Atty. Andre J. Patrone
Andre J. Patrone practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Estates, Guardianship, Probate and Guardianship Litigation and Exempt Organizations, with a focus in Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and Estates.
Profile Summary
About Andre J. Patrone at a glance
Andre J. Patrone is a Partner based in Fort Myers, Florida, practforg at Patrone Bentley Law Group. They haand 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), Florida (1982), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1983). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Lee County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Andre J. Patrone practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Estates, Guardianship, Probate and Guardianship Litigation and Exempt Organizations, with a focus in Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and Estates
- Andre is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell & Company and has held this designation for more than 20 years
- This is the highest accolade available to lawyers
- In addition, Andre has been selected as a Florida Super Lawyer and as a Leading Florida Attorney in the area of Trusts and Estates Law
- He practiced in the Chicago office of Arthur Andersen & Co. in the firm's Tax Department from 1977 to 1982, and was promoted to the position of Tax Manager in July, 1981
- After leaving Chicago, Andre joined the Fort Myers office of Pavese, Shields, Garner, Haverfield, Dalton, Harrison et al. in April, 1982, and was the Attorney in charge of its Federal Tax Practice
- He was a partner in the firm from 1985 until February 1, 1988 and served on the firm's Executive Committee
- In February 1988, he entered solo practice and formed Andre J. Patrone, P.A., the predecessor to Patrone, Kemp, Bentley & Mace, P.A
- In 2024, Andre and Elizabeth Bentley established the Patrone Bentley Law Group
- Andre is licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court for the Middle District of the State of Florida
- He is a member of the Florida and Illinois Bars
- While he no longer practices as a Certified Public Accountant or holds an active status, Andre held an active CPA license in the State of Illinois for over 35 years
- He is a member of the Lee County and American Bar Associations
- Andre has lectured extensively on estate planning and taxation
- He has been a speaker at the American Bankers Association National Trust School in Chicago, Arthur Andersen & Co.'s firm-wide tax schools, The Peoples Law School, Edison Community College, South Florida Tax Counsel, Estate Planning Counsel of Lee County, National Business Institute and numerous other symposiums
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fort Myers 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 substantiand 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.
Looking for additional Florida attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Fort Myers or all attorneys in Florida.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Andre J. Patrone
Where is Andre J. Patrone's law office located?
How long has Andre J. Patrone practiced law?
Where did Andre J. Patrone go to law school?
How can I contact Andre J. Patrone for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Andre J. Patrone receiandd?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.