Justin K. Larson
PARTNER, ATTORNEY

Justin K. Larson attorney at Gould Cooksey Fennell Vero Beach headshot

About Justin K. Larson

ATTORNEY CREDENTIALS

  • Best Lawyers “One’s To Watch” in Tax Law and Trusts & Estates
  • Super Lawyers “Rising Star”
  • Duke University School of Law, Dean’s Scholar
  • Florida Fellows Institute, ACTEC
  • Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates
  • Indian River Estate Planning Council, President
  • Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
  • Tax Section of The Florida Bar
  • Indian River County Bar Association
  • Planned Giving Council of Indian River
  • University of Florida, B.S.B.A. in Marketing, cum laude, 2010
  • Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2014
  • University of Florida College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2015
  • Family Time
  • Adventures in the Great Outdoors
  • Traveling

Schedule A Consultation

Justin K. Larson is a member of the firm’s Estate Planning & Tax Group, and he devotes his practice to assisting high-net-worth clients with estate planning, estate and trust administration, and related tax matters.

Mr. Larson helps high-net-worth individuals and families formulate and implement customized, comprehensive estate plans based on each client’s unique objectives, assets, and circumstances.  This often involves the use of sophisticated, tax-efficient strategies designed to help preserve assets for the benefit of future generations, and may include multi-generational dynasty trusts, irrevocable gift trusts, life insurance trusts, GRATs, QPRTs, family business entities, sales to grantor trusts, and spousal lifetime access trusts.  Mr. Larson is also experienced in structuring charitable gifts and bequests, including via charitable trusts, donor advised funds, and private foundations.

In estate and trust administration, Mr. Larson works to help ensure optimal execution of the planning efforts and the minimization of income, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes which may apply, and he helps fiduciaries and beneficiaries understand and exercise their various duties, rights, and responsibilities.  He is skilled in the preparation and filing of federal gift tax returns (Form 709) and federal estate tax returns (Form 706), and he also assists and advises on related elections, strategic planning, and ancillary reporting with respect to same.

Mr. Larson earned his Juris Doctor degree from Duke University School of Law.  He also graduated with honors from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, and later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. Larson is also a board certified specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estate by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.

Mr. Larson is a graduate of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a board member of the Indian River Estate Planning Council, and a member of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law and Tax Law Sections of The Florida Bar.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David has been practicing law for over 30 years.
Yes, David is taking on new cases and would be happy to discuss your unique situation.
Gould Cooksey Fennell offices are located at 979 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach, Florida 32963. David represents clients throughout Indian River, St. Lucie, Brevard and Martin Counties, including the cities of Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Palm Bay, and Melbourne.

Fill out the “Request A Call With A Legal Professional” at the bottom of this page, or click here. Our Team will reach out to speak to you about your case.

ATTORNEY CREDENTIALS

  • Best Lawyers “One’s To Watch” in Tax Law and Trusts & Estates
  • Super Lawyers “Rising Star”
  • Duke University School of Law, Dean’s Scholar
  • Florida Fellows Institute, ACTEC
  • Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates
  • Indian River Estate Planning Council, President
  • Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
  • Tax Section of The Florida Bar
  • Indian River County Bar Association
  • Planned Giving Council of Indian River
  • University of Florida, B.S.B.A. in Marketing, cum laude, 2010
  • Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2014
  • University of Florida College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2015
  • Family Time
  • Adventures in the Great Outdoors
  • Traveling

Notable Settlements and Verdicts

Plaintiff was operating a small motorcycle/scooter when a 91 year old man turned left in front of him hitting him essentially head on. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff sustained catastrophic injuries to his lower body, including snapped femurs and fractures to the spine and pelvis. After a two week trial the Indian River County jury returned an award totaling $9.381 million.

Medical negligence claim arising out of a breach in the standard of care by a physician and hospital in which an incorrect, corrosive chemical was used during a gynecological procedure, resulting in acid burns and severe permanent injuries to the Plaintiff.

A Brevard County Jury awarded Plaintiff $6.4M against Defendant State Farm, following an accident that resulted in numerous catastrophic orthopedic injuries, including a below knee amputation of the Plaintiff’s left leg.

Practice Areas

Blogs By Justin K. Larson

TESTIMONIALS

WHY CHOOSE US

All Estate Planning & Tax Group lawyers have an LL.M. in taxation or estate planning, and their professional designations include Florida Bar Board Certification, AV Preeminent for High Professional Excellence, Best Lawyers in America©, and Super Lawyers. Gould Cooksey Fennell has one of the largest, most sophisticated estate planning and tax groups in our area and has served the Treasure Coast in this area of law for over 65 years.

100%

LL.M Estate Planning Attorneys

REQUEST A CALL WITH A TRUSTS, ESTATES & TAX LAW PROFESSIONAL

Name(Required)

* Our attorneys and staff value your privacy and will not share your personal information with any third-party entities.

U.S. News and World Report Best Law Firms 2014-present logo
LegalElite-290x212
Super Lawyers logo
Av Martindale-Hubbel Lawyer Ratings logo
The Florida Bar Board Certified logo
Family-Exchage-Office-Logo
REQUEST A CALL

* Our attorneys and staff value your privacy and will not share your personal information with any third-party entities.