About David

Biography

Practice Areas

This takes up most of my days, as you can tell from my email address. Young lawyers tend to call me when a probate involves real estate.

25%

Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Transfer On Death Deeds, Nursing Home Expense Planning - there are lots of tools. Like anything else, it's all in how you use them.

41 years

20%

Wills and Living Wills 20%

Standard package applies for most of us - a Will, Health Care Directive, and Power of Attorney. Careful attention to designation of beneficiaries is critical - especially when using a Transfer On Death Deed, because a Will does not override at TODD.

41 years

20%

Elder Law 15%

Assisting people with the changes that come as we get older. Planning for the future and beyond.

41 years

15%

Real Estate 10%

Real Estate Specialist 2010 - 2025. Toughest test I ever took. That one gets the nicest frame.

36 years

10%

Power of Attorney 5%

"The poor man's guardianship," these are useful if you have someone you completely trust. Be careful when doing one, and don't expect Wells Fargo to understand Minnesota Powers of Attorney - their legal department is based in Oregon..

41 years

Trusts 5%

The most misunderstood, over-sold, over-hyped, and over-priced product in the legal marketplace today. With very limited exceptions, they do NOT protect assets from creditors or nursing home expenses. Wishing and hoping doesn't make it so.

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 49 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1976

Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1990

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David K. Porter, Attorney at Law

9722 Palmer Circle, Bloomington, MN, 55437

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David K Porter's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by sue | July 24, 2011 | Wills & Living Wills

A trusted friend; both personally and professionally

David has provided superior service to us several times - Will Writing and updating, Health Care Directive and our last Real Estate purchase.

Posted by Doug | July 17, 2011 | Wills & Living Wills

Trustworthy, Efficient, Effective

Dave Porter wrote the wills for both of my parents about 20 years ago. My dad died in 2008 and my mom in 2009. Dave was very sympathetic and supportive, beyond just being a lawyer, when my parents died. He truly cares and takes interest in interpersonal relationships. I was the "personal rep" for th...e estate. As such I met with Dave to begin the probate process. I was impressed by how he navigated the system so knowedgeably and efficiently. Right from his office he acquired a government tax ID for the estate. Amazing! In one simple meeting he set the wheels in motion for all the various governmental requirements. The probate process was efficient and effective!! Dave Porter is totally trustworthy and I will recommend him to anyone.

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David K Porter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Walsh

Estate planning lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Porter is able to draw on his many years experience and apply it to Wills and Estates questions for me and my clients and provide incisive advice. He is a creative problem solver. Though I handle simple wills myself, I will bring Mr. Porter in on more complex Estate Planning matters."

Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Porter is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney."

Sheila Scott

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Porter since the 1980s. He has a reputation in the legal community of being a force to reckon with when it comes to representing his client's interests. When I was a struggling solo attorney, Mr. Porter always took the time to answer questions for me. I have referred numerous clients to him and they have all had glowing reports. Mr. Porter knows what he is doing, helps clients with small and with huge issues, at affordable prices, and does so with great heart and integrity. I continue to rely on Mr. Porter to educate me on areas of the law I don't understand, and I continue to refer my clients, neighbors, family and friends to him. He has never let me or my referrals down. I highly endorse him."

Rodney Mason

Probate lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Over the past five years I have seen his work in numerous contested and uncontested matters. He is creative in his approach, knowledgeable in the law and in human behavior. He is steadfastly committed to the interests of his client as well as professionalism in everything he does. He is helpful to other lawyers while unyielding in pursuit of his clients' interests."

Stephanie Hanes

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Porter is an excellent lawyer and an all-around great guy. As a new attorney, I have turned to David for mentorship and have always found him to be knowledgeable, extremely likeable and charitable with his time. I endorse David Porter."

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Experience

Rating: 8.6 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1990.

Suspension issued in MN, 1990

updated on 01/25/2019

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

David’s comment:

“After successful treatment for depression almost 30 years ago, I was reinstated. Have since helped other lawyers experiencing this disease, which is the most common one affecting our profession. Have recently succeeded in losing almost all of the weight gained since getting my license. (The other most common of lawyers' afflictions - along with already knowing every lawyer joke ever told...)”

Honors

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Certification as Real Estate Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association

1999