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Our Mission


We will provide you with personalized services to fulfill your needs - that stand the test of time. We hope to serve not only you, but your future generations as well. We strive to aid you in defining your goals. and to accommodate your unique requirements with insights and creativity. Your needs will be handled by our legal team according to your particular issues.

Our Qualifications

Stratton Smith

Stratton earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Florida College of Law and his Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.  Stratton is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court as well as a member of the Florida Bar.  Martindale-Hubbell® has rated Stratton as "AV", its highest rating (see Martindale-Hubbell for further information about attorney ratings).

Professional & Community Contributions: 

Lecturer, National Business Institute, Asset Protection in Florida

Lecturer, National Business Institute, Estate Planning with Retirement Plans

Lecturer, National Business Institute, Key Issues in Estate Planning and Probate in Florida

Formerly Instructor in Estate Planning, University of South Florida, Lifelong Learning Division

Speaker on various topics: Exchange Club of Tampa; Suncoast Estate Planning Council; Financial Planning Association Symposium; Society of Financial Services Professional

Professional Affiliations:

Admitted - U.S. Tax Court

Member of the Florida Bar

Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar

Member of the Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council

Board of Directors Society of Financial Service Professionals

Our Staff

Virginia Lee Dickman, FRP

Senior Paralegal is a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) and a Professional Legal Secretary (PLS). Virginia primarily assists with Probate/Estate Administration, Trust Administration, and Guardianships.

Member, Paralegal Association of Florida (PAF)

Member, International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

Susan A Smith, FRP

Paralegal is a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) and the Executive Administrator of the firm. Susan primarily assists with Estate Planning, Business Entities and Real Property matters.

Member, Paralegal Association of Florida (PAF)

 

NOTE: Florida Registered Paralegals are registered with the Florida Bar, The regulatory arm of the Florida Supreme Court, as having sufficient skills and experience to act with attorneys' supervision on behalf of the public.

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...and incidentally,
we offer a really
good cup of coffee


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Telephone
813-251-1624
Address
609 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33606-2205
Email
General Information: info@strattonlaw.com
Note: "Stratton Law Firm" is the fictitious trade name of Stratton Smith, PLLC, a Florida Professional Limited Liability Company.
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Last modified: 05/19/2009