David Michael Frisse

David Michael Frisse

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 51 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Paris, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Agriculture, Trusts ... +2 more

111 Sheriff St. Box 430, Paris, IL

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Helping families identify, protect and preserve whatever is important to them, including assets, family legacies, family businesses and values, despite aging, disability and after death. Wills, Trusts and all other types of documents and Agreements.

31 years | 100 cases

40%
Agriculture 20%

Working with farm families on all their planning, real estate, lease, contracts and liability planning.

46 years | 100 cases

20%
Probate 15%

All Estate and Trust Administration.

46 years | 150 cases

15%
Trusts 15%

Helping families identify, protect and preserve whatever is important to them, including assets, family legacies, family businesses and values, despite aging, disability and after death. Wills, Trusts and all other types of documents and Agreements.

31 years | 200 cases

15%
Business 10%

All aspects of business matters, primarily for FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES.

46 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 35 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 51 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1974

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Frisse & Brewster Law Offices

111 Sheriff St. Box 430, Paris, IL, 61944-1715

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David Michael Frisse's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Dan | April 24, 2013 | Real Estate

Highly recommended

He helped us navigate through a very difficult and cumbersome transaction. The commercial transaction was complicated due to assets that were included within an estate/trust. Furthermore, there were title issues going back more than 50 years which had to be cleared before the closing. I live in a...nother state and his communications with me during the process were exceptional. I highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Kenneth | February 21, 2013 | Estate Planning

Trust Planning

Set up a very inclusive trust for my wife and I, and took into consideration our desires for the two famlies. Spent a lot of time with us, explaining all the options that were avaiable.

Posted by Terri | December 07, 2012 | Estate Planning

Excellent Estate Planning and Business Attorney

As a CPA I have known and shared mutual clients with Dave for over 20 years. He is a consumate professional and unlike any other attorney I have ever known. He cares deeply about each of his clients and translates that into using his brilliant mind to assist clients with finding solutions to solve... their problems and fulfill their dreams. He is a man of his word and, although he is very intelligent, he is humble and always willing to work with other professionals and value their expertise in a team setting. Without hesitation, if you need estate planning or assistance with a business legal matter, Dave Frisse would be my choice!

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Dagmar Pollex

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for over 10 years and am impressed by the high level of competence, integrity and caring that he brings to his work. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family who need estate planning services in his area."

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Sara Yen

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave has a fantastic combination of qualities that you want in an Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney. He is very smart and a very good lawyer. But he also brings the ability to see the bigger human aspect in the lives and needs of his clients, and does so well at combining the head and the heart - so necessary in those practice areas. An added plus is that Dave surrounds himself with good people, so working with his support team is a pleasure as well. Once you work with Dave, you know - he's one of the good guys!"

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Suzann Beckett

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Dave Frisse for well over 10 years. During that time, I have been struck by Dave's caring, professional, and thoughtful demeanor. He would be the first attorney I would think of if I had a family member or friend who needed estate planning assistance in his area. In addition to his wide breadth of knowledge, Dave is an attorney with many outside interests, including a love of music and playing in a band, which makes him stand out from his peers. He is a pleasure to work with and I am pleased to offer my endorsement."

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Michele Fuller

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I belong to a professional organization with Dave. He has built a successful firm by providing excellent client service and leadership within his firm while striving for personal growth and happiness. I am proud to be counted as a friend and colleague."

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William Erhart

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Other

"Dave and I have belong to several professional organizations together. He is very knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients. He is the most serious and intellectual attorney I know who is state of the art in all matters."

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Vincent Bonazzoli

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Other

"I have known Dave Frisse for over ten years. His abilities to develop comprehensive systems and solutions for client's needs are superior. His integrity with clients and colleagues is unsurpassed. Dave is truly someone who can be trusted to represent Estate Planning clients."

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Jan Copley

Estate planning lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Friend

"I've known David Frisse for more than ten years now. Dave is a wonderful person, musician and lawyer. I am always impressed by his thoughtfulness and how he truly cares for his clients. He endorses the idea of stewardship in his practice, which to me means that he does everything he can to make sure that he provides the best possible care for the people he represents and the people who work with him. In other words, Dave is a terrific guy and a wonderful lawyer."

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Suzanne Graves

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Dave for over 10 years. He is a great person and a great attorney. He has a great deal of integrity. I would feel comfortable referring any family member or friend to him. He spends a lot of time working on his business so he can better serve his clients."

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Kevin Quinn

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"II endorse this lawyer's work. Dave possesses that rare combination of top notch technical skill, deep emotional intelligence and down to earth common sense. For more than a decade I have know Dave to be a highly ethical, moral person who cares deeply about his clients. Among his peers Dave is recognized as the expert's expert, yet he carries himself with such an easy going and unassuming manner that he is easy to approach and fun to engage. I have referred Dave to other colleagues and I would not hesitate to refer a client or family member."

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Steven Riley

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave Frisse is an extraordinary attorney that brings a tremendous amount of life experience and analytical skills to bear on behalf of his clients. He’s one of those well rounded individuals that you get the rare pleasure to meet in your life. He always puts his clients first and is recognized by his peers as not only being a leader, but an exceptional contributor to our industry at large."

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Sara Yen

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Suzann Beckett

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Rachel Colon

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Michele Fuller

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Jan Copley

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Steven Riley

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Small Business of the Year (Professional), Paris Area Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Partner, Frisse & Brewster Law Office

1979 - 1995

Partner, Massey, Anderson & Gibson

1974 - 1979

Chief, Revenue Litigation Division, Illinois Attorney General

Associations

2013 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2008 - Present

Lake Land College Foundation

Board Member

2001 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

East Central Illiana Estate Planning Council

Founding Member

1995 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

1974 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

member

Vigo County Historical Society

Vice President

Education

1974

St Louis Univ School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Notre Dame

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Vigo County Library Event

Business & Farm Planning

2017

Chrisman & Paris First Farmers

Farm Succession Planning

2017

Brazil First Farmers Farm Succession Planning

2016

2016

Farm Estate Planning Dinner & Presentation Passing On Wealth To The Next Generation

2016

Farm Estate Planning Dinner & Presentation Family Farms/Estate Planning

2015

Trusts 101

Trusts Used for Tax Reduction

2015

Trusts 101

Where to Begin? An Overview of Trusts

2013

Public Seminar

Planning for Farm Families

2013

First Mid Employee Lunch & Learn

What is Important To You....

2012

Paris Future Leaders

Leadership

2012

Farm Family Workshop

Protecting the Future of the Family Farm for Future Generations

Publications

N/A

Book The Complete Guide to Estate & Financial Planning in Turbulent Times

N/A

Book Love Money Control Reinventing Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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