David K. Cahoone, Esq., LL.M. in

David K. Cahoone, Esq., LL.M.

Commander · DISC type D
Senior Partner at Dorcey Law Firm
📍 Sarasota, Florida, United States

David is a Senior Partner at Dorcey Law Firm with over 30 years of experience in wealth and philanthropic planning for ultra-high-net-worth families. Holding an LL. M. in Taxation from the University of Florida, colleagues describe him as witty, insightful, and inspiring. He specializes in trusts, estates, and charitable giving strategies.

Outside of his legal practice, David and his wife, Donna, enjoy spending time with their two daughters and exploring the Southwest Florida environment. They are actively involved with local Sarasota charities, including the YMCA, demonstrating a strong commitment to their community.

He is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and co-author of several books on wealth planning, and holds the highest possible peer rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Senior Partner
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Strong-Willed
Candid & Clear
Decisive

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Philanthropic Strategy
His career, including a Director role at Brown University and current practice, focuses on helping donors maximize their charitable impact and achieve their financial and philanthropic goals.
Wealth Transfer
A core area of his 30+ years of practice involves designing and implementing complex wealth transfer and estate plans for high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Senior Partner
Dorcey Law Firm
1-2016
Keynote Speaker
The Advanced Wealth Studies Institute, LLC
12-2018 - 5-2024
Director, Philanthropic Strategies and Planned Giving
Brown University
11-1991 - 12-2018
Attorney
David K. Cahoone, PA
2-2005 - 11-2018
Principal
Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1985 - 1986
LL.M.
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law
1982 - 1985
J.D.
Western New England University School of Law
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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