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David has practiced law for 20 years and specializes in estate planning, business, probate, real estate and litigation. He is owner of David B. Mammel PLLC, a/k/a Mammel Law, and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana.

David is a Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court. He is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning including providing assets and care to loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing healthcare protocols. David strives to serve each individual client’s estate planning needs, tailoring each plan to address wealth preservation and family financial security.

David holds a Certificate of Completion in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

With respect to defense litigation, David has successfully defended numerous lawsuits through dismissals or “no cause” jury verdicts.

David and his wife, Filippa, have two children, Jonathan and Angela. David completed his two year term as the president of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Birmingham, Michigan, in 2009, and he has served as a church elder for 15 years. David enjoys playing and watching sports and attending his son’s theatrical productions and daughter’s dance recitals.

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Practice areas

OtherReal estateProbateBusinessEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 55%

    21 years

  2. Business: 25%

    21 years

  3. Probate: 10%

    21 years

  4. Real estate: 5%

    21 years

  1. Litigation: 5%

    26 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Mammel Law

1441 W. Long Lake Rd
Suite 310
Troy, MI, 48098

Chapman Law Group

1441 W. Long Lake Rd
Suite 310
Troy, MI, 48098

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing200009/23/2021
INActive In Good Standing199510/12/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Probate and Estate PlanningInstitute of Continuing Legal Education2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerDavid B. Mammel PLLC a/k/a Mammel Law2015 - Present
ShareholderChapman and Associates2001 - 2014
AssociateD'Agostini, Able & Ruggierri2000 - 2001
AssociateBruce P. Clarke & Associates1995 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Indiana State BarMemberN/A
American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
State Bar of MichiganMemberN/A
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Lawyers.comTax Planning: Not the Only Reason to Plan Your Estate2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Indiana University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
University of MichiganBA - Bachelor of Arts1989
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Various Seminar LocationsTaking Control of Your Family Decisions: How to Leave a Lasting Christian Legacy to Your Loved Ones through Estate Planning2011
Birmingham Community House & Rochester Community HouseRoth IRA - Conversion Rules, Strategies & Techniques in a Perfect Storm: How to manage your wealth estate and legacy2010
Various Seminar LocationsAre you Up to Date? Keeping Your Estate Plan on Track2009
Various Seminar LocationsTaking Control of Your Family Decisions2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Client's win against claim that they sold home without disclosing termite infestationDismissal and monetary sanctions granted in favor of clients
Client awarded $175,000 after being physically assaulted by his neighbor$175,000 Awarded to Client
George Oswald v ClientsNo Cause of Action
Estate of Christopher Cassidy, Dec. v ClientNo Cause of Action

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Estate Planning

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My wife and I used David for estate planning for our 2 young children and we are very happy that we did. He took estate planning and other complex topics and made them easy to understand. He was patient with our questions but also very thoughtful on how to help us with some of our unique circumstances. Not only that but as other questions have come up he has made himself available and willing to answer those as well. I have recommended David to a number of people and they all have had a similar outstanding experience. David prides himself on his professionalism and it shows in his work and interactions.
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Strong recommendation as an estate lawyer

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My wife and I had an estate plan drawn up by another lawyer about 8 years ago. When it was time to update it, our original lawyer had retired so we need to find a new lawyer. This site was actually one of several source we used to select David. It has turned out to be a wise decision as David has proved to be very proficient in the area of estate planning with a wealth of experience to draw on. I attribute this in large part because he has a sincere passion for this area of law and interest in providing his client the highest levels of satisfaction. He certainly made the process as easy as possible. Although our original plan was sufficient, there were items that David addressed in our updated version that will definitely add value. We are grateful for those who left their reviews and are happy to add our feedback as well.
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Very professional, incredibly thorough

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David helped us develop a trust and living will. He was a pleasure to work with and always very prompt when we had questions. I would highly recommend David and his team to friends and family.
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Fellow Attorney And Satisfied Client

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I have known David for almost 15 years. He is exceptionally bright, kind, and the most exceptional wills/estates/probate attorney I know. Before deploying to Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine I turned to David for assistance with my will. David walked us through every step and prepared my will so that my family and I could have peace of mind while I was gone. Now, as a fellow attorney - I refer any of my clients who need estate planning or probate assistance and I have the confidence of knowing that each and every one of the will be well taken care of. If you are searching for an attorney to plan your estate, look no further. He is a focused practitioner with an exceptional knowledge of estate planning matters . I highly recommend David without reservation for all of your estate planning needs.
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A firm I can always count on

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David Mammel has been my business and estate planning attorney for quite a few years. He is easy to work with and very thorough in his work. He probes issues that need to be addressed and handles all of the details necessary. I especially like the plain way he speaks so I can understand the sometimes confusing legal issues involved in business and estate planning issues. But more importantly, his high level of integrity is what has me continue to work with him.
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Estate Planning

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David helped us put together our Estate Plan Documents. He was very patient with us even though we asked him to explain certain terms and concepts more than once. His guidance made a difficult process much easier and we were pleased with the final documents. We even got a compliment from a financial representative who received a copy of the Certificate of Trust, he said the document was very thorough and well organized. We felt the same but it was nice to hear our thoughts confirmed by someone who has experience with such documents.

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When circumstances in my life changed David was able to navigate the confusing issues and make them understandable to me. He spoke plainly so I knew what was actually being conveyed in my estate plan. He asked a lot of questions to make sure I was being covered the way I wanted to be covered. And I actually changed some areas in my original plan because of the probing questions David asked so my wishes would be carried out exactly as I wanted. His high level of integrity made it easy to work with him.

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Ronald Chapman, Estate planning Attorney on May 25, 2016
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David is an exceptional estate planning and probate attorney. I refer all of my clients who need estate planning or probate assistance and I have the confidence of knowing that each and every one of the will be well taken care of. If you are searching for an attorney to plan your estate, look no further. He is a focused practitioner with an exceptional knowledge of estate planning matters . I highly recommend David without reservation for all of your estate planning needs.

Rebecca Wrock, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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David is an outstanding estate planning attorney who truly cares about his clients and helping them to achieve their goals.

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