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Meredith Weil
Miami Beach, FL Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Legal matters can be intimidating and complicated, which is why it’s crucial to take an informed approach.
As a professional attorney and business owner, Meredith is familiar with the challenges of being an entrepreneur. As an attorney, Meredith assists clients with estate planning and their businesses .
Meredith has been an active member of the Florida Bar in good standing for over 20 years. She began her career advocating in the courtroom for those who couldn't afford legal representation at the Public Defender's Office. Meredith also was an attorney at the Department of Children and Families and...
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Kellie Cameron Baker
Ponte Vedra, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Suffolk University Law School
I provide legal and mediation services across a range of areas including divorce, family law, probate, and estate planning in both Florida and Maine. In addition to traditional attorney representation, I offer flexible assistance options at a flat rate for those that need help by the hour, or by the day, or simply need document drafting services. My goal is to offer a variety of services that cater to the needs of all clients at an affordable rate. The best way to reach the office is via e-mail and request an intake form. Once a completed intake form...
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Odelia Goldberg
Fort Lauderdale, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
At The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg we are here to help protect you, your family & preserve your assets. Our Fort Lauderdale Estate Planning Attorneys can assist you with Estate Planning, Wills and Will Preparation, Living Wills, Trusts, Trust Administration, Elder Law, Probate Administration, Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate Law, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and much more. Our office is conveniently located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale 33301.
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Sean Mason
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(904) 565-1421
822 North A1A Highway, Suite 310
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
University of Miami School of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
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Ezekiel Star Haigler
JACKSONVILLE, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and IP
Florida Coastal School of Law
Ezekiel Haigler – Strategic & Aggressive Legal Representation
Ezekiel Haigler is a dedicated attorney providing aggressive defense and strategic legal solutions for clients facing criminal charges, traffic violations, bankruptcy, and trademark matters. With a results-driven approach, he fights to protect his clients' rights, finances, and futures.
Criminal & Traffic Defense
Ezekiel Haigler defends clients against DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and other criminal charges, working to get cases dismissed, reduced, or acquitted. He also handles traffic violations and license suspensions, helping clients avoid fines, points, and increased insurance rates.
Bankruptcy & Debt Relief
For those struggling with overwhelming debt, Ezekiel provides comprehensive bankruptcy solutions, including...
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Gust G. Sarris
Jacksonville, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Lara Alexis Mason
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Laura C. Pyne
Panama City, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
University of Florida
Pyne Law Group, P.A. is a tax, estate planning and corporate law boutique offering a fusion of taxation, accounting, business, valuation, and legal expertise. Combined with an acute understanding of individual, family and business needs, we realize client goals. Our firm is passionate about helping individuals and families preserve their wealth for future generations, maximizing inheritances, and minimizing taxes. We proudly practice in estate and gift tax planning, wills and trusts, business succession planning, asset protection, probate, and trust administration. We are also committed to providing business clients and entrepreneurs with legal services and expert business...
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Kramer A. Litvak
Pensacola, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Florida and Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Kramer Litvak is a board certified tax attorney practicing with the firm of Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP. Kramer holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in taxation from the University of Florida College of Law. He received his law degree from Mercer University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington & Lee University. Prior to attending law school, Kramer worked as a Legislative Assistant to United States Representative Earl Hutto. Kramer was admitted to the Georgia Bar and the Florida Bar in 1992. He concentrates in the areas of...
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James Walter Magaha
Pensacola, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
At the law office of James W. Magaha, my more than 28 years of experience and knowledge enable me to achieve targeted solutions faced by businesses and individuals throughout Santa Rosa, Okaloosa County and the Florida Panhandle. My goal is to offer sound counsel and good judgment, so that you can make the most informed decisions about your legal matters and your future. As a solo practitioner, I offer the personal attention necessary to provide solutions that fit your specific needs. I welcome clients seeking quality representation from a lawyer who consistently develops long-lasting resolutions. As a Pensacola native,...
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Nicholas R. Medley
Pensacola, FL Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Florida
At Medley Law Firm, we focus on elder law, estate planning and special needs planning for clients of all ages, and probates. Elder law is the practice of law that deals with the unique legal issues faced by seniors and their families. This includes estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc.), especially with regards to people suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia, and Medicaid planning so that a person can receive nursing home care while still protecting the valuable assets they've worked so hard for. Estate planning is a way to make sure that, no matter what...
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Mr Erich Mathes Niederlehner
Pensacola, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate
Mississippi College School of Law
Attorney Erich M. Niederlehner, founder and owner of Trusted Elder Law & Asset Protection practices in the state of Florida and Alabama. Erich provides Elder Law services to seniors throughout Florida and Alabama. What is Elder Law? Elder law includes Medicaid ICP planning. It also includes asset protection for the Medicaid waiver program, for home healthcare benefits and financial help for assisted living facilities (ALF). We also provide all age groups with estate planning (i.e. wills, trusts, durable power of attorney geared towards Medicaid planning, living wills, pre-need guardians, and other legal documents). We also...
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Mr David Shulman
Fort Lauderdale, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years of experience
(954) 990-0896
401 E. Las Olas Blvd
Suite 130-491
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Estate Planning and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
I have been practicing either tax or estate planning law for over 10 years. After I graduated the George Washington University Law School I worked with the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel in Washington, DC. Then, after obtaining a Masters in Law (LLM) in estate planning at the University of Miami, I was an associate at a large South Florida law firm, where my practice concentrated on estate planning, probate, and tax planning.
I have recently opened up my own practice as a solo practitioner, where I hope the lower overhead will allow me to serve my...
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Mr. Michael R Simons
Jacksonville, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(904) 374-5444
6817 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 504
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Bankruptcy
Florida Coastal School of Law
Simons & Simons is a Florida law firm practicing in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Defense and Estate Planning, serving Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties.
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Nataly Rodriguez
Davie, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Danielle C. Adams
Gainesville, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 2 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
Danielle was born and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida. She enjoys boxing, reading, and exploring the world with her German Shepherd, Salem, by her side.
Danielle attended the University of Florida on a full scholarship. She majored in Biology and minored in Disabilities in Society. Danielle attended American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. on an academic scholarship. During her academic career at the Washington College of Law, Danielle was the Managing Editor for the Journal of Gender, Social Policy, and the Law, the top cited legal periodical in the United States in the topic area of gender, social...
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Jennifer Romanello
Davie, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
The George Washington University Law School
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Alexander L. Kaplan
NAPLES, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Medical Malpractice and Probate
St. John's University School of Law
Alexander L. Kaplan, Esq., graduated St. John's Law School in 1974. He then worked for Harry H. Lipsig, the foremost trial lawyer in New York City at the time. During the 1970's and early 1980's, he represented numerous Fire, Police and Sanitation employees injured or killed in the line of duty and their families. During that same period, he was instrumental in the formation of the Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association (Fire Union) as well as representing the Fire Marshals Union of the FDNY. It is safe to say that he was involved in one form...
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Nikhil Patel
Maitland, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense
University of Florida
Attorney Nikhil Patel has years of experience working as a bankruptcy attorney. He has represented many debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and attended numerous 341 hearings. Beyond bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel has worked on a legal team to prepare large commercial litigation cases. By focusing exclusively on bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel can offer his clients a superior understanding of the bankruptcy process and guide them through every step. He is fluent in Gujarati. For a skilled and experienced bankruptcy attorney in Seminole County, contact his firm at (407) 917-8977.
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Jordon V Fosky
Maitland, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Insurance Claims
Florida A&M University College of Law
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Alexander J Tanios
Altamonte Springs, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 3 years of experience
(407) 276-8229
283 Cranes Roost Blvd
Ste 111
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
I am Alexander Tanios, the principal attorney at The Tanios Law Firm P.A., where I focus on estate planning, real estate, and business law. My career has been marked by a diverse array of experiences, including roles in law enforcement and customer service, which have equipped me with a unique set of skills that I apply to my legal practice. I earned my law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law, where I honed my abilities in public speaking, leadership, and analytical thinking.
My early legal experiences at the State Attorney’s Office, combined with my background in client relations, have...
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Andrew Storie
Altamonte Springs, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Real Estate
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
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Stephen Dedalus Korshak
Casselberry, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 40 years of experience
950 S Winter Park Dr
Suite 290
Casselberry, FL 32707
Estate Planning, Business, Family and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
Stephen D. Korshak earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1974 and graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1980. He holds memberships in the Florida Bar since 1985 and the Illinois State Bar since 1981. Additionally, Mr. Korshak is licensed to practice in federal court. Previously, he served as a real estate instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright Campus, teaching real estate courses from 1984 to 1988. He remains an active member of the Florida and Orange County Bar Associations. Stephen is also a licensed Florida real estate broker and a title insurance agent.
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Shannon Thomas
Sanford, FL Estate Planning Lawyer
Anderson & Associates P.A.
Sanford, FL 32771
Estate Planning, IP, Probate and Real Estate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Shannon Thomas, Esquire is an Associate Attorney with Anderson and Associates, P.A. Mr. Thomas practices business, intellectual property, real estate, wills, trusts, and probate. He has and continues to serve as a volunteer attorney with the Community Legal Aid services for Mid-Florida, providing access to justice through high quality legal assistance to low-income people throughout 12 counties of Central Florida.
Mr. Thomas graduated from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Law. During law school, he was elected as the evening student representative for the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society. Mr. Thomas obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sports...
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Michele Anne Biecker
Cocoa, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Nova Southeastern University
Handles cases involving Divorce, Child Support, Time-Sharing, Modifications, Alimony and Relocation in the Family Law field, since 1995. Also counsel with clients for Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Documents, since 1996. Handles Probate of Estates since 1996. Handle both Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy cases, and other debt assistance. Am admitted to Florida Bar as required of all Florida attorneys, Orange County Bar Association, Brevard County Bar Association, US District Court for Middle District of Florida and since 2012 United State Supreme Court. Represent children in dependency court in...
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Perry Douglas West
COCOA, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(321) 636-5804
505 Brevard Avenue
Suite 104 Chase Bank Building
COCOA, FL 32922
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
The Florida State University College of Law
Mr. West practices in the areas of business and corporate law including business formation, structure and opportunity development planning and real estate. He has extensive experience in representing businesses and families in dealing with the creation and protection of their businesses and assets including intellectual property.
Mr. West has represented a broad range of companies and partnerships in formation and securities matters, both private and public including both stock and debt transactions. He has represented companies and their owners from initial startup situations through mergers and business sale and or break up and dissolution.
Mr. West has had extensive legal and business...
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Mitchell Scott Goldman
Cocoa, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Washington University School of Law
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John R. Ginn
Vero Beach, FL Estate Planning Lawyer
(904) 461-3000
2770 Indian River Boulevard
Suite 305
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
American University Washington College of Law
Following his graduation from the Washington College of Law at American University, John returned to his home-state of Florida. Prior to obtaining his law degree, John received a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and studied Finance and Accounting at the London School of Economics, giving John unique insight into financial and business matters. As an attorney for Ginn & Patrou, John implements his business knowledge and estate planning experience to ensure the best possible results for his clients. John is an active member in his community and is involved in several community...
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Sarah Gulati
Altamonte Springs, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
(407) 900-5054
409 Montgomery Road
Unit 131
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Health Care and Immigration
I have helped individuals to purchase businesses such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, retail stores, medical practices and medical offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Ocala, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Poinciana, Miami and all over Florida. I invite you to contact me before making your decision to purchase, invest, or sell a business.
I can also assist with your business immigration or individual visa to live, work, and invest in Florida. I have worked closely with attorneys and other professionals on the firm’s domestic and international business matters. I am actively involved in all aspects of litigation support, including drafting pleadings and...
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Evan David George
Gainesville, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
4400 NW 23rd Avenue, Ste. A
Gainesville, FL 32606
Estate Planning, Elder, Immigration and Probate
University of Florida
Born in Gainesville, Florida, Evan D. George has over ten years experience in immigration law, including three years with a premier immigration firm in New York City, NY, Masliah & Soloway, PC. In February 2008, Mr. George started his own immigration law practice in Gainesville, Florida, where he represents individuals in all areas of immigration and deportation defense. Mr. George provides pro-bono legal services to indigent asylum seekers and battered migrant women. He is a member of the Florida Bar, is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served as an adjunct...
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Stephen W Wiener
West Palm Beach, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
Dickinson School of Law
Stephen Wiener concentrates his practice in business, corporate and LLC Tax law and estate planning and administration matters. His business clients include a variety of manufacturers and technology related companies. Steve advises on federal and state taxation and general business issues as well as having experience in bank and loan negotiation and documentation. Estate planning and administration is provided for a range of clients from sophisticated estate plans for the high net worth individuals to simple wills.
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Grace Rockefeller de la Gueronniere
Wellington, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years of experience
Estate Planning, Animal, Business and Probate
Vanderbilt University Law School
Grace de la Gueronniere is the founder of Gueronniere, P.A. Grace graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2009 and Vanderbilt University Law School in 2012. Grace has extensive civil litigation experience, including breach of contract litigations, fraud and misrepresentation, and complex business transactions. She regularly provides legal advice on due diligence and corporate transactions, and being from Wellington, Florida, the horse capital of the country, she also specializes in Equine Law. She has experience helping clients in equine breeding, liability, boarding, training, transportation, horse purchases and sales, leases, and the formation of Equine businesses. In addition, she...
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Michael Harold Maizes
Boca Raton, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Wake Forest University School of Law
We are a family owned, multi-generational law firm serving New York, New Jersey and Florida. We also have affiliated offices and counsel in Illinois and California. Our two partners have more than 80 years combined experience between them, and our firm is well-established and well-respected. Our clients are treated as family, and with respect and prompt, personal attention. Our services are efficiently performed, we communicate effectively, and our rates are reasonable and competitive. Michael is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Florida and various Federal Courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He graduated from State University...
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Charles Donald Rubin
Boca Raton, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
University of Miami
Charles (Chuck) Rubin, a board certified tax attorney, is managing partner of Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher PA, a tax, trusts and estates, and business boutique law firm situated in Boca Raton, Florida. He is a former adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law. Chuck has published numerous treatises, manuals, and articles, including two BNA Tax Management portfolios, and articles in Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal, and Tax Notes. He also authorizes a popular tax blog at www.RubinonTax.blogspot.com, and speaks regularly at professional meetings and conferences.
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Matthew Edmund Mazur Jr
Weston, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Health Care
University of Miami School of Law
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Peter Sobota
Davie, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
Mr. Sobota began his law practice in the Fort Lauderdale office of Ruden McClosky before going into solo-practice. His office is located in Davie, FL and features convenient access from I-595 and I-75. Mr. Sobota’s principal areas are personal and commercial litigation, aviation, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant matters, and preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and health care surrogate designations. Recent matters include breach of contract actions, commercial loan defaults, enforcing insurance agent commission agreements, mortgage foreclosures, appointment of receivers, deficiency judgments, garnishments, tenant evictions, and aircraft levy and sale. Mr. Sobota has also...
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Timothy M Goan
Palm Coast, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Experience matters! With over two decades of experience in all phases of law, Attorney Tim Goan offers comprehensive, results-oriented legal representation to business, individual, and family clients throughout Florida, including Flagler Beach, Bunnell, St. Augustine, Palatka, and Flagler County, Volusia County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and beyond.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tim Goan spent his formative years exposed to the metal of “Motor City” and the music of “Motown.” But his heart was set on Florida and a career in law, so he headed to Gainesville, where he earned dual degrees at the University of Florida in Law and...
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Richard B Comiter
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
(561) 626-2101
3825 PGA Boulevard, Suite 701
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Estate Planning, Business and Probate
University of Florida and University of Florida
Senior partner of Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP and experienced Palm Beach County estate planning attorney Richard B. Comiter assists individuals, families and business owners with probate matters, wealth transfer planning, and business entities and transactions.
Mr. Comiter is a leader in the taxation and estate planning field as has amassed numerous awards over the years including Tax Lawyer of the Year for West Palm Beach, Top 100 Attorneys in Florida, and the Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year Award. He is a member of the American Bar Association Partnership Taxation Section, Florida Institute of Certified...
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Patricia Harris
North Palm Beach, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(561) 844-3338
631 US Highway One
Suite 308
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
EXPERIENCED DIVORCE LAWYER PALM BEACH GARDENS & NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA THE LAW OFFICE OF PATRICIA D. HARRIS SPECIALIZES IN ALL ASPECTS OF DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW. MS. HARRIS BELIEVES THAT DIVORCE IS A TIME OF TRANSITION AND NEW OPPORTUNITY. SHE HAS AVAILABLE A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING THERAPISTS, PARENTING COORDINATORS AND ACCOUNTANTS TO SUPPORT CLIENTS DURING THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD. Patricia Harris has practiced law in South Florida for more than 20 years. With a background as a financial planner, Ms. Harris is uniquely qualified to help her clients prepare for their financial futures while negotiating the...
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Jeffrey Raynor
Juno Beach, FL Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
New York Law School
Member of New York (1981-present) and Florida (1986-present) Bars. Sole shareholder of Raynor Law Firm (1988-2007). Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney (1990-present). President of All Florida Land Title Company (1993-present). Shareholder of Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones (2008-present). Practice includes all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, estate planning, probate and trust administrations, entity formation and organization, mortgage loans and other financing, and business transactions.