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Provided by David C Blickenstaff
Dave leads the firm’s national trust and estate dispute practice. He helps beneficiaries vindicate their rights, advises individual fiduciaries in discharging their duties, and represents trust companies in significant and sensitive cases, including “rescue” situations in which he is called upon to assist or replace prior counsel. Dave has represented clients in fiduciary litigation in state and federal courts nationwide. In addition to his extensive trial court experience, he has orally argued four trust/estate cases on appeal and prevailed in all four. He also serves as a mediator in complex trust and estate disputes. Recognized as a leader in his field, Dave is regularly invited to speak about topics relating to fiduciary litigation and managing fiduciary risk and is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Provided by Chambers
David Blickenstaff's expertise is in trust and estate litigation. He often represents trustees in sizeable disputes and is adept at handling claims of undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Provided by Chambers
David is truly a pleasure to work with in every respect. He demonstrates unsurpassed expertise and excellent judgement and gives the soundest advice on every matter he works on.
I have worked with Dave Blickenstaff for years and he has provided expert guidance during every stage of a complicated matter.
Whenever I need outside counsel for trust and estate matters, Dave is my top choice. He has a calm, reasoned demeanour and always brings issues for discussion instead of making a decision without me.
David is truly a pleasure to work with in every respect. He demonstrates unsurpassed expertise and excellent judgement and gives the soundest advice on every matter he works on.
I have worked with Dave Blickenstaff for years and he has provided expert guidance during every stage of a complicated matter.
Whenever I need outside counsel for trust and estate matters, Dave is my top choice. He has a calm, reasoned demeanour and always brings issues for discussion instead of making a decision without me.
