Atty. Geoffrey Hoatson

Atty. Geoffrey Hoatson

Geoff is the founder and CEO of the Family First Firm. Born in Oregon, his family relocated to Orlando when he was a small child, so he considers himself a proud semi-native of Central Florida.

Winter Park Winter Park 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Geoffrey Hoatson at a glance

Geoffrey Hoatson is a CEO, Founding Attorney based in Winter Park, Florida, practicing at Family First Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, and poa. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2008). Serands clients in Winter Park, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Geoff is the founder and CEO of the Family First Firm
  • Born in Oregon, his family relocated to Orlando when he was a small child, so he considers himself a proud semi-native of Central Florida
  • He attended the University of Central Florida (go Knights!) where he graduated with honors and a degree in business administration
  • After college, he decided to attend Emory University for law school
  • Upon graduating from Emory, he returned to Orlando to marry his fiancee, start a family, and begin practicing law
  • In 2009, Geoff decided to start his own practice, and he has dedicated the last decade to serving seniors and families throughout Central Florida
  • In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and their two little girls
  • He loves to travel and enjoy the outdoors with his family and frequently visits the Pacific Northwest
  • When he's not preoccupied with the firm or the family, you can usually find him reading a good book, trading timepieces, or playing the piano

Practice Areas Explained

Geoffrey Hoatson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Geoffrey Hoatson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Geoffrey Hoatson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Geoffrey Hoatson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

Geoffrey Hoatson is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Winter Park 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 Geoffrey Hoatson

Where is Geoffrey Hoatson's law office located?
Geoffrey Hoatson's law practice is located in Winter Park, Florida. The firm is Family First Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Geoffrey Hoatson handle?
Geoffrey Hoatson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Geoffrey Hoatson practiced law?
Geoffrey Hoatson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Geoffrey Hoatson go to law school?
Geoffrey Hoatson earned their education at (J.D., 2008).
How can I contact Geoffrey Hoatson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2008

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