David John Tappeiner

David John Tappeiner

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 25 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts ... +5 more

125 E Victoria St, Suite I, Santa Barbara, CA

About David

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-550 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 25 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2000

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

DT Law Partners, LLP

125 E Victoria St, Suite I, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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David John Tappeiner's Reviews

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Posted by Fima | March 07, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Mr Tappeiner assessment

Mr. David J Tappeiner returned to his native town, Santa Barbara, California in 1996 to join the prestigious firm Fell, Marking, Abkin, Montgomery, Granet & Raney, LLP, as a senior associate. He had a distinguished career prior to returning to Santa Barbara, so it was not surprising that he rapidly a...ccomplished a promotion and became a full partner in the firm. My wife and I were fortunate to establish a professional relationship with him shortly after his arrival; we needed legal counsel regarding a business contract. He rapidly demonstrated his expertise in negotiation, business and administration matters as he had been an associate at the prominent Denver law firm, Katz, Look & Moison, P.C., which he had joined after his studies at the University Of Denver College Of Law in Denver, Colorado receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree in May of 2000. Needless to say we were most delighted with his approach and knowledge and the way he successfully resolved the legal issues in a prompt and efficient manner. He proved to be a very wise man with an excellent demeanor and therefore we have continued to depend on his advice and counsel for many other needs. In this day and age of legal specializations it is wonderful to encounter and depend on Mr. Tappeiner for guidance and support with the ever increasing legal necessities of the age we live in. Additionally it is important to emphasize that he has always been quiet generous with his time and his professional services have always been commensurate with his fees! Therefore I am pleased to express my highest recommendation to David who honors his profession as a member of the California and Colorado Bar Associations with excellent work, high professional standards and with a friendly and personal connection.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2013 | Trusts

Fantastastic execution of Family Trust

David Tappeiner made this process very easy. He worked with my wife and me every step of the way. I thought it was going to be a bear, and it was painless. David showed a willingness to listen and came up with creative solutions to our Trust. I should have taken care of our Will, Healthcare Dire...ctive and Trust formation years ago. Glad that we found David and finally took care of important business.

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Dana Longo

Trusts lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Tappeiner and as his opposing counsel on several matters. Each time I work with him, I am always impressed with his civility, professionalism, and excellent degree of competence. He is a wonderful advocate for his clients."

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Cristi Michelon Vasquez

Probate lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with David on the same and opposite sides of a case. David is smart, reasonable and realistic. It is not always that opposing counsel is a pleasure to work with, but David truly is. He makes good decisions and provides his clients with good and practical advice. I always look forward to working with David."

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Tyrone Maho

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Tappeiner is a highly skilled attorney who works hard for his clients and represents them well. I've known David a long time and have referred matters to him as he takes very good care of his clients and is well recognized by his peers. Fantastic lawyer."

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James Frederick

Probate lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tappeiner and I practice in many of the same areas of law, so I have had an opportunity to review many of his answers. I find his answers to be legally insightful and to offer practical and helpful information. I am happy to endorse him and his services. James Frederick"

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law, State Bar of California

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Fell, Marking, Abkin, Montgomery, Granet & Raney LLP

2000 - 2006

Attorney, Katz, Look & Moison, P.C.

1999 - 2000

Law Clerk, Katz, Look & Moison, PC

Associations

2013 - Present

AYSO Santa Barbara

Board Member

2012 - Present

Provisor's

Member

2010 - Present

Santa Barbara Estate Planning Council

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

2006 - Present

Lifestyledesigns

Vice President

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

William L. Gordon American Inn of Court

Admitted

2009 - 2011

Villa San Marcos Homeowners Assoc.

President

2000 - 2006

Colorado Bar Association

Education

2000

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Probate Process from Start to Finish

Putting the Case to Rest; Closing the Estate

Publications

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Maintaining an Ehtical Balance in Probate

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply

2001

National Business Institute Seminar The Probate Process from Start to Finish

2000

Denver University Law Review Writer

1999

Denver University Law Review Writer

1998

Denver University Law Review Writer

Languages

English

Activity

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