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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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be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free
written information about our qualifications and experience.
The information you obtain at this site is
not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice.
Should anything here suggest the need for legal or tax counsel, contact an
appropriate professional to assist you.
...and
incidentally,
we offer a really
good cup of coffee
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