Atty. Charles W. Littell
Mr. Littell has devoted his career to assisting clients in their estate planning and in the difficult circumstances following the death of a family member.
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Charles W. Littell is an Of Counsel based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Boyes, Farina & Matwicyzk. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974) and Montana U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida (1991). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1973) and St. Mary's Seminary and University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Littell has devoted his career to assisting clients in their estate planning and in the difficult circumstances following the death of a family member
- He brings over 40 years extensive experience in estate administration and complex disputes involving wills, trusts, estates, and guardianships
- Mr. Littell is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating attainable from one of the nation’s most distinguished and oldest lawyer rating services
- He received his J.D. with honors in 1973 from the University of Florida, where he was an Executive Editor of the University of Florida Law Review and a member of Phi Alpha Delta
- Mr. Littell served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971
- Mr. Littell is admitted to the Florida and Montana Bars, and he is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Mr. Littell served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova University in 1975
- He is also a devoted husband, father, and grandfather
- When time permits, he enjoys hiking the mountains and kayaking the rivers of northwest Montana with his friends and family
- PUBLISHED WORKS • In Re: Estate of Elizabeth H. Hillyer, Deceased, 664 So. 2d 361, 4th DCA Fla. 1995 HONORS AND AWARDS • Air Force Commendation Medal, 1974 - Present • AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member • Exceptional Student Education of Palm Beach County, Inc., Founding Member • Catholic Charities (Diocese of Palm Beach), Chairperson, Division of Elder Services Advisory Board • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Florida Bar, Member PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS • United States Air Force, 1968 - 1972 • O’Connell & Cooper, P.A., Florida, Associate, 1974 - 1975 • O’Connell, Cooper, Parrish & McBane, P.A., Florida, Shareholder, 1975 - 1982 • Nova University College of Law, Adjunct Professor (Legal Writing), 1977 - 1978 • Murphy, MacLaren, & Littell, P.A., Florida, Shareholder, 1982 - 1983 • Charles W. Littell, P.A., Florida, Shareholder, 1983 - 1985 • Quarles & Brady, LLP, Florida, Partner, 1985 - 1996 • Holland & Knight, LLP, Florida, Partner, 1996 - 2003 • Scruggs & Carmichael, Florida, Shareholder, 2003 - 2015 FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES • Phi Alpha Delta
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Charles W. Littell is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Palm Beach Gardens 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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