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David M. Hempstead represents clients in Detroit, Michigan across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About David M. Hempstead
Mr. Hempstead concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of income, estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals, estate and trust administration, trust litigation, and charitable trusts and foundations.
He is a member of the Probate and Estate Planning and Taxation sections of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit. Mr. Hempstead was admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in 1979.
Crain’s Detroit Business named him one of southeast Michigan’s “Most Powerful People” of 2010.
Mr. Hempstead serves as a board member for the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Health System, College for Creative Studies, Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, Matilda Dodge Wilson Fund, Clarence Livingood Fund, and the Wayne Law School Board of Visitors.
Mr. Hempstead served for many years as Vice Chairman of Bodman's Executive Committee.
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Wayne State University
J.D. · 1975
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Michigan, State Bar
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Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Most Powerful People" of southeast Michigan, Crain's Detroit Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Super Lawyers 2016 under Estate Planning & Probate
2026
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What areas of law does David M. Hempstead practice?
David M. Hempstead focuses on Trusts.
Where is David M. Hempstead located?
David M. Hempstead primarily serves clients in Detroit, Michigan, with an office at 1901 Saint Antoine Street.
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