Atty. Jonathan Whitney

Atty. Jonathan Whitney

About Jonathan Whitney View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards Client Champion Awards Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Whitney at a glance

Jonathan Whitney is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2005), and Maine (2007). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Southern Maine (B.S., 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Maine State Bar Association Sarasota County Bar Association. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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About Jonathan Whitney View website

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Jonathan Whitney got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Whitney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Whitney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Jonathan Whitney is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathan Whitney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jonathan Whitney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Breach of Contract

Jonathan Whitney is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Whitney

Where is Jonathan Whitney's law office located?
Jonathan Whitney's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Whitney handle?
Jonathan Whitney focuses on contracts, probate, business, real estate, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jonathan Whitney practiced law?
Jonathan Whitney has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Jonathan Whitney go to law school?
Jonathan Whitney earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact Jonathan Whitney for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan Whitney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan Whitney received?
Jonathan Whitney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 2005
B.S.
University of Southern Maine
- 2000

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2005
Maine
Admitted: 2007

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