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David E. Otero represents clients in Jacksonville, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About David E. Otero
David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling. A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S. Bank, Venus Fashion, and professional athletes.
In his tax practice, David advises multistate businesses on state and local tax controversy matters throughout the United States. He represents institutions financing both credit cards and automotives, national retailers, and other companies in refund actions (including bad debt sales tax recoveries), audit defense, administrative appeals, litigation, including appeals, and related consulting and planning.
In his national commercial bankruptcy and creditor’s rights practice, David represents financial institutions and other secured creditors, unsecured creditors, and creditors’ committees, as well as trustees and debtors-in-possession. In addition, he represents financial institutions and other plaintiffs and defendants in related complex commercial litigation and bond defaults in federal and state court, and bankruptcy appeals. He advises financial institutions and other businesses with respect to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters, including loan workouts and restructurings, tax matters, bond defaults, and issues legal opinions on substantive consolidation and true sale and other bankruptcy related issues. David also frequently represents clients in acquiring or investing in businesses in bankruptcy.
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University of Wisconsin–Madison
J.D. · 1987
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Florida, Florida Sta
ACTIVE
Wisconsin, Wisconsin
ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Jacksonville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Jacksonville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Jacksonville)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Jacksonville)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Jacksonville)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Jacksonville)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2012, 2013, Listed for Bankruptcy & Workout
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jacksonville Magazine 2014, Listed in 904 Magazine's "Top Lawyers" for Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2016, listed in Florida as a Recognized Practitioner for Bankruptcy/Restructuring
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
2026
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What areas of law does David E. Otero practice?
David E. Otero focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, Tax, and Tax Litigation.
Where is David E. Otero located?
David E. Otero primarily serves clients in Jacksonville, Florida, with an office at 50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100.
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