Jonathan J. David

Jonathan J. David is an estate planning lawyer and shareholder at Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, who advises individuals, families, and businesses on planning, probate, trusts, business law matters, and real estate. His practice includes wills, trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, living wills, and related planning documents. He represents personal representatives during probate administration and trustees during trust administration. He works with clients on business organization, succession, property, and transactional concerns connected to long-term planning.

Jonathan earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan, graduating cum laude. His education established a foundation for work involving estate planning, probate, business law, real estate, and fiduciary administration. That background supports his approach to legal documents, asset transfers, ownership structures, and planning decisions involving families and closely held businesses.

Jonathan assists clients with estate plans designed to address asset distribution, incapacity, probate avoidance, and fiduciary appointments. He counsels personal representatives and trustees regarding their responsibilities after a death. His business work includes organization, planning, and transactions, while his real estate practice addresses related property concerns. He has written extensively on estate planning and regularly explains legal concepts through educational articles and publications.

Jonathan J. David is a shareholder based in Grand Rapids and has practiced law in Michigan for decades. He is admitted in Michigan and the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan. His professional affiliations include the Grand Rapids Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, and American Bar Association. His practice combines estate planning, probate, trust administration, business counseling, and real estate guidance for clients with varied planning and transactional needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
• Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Member, Justice Foundation of West Michigan
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Past Board Member, West Michigan Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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