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Dawn Ellis
Citrus County, FL Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate
Stetson University College of Law
As an attorney I understand the confusion people face when contemplating the probate process. There can be far more questions than answers, especially given the intricacies of Florida probate law.
In our initial consultation my goal is to gather enough information to determine whether probate is even necessary. Whenever possible the first objective is to avoid probate altogether.
Second, if probate is required, my goal is to provide information and answers to your questions, help you evaluate the types of probate available to the estate, and to provide a flat-fee quote for the related attorney’s fees and costs.
I practice probate...
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Glen Compton Abbott
Citrus County, FL Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(352) 795-5699
9030 W. FORT ISLAND TRAIL
SUITE 11B
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Florida
GLEN ABBOTT
A lifelong Floridian, Mr. Abbott was born and grew up in south Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in both undergraduate studies and law school. Moving to Citrus County right out of law school, he has been serving clients in Citrus County and the surrounding area for his entire legal career. Mr. Abbott is past president of the Citrus County Bar Association. He is married and has two children and three stepchildren. Over the years he has been active in and supportive of youth sports and various civic organizations.
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Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida
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Melissa K. Hancock
Marion County, FL Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Florida State University College of Law
Melissa K. Hancock was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University in 1997. Ms. Hancock taught fourth grade for two years and assisted with writing the curriculum for a conflict resolution program for grades K-5.
Ms. Hancock returned to Florida State University in 2000 where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003. She was employed at a prestigious local law firm in Ocala as an associate attorney from 2003 until 2015. Ms. Hancock established Melissa K. Hancock, P.A. in 2015. She obtained her board...
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Don Harvey
Seminole County, FL Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
Probate, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Don Harvey was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school in Winter Park at Trinity Preparatory School. After graduating, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a double minor in Russian and Political Science from Louisiana State University in 1991. Upon graduating, he was named a Regents Scholar by the Louisiana Board of Regents for his academic and non-academic achievements while at LSU, including walking on to the LSU football team. While at LSU, he was also a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
He then...
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Thomas Upchurch
Volusia County, FL Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Nova Southeastern University
Florida Probate Litigation and Estate Planning Attorney Thomas Upchurch grew up in Daytona Beach. Prior to returning to the Daytona Beach area to join the law firm of Every, Stack & Upchurch, he was an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County. Mr. Upchurch is an experienced Florida Probate Litigation and Estate Planning attorney who dedicates his practice to ensuring his clients receive competent advice and assistance in dealing with their legal matters.
As a Florida Probate Litigation law firm, Every, Stack & Upchurch is qualified to handle your probate litigation case, whether it be a will contest, undue influence, fraud or...
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J. Michael Lins
Hillsborough County, FL Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
J. Michael Lins, is a third generation Floridian and Attorney with Lins Law Group, P.A. As a member of Lins Law Group, P.A. Michael stands for zealous legal representation combined with individual client care.
Michael is a resident of the Tampa Bay area and when he is not working, Michael enjoys hiking, fishing, and enjoying all of the experiences that the Tampa Bay area has to offer.
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William T. McKinley
Polk County, FL Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
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Michael Lon Severe
Hillsborough County, FL Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Michael Severe attended Revelle College at the University of California, San Diego, graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, and minoring in English Literature. After graduation from University, Mr. Severe worked for seven years at Costco Wholesale as a department manager. During this time, Mr. Severe came to understand value of interacting with consumers. Mr. Severe prided himself on ensuring that both he and staff provided the highest quality care to the warehouse members. Mr. Severe left Costco in 2007 to spend some time in the area of finance assisting overseas investors, mainly form the U.K., to enter...
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Tyler G. Puttick
Brevard County, FL Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
(772) 231-4440
1901 South Harbor City Blvd
Suite 500
Melbourne, FL 32901
Probate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law
Tyler Puttick joined the law firm of Rossway Swan in 2018 and practices in the areas of real estate law, probate and trust administration, estate planning and general corporate law. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Puttick served as a Law Clerk for the Firm in 2013 and later practiced at a boutique firm serving clients on the Treasure and Space Coasts.
Mr. Puttick earned his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of the selective Elder Law Concentration Program and the Elder Law Society. He received a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law...
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Jeffery James Lathem
Okaloosa County, FL Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Probate and Family
Stetson University College of Law
I have been practicing law for over 17 years and for the majority of that time have practiced in some area of family law. In the last three years, however, I have devoted my practice on a full time basis to areas of family law and probate document preparation. The technicalities and long term implications of handling family law matters are often less than obvious. The legal forms available for pro se individuals are sometimes insufficient to address all the long term effects of decisions made today. Though engaging an attorney in what seems to be...
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Gregory A Kaiser
Sarasota County, FL Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
(941) 914-9145
6751 Professional Parkway West
Suite 104
Sarasota, FL 34240
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
St. Thomas University School of Law
We handle almost all aspects of Retirement and Estate Planning. We assist you with planning for Medicaid qualification so that you can obtain payment for assisted living or long-term nursing care without depleting your assets. We create all types of trusts depending on the nature of your property and your plans for it. We draft documents that provide for end-of-life care to be exactly according to your wishes. Florida law is complex and there are specific rules and regulations we carefully follow to be sure your documents are all in legal compliance.
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Christopher Kennedy Caswell
Manatee County, FL Probate Attorney with 41 years of experience
(941) 907-9022
8130 Lakewood Main St., Suite 206
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and IP
Florida State University College of Law
I have guided and advised clients through their personal and commercial transactions in business and real estate, through their simple and complex estate planning situations and also through all forms of estate administration and probate.
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Ruth Rhodes
Brevard County, FL Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Ruth Rhodes is the owner of Rhodes Law, P.A., a Helping Seniors of Brevard Board Member, and a resident business at One Senior Place. Ruth C. Rhodes and Rhodes Law, P.A. help individuals and families with all areas of Elder Law, which includes, but not limited to, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Probate and Trust Administration, and Medicaid Planning.
She graduated Valedictorian from the College of Law at Florida A&M University, and has more than 20 years of experience working in the legal field with more than 12 years as a practicing attorney.
Ms. Rhodes understands...
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Daniel Charles O'Rourke
Walton County, FL Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
12889 US Highway 98 West Unit 110A
Miramar Beach, FL 32550-3241
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
Saint Louis University School of Law
Dan O’Rourke has been practicing law in Florida for nearly 20 years and focuses on general civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal trial and appellate courts of northwest Florida. Dan has represented clients in matters ranging from Covenants Not to Compete in the trial court of Walton County to construction liens and contract disputes throughout northwest Florida. He has also represented clients in real estate fraud disputes in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and claims pursuant to the federal Hyde Amendment (awarding attorney fees to victims of malicious, vexatious, frivolous and...
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Jessica Lynn Silva
Brevard County, FL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida A&M University College of Law
Jessica practices as an attorney in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Administration and Elder Law. In addition, Jessica is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator. Prior to starting her own firm, Law Office of Jessica Lynn Silva, PLLC, Jessica was an Associate Attorney with Panouses Law Group.
Before practicing law, Jessica garnered legal experience through her previous roles as Judicial Assistant to Brevard County Judge David E. Silverman for four years, and as a Civil Litigation Paralegal, Real Estate Paralegal, Certified Notary Signing Agent, Real Estate Agent, Florida Mortgage Broker, Real Estate...
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Terrence H Thorgaard
Walton County, FL Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Puget Sound
I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, where I practiced law from 1977. I was a municipal attorney for the first part of my legal career, and then switched to private practice. I conducted a general private law practice, with emphasis in civil litigation and bankruptcy. I also taught several college-level courses relating to various aspects of the law. In 2004, my family and I moved to Florida and have been here ever since. From 2011 to 2015 I worked for another lawyer in Walton County, assisting him in his office, especially with scheduling...
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Stephanie Edwards
Pinellas County, FL Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law and Stetson University College of Law
Are you looking for an elder law lawyer in St. Petersburg? Stephanie Edwards of Edwards Elder Law, P.A. is dedicated to providing seniors, veterans, and family members with the compassionate and diligent representation needed to handle concerns of care and future planning. Ms. Edwards understands the necessity of personalized service when handling these sensitive matters. She believes in the importance of thoroughly listening and learning about a client’s unique situation and needs before creating a legal strategy or plan to address their concerns. Attorney Edwards received her J.D. from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law and later...
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Robert Waller Bivins
Hillsborough County, FL Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Probate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
University of Florida
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Christine R. O'Neil
Pinellas County, FL Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
Christine O'Neil is an estate planning and elder law attorney at the law office of DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. in Seminole, FL.
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Laurie Elizabeth Ohall
Hillsborough County, FL Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
Laurie Ohall is a Florida Board Certified Elder law attorney who has been practicing law since 1994. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and elder law which includes the related fields of asset protection planning, probate, special needs planning, guardianship advocacy and trust administration. Ms. Ohall is also licensed in Ohio and is Of Counsel at the Ohio law firm of Browning & Meyer Co., LPA. In 2015, Ms. Ohall was nominated by her peers and selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list for two years in a row (2015 & 2016). ...
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Mary Joyner
Hillsborough County, FL Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
Florida A&M University College of Law and Florida Gulf Coast University
A native Floridian who was raised in the Tampa Bay area, Mrs. Joyner is an alumnus of Plant City High School. She continued her education at Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating summa cum laude. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida A&M University College of Law graduating cum laude while maintaining full-time employment, actively participating in the Cherry Chapter of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Alpha Delta, and volunteering at her son’s elementary school and cub scout den.
Mrs. Joyner is admitted to practice in all Florida courts as well as the United States...
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Nick J. Pineiro
Polk County, FL Probate Attorney with 4 years of experience
Probate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
I am a native Floridian and Cuban-American, born and raised in the vibrant state of Florida. In 2015, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration at the University of Central Florida. Before stepping into the legal field, I was deeply involved in coordinating healthcare services for injured workers within Florida’s workers’ compensation system. This role provided me with invaluable experience in navigating complex regulations and advocating for those who were injured.
In 2017, I moved to Saint Petersburg to pursue my legal studies at Stetson University College of Law. During my time in law school, I sharpened my skills as...
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Erin Whittemore Lohmiller
Pinellas County, FL Probate Attorney
Probate and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
In 2020, Erin Whittemore Lohmiller was named Managing Attorney, and focuses her practice on probate administration and litigation, handling estates arising out of wrongful death matters, as well as personal injury cases.
Erin brings a passion for helping others to her practice – something she learned being the daughter of founding shareholder, Kent G. Whittemore.
Erin is also a wife and a mother, and understands the importance of family. She compassionately represents families to ensure their rights are protected, whether it is a right under a last will and testament, or a right to be compensated for injuries caused by another.
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Darren M. Stotts
Pinellas County, FL Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business and Securities
Stetson University College of Law
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Nia Johnson
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Florida
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Stephen W Wiener
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Attorney with 41 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning 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
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Attorney with 5 years of experience
Probate, Animal, Business and Estate Planning
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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Sasha A Klein
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Florida and Vanderbilt University Law School
Helping protect your legacy!! From the simple will to the most sophisticated tax plan.
My name is Sasha Klein and I am a partner in the private wealth group at Ward Damon. With over 11 years of experience and a post doctorate degree (LL.M) in tax law, I specialize in counseling individuals and families in personal estate and tax planning matters. I focus on advising clients on structuring their wealth to minimize taxes, often over multiple generations. I love helping families solve their most sensitive issues.
My experience differs from many estate planning attorneys, because I spent time in-house...
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Richard B Comiter
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
(561) 626-2101
3825 PGA Boulevard, Suite 701
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
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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Frank L. Hollander
Saint Lucie County, FL Probate Attorney with 37 years of experience
(800) 966-4041
130 South Indian River Drive
Suite 202
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Probate, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Florida
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Brian F. LaBovick
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Asbestos, Consumer and Employment
University of Miami School of Law
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Alexander L. Kaplan
Collier County, FL Probate Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Medical Malpractice
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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W. Scott Turnbull
Saint Lucie County, FL Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
(772) 335-2600
1935 Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Probate, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Scott focuses his legal practice working with business owners to provide advice on asset protection, contract negotiations, corporate governance, and securities law. Scott’s experience includes extensive litigation experience that informs his approach to advising clients on various business transactions. While his practice is based in Florida, he is also admitted in Michigan and Illinois and has represented clients in many other jurisdictions.
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Sofia Guzman
Broward County, FL Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
(954) 635-8787
1451 W. Cypress Creek Rd.
Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Probate, Bankruptcy, Family and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
The Law Firm of Sofia Guzman, P. A. is a general practice law firm serving individuals and businesses throughout South Florida. We are proud to have represented many of our clients for over a decade. At our law firm, we don’t just respond to a client’s needs, we anticipate them. Because we work diligently to understand each client’s unique situation and business, we can be more proactive about protecting their interests. Our mission is to take a genuine interest in our clients, understand their objectives, and meet or exceed their expectations. We are committed to frequent communication and ready...
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Mr Erich Mathes Niederlehner
Escambia County, FL Probate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Warren Kirschbaum
Palm Beach County, FL Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(561) 530-4560
2240 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
Suite 250
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Free ConsultationProbate, Consumer, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Florida and Florida State University College of Law
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Melanie C. Alexander
Miami-Dade County, FL Probate Attorney
Probate and Estate Planning
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
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Odelia Goldberg
Broward County, FL Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Theron Coleman Simmons
Broward County, FL Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Probate, Administrative, Employment and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center and St. Thomas University School of Law
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Austin Carr
Broward County, FL Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Business and Employment
Whittier Law School