 on Feb 20, 2015
    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 on Aug 21, 2014
    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 on Jul 24, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jeffrey Stinson

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

    Harley Herman, Elder law Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
    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.

    Markus Sermons, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates$235-$450/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
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