About David
David M — Platt is a attorney specializing in business law, estate planning, and probate matters. He is licensed to practice in both Michigan and Florida. In Michigan, he was admitted to the State Bar in 1980, and in Florida, he became a member of the Florida Bar in 1992. Mr. Platt earned his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 1980. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees at Michigan State University in 1975 and 1976, respectively. Throughout his career, Mr. Platt has been recognized for his expertise in estate planning and probate law. He has been selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers magazine from 2012 to 2018 and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2006.
Additionally, he holds the highest AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high ethical standards and professional ability. Before relocating to Florida, Mr. Platt was a shareholder at Farhat and Story, P.C. in East Lansing and Fraser Trebilock in Lansing, Michigan. In 2003, he moved to Sanibel, Florida, where he established his practice, David M — Platt, P.A. His firm offers services in estate planning, estate and trust administration, commercial transactions, and business entity formations. Mr. Platt is also active in the legal community. He served as a member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan from 2008 to 2011.
He has been recognized for his work in estate planning and probate by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine (2012-2018) and Best Lawyers In America® (2006-2018). In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Platt is committed to community service. He serves on the board of the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation and is a former board member of the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). Mr. Platt's offices are located at 8880 Gladiolus Drive, Suite 201, Fort Myers, Florida 33908. 2427 Periwinkle Way, Suite B, Sanibel, Florida 33957. He can be reached at (239) 472-5400 or via email at david.platt@sancaplaw.com. For more information about his practice and services, you can visit his firm's website at.
Please note that while this information is accurate as of February 20, 2026, it's advisable to contact Mr. Platt directly or visit his firm's website for the most current details. *Disclaimer: This profile is based on publicly available information and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.* {"bar_number": "31184", "bar_admission_year": "1980", "license_status": "Active", "death_date": null, "firm_name": "David M. Platt, P.A.", "case_types": "Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law", "legal_stages": "Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate Litigation, Business Formation, Business Litigation", "courts": [{"court_name": "U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida", "court_type": "U.S. District Court", "admission_year": null, "state": "Florida"}, {"court_name": "U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida", "court_type": "U.S. District Court", "admission_year": null, "state": "Florida"}]}
