Top best Guardianship Lawyers in ZIP 33756 | 2 available
2 Guardianship lawyers are available in ZIP code 33756 in Clearwater, Indiana. Average rating of these lawyers is 5/5 and 63% provide free consultation with average fees of $284 per hour.
Guardianship Lawyers Nearby Clearwater 33756 (by distance)
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(Brandon Area) 33510 30.1 miles
(Sun City Center Area) 33573 30.6 miles
(Bradenton Area) 34205 34.3 miles
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FAQs - Guardianship Lawyers in 33756 city Clearwater How many Guardianship lawyers actively serve residents of Clearwater, Florida? Approximately 83 licensed attorneys focus on Guardianship across Clearwater, Florida. Most matters are filed through the Florida District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Guardianship lawyers in Clearwater, Florida? In Clearwater, typical rates range from $226-$436 per hour for Guardianship. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2902 and $6997, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Guardianship matters usually take in courts near Clearwater? Guardianship cases in Clearwater, Florida usually take around 3-10 months depending on complexity and the Florida District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Guardianship cases for people living in Clearwater, Florida? Residents of Clearwater typically see Guardianship filings handled by the Florida District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Guardianship? About 47% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Guardianship, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
2 Guardianship Lawyers Found Near You
Steven E. Hitchcock is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, who practices in the areas of Social Security Disability Law, SSI and Medicaid, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship and Guardian Advocacy, Long Term Care Planning, Veteran's Benefits law, Estate Planning and Probate and Trust Administration.. Mr. Hitchcock received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from Union University in upstate New York. Mr. Hitchcock received his Law Degree, Cum Laude, with a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law, and his LL.M. in Elder Law, with Distinction, from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida.. He is a member of the Elder Law, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Health Law and Administrative Law sections of the Florida Bar. Mr. Hitchcock is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA) and the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP).. Mr. Hitchcock is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, the United States District Court of the Middle District of Florida, and is accredited to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).. Mr. Hitchcock is active in the local community, providing service to those less fortunate members of the community by assisting local charitable organizations in providing pro-bono clinics and workshops. He has also served as Court Appointed Counsel in Guardianship, also Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem, and Guardian Ad Litem.. Mr. Hitchcock is also a registered Pharmacist licensed in the State of Florida.
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.