David

David Mammel

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Chairperson of Estate Planning & Administration

Based in Chapman Law Group’s Detroit Office

About Me

Ask David Mammel why he chose estate planning and administration as his career, and he’ll say it goes back to his physician father’s death from cancer. More to the point, it was what his family’s estate planning attorney didn’t do that spurred him.

He recalls that even though a financial plan was in place for his mother, this attorney was unresponsive, often failing to return messages for weeks while charging exorbitant rates.

“As a result, my mother’s mourning was compounded by financial frustration arising from an attorney who didn’t care,” David recalls. “That experience has driven me to work with my clients’ interest first.”

David’s nearly three-decade career in estate planning involves crafting and administering wills, trusts, and probate matters, as well as defense of medical malpractice and civil lawsuits. He is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana, as well as select federal districts.

He cites compassion, organization, and drive as the most crucial characteristics for his livelihood.

“Creating plans for my clients isn’t just a matter of preparing a set of documents,” David explains. “I work closely to first define their needs and goals, then implement them by ensuring their assets are properly funded into their trusts. Doing so means wealth preservation and family financial security, while avoiding probate court on death.”

As part of his practice, David serves as Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court, handling guardianships and conservatorships of those who require court supervision.

David holds a Certificate of Completion in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He also is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning, including providing assets and care for loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing health care protocols.

With respect to defense litigation, David has successfully defended numerous lawsuits through dismissals or “no cause” jury verdicts.

Outside of his estate planning practice, David is highly active at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Birmingham, Michigan, where he is a church elder and served as its president. David enjoys playing and watching sports and has a strong interest in performance arts, inspired by his children’s involvement over the years.

Publications

  • Taking Control of Your Family Decisions: How to Leave a Lasting Christian Legacy to Your Loved Ones through Estate Planning  
  • Roth IRA – 2010 Conversion Rules, Strategies & Planning Techniques in a Perfect Storm: How to manage your wealth estate and legacy in today’s economy Rochester Community House; Birmingham Community House
  • Are you Up to Date? Keeping Your Estate Plan on Track – 2008
  • Taking Control of Your Family Decisions – 2008
  • Current Medical Malpractice Issues for Nurse Practioners – 2008

Contact Me

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Legal Qualifications

Admitted to Practice

  • Indiana, 1995
  • U.S. District Court, Northern & Southern District of Indiana, 1995
  • Michigan, 2000
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2000
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2003

Legal Education

  • Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1994
  • University of Michigan, B.A., Communication / Political Science, 1989

Memberships

  • Indiana State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Delta Theta Phi Member, Directors Guild of America, 1990

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Sara Amos
Sara Amos
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Strongly recommend working with Chapman Law Group. Just completed our update to our Estate Planning and such a simple process from start to finish. Mr David Mammel was incredible. He was so detailed, listened to our requests, asked follow up questions for what we wanted and provided recommendations. The office is also very nice, welcoming and clean so felt very comfortable from the moment we walked in both pre covid and during covid. If you dont have an estate plan, I strongly recommend getting one to plan for the future and to also use Chapman Law Group.
Diane Putvin
Diane Putvin
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I first worked with David Mammel on my Estate Plan in 2010. One of the things I appreciate most is that he is clear with his communication so I can understand exactly what is needed to set up and update my Trust the way I want it. The questions he asks are thoughtful and probing to make sure I consider the many issues that can arise after I'm gone. He also checks in to make sure I keep my Trust updated as I add grandchildren and other relationships I want to include in my Trust. I highly recommend David.
Art Sessa
Art Sessa
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It was our pleasure to work with with David Mommel. He was a very professional and a knowledgeable Estate Planning lawyer. We thank you for your interest in helping us.
Michael Brady
Michael Brady
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I’m entering my 30th year of being a financial planner and have been in countless meetings with estate planning attorneys. I’m not sure when I’ve experienced a more diligent, thorough, and caring approach with a client than shown to my mother and me after my father passed. Thank you to attorney David Mammel! I wish I could post 6 out of 5 stars.
Eric Rolf
Eric Rolf
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We have worked with David Mammel for the past 5 years to consult, draft and execute a comprehensive Estate Plan. Our matter was handled professionally and timely; David was available and responsive to answer our questions. When our family situation changed a few years later, we did not hesitate to have David prepare the First Amendment to the Plan.
Bruce Roberts
Bruce Roberts
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I had the pleasure of with David B. Mammel of the Chapman Law Group. David prepared mine and my wife’s estate plans and my mother’s estate plan. He did so with a degree of professionalism and integrity rarely encountered. David was thorough, prompt, detailed, accurate and complete in every instance. Beyond that he is a delightful man. I would highly recommend his services and those of his company.
Suzanne Soltess
Suzanne Soltess
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David Mammel at Chapman Law Group is skilled, intelligent, very kind, trustworthy and all that we need in an attorney. We are very pleased.
John Cotant
John Cotant
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Mr. David Mammel created our trust for us. He is supremely trustworthy, knowledgeable, meticulous, and reliable. My wife and I could not ask for a better attorney. John F. Cotant, M.D.
Cindy Grove
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David Mammel of the Chapman Law Group is a very compassionate, kind and honest person to work with. He is very knowledgeable about Estate Planning and Elder law. I highly recommend The Chapman Law Group when Estate Planning for yourself as well as your loved ones.
Peter Del Favero
Peter Del Favero
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David B. Mammel is a trustworthy, honorable attorney in whom we have complete faith. He is the embodiment of all those desirable qualities prospective clients seek, but seldom find, when pursuing legal counsel. We are comfortable and at ease knowing that David B. Mammel is our attorney.
Billy Wiseman
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There are times when one is faced with having to engage in legal consult when one would rather just speak with a friend; one that they know they can trust and count on to give accurate and professional advice. Someone to help navigate through difficult as well as necessary occurrences. David Mammel is that person. Mr. Mammel is a knowledgeable attorney and trusted confidante. We are so grateful to be able to rely upon him to see us along life’s journey.
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