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David Michael Goldman
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Biography
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
Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Probate. Call (904) 628-2953 now for a FREE consultation!
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Asset Protection with the right mix of estate planning
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
19 years | 4,000 cases
Probate
25%
19 years | 500 cases
Trusts
25%
19 years | 10,000 cases
Elder Law
24%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-495 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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6
2024 2022 2021
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9
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC
(904) 875-4081
Fax
4115 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
jacksonvillelawyer.pro/Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC
(904) 425-1910
Fax
166 A1A N., Suite 101, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
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Online Presence
Other places you can find David online.
David Michael Goldman's Reviews
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Posted by Jim | August 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
Top rated in his field. My experience with his office, very professional and thorough.
Posted by Samantha | August 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Would Recommend
Brian Sherman assisted us with drafting our Will, Living Will and Trust. He was very thorough with all the documents, took the time to explain everything clearly and answer all of our questions. Would recommend!
Posted by Charles | April 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Detail and professionalism.
David Goldman set up a trust for me. Answered all my questions and was very attentive to my needs. I would recommend his services. Experience and communication was at a high level.
Posted by Shirley | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience
Took the time to explain the process without making us feel rushed. Very down to earth. Very knowledgeable in areas that were important to us.
Posted by Pamela | April 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Trust preparation
I needed to protect my home and assets from probate. I immediately was given an appointment after information was gathered. Great follow up via email and phone calls. Less than a week later, I had my Trust papers. Thank you for the quick turn-around.
David Michael Goldman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldman has the highest ethical standards and is tenacious and fearless. He will provide excellent representation for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Goldman is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"Look to David for well thought out Estate Planning. David is fantastic resource for firearm law."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goldman is one of the finest attorneys in his state. I highly recommend his legal services."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was of great help on a matter dealing with a Firearms Trust."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected in the legal 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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Experience
Honors
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star top 2.5% of lawyers, SuperLawyers
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Preeminent 4.9 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Book Award- UCC, FCLS
2006
Deans Scholars Award, Florida Coastal School of Law
2005
Deans Scholars Award, Florida Coastal School of Law
2005
Book Award- Technical Drafting, FCSL
2005
Book Award - Contracts, FCSL
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC
2008 - 2014
Managing Partner, Apple Law Firm PLLC
2006 - 2008
Lawyer, Wood, Atter & Associates
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, Ourednik Law Offices
1995 - 2001
President, Power Tools
1991 - 2002
President, BottomLine Distribution
1985 - 2001
President, MacProducts USA
Associations
2009 - Present
Estate Planning Professionals NetworkEPPN Member
2008 - Present
North East Florida Estate Planning CouncilMember- Attorney
2007 - 2008
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2007
American Bar AssociationVice-Chair Real Estate - Student Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
Probate
Assets collected and distributed to children
Foreclosure Defense Case
Stopped Sale of Home
Education
2021
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rated
2019
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rated
2006
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Phoenix
BSE
N/A
St. Edwards University
N/A
University of Texas
Speaking Engagements
2008
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
2007
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)
Publications
2010
Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog
Jacksonville Florida Foreclosure Defense
2009
Jacksonville Forclosure Lawyer Articles
Jacksonville Forclosure Lawyer Articles
2009
Florida Probate Handbook
Florida Probate Handbook
2008
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
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
David earned significant contribution points in 2024.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does counsel of an Estate/Trust have an obligation to communicate with the beneficiaries?
03 Oct 2025
Q&A
How do I file for summary administration in ducal county Florida ?
20 Jul 2025
Q&A
Does a will have to be probated with an irrevocable trust and is the irrevocable trust recorded when the person dies?
28 Apr 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Florida Probate Handbook Part 3
23 Jul 2014
Legal Guide
Florida Probate Handbook Part 2
23 Jul 2014
Legal Guide
Florida Probate Handbook Part 1
23 Jul 2014