Estate and Succession Planning
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Published: July 24, 2025
Orlando, FL) Dean Mead continues to be recognized as a leading private wealth law firm in Florida in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 Guide. The firm is recognized as a top Private Wealth Law firm in Florida. Estate Planning attorneys David Akins and Lauren Detzel have repeated recognitions at the state-level and nationwide, respectively.
Per Chambers, “The firms and individuals ranked in Chambers High Net Worth understand the complex needs of high net worth individuals and provide specialist advice.” The Chambers High Net Worth team researches countries throughout the world, including every major wealth market across six continents.
David is recognized in the Guide under Private Wealth Law, Florida. He has been recognized by Chambers since 2019. David is a shareholder in the firm’s Orlando office, providing representation in personal wealth planning, with an emphasis on gift planning, charitable planning, estate planning, probate, and the administration of estates and trusts. Learn more about David: bit.ly/45xS1iZ.
Lauren is recognized in the Guide under three categories: Private Wealth Law: Eastern Region (USA – Nationwide), Private Wealth Disputes (Florida), and Private Wealth Law (Florida). She has been recognized by Chambers since 2010. Lauren is the Chair of the firm’s Estate and Succession Planning Team and specializes in techniques to reduce or avoid paying estate tax. Click to learn more about Lauren: bit.ly/4498MzQ.
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