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Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate...
Florida, Texas

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Markus A. Sermons September 26, 2024

Rating: 10

David is an overall great attorney; he's brilliant and works hard to accomplish what's best for his clients. He is always willing to share his knowledge and be of service to others. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Friend

I met David back in 2014 when I joined his firm. I learned a lot from David, and I have always admired his ability to stay calm and never be rattled by any situation.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

David and I have worked together before defending the same client, and we have also worked on the same side defending separate clients. Regardless of the arrangement, David can always add valuable insight.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2014 through 2017 as an employee, and a few times afters from 2018 through now.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

David is an effective advocate, because he is smart and very strategic.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

David is one of the few attorneys that I have met over the years that is like a legal Encyclopedia. He researches things, and he will generally retain the knowledge he collects.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

David efficiently analyzes legal issues to pull out the major and most important issues, then address those issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

David's communication skills are good. He can effectively communicate ideas and advocate for clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

David is professional and pleasant to deal with. He is able to maintain ethical attorney behavior while using the law and facts to strategically work best for his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Probate and Estate Planning

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Barnett January 24, 2019

Rating: 10

I have known David for over 30 years -- earlier as an entrepreneur and skilled businessman, and later as a great attorney. I have worked with David on several estate planning and asset protection cases including setting up Gun Trusts. He is highly ethical, very knowledgeable, and has been quick to respond when I've contacted him. Clients I have referred to him sing high praises of him as well. I highly recommend contacting David for legal matters. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I've worked with David and recommended him in the past and he has done a great job for our clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with David many times over the past several years.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I have worked with David on several estate planning and asset protection cases including setting up Gun Trusts. He is highly ethical, very knowledgeable, and has been quick to respond when I've contacted him. Clients I have referred to him sing high praises of him as well. I highly recommend contacting David for legal matters.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

David is the most knowledgeable attorney I know in Florida when it comes to estate planning and the most knowledgeable in the US when it comes to Gun Trusts.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

David does a great job of analyzing the legal issues and assessing the best plan of action based on that analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

David communicates well with his clients and with other attorneys and parties involved in the matter.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

David's ethics and integrity are the highest of any attorney I know.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
estate planning and gun trusts

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Adrian P. Thomas January 7, 2019

Rating: 10

Strategy decisions are more important that many realize. Knowing when or whether a witnesses should testify at trial gives ones an insight into his mind. Again, brief and to the point; he uses his mind before he speaks. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Other

Attorney David Goldman is a referring attorney for contested estate and trust litigation.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Attorney David Goldman is a referring attorney for contested estate and trust litigation.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Attorney David Goldman was the referring attorney for contested estate and trust litigation dispute that went to trial. He served as co-counsel.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Attorney Goldman strategy decisions were invaluable regarding the selection and omission of witnesses at trial.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Brilliant mind and keenly aware of how to posture a case for a client's benefit.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Great strategy and insight to leverage. Brilliant mind and keenly aware of how to posture a case for a client's benefit.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Brief and to the point. Attorney Goldman thinks before he speaks.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

During our co-representation of our client, attorney Goldman universally focused on how the client would benefit instead of his law firm.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Attorney Goldman's area of legal practice is determined by him.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Negotiation

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Henry Eric Gare January 7, 2019

Rating: 10

I would rate David as excellent. He is an extremely effective probate and estates attorney. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have referred him cases

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I have referred him cases

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

David is an extremely smart and detailed attorney. He is an extremely effective probate and estates attorney.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

David is an excellent advocate. He is an extremely effective probate and estates attorney.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

David is an excellent probate attorney.He is an extremely effective probate and estates attorney.

Communication Skills: Excellent

David is able to explain legal facts to his clients.He is an extremely effective probate and estates attorney.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

David is one of the most ethical attorneys I know.He is an extremely effective probate and estates attorney.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estates, Probate, Business

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Negotiation
Problem Solving

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
David is an exceptional lawyer. I have referred him several probate and estates clients

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

David Alan Wolf August 29, 2018

Rating: 10

David Goldman is an excellent attorney. He has a stellar work ethic and drive to advise his clients and advocate on their behalf. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known and worked with David on a co-counsel basis for about 12 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I have known and worked with David on a co-counsel basis for about 12 years.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have known and worked with David on a co-counsel basis for about 12 years.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

David Goldman is an effective advocate for his clients. With his years in the corporate and business world, David provides his clients with practical "real world" advice and action steps to achieve the goals of the clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

David Goldman is knowledgeable and skilled in several practice areas including estate planning, medicaid planning, gun trusts, and business / corporate issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

David Goldman is knowledgeable and skilled in several practice areas including estate planning, medicaid planning, gun trusts, and business / corporate issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

David Goldman returns calls, returns, e-mails, and meets with clients on a regular basis. He knows what it takes to serve the interests of his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

David Goldman enjoys an excellent reputation in the community for fairness and professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Estate Planning, Business Law, Gun Trusts, Guardianships, Medicaid Planning

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Transactions

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Malcolm Anthony June 16, 2018

Rating: 9

As I said, in his areas of expertise, he is unparalleled. I have never had a client come back to me unhappy that I have referred. This says a lot. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

David Goldman is a colleague with whom I regularly refer business.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

David has represented clients I have referred to him.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For the last 7 years.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

David's knowledge and acumen with gun trusts is unsurpassed. His legal ability in this area and in probate, guardianship, and other family and trust matters is excellent.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He routinely advises me in matters of the law in these areas.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

David is able to articulate the essence of legal issues and get to the real conflict with aplomb.

Communication Skills: Very Good

David communicates the issues and explains their application to one's personal situation better than most.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

David has advised me on ethical issues on many occasion. His knowledge is uncanny.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate and Guardianship, Litigation.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I have no reservations referring clients to this lawyer.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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