$ 375-375 per hour
David Michael Platt
About David
Biography
I have more than 38 years of experience as an estate planning and business attorney. I concentrate my practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate litigation, pre and post nuptial agreements, real estate and business entity formation. I assist clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family cottage limited partnerships, as well as providing counsel to minimize income and estate taxes.
I am admitted to practice in Michigan and Florida.
I have been recognized for his work in estate planning and probate by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine (2012-2018) and Best Lawyers In America® (2006-2018). I hold the highest AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Prior to moving to Sanibel in 2003, I was a shareholder at Farhat and Story, P.C. in East Lansing and Fraser Trebilock in Lansing, Michigan. My wife, Kathleen, and I have two daughters and two grandchildren. In my spare time, I enjoy "island life" and all its activities, and I am active in several island charities. We still return to our house in East Lansing to enjoy the cooler summers, and attend Spartan games as often as possible.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 45 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
David M. Platt, P.A.
2427 Periwinkle Way Ste B, Sanibel, FL, 33957
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David Michael Platt's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Platt is a very experienced estate planner. He is a very personable and skilled attorney. One of David's best assets is his ability to explain highly technical legal and tax principles in plain English, enabling clients to move forward making informed decisions. I recommend him! Marlaine Teahan, Fraser Trebilcock"
"I endorse this lawyer. David has the rare ability to forge connections with a client that allow him to bring his talents in estate planning, business and estate taxation in a way to target potential issues and solve them creatively. He has a real breadth of experience and expertise (not to mention empathy) that makes a real difference to his clients"
"I endorse this lawyer. David is aexcellent detail person who has the best interest of the client's objectives in mind, and is well ersed in estate planning matters. I have know David for over 20 years."
Carol Lawson
Elder law lawyer
Gayle Carson
Guardianship lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyer in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Florida Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2014
Florida Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Florida SuperLawyer, Thompson Reuters
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Florida Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Shareholder, David M. Platt, P.A.
2003 - 2018
Shareholder, Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, Pa
2001 - 2003
Shareholder, Fraser Trebilcock
2000 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University College Of Law
1988 - 2001
Shareholder, Farhat and Story, PC
Associations
2003 - Present
Lee County Bar Association
2009 - 2011
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)Board Member
2004 - 2017
Lee Memorial Health System FoundationBoard Member
Education
1980
Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Michigan State University
MA
1975
Michigan State University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2013
Financial Planning Seminar
Making sure that the American Tax Relief Act is Relief to You
Publications
2015
Henderson Franklin Website
The Art of Estate Planning and Dremel Tools
2015
Henderson Franklin Website
Your Social Security Options Just Became More Limited
2014
The Legal Scoop of SW Fla Real Estate
Clearing Title to Real Property on Death of a Spouse
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much should it cost in Florida to do a Quitclaim Deed, in lieu of foreclosure for a Timeshare that I can no longer pay for?
23 Dec 2013
Q&A
Can I subpoena the county recorder for all the records in the chain of title for a real property?
28 Dec 2013
Q&A
Buying property, owner financing. Can I do it with just a real estate attorney? What might it cost? seller finance mortgage
27 Dec 2013