Jacksonville Estate Planning Lawyers

Levin Papantonio Rafferty shareholder Timothy O'Brien is a board-certified civil trial attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of mass tort litigation, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and transactional liability. Mr. O'Brien is rated "A-V Preeminent" by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell lawyer peer-rating service (the "A-V Preeminent" rating is the highest rating an attorney can receive). In September 2018, Mr. O’Brien was appointed by the United States Southern District of Ohio as Co-Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs Steering Committee in MDL No. 2846, In re Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation. In January 2021, he...

Juan C. Antúnez is a partner with Stokes McMillan Antúnez Martinez-Lejarza P.A., a boutique trusts and estates law firm located in Miami, Florida. Trusts and estates litigation, probate administration and estate planning is all he does as a lawyer.

Frank Vasallo graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition. He then went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law where he was a member of the NSU Trial Association and participated in the Trial Advocacy Summer Institute. Frank was named to the Dean’s List for his academic achievement and received the Pro Bono Honor Program Bronze Award. While in law school, Frank worked at Thompson Legal, P.A. and as a law clerk at the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County. Frank’s areas of practice include Business...

Education: I am a 1964 graduate of Dartmouth College. I graduated from Boston University Law School in 1967. Experience: I have been a member of the Florida Bar since 1980. During this period, I have drafted estate planning documents and handled numerous probate matters on behalf of personal representatives, as well as creditors. In addition, I have drafted special needs trusts and documents in connection with Medicaid applications for clients whose assets initially prevented them from qualifying for Medicaid for long-term nursing home and other kinds of health care. This is a form of asset protection. As a member of...

Kenneth Trent is a civil trial lawyer who has served Broward and surrounding counties for over 15 years. He practices in areas such as foreclosure defense, and civil litigation.

Kristine opened her law practice in 1997 after graduating from St. Thomas Law School. Kristine practices primary in the area of family law, which includes divorce, child custody, paternity, modifications and enforcement actions. Kristine takes pride in her personal attention to her clients and her efforts to settle her family law cases to avoid the expense and emotional trauma caused by long drawn out litigation. However, Kristine is experienced in the court room and is prepared to effectively litigate cases that do end up before a judge.

Kristine also practices real estate litigation and is experienced...

Our law practice was relocated from New York to Florida in 1992. We operate a general civil practice with our areas of concentration in Real Estate, Estate & Trust Administration and Estate Planning. We are available to represent clients in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, and throughout the state of Florida. Although we are admitted to practice in New York and Florida, we now focus our estate law practice most exclusively in Florida.

Edward S. Robbins is admitted to practice in New York and Florida, he now focuses estate law practice exclusively in Florida. Mr. Robbins continues to enjoy working...

Greg Medalie has chaired or co-chaired the Broward County Bar Association Wills, Trusts and Estates Section since 2011. He and his partner Don Medalie have over 75 years combined experience in representing clients in wills, trusts, estates, probate, business and real estate matters.

JACQUELINE A. REVIS, who is fluent in both English and Spanish, practices in the areas of real estate, business transactions, probate and trust administration, and estate planning. Ms. Revis received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Nova Southeastern University and her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Florida Atlantic University, cum laude, where she double-majored in Management and Marketing. She is certified as a County Court Mediator. Ms. Revis is a member of Attorneys Title Fund Services, Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, Broward County Bar Association and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar. She and...

Thomas is a partner at the Stuart, Florida office of Thomas|Pinnacoli. Thomas’ practice areas include family law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation, real estate law, debt collection, landlord/tenant law, business law, contracts law, DUI defense, tort litigation and other areas of civil litigation. Prior to joining Thomas|Pinnacoli, Thomas was an associate at Foreman, McInnis & Associates, P.A. located in Lake City, Florida. While practicing in Lake City, Thomas volunteered as a member of the Kiwanis Club and the American Red Cross. Thomas was awarded special recognition in 2014 by Three Rivers Legal Society for...

Mr. Yee was born in New York City, but moved to Florida in 1979 while still a child. Growing up in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, Florida, he has first hand witnessed the expansive growth of Central Florida. He is now married to his beautiful wife, Jenni, and has a wonderful son, Liam, all living in Winter Garden, Florida.

Mr. Yee graduated with honors from Stetson University with a Bachelors of Business Administration, majoring in corporate finance with a minor in information systems. After graduating from Stetson, Mr. Yee attended Syracuse University College of...

Erin M. Zides attended Barry University School of Law. While there, Erin earned the book award in Advanced Appellate Advocacy, Advanced Criminal Procedure and Legal Research and Writing II. Erin was also a member of the Trial Team. Erin graduated from Barry University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida. Erin is a partner at Tampa Law Group, P.A. and focuses on Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts and Probate. The Tampa Law Group offices are located in Tampa and are...

Many people ask me why I wanted to be an Attorney. It is a simple answer - It is what I always wanted to do. Everyone deserves a voice in a matter. That voice should be compassionate and realistic. That voice should explain to you what is going on in plain English. I went back to school later in life. I graduated with Honors, but the most important part of my journey was being a research assistant. Part of my job was to keep the first year students on track to succeed in Law School. I...

I was born and raised in Central Florida, growing up in the small town of Fruitland Park. After graduating from Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida, I attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where I obtained my BA in History in 2008. I then went to Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida, where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2011. I was sworn in and admitted to practice by the Florida Bar in September of 2011.

Caleb was born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in Frostproof, Florida. After graduating high school in 2001, Caleb spent the next four years in Gainesville, Florida, and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, with honors, in 2005 from the University of Florida, and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Barry University College of Law in May of 2009. After taking the July 2009 Florida Bar Exam, Caleb was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009, and is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and the Tax Law sections as well as the Young...

After spending fifteen years in the information technology industry, attorney Wes Dunaway has focused his skills on his passion: working for consumers and small business owners. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Wes Dunaway was inspired by his father and his uncle, both trial attorneys who work to ensure that injured people obtain justice in the courtroom. Wes Dunaway earned an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in 2003. He earned his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law, serving as Staff Editor of the Law Review and graduating magna cum laude in the top...

LEGAL PHILOSOPHY

Thank you for inquiring about the Law Office of Michael E. Morris. I have been an attorney since 1994. I have been licensed in Florida since 1996 and New York since 1995. I like helping my clients to solve their legal matters, and I’m not afraid of the complex cases with multiple parties. I do like going to court, and I do like winning at court. However, I do realize that most cases, especially family cases, really have no clear winners or losers in the end. It is almost always in your best...

Erin F. Duncan joined the law practice of C. Todd Smith to add family legal services to Todd's existing personal injury practice. Clients can expect Erin to work with them through legal and personal challenges as well as provide support and advice throughout the process. Erin has an outstanding reputation with past and present clients, her colleagues and peers. She stands by the premise that there are no winners in family law cases – families either grow through the inevitable change that litigation brings or are devastated by it. Erin’s insight, direction and no-nonsense approach have helped her clients find...

Ryan Saboff was born in Orlando, Florida and is a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He attended the Park Maitland School and Trinity Preparatory School. He graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degrees in both finance and real estate. Ryan then worked for five years with Farmer’s Insurance Exchange as a Senior Liability Representative for both standard and non-standard insurance companies resolving complex bodily injury claims. He then graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida where he served as a supervising editor of law review. While in law school, Ryan worked in the legal departments...

Michael J. Faehner is the founder of Faehner PLLC, based in Oldsmar, Florida. With over 25 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on estate planning, corporate, and tax law, serving clients throughout the Tampa Bay area. Michael earned bachelor’s degrees in Finance and History from the University of Notre Dame. He went on to receive his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School, and obtained a Master of Laws degree in taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District...

Melissa Karp Elsbree has lived in Sarasota since 1972. After graduating high school, she attended The American University in Washington, D.C., obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1983. Melissa subsequently earned her J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law in December of 1990, immediately began her law practice in her hometown of Sarasota, and has practiced exclusively in Sarasota since that time. Formerly a partner of Karp & Karp, P.A., Melissa has longstanding experience in handling complex civil litigation matters, concentrated primarily in the areas of family law and divorce, foreclosure defense...

Bart Scovill was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Florida in 1993. Prior to Law School, he served four years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1985. Since admission to the bar, he has handled a wide variety of legal issues including business law, transactional law, construction law, and guardianships. His primary focus is on Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and Business Law. He is married and has two beautiful daughters. Outside of the office, he enjoys snow skiing with his family, both teaching and training in Karate, and playing and coaching volleyball.

When you come to David F. Albrecht law office, you can have confidence that your case can receive the care it requires from a Vero Beach probate lawyer. Attorney Albrecht is experienced, competent, and ready to take on your case and fight for you. He has dealt with all kinds of issues and cases and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you today. He worked for 15 years as an accredited adjunct college professor at Indian River State College. He is a member of The American Association of Christian Counselors, the International Christian Coaches Association,...

Megan Greene, an attorney with Greene & Greene, was born and raised in St. Petersburg, and is happy to still call it home today. She attended the University of Florida, where she earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Science, and a Juris Doctor degree. While in law school, Megan served as a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy and the Estates and Trusts Society. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Community Service Certificate and the Pro Bono Outstanding Achievement Certificate for her involvement in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Megan primarily practices in the...