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Brandon D. Bellew, a partner at Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP, provides outstanding representation in the areas of trust, estate and guardianship litigation and has done so during his entire career. He represents clients throughout Florida in all types and phases of contested issues relating to trusts, estates and guardianships.. He frequently writes articles and lectures on trust, estate and guardianship litigation topics. He is very active in the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section where he serves on its Executive Council, is active on the Trust Law, Probate Law and Procedure and Probate & Trust litigation committees and currently serves as a Vice Chair of the Guardianship, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives Committee. Brandon is also currently serving as the President of the Clearwater Bar Association, 2018-2019.. Brandon has been recognized for his professional accomplishments by being named Best Lawyers® 2019 Litigation Clearwater – Trusts and Estates – “Lawyer of the Year", listed in The Best Lawyers® in America for Litigation- Trusts and Estates (2018, 2019), recognized as a Rising Star in the practice area of Estate and Trust Litigation by Super Lawyers (2010, 2015-2018) and by earning an Avvo “Superb” 10.0 rating.. Brandon’s cases are often highly emotional and sensitive because they involve family disputes relating to the recent death or incapacity of a loved one. He approaches his cases with a problem solver mindset. While he is an experienced trial attorney and aggressively pursues his clients’ desired outcomes, he believes that most cases should be resolved outside of the courtroom because often, that is the most efficient and cost-effective way to give his clients the best results possible.. When Brandon is not practicing law, he spends his time with his family and coaching youth basketball and flag football.

At The Persante Law Group, P.A. we practice general civil litigation and business law, with and emphasis on Securities Arbitration and Litigation; and Probate and Trust Litigation.. ---. Practice AreasState and Federal Civil litigation; Securities Arbitration; Securities Litigation; Litigation; Trust Litigation; Probate Litigation; Corporate Law. EducationCalifornia Western School of Law, J.D., 1983, Syracuse University; University of South Florida, B.A., 1979. Admitted1983, Florida; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 2001, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado. Memberships: Best Lawyers in America; Litigation Counsel of America; Trial Lawyer's Institute; Complex Commercial Litigation Institute; The Barney Masterson American Inn of Court; Florida Super Lawyers; Florida Legal Elite; The Florida Bar; The Clearwater Bar Association; The Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association; Federal District Court, Middle District of Florida and Colorado; Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals; United States Chess Federation (USCF); Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. BiographyPresident, Barney Masterson Inns of Court, 2003-2004. Staff Writer and Notes and Comments Editor, California Western Law Review, 1982-1983. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedure. Author: The Family Law Commentator: "Direct Examination of a Business Valuation Expert for Professional Corporations," Persante and Stahl, Vol. XXI, No. 1, October 1995. The Family Law Commentator: "Cross-Examination of a Business Valuation Expert for Professional Corporations," Vol. XXI, No. 2, December 1995. Florida Bar Committee Member: Media and Communications, 1989; Florida Bar Advisory Board Member, LOMAS, 2000. Family Law Mediator, 1995-2004: USCF Chess Life Master; Former President, Florida Chess Association; 2004-Present, USCF Bylaws Committee.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Clearwater and surrounding areas.